Galavant: It’s Ain’t Over…

With the fight still on, Galavant decides to talk to Richard. Gareth agrees to take him to the king. This should be interesting.

(Spoiler alert: It won't happen)

So Galavant goes into Richard’s room and asks if they can get something to drink. Gareth says that the king needs his rest since they have to fight in the morning. He goes to get some rest…and then Richard sneaks out with Galavant to head to a pub for some alcohol.


They get drunk and Richard starts confiding in Galavant. Including the fact that he’s a virgin. Galavant is surprised, certain Richard and Magdalena had at least consummated the marriage. But nope. She kept refusing him. So Galavant cheers Richard up by revealing embarrassing facts about Magdalena. Like the fact that she has really gross feet. Richard suddenly understands why she always wore socks.

(King Richard likes his ale)

As they get drunker, Galavant suggests they kill Kingsley as he sleeps. Richard thinks that’s a great idea. He announces their intention to the pub and then buys everyone another round. He’s the most popular person in that establishment.

Galavant and Richard start singing about their plan to kill the king. And they kept singing as they go through the palace. They come upon the dungeons, where Galavant goes on about how much he likes Isabella. And how he does want to kiss her but it’s going to be a forever kiss and he doesn’t have the time. Isabella is confused and there’s even a snippet of “Kiss the Girl” from Little Mermaid.

(He's very, very drunk)

Continuing on their plans, Richard and Galavant pass Magdalena’s room. There are a line of men. One explains that they are trying out to be her new consort. Richard tells him to ask her about her feet—that she’s very proud of them. He and Galavant go off, barely holding in their laughter.

They make it to Kingsley’s room but fail in their task. Kingsley stops them and takes Richard’s crown. He orders Gareth to lock them both in the dungeons in advance of the fight the next day. Though he doesn’t want to, Gareth drags his drunken friend down to the dungeons. He throws him into a cell next to the one everyone else is in. Aww, poor Richard is in solitary?

(Gasp!)

Galavant passes out and Richard pleads with Gareth to sing Pearl’s lullaby with him. Gareth lets his king have it—saying that this is all Richard’s fault because he wouldn’t man up. And now Gareth is going to have to kill Richard the next day. He leaves and Richard starts singing. It’s a lovely song that echoes through the palace—Magdalena, Kingsley and Gareth all hear it. As he finishes, he lays down to sleep.

(All together now: Aww)

The next morning, Gareth rouses everyone. He tells Richard and Galavant to come with him. He has a plan and they are going to follow it. Galavant shares a kiss with Isabella before Gareth tells him they have to go. Where are they going? To the shore! Gareth has made a deal with the Pirate Lord Bonneville and his men to get Richard to safety. And Galavant is going with him to protect him since Gareth has to stay behind. He promises Galavant that his friends will be safe and then gives some instructions on how to take care of Richard. Galavant thanks him and heads off to the Pirate Lord Bonneville’s ship.

(An interesting alliance)

Back at the palace, Kingsley is not pleased to hear Richard and Galavant are gone. He and Magdalena order Gareth to kill everyone in the dungeons. He agrees, taking them out to the scaffolding. But out there, he tells them that this is where they knock him out and take the keys to escape. But no one is able to knock Gareth out. So he just gives them the keys and tells them to go. Except for Sid. Gareth keeps him for insurance. Sid tells the others to go and rescue him later. The others flee.

(Uh oh)

Gareth goes to report to Kingsley and Magdalena. Kingsley berates him and in the end, Gareth kills him. He then takes the throne beside Magdalena. Well, I didn’t see that coming…

(What a twist!)

So where do the rest of the cast go? To Isabella’s Cousin Harry! He lets them take rest there…as long as Isabella promises to honor their betrothal. He shows her a little room he’s had built for her that looks like what a child would design. Isabella goes inside, never to come out. All she has is her little window that looks out on the world and time to wait for Galavant.

(On the inside looking out...)

We end with Galavant and Richard sitting on the rowboat heading toward the Pirate Lord Bonneville’s ship. Hmm, interesting.

(The end?)

Thus ends the first season of Galavant. I hope it’s not the only one because this felt more like a first act than a full musical. There are so many unanswered questions! What is Gareth’s endgame? Will Magdalena get her comeuppance? Will someone save Sid? Will Galavant end up with Isabella? Will Chef and Gwynne end up together? And will Richard ever regain his throne? Inquiring minds want to know! So please, ABC, give this show another season!

Let’s start compiling dream guest stars for the next season. I want Kristen Chenoweth!

Screen caps from here.