Seer

Beastmaster Episode Review

In which there is a prophecy.

What Happened

Dar once again comes to the rescue of someone running through the forest pursued by Terrons. The woman, Olwen, has the ability to see into the minds of others, making her a target for King Zad.

Arina is also after Olwen, and her pursuit of Dar and the woman attracts the attention of the Sorceress. The Ancient One refuses to tell her why Arina is following Dar, so she bargains with Zad to find out. Her faith is sadly misplaced; Dar knocks Zad on his butt and sends him home.

After persuading the Sorceress that she has no interest in Dar, Arina asks Dar to take her to Olwen, who sees her lover Matteus in Arina's mind. Olwen decides that Arina has been sent to guide her to safety. As they journey, however, Olwen realizes that Arina has lied to her and runs. Seeing what is happening through Sharak's eyes, Dar defeats Arina and sends Olwen to safety, guided by some tigers to keep her out of any more trouble.

What We Learned

• Tao shouldn't be walking and thinking at the same time.
• Cracking knuckles is always gross.
• Apparently, the Ancient One has been going around cursing women (Olwyn, Zuraiya, the Sorceress, the Apparition). Odd.
• The Ancient One is not thinking. And that's difficult when one is constantly being interrupted.
• From now on, people will have to refer to him as "Tao the Mighty."
• Dar doesn't take Zad for a fool, he just takes him for what he is.
• Zad should really teach his men how to fight.
• Olwen spends an awful lot of time talking. I think her special power is really the ability for super exposition.
• The Sorceress has firm hands. Zad likes that in a woman.
• Dar is of no use to Arina.

Best Lines

Tao: "Thinking is a very serious business. If we didn't think, where would we be?"
Dar: "Walking."
Tao: " ... I can't believe you said that."

What Did I Think?

Olwen's story is told mostly via chirpy exposition from Olwen, who tries for knowing and mostly comes across as smug.