User blog comment:Emily Windsnap/Why Elyan's death wasn't sad at all..../@comment-37001937-20181014043328

His death was sad to me, and in light of the episode's ending even more so, because Gwen once again will not fully process the death of someone dear to her until she is disenchanted. I wouldn't say he suffered from lack of exposure; he got two episodes dedicated to him, and he shone in both of them. I find him a a much better actor than Gwaine and Percival, who are mostly eye candy-with the hair and constant smile, and the lack of sleeves in the armor. Need I mention Arthur's Bane and the shirtless army of miners? Elyan and Leon come off as men of duty first, and that makes them look boring. I do like Gwaine's sense of humor, but his quips in this episode were out of place. we know that he takes life by the horns, but there are times when it's off putting. Going to rescue Gwen was more than rescuing a damsel in distress, it was a matter of life and death with a powerful, evil sorceress.