Turned to Stone
Beastmaster Episode Review
In which there is a monster. And a goat. And Dar needs new family.
What Happened
Arina finds Dar's goat... um, brother. Dar sends Irina back to Arakan with the goat, while the villagers whine about this demon Yamira who will be ultra pissed if the goat goes missing.
Yamira appears on cue and starts turning people to stone. She's just about to make Dar a really studly statue when the Sorceress appears. Turns out Yamira was the one who blabbed to the Ancient One about the Sorceress and Sharak, so the Sorceress has a bit of a bone to pick here.
In the interests of filling the hour, Yamira is allowed to set Dar three tasks and if he fails, she can have the Sorceress' powers. If Dar succeeds, he can have the goat and all the stoned villagers will be set free. While Dar is hustling around performing tasks, Yamira sends her men after Irina and the goat. They aren't making very good time, thanks to goat boy dragging his feet.
Feeling thatThe Sorceress is cheating by doing all Dar's thinking for him, Yamira tries to kill Sharak, and the Sorceress tries to stop her, only to find that her powers are fading. Yamira puts the Sorceress in a cage and tells Dar to free her from the Dangyan, without the help of his animal friends.
The Dangyan eventually lumbers out of the surf for the fight scene, which ends as expected. Dar frees the Sorceress, but Yamira breaks her promise and turns Arina to stone. By reflecting her stare back at her, however, Dar turns Yamira to stone and breaks the spell on everyone.
What We Learned
- Beach villagers are often more attractive than mountain or forest villagers.
- Don't forget your mighty sword.
- A falling star has to land somewhere.
- Ruh says he's tired of looking after the goat. He says Tao is less trouble.
Best Line
Arina: "Why couldn't you be an only child?"
What Did I Think?
Not bad. Zad and the Sorceress were always my favorites. I mean, it's a typical Medusa episode, right down to the finish, but it gives the Sorceress and Dar humorous things to do.