Orpheo

Beastmaster Episode Review

In which Arina has crap taste in men and Ruh is not a happy cat.

What Happened

On a day when spirits are allowed to walk the Earth, Arina's lover Orpheo emerges from the underworld in search of her. At that point, Arina is helping Dar track down a black panther that kills for pleasure. Iara had ordered Dar to find out who killed one of her snakes, but is jealous of Arina's presence and goes to see the Ancient One for help getting rid of her supposed rival.

The Ancient One wathces gleefully as Orpheo tries to convince Arina to agree to be with him. Arina thought that Orpheo was killed in battle and is overjoyed that he has reapeared. He asks her to come with him to a place they can be together forever and she agrees.

What Orpheo doesn't mention is that for Arina to accompany him, she will have to take her own life. Arina resists, even though Orpheo tells her that he killed himself out of despair when he thought she was dead. Orpheo tries to drag her with him, but Dar prevents him. As the sun sets, Orpheo's strength drains away and Arina begs him to let her live. Desolate, he leaves her behind and disappears into the fiery mist.

What We Learned

• Ruh is not a happy cat.
• Iara doesn't know Dar, but she'd like to.
• Tao is the Beastmaster's little friend, not Iara's.
• The Ancient One thought Iara would be here sooner. Did she get lost?
• The Ancient One asked Iara to release Tao. He didn't say anything about where. Or about being nice.
• When people come back from the dead, there are usually complications.
• The Ancient One rather enjoys the lack of responsibility.
• Humans tend to muddy things up with this confusing thing they call "love."

What Did I Think?

It works as further development of Arina's character. It would work better if I cared, but there you go.