Galavant: Let’s Have a Kiki

Last week: We are introduced to Galavant, a brave knight quashed when the love of his life willingly marries the king. The king, though, appears to be on the losing end of that deal as she’s demanding and cold to him. Galavant is then charged by Princess Isabella of Valencia to help her free her country from Richard. He agrees, unaware Isabella is working for the king. After a training montage and defeating Sir Uncle Jesse in a joust, Galavant is feeling more like his old self.

Oh, and there’s lot’s of singing along the way.

And that’s what you missed on Glee Galavant.


We open with our singing heroes needing a place to stay the night. Sid reveals that his hometown is nearby and his family will put them up. Galavant and Isabella agree to it. But when they see a sign proclaiming “Sidneyland” (ha!) along with many statues of Sid, they start to have second thoughts. Sid admits that he may have exaggerated in a bit in his letters home.

(Just a little exaggeration)

What has he exaggerated? Well, namely, he’s claimed Galavant’s successes as his own. So everyone thinks he’s the big hero and Galavant is his lowly squire. Sid begs the two to play along. Isabella is all for it—theater is a big deal in Valencia. So she realizes the chance to do some acting again. Galavant is less thrilled.
Sid’s parents welcome them in. And I’d like to point out Sid’s mother is played by the amazing Faith Prince. 

(Amazing)

They fawn over Sid and are downright mean to Galavant, believing him a lowly squire. Isabella runs with her role, telling Sid’s parents that she’s going to be Sid’s wife. Which leads to a musical number where everyone praises Sid as they dance around town. It should also be noted Sid, his parents and the entire town is Jewish. 
Faith Prince and Sid’s Dad decide to throw a party in Sid and Isabella’s honor. Which means a lot of work for his “squire,” Galavant. Galavant is less than thrilled and Isabella lays into him about caring about someone other than himself.

(The happy couple!)

It doesn’t really hit Galavant until he’s down in the hall, helping the other squires prepare for the ball. The squires begin airing their grievances against knights and they reveal to Galavant how they get back at Sid’s parents, who do seem to treat them like dirt. For starters, spit ends up where it shouldn’t. They then sing about how awful the knights are while Galavant tries to defend them. But then he gets into the song…until he realizes he is everything they are complaining about.

(Epiphany forth coming)

Meanwhile, things are boring in Richard’s court. So he asks the Valencians what they used to do for fun before he invaded and took over. They tell him of the theater they used to do around one tree, but he cut the tree for toothpicks. Richard asks what else. The Eunuch says they used to have balls as well. Richard decides to have a ball as everyone lines up to kick the Eunuch where his nuts no longer are. Magdalena volunteers to work on a bit with the Jester, running with him to her room.

Things, though, aren’t looking good for the ball. Richard had all the crops burnt except for a few stores he kept for himself. Chef can’t really figure out a menu. But Richard tells him they’ll think of something. Next he has to deal with the fact he executed all of Valencia’s musicians. Their next best option ends up being the executioners. Richard is good with them and tells them to come up with a good song for dancing.

(The planning committee)

Richard remains optimistic but when the ball starts, it’s dead on arrival. The Jester only has one joke, Magdalena just sits there and rolls her eyes and no one is having any fun. Especially when the king decides to set fire to their last few crops. Richard even realizes this was a stupid decision.

Time for the singing and dancing! The Executioners aren’t too bad but the party is still deader than Jacob Marley. The Valencians try but Richard finally has a moment of clarity. He stops everything and asks the Valencians to be honest. They admit the party sucks. And he sucks too. In fact, they start roasting him. Richard actually likes it…until the Eunuch finally breaks the news that Magdalena is screwing the Jester under his nose. Gareth takes the Eunuch to be executed while Richard ends the party to go stew.

(This party's dead)

At Sid and Isabella’s “engagement” party, Galavant’s mood seems to have improved. Sid comes over and Galavant tells him why he chose Sid to be his squire. It was because Sid was himself and told the truth. Galavant liked him and so he chose him. He tells Sid to be proud in who he is and maybe stop the show. Sid goes off and talks to his parents. Isabella sides up and seems impressed that Galavant put someone else first. He then tries to warn her about the spit-filled beer but she’s already had quite a bit. He decides ignorance is bliss.

(Friends?)

So how does Sid’s talk with his parents go? We don’t know, that’s where the episode ends. Yeah, it seems odd to me too. Like we needed some resolution with Sid’s storyline instead of just Galavant’s growth.

Stay tuned for the second recap tomorrow!

Screen caps from here.