Board Thread:Rewatching "Merlin" - Season One/@comment-5102537-20130214143847/@comment-6450015-20130223215215

Aithusa07, I do agree that where was some build up, but it didn't really seem realistic to me. Sure, Arthur became less annoying around Gwen as the story progressed. ( Merlin is a different story.) But Gwen saying things like, "I know you'll make a great king" didn't  mean she was in love with Arthur I think. I'm sure a lot of people thought he would be a just and fair ruler. So I don't think they were attracted to each other at all in Series 1.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, how is it possible that that their relationship could go from two extremes so quickly. Arthur doesn't notice Gwen at all in this episode. Why should he? She's a servant, and he's a prince. Yet, after one night(Once and Future Queen) all they can think about is each other.

It was certainly ironic, but not realistic in my opinion. Like I said, I started to appreciate Arwen, when I forgot about how their relationship started, and just saw them as a couple. Hope that makes sense!