Getting Hooked on Ella’s Malefica
Woke up today still thinking about that new fantasy show everyone’s talking about. Grabbed my coffee, plopped on the couch around 10 AM scrolled through Twitter saw five people raving about Ella Purnell as Malefica. Figured alright let’s see what the fuss is about.
Watching Process & Note-Taking
Started episode one totally blind no spoilers. Almost bailed during first 20 minutes – slow political setup blah blah. Then BAM Malefica entrance scene slapped me awake. Immediately paused grabbed my notepad wrote “Ella’s eyes got that crazy-sexy-danger vibe damn” right on top.
Kept remote in one hand pen in other sweating through fight scenes. Rewound three times when Malefica snapped that guard’s neck – the crack sound design holy hell. Scribbled “costume designer deserves raise” after her blood-red cloak swirl moment. Skipped lunch totally forgot about my cold coffee.
Top 3 Moments That Stuck
Finished whole season then rewatched key scenes like a madman. Here’s what clawed into my brain:
- The throne room burn – When nobles insult her magic? Ella’s smirk before torching tapestries gave me chills. Camera zooms on her lips whispering 🔥 incantation raw power barely contained.
- Forest breakdown scene – Ugly-crying while vines choke soldiers? Her voice breaking on “You made me this!” shattered me. Phone recording my TV here gonna study those tear streaks for acting tips.
- Finale magic sacrifice – Glowing brighter than my damn laptop screen! That slow-mo hair lift with golden eyes? Chewed my pen cap off yelling at screen. Practiced her palm-out spell pose in bathroom mirror later ngl.
Closing Thoughts
Showered around 4 PM still quoting Malefica’s one-liners. My notebook’s full of messy arrows circling “EMOTIONAL RANGE??? HOW” in red pen. Honestly expected another flat villain role but Ella? She turned magic spaghetti into five-star meal. Might rewatch tonight skip sleep.