Two and a Half Torches (Out of Five)
Warning: This review contains spoilers for the “Dark” episode of Legend of the Seeker.
The latest episode of Legend of the Seeker picks up right where the previous one ended: Richard and a Sister of the Light arrive at the Palace of the Prophets, where Richard will undergo wizard training. So it’s kind of like Hogwart’s, but with nuns.
Richard is quickly introduced to the Prelate, who ridiculously looks almost identical to Zoot from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. We can tell something is off about this place, and Richard is soon approached by one of the nuns, who tell him to meet her later on.
When he does, she unveils herself to reveal the sexiest nun ever seen, and she tells him that the palace is spelled: each day in the palace is equal to ten days in the outside world. Richard is shocked to discover he’s basically in Brigadoon (Musical theater fans? Anyone?), saying, “If that’s true, then if I’m here a month…almost a…year will go by for my friends.” And he didn’t even need a pencil and paper! Good for you, Richard. Sexy Nun also tells him the Prelate is planning to use him as her muscle and fight her enemies.
Richard is brought to a room filled with prophecies about him, and learns that one of them states he will find the Stone of Tears, and inadvertently deliver it to the “enemy of Light,” whom they interpret to be the Keeper. Another prophecy states he has to fight a “powerful new force” after he defeats the Keeper. (So there’s Season 3, I guess.)
Zedd, meanwhile, actually seeks out Shota, whom we know is not exactly trustworthy, to help find a new Seeker to replace Richard, and of course she has a candidate in mind. While Richard spends a few days in the palace of the prophets, months go by for Zedd, Cara, and Kahlan, and they eventually find the next Seeker (who seems to enjoy leather almost as much as Cara.) His name is Leo, and though neither as handsome nor as ripped as Richard, he acclimates to his new position as Seeker pretty darn quickly, and in no time at all he’s been named and off they go to find the Stone of Tears.
Back in the palace, Sexy Nun tries to help Richard escape, but he’s caught and brought to the Prelate. The Prelate tells him that there are spies within the palace, and the sister helping him is actually a Sister of the Dark (oh, snap!), and a servant of the Keeper. But is she telling the truth? Or is Sexy Nun, who claims the Prelate doth protest too much? Well, no suspense. It’s Sexy Nun.
Richard’s onto her, however, and hatches a plan with the sister who brought him to the palace in the first place. He frees himself from the palace and goes in search of his friends. As soon as he does, a new prophecy occurs, basically stating that as long as Kahlan’s alive, the Keeper is doomed to fail. (Dramatic music plays…)
Final thoughts: I actually found this episode to be sub-par for what’s otherwise a pretty reliable series. I found the “which one is the bad guy?” game with the Prelate and the Sexy Nun (played by Jolene Blalock of Star Trek Enterprise) to be tiresome as opposed to suspenseful, and the revelation that they were essentially both bad felt like lazy writing.
I was also a little disappointed by the flirtation scenes between new Seeker Leo and Cara. The idea of a romance for Cara is pretty cool, but Leo was as charismatic as old cardboard, and that he could reduce her to girlish giggling by talking about chipmunks was absurd.
This show has proven it has the capacity to have great action, titillating sex appeal, and fun, adventurous storylines. But sadly, this episode had none of the above.
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I liked Leo. I liked that he made Cara giggle, even if it wasn’t the best joke in the world. Still, she didn’t become all girly and in love. I loved that she still played hard to get and that she still refuses to remove that wall around her heart.
Good episode.
I don’t understand why Richard didn’t give his Han to Queen Melosa instead of Nicci. Queen Melosa knew that Richard was planning to escape and helped him to do so. Surely she would have realised it would have been better for her to have his Han instead of Nicci? Also don’t understand why Richard was so willing to just give his Han away. If he became a Super Wizard, surely he could just de-age Kahlan so she’s still hot enough for their “look, but don’t touch” relationship.
Really like Leo. Which means he’ll probably be killed off next week. The Cara and Leo relationship was a little forced, but having seen the trailers for those Alvin and the Chipmunk movies, it’s clear that chipmunks can be nightmare inducing.
Really? I thought Leo was boring as hell.
Leo was a truly great character—-he could find his way into almost any girl’s heart. The Mord’Sith chipmunk line…? Who wouldn’t think that was ridiculous? That’s why it was so funny. And he really loved Cara, you could tell. Great storyline, tragic death.
Good episode.
BUT I don’t understand why Richard gave his Han to Evil Sexy Nun instead of Queen Melosa. Surely it would have made more sense to give it to Queen Melosa? I also don’t understand why the Boss Nun was so keen for Richard to stay even after he had given his Han to Evil Sexy Nun. Not to mention the fact it seems pretty poor form for the hero to just give away his “super-wizard-power”. Surely he could have spent 10 years or so training, then used his new powers to de-age Kahlan so she was still hot for their non-sexual relationship?
Leo is cool. A tad more rugged and manly than Richard, even if he does wear skin-tight leather pants and vest. Leo and Cara was also cute. Not completely believable, but I’d be happy to see it develop over a few episodes. And anyone who has seen those horrible Alvin and the Chipmunk movies knows just how scary and nightmare inducing chipmunks can be.
Good episode.
BUT I don’t understand why Richard didn’t give his Han to Queen Melosa who is a “goodie” and therefore could be trusted with his super-wizard-powers! I also don’t understand why the Prelate was so keen for Richard to remain at the Palace of the Prophets even after his Han had been drained by Sexy Nun. Also, Sexy Nun was plainly too sexy to be a “goodie”. If they wanted us to play along with their “guess who is evil” game, Sexy Nun should have covered up some of her impressive cleavage.
And I quite like Leo. He is a much more “traditional” hero to me with his rugged and manly like appearance. Although, it definitely seems that the costume department’s budget has been slashed and they’ve unfortunately had to recycle a Mord Sith costume for Leo, which means he’s stuck wandering around in skin-tight leather pants and vest. Still, a “refreshing” change from Richard’s less-revealing clothes I suppose. I wish Leo was likely to stick around for a few more episodes, but I’m guessing he will die soon. And perhaps even return as a Zombie/Baneling. Cara/Leo romance seemed a little forced, but it was kind of sweet. Of course, I’ll no doubt have nightmares about Mord Sith trained chipmunks now (although the trailers for Alvin and the Chipmunks 2 was scary enough).
Good episode. BUT I don’t understand why Richard didn’t give his Han to Queen Melosa who is a “goodie” and therefore could be trusted with his super-wizard-powers! I also don’t understand why the Prelate was so keen for Richard to remain at the Palace of the Prophets even after his Han had been drained by Sexy Nun. Also, Sexy Nun was plainly too sexy to be a “goodie”. If they wanted us to play along with their “guess who is evil” game, Sexy Nun should have covered up some of her impressive cleavage.
Good episode. BUT I don’t understand why Richard didn’t give his Han to Queen Melosa who is a “goodie” and therefore could be trusted with his super-wizard-powers! I also don’t understand why the Prelate was so keen for Richard to remain at the Palace of the Prophets even after his Han had been drained by Sexy Nun. Also, Sexy Nun was plainly too sexy to be a “goodie”. If they wanted us to play along with their “guess who is evil” game, Sexy Nun should have covered up some of her impressive cleavage.
And I quite like Leo. He is a much more “traditional” hero to me with his rugged and manly like appearance. Although, it definitely seems that the costume department’s budget has been slashed and they’ve unfortunately had to recycle a Mord Sith costume for Leo, which means he’s stuck wandering around in skin-tight leather pants and vest. Still, a “refreshing” change from Richard’s less-revealing clothes I suppose. I wish Leo was likely to stick around for a few more episodes, but I’m guessing he will die soon. And perhaps even return as a Zombie/Baneling. Cara/Leo romance seemed a little forced, but it was kind of sweet. Of course, I’ll no doubt have nightmares about Mord Sith trained chipmunks now (although the trailers for Alvin and the Chipmunks 2 was scary enough).
Good episode. Better than last week for me.
BUT I don’t understand why Richard didn’t give his Han to Queen Melosa who is a “goodie” and therefore could be trusted with his super-wizard-powers! I also don’t understand why the Prelate was so keen for Richard to remain at the Palace of the Prophets even after his Han had been drained by Sexy Nun. Also, Sexy Nun was plainly too sexy to be a “goodie”. If they wanted us to play along with their “guess who is evil” game, Sexy Nun should have covered up some of her impressive cleavage.
And I quite like Leo. He is a much more “traditional” hero to me with his rugged and manly like appearance. Although, it definitely seems that the costume department’s budget has been slashed and they’ve unfortunately had to recycle a Mord Sith costume for Leo, which means he’s stuck wandering around in skin-tight leather pants and vest. Still, a “refreshing” change from Richard’s less-revealing clothes I suppose. I wish Leo was likely to stick around for a few more episodes, but I’m guessing he will die soon. And perhaps even return as a Zombie/Baneling. Cara/Leo romance seemed a little forced, but it was kind of sweet. Of course, I’ll no doubt have nightmares about Mord Sith trained chipmunks now (although the trailers for Alvin and the Chipmunks 2 was scary enough).
Good episode. Better than last week for me.
BUT I don’t understand why Richard didn’t give his Han to Queen Melosa who is a “goodie” and therefore could be trusted with his super-wizard-powers! I also don’t understand why the Prelate was so keen for Richard to remain at the Palace of the Prophets even after his Han had been drained by Sexy Nun. Also, Sexy Nun was plainly too sexy to be a “goodie”. If they wanted us to play along with their “guess who is evil” game, Sexy Nun should have covered up some of her impressive cleavage.
And I quite like Leo. He is a much more “traditional” hero to me with his rugged and manly like appearance. Although, it definitely seems that the costume department’s budget has been slashed and they’ve unfortunately had to recycle a Mord Sith costume for Leo, which means he’s stuck wandering around in skin-tight leather pants and vest. Still, a “refreshing” change from Richard’s less-revealing clothes I suppose. I wish Leo was likely to stick around for a few more episodes, but I’m guessing he will die soon. And perhaps even return as a Zombie/Baneling. Cara/Leo romance seemed a little forced, but it was kind of sweet. Of course, I’ll no doubt have nightmares about Mord Sith trained chipmunks now (although the trailers for Alvin and the Chipmunks 2 was scary enough).
Finally, still not a fan of Kahlan’s thigh-high boots, but slowly getting use to her new “working girl” outfit.
I actually loved the scenes with Leo and Cara; they were my favorites of this episode…I really think they have great chemistry together. Too bad Leo probably won’t be around much longer, but IMO he’s definitely a refreshing change from pretty boy Richard.
I cannot BELIEVE Cara laughed–oh I’m sorry, giggled (I choked when I read that in the closed captioning)–at that chipmunk comment. Sadly, the spurting giggle is the only thing I really remember about the episode.
Hi. Just wanted to point out that the new prophecy, as read by Sister Verna, said that as long as Kahlan’s alive, the KEEPER is doomed to fail, not Richard as stated in your review.
Charlotte
Whoops — that’s what I get for writing my notes in my poor hand-writing. Thanks for pointing that out, Charlotte! (And boy, does THAT change the meaning of the prophecy.)