Watching him walk away from the dead bodies he leaves littering the street is as good as it gets. Now, am I going to quibble with the fact that an old man, no matter how well trained and experienced he is, can dispatch of an entire squad from Philip’s army? Nope. However, that’s not to say Talus can’t hold his own with a sword in his hand, and when he leads an escape that includes carrying a wounded Rhone, the chance for one final heroic stand presents itself. Hamill and the re-energized storyline that focuses more on Philip’s animus toward Landry and the Templars provide a more introspective examination of the events that lead to the downfall of De Molay’s temple. The stunned facial expressions of the royal family, De Nogaret, and the Pope reveal multiple motivations reminding us that each has his or her personal agenda moving forward.Īs the grizzled initiate master, Mark Hamill takes one last opportunity to leave an indelible mark on a show that held its own during the first season but clearly needed a narrative boost in its sophomore offering. But Ann turns out to be much more resourceful than expected, and when Talus and the brothers from the Lazarus temple ride into the square as Landry and the others burn at the stake, it appears God has been listening after all and answers their prayers. Heading into the final episode it certainly appears the Templars have been brought to their knees, and King Philip will finally obtain the vengeance he so desperately seeks after learning his best friend betrayed him with his wife.
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After last week’s grim reminder that man controls the darkness of his own heart, tonight’s season finale plot twist offers a glimmer of hope for both the order and the crown. Yes, the writers reshape the historical record to fit the narrative, but in the end, “While I Breathe, I Trust the Cross” gives us exactly what we’ve wanted all along – Landry plunging a sword into King Philip’s chest.
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Knightfall concludes its stellar sophomore season like a show that plans to return for another run at telling the complicated tale of the Templars’ final days. “I want them found, and I want them dead.” This Knightfall review contains spoilers.