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aceme · 1 year

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I know this show isn't even airing anymore but I'm watching it now and there is something that just stuck to me and I need to talk about it. I just... Hate what they did to Orduño's character in 1x04(?), and by extension, Jimena and Ruy's plotline.

Like, the first thing we see of Orduño in the series is him mistreating Ruy, if I remember correctly because of his father/lowborn status + him getting too close to Jimena (Ordoño's betrothed). Since then we have many scenes showing that he's constantly trying to get his father's approval or Jimena's affections, is loyal to the just prince who has taken him under his wing no matter what (being Alfonso the only one who actually listens to him), and the only times his efforts are acknowledged are when he is merely useful as a political pawn. Despite his first impression, the path he had been taking is quite easy to relate or sympathize. Damn, I was rooting for him much more than I have ever rooted for Ruy, who is supposed to be the main character (but then again almost everyone is more interesting than Ruy shhhh-)

But then the drunken scene with Jimena happens. There was just so much potential in there! To deepen even more those characters, their relationship and the drama! Imagine, Orduño sees Jimena's handkerchief with Ruy's blood in it and starts to cry, asking out aloud things like "what Ruy has that he doesn't, why nothing he does is ever enough" — in such a display of doubt / sensitivity / vulnerability that he would never allow himself to show in front of his betrothed when sober. I think it would catch Jimena so off guard, it would be very interesting to see how their relationships and characters would develop from this interaction/confession — something that could even, maybe, make Jimena doubt about her own feelings, creating some drama to this storyline, which, to be honest, has been quite bland since the beginning. Three birds with one stone! So simple, cute, and effective!

But no, let's make Orduño assault Jimena, because he's one of the villains, we need to remind the public that he's a bad guy, lest they forget about it!!!! It'll be useful when Ruy supports Sancho, so that people don't root for Alfonso who is supported by this evil man 😴 we can't have ""villain"" figures unless they are plain characters and try to have their way with an innocent good girl at some point after all.

Though there is something else that adds another layer to this problem and makes my blood boil even more. While all of this is happening, Ruy is sleeping with one of the Emir's daughters. Can you see what is being implied here, whether it is accidental or not? Ruy kills people, wins a battle, and is rewarded with a passionate night with a random noble lady who had been showing interest in him because he has the power of being the main character, Jimena not even a second thought. At the same time, however, Jimena tries to prevent her father from abusing her mother, seeks infanta Urraca to protect her friend who is being sexually assaulted, stands loyal to her affections for Ruy, and is being punished for it by none other than her own betrothed! Just how disturbing is that!?

If there is someone out of the two of them who actually could/deserves to have some quality time with a romantic prospect, it is Jimena with Orduño, the couple that in fact has a right to behave romantically towards each other, by society's standards. Ruy is just the crown Prince's squire, normally that noblewoman shouldn't even look his way, no wonder it seems next episode it will generate some problems for them (judging by the synopsis, haven't watched). I don't know, it all just sounds like a cheap isekai harem anime bullshit to me. All the feminist undertone they were trying to create in Urraca's storyline was just thrown in the trash.

Anyway, I'm still enjoying the show, I suppose, despite all of this. They also could have used more Urraca though. Not call this show El Cid, since Ruy is almost a side character in what was supposed to be his own show. Focus on what matters, which is the court intrigue / politics. Stuff like that.

#el cid #el cid amazon prime #el cid 2020 #orduno el cid #orduño el cid #jimena el cid #ruy el cid #venting #el cid 1x04

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quietparanoiac · 3 years

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Judging people together is fun!

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whumpystuffy · 3 years

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Whump list - The legend of el Cid (2020-)

The main character Ruy Díaz portrayed by Jamie Lorente.

Season 1

1x01 Fight, kicked into wall, punched, struggle, stabbed in the shoulder, in a lot of pain.

1x02 Sword fight, pain in shoulder. Wound infected, pale. Inflicted pain on wound, pain brought him to his knees, face grabbed. Field medicine. Falls off horse, kicked, slammed to the ground, knocked over, strangled, weak, needs help walking/limping.

1x03 None.

1x04 Attacked, kicked, bloody mouth, sword fight. Bruised face.

1x05 Bruises from previous episode, face grabbed, emotional.

Season 2

2x01 Sword fight, thrown to the ground.

2x02 Ambushed, outnumbered, sword fight. Furious, smashes hand into wooden beam, in pain.

2x03 None.

2x04 Ambushed, bloody face. Sword fight, bruised face.

2x05 Loss of close one, emotional. Bruises from previous episode. Punched, falls from great hight, in pain, coughing.

Not really my kind of genre, but there’s some really good single whumps here, and the plot is decent really medieval series hence all the sword fights. Plus a season 3 has been confirmed!!

Trailer for the series.

#The legend of El Cid #El cid #Spanish #2020 #Ruy Díaz #Jamie Lorente #Whump series #Amazon Prime #made by me #he kinda looks like the human version of Shrek #I’m sorry for what I said but.. I mean look at him #whump #whumpy episodes #whump episode #whumplist

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quietparanoiac · 3 years

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"We're talking about killing your father." "We're talking about justice!"

"But justice is more important than blood!"

Siempre supe que lo tuviste todo para poder reinar.

El Cid (2020–), 1x04 | 2x03

#El Cid #El Cid 2020 #El Cid Amazon Prime #Spanish cinema #Spanish TV #period drama #Urraca de Zamora #Sancho II de Castilla #Urraca of Zamora #Sancho II of Castile #Alicia Sanz #Francisco Ortiz #El Cid 1x04 #El Cid 2x03 #my gifs

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quietparanoiac · 3 years

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¿Y a mí no me ve fuerte, padre?

El Cid (2020–), 1x04 | 1x05

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quietparanoiac · 3 years

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"That is something I can remedy. You've more than proved your loyalty. And, moreover, you're the son of the count. You deserve to be knighted."

"Have I not been a good tutor?" "The best. The best, Count. I don't know what I'd do without you."

"Have the physician stitch that up, Rodrigo."

"You were a good teacher."

"Thank you, Urraca. I hope to see you soon."

The man who's always known that gratitude matters.

El Cid (2020–), 1x04 | 1x05 | 2x04 | 2x05

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quietparanoiac · 3 years

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— Se te hace difícil ver el trono sin padre, ¿no? — ¿A ti no?

El Cid (2020–), 1x02 | 1x03 | 1x04

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quietparanoiac · 3 years

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— To Orduño, whom, before all of you, I promise to dub a knight and member of my personal guard. Do you swear to give your life to protect mine? — I swear.

— Whoever kneels before him will keep his life... and also his title... and privileges. — I, Orduño Flaínez, of the bloodline of the Counts of Leon... swear allegiance to the king.

El Cid (2020–), 1x04 | 2x05

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