Merlin Episode 9: What Color is Your Fairy Tale?

This episode packed a lot of punches into a very short time, so this essay has a lot of play-by-play.  Sorry about that.

We begin with Nimue turning a dead knight into a zombie.  Cut to Arthur's 21st birthday party and investiture as Crown Prince, which if I remember correctly means he will no longer have to have a Regent appointed when his father dies but can assume the throne directly.  Why do I feel an inappropriate birthday present coming up?

(Geez hon, most people settle for a bottle of whiskey or a blow-up doll.)
 

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