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// malevolent part 44 spoilers
OK SO THAT EPISODE WAS GREAT but I have a theory that is mostly likely not going to happen BUT IT HAS ME THINKING
Note: I did very little research for this and it’s bit of a crack theory but it’s fun to think about
We’ve all made jokes about Arthur being like King Arthur since he’s in the 12th century and such.
But King Arthur was around in the 6th century. HOWEVER it is said in old Arthurian legend that he will return as a messiah of sorts.
And no this is not me saying I think Arthur is a reincarnation of King Arthur, I don’t believe that’s what happening. HOWEVER I DO THINK IT’S POSSIBLE THAT HE COULD BE MISTAKEN FOR HIM.
Especially since the prince was going to Aravel, which I’d argue sounds similar to Avalon.
The idea of Arthur ending up in a position of being worshipped has been brought up by fans a few times since episode 40, but mostly in a cult context. It’d be funny if Arthur just. Accidentally ended up being a king for a bit.
// malevolent part 44 spoilers
I love how the cicadas got louder when Yorik said “you will see”
Something big is waiting for them I am sure of it
Everyone is sharing their Malevolent live listen’s of 44, so here’s mine I guess
Lovely sound design as always
I always forget Harlan can sing
Very apt lyrics
The Waylay… like a limbo? An inbetween?
I HAD MY AUDIO UP FOR THE MUSIC MY EARSSSSSS
“It’s going to be ok. I’ll take care of you. It’ll be ok. It’ll be fine” GOODBYE
Three days is not enough time to recover from… what, 7 stab wounds and a field surgery
Yorick, never change
John he being so caring. But also logical. Because Arthur keeps running around. With 7 stab wounds. And a massive hole in his stomach
John and Yorick butting heads
Smh he forgot it :((
“When I die-“
“If”
“When is correct”
Arthur hoping he could have been reunited with Faroe in the after life
Yorick stop
John being protective <3
Arthur Lester? You mean ARMOUR LESTER YEAAAAHA
Gonna be useful for not getting stabbed
“With the amount of times you get stabbed” it’s been at least 12 now right
John beat me to that one
Got some pantaloons
HA I WAS RIGHT HE THOUGHT HE’D SEE FAROE
YORICK THEY WERE HAVING A MOMENT
THREE DAYS IS NOT ENOUGH
John sounds so exasperated
“How do I look less?”
“Less like a sore thumb”
“Harder to kill”
John it’s ok it’s just low iron
Blood loss catching up to him
READ THE DAMN LETTER
John has had enough
Trying not to burst out laughing on the bus
Arthur idk if I would call erasing matter “simple”
“Conjecture!”
“Right right right” callback
Arthur being the mediator
So John told him everything…
THE L WORD!!!
“I’m proud of you” GUH
“HE WAS NOT ALONE!”
Oh yorick was right. Well done
Arthur don’t go swimming please
She sank… I know the witch trials were nonsense but they did say witches were supposed to float… hm
DON’T GO SWIMMING IN THE WOMB WATER
He’s been under a for a WHILE
He didn’t see her death when they touched her??
AH FUCK
They got birthed or something (rebirth narrative, breaking of the water)
Time spent in water: 3 minutes and 17 seconds. Impressive with 6 holes in his chest
Naw they’re all laughing
AW FUCK HIS STITCHES
Ooh ok posing as the prince, good idea
They gotta do some walking
Another deal to add to the list
Walking around with a severed head and severed hand smh
Yorick what are you up to…
Why does he keep calling them that…
“You will see”
Ooh I love how the cicadas tune changed when he said that
ALEXANDER
He’s so happy to see the owl hehe
WAYLAY MENTION
Ah he got some memories from the waylay
Ooooh another mystery on our hands…
“Someone knows your drink order” PARKER?! PARKER MENTION?!!!!
// malevolent part 44 spoilers
You reckon this is why he was deceptively fine after only 3 days? And that’s why he could hold his breath for THREE MINUTES, which is already impressive, BUT ALSO WHILE MOST LIKELY RECOVERING FROM PUNCTURED LUNG(S)
Also did he eat anything while he was in the cave? At all? I know they don’t focus on food a whole lot in Malevolent but STILL
Ok this isn’t gonna be coherent at all but I have been thinking about Arthur being resurrected. Obviously he’s gonna come back messed up but I’m wondering about the physical aspects as well.
The amulet was also used to bring the prince back, and although it isn’t clear how long after his death it was used, that guy was in full zombie mode by that point. He could speak a little bit, but he attacked Arthur almost immediately, doing the classic zombie things.
So… is Arthur effectively a zombie now? Or did he manage to escape that due to only being dead for what half an hour? Does he still need to eat, sleep, ect? Will he get zombie like throughout the season, putting a time limit on the season? Like how John started forgetting things and drifting off cause of the presence of KiY, will Arthur start forgetting things, losing focus, maybe even becoming more aggressive while John is frantically trying to figure out what he did wrong, what is happening to his friend.
On a somewhat darker element, would he pick up the zombie diet? That would not be good, considering their “seeing death” power.
Would John not be able to touch Arthur at any point otherwise he would see his death again?
On a lighter note, could yorick walk him around like he did with the witch? That would be funny… and probably useful when John’s narration isn’t enough for a difficult task.
But also! Does he need to eat an sleep now? John has expressed annoyance, if only mild, at Arthur’s need to eat and sleep. It’s a part of being human John can’t access. And it’s part of being human no one would EVER expect to lose. Arthur losing a physical aspect of being human (rather than psychological) would be an interesting element to explore. It would also put Arthur in John’s position: without being literally human anymore, he will only be human in his emotions and psych.
Probably Kayne with reverse it if it does happen, but who knows?
// malevolent part 44 spoilers (kinda?)
Saw some people talking about Arthur being resurrected and coming back “wrong”. And that moment has been and gone and he came back suspiciously fine etc.
But I had a thought.
What if in season 6, Arthur DOES get Faroe back.
But what if she comes back wrong… maybe it’s not even Faroe at all that comes back. Some other soul that Kayne grabbed at random, or maybe just an empty shell.
John will notice before Arthur, although he’ll dismiss it at first. Arthur will get upset if he brings it up, whether that out of denial or genuine hurt depends.
How long would it go on before Arthur realises? A few days? Weeks? A year? Maybe more?
A silver lining would maybe be that Arthur can maybe get closure from this.
I doubt this will happen, I’m just in an angst content mood today
Actually, I hope this doesn’t happen actually, it would be so heart breaking.
What did arthur eat while he was recovering in the witches den (hags hovel?)? Three days in a cave, did the witch have some bread or something???
Ok so
John isn’t really being literal here but I have noticed, especially in recent episodes, that Arthur’s voice has shifted a bit.
I have “thanks yorick” and “owls don’t eat people boys” ricocheting in my head, where it sounds like he’s speaking more from his chest than ever.
Whether this is just the way his voice has changed (a thing that happens a lot in voice acting) or it’s intentional I can’t be sure but.
I like to think is shows him being more honest with himself and others I guess. I think about part 45 and how Arthur knows that he doesn’t deserve to die for what he’s done, and he struggles to admit that to himself because the whole “I would want him dead” monologue.
His voice early on always struck me as something akin to a customer service voice, very gentle and polite, tho it quickly slips as the events of the series completely disintegrate his psych. It was a facade, to a point.
Idk it was just something I noticed and liked