I think the major reason behind all these confusions is the leap and new set up with new characters. We don't know them yet. Their true faces are hidden behind shadow just like the 5th destiny kid.
Before leap all the characters were out in the open for the viewers. Their real intentions were not left to guess. We almost knew beforehand what to expect from them.
But I like this strategy of story telling better. Leaving some mystery, suspended, element of thrill and puzzles to solve.
This is in fact the first episode after Varunsena death that I enjoyed , because of this particular style of story telling; because of the unpredictability of the characters.
King Silamban doesn't want the lust filled intentions of Queen S to be fulfilled that's why he's doing any thing within his power to thwart her plans. He hates his wife ; and for good reason.
The way he was forced to sire Devasena is it a wonder he's not emotionally attached to Devasena? ? He hates the mother and hates his own helplessness. Devasena is more influenced by her mother and Hahuma and obsessed over mission. So there's no such warm father - daughter bond as was there in the preleap.
When Devasena come to King S with request of sparing Mahisha's life it was natural for King S to think that Devasena wants to marry him and finds him her worthy match and likes him therefore S felt nothing wrong in declaring their marriage when he caught his wife and Mahisha together. But when Devasena protested vehemently against this decision and declared that she wouldn't marry Mahisha under any circumstances, Silamban realised that D was only asking to spare him for humanity.
Now coming to Queen S, she's evil and lusty, with absolutely no morality so no surprise over her lusting over Mahisha and hurting her own daughter when D opposed her. She has her own motives and her agendas. A mother who ruthlessly kills her own newborn sons, one couldn't and shouldn't have any expectations of her being a great mother to her daughters either. Everything and everyone including Devasena is a means to an end for her.
Mekhla; the other princess ; she always tries to find out what is going on through D's mind . She's another unpredictable character and I love that fact about her.
Hahuma - well. . She was quite cryptic about her hints today and that's fine. In fact she shouldn't be giving D any hint or more help altogether. It's high time. If H provides all help and hints then what so great about D ? Does she have any individual capability or not? Done with her running to Hahuma all the time. She needs to find out the rest herself.
Jaladev - He's a man on a mission and that mission is - to kill Devasena, as simple as that. Like any young man of his age he felt a whiff of attraction towards the beautiful princess but that didn't distract or deter him from his mission and nor it should. I'd lose all respect for him if he forgets his mission just by seeing D and falls for her. It'll all happen in due time in due course and it'll happen with both at the same time, just like previous birth.
He was quick to recognise that it's the same lady as that of the stone statue in the cave but even when she was fighting with Mahisha; JD was fantasising about killing her brutally.
This is all good because don't we want them to fall for each other over their innate good qualities, integrity, morality, character and good heart? We don't want to see a love between these soul mates that's based on previous birth flash backs and physical good looks ! That'll be too superficial and not justifying two grand characters like this.
Mahisha hates Queen S but wants to marry D because he likes D plus it gives him power , access and ample opportunities to destroy S.
Other 3 destiny kids will soon make their entry too and the convolution will only increase.
To be honest this is the best episode after Varunsena death one. It has all the elements in right balance. I really loved the funny parts since the light hearted moments, if not too silly or too stretched are much needed and refreshing in a story as grimly set as Aarambh.
Edited by Lady_Macbeth - 8 years ago
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