Thursday, August 13, 2015

The strategy that alwasy works



We learned a whole lot, although not much happened this week.

His is the distinguishing character design up to now, in that he does not look like somebody. Moreover, he also gets character and the in-depth background. In speaking to Prince Arslan and his good buddy Daryun, we learn about his tactical brilliance and strong values. That did not sit well with the bullheaded, strike-oriented Andragoras III, like his strategy was working nicely for him anyhow, but it is not. Pars' loss to Lusitania does not shock for funny Narsus considerably. He figured he would be caught up with by the king's inclination to overestimate underestimate and power strategy.

Narsus is the best character in this show up to now. As more complicated than anyone we have yet seen, he is already confirmed in a episode. He is vain, but in addition compassionate and righteous. He is likewise an expert swordsman, although he is famous for his policy of brains over brawn. He promises to adore and just need "peace and artwork," but he is a dreadful painter. His existence ace the tonal sophistication without ruining the mood, this show needs, as a good method to offer rapid comic relief. He is able to fire off a plate to keep Kharlan's soldiers from escaping about it, then go back to discussing strategy with Arslan and Daryun.

Narsus' contradiction that is intriguing is the reality he has values that are really strong, but gave up on doing anything. He was a vocal opponent of captivity in the court of Andragoras III. The truth is, he rejects the offer of Arslan and Daryun multiple times, just when Daryun pushes his hand and Arslan offers to make him Court Painter, eventually relenting. What actually occurred to make the ardent Narsus give up? I feel like there is way more than what he is told us to the story. I am hanging on that puzzle more than anything so far.

It is fascinating how much the narrative makes of humor Narsus' resistance to slavery. A point was made by him of freeing slaves and prisoners of war throughout his career, and his servant Elam is the son of emancipated slaves himself. Just a couple of episodes ago, when the slave lad was met by Arslan, he was truly fighting using the slavery question. It might have been nice to really see his journey there, although I understand it is been a couple of years in narrative time. In once, I am expecting The Heroic Legend of Arslan does not become all about something as simplistic as "slavery is terrible!" This comes from a writer known for his political discussions that are intricate, and Iwant to note that play out here also.

So far as technical details, less inconvenient CG was meant by having less laughing conflict scenes, so that was fine. Narsus' countryside estate meant tons of stunning backdrops, like when Narsus paints in the morning sunlight. The use of light to evoke distinct times of day and dispositions of the show is nicely done. It fanfares and continues to rely on large, heroic orchestral themes. I love it, but I worry it becoming excessive. During turns and large revelations, the music needs to be supporting the occasions, and that I should not feel deflected by the booming soundtrack.

This episode represents an enormous step up. The fun show is a great piece of heroic fantasy that is historical. Narsus' narrative reveals all of the signals of it becoming something more.