Ep 3. The Blacksmith's Daughter

Prince Valiant season 1 episode 3, titled "The Blacksmith's Daughter," follows the heroic and adventurous Prince Valiant as he travels through the kingdoms of medieval Europe. In this episode, Valiant and his companions come across a small village where they meet the blacksmith and his daughter, Aleta.

Aleta is a fiery and independent young woman who dreams of leaving her small village to see the world. She is also an accomplished blacksmith in her own right, which is unusual for a woman in that time period. When a group of bandits attack the village, Aleta is the only one who can fix the villagers' weapons, but she is unable to get to her forge due to the bandits' disruption.

Valiant and his companions vow to help protect the village from the bandits and help Aleta fulfill her dream of seeing the world. However, their mission is complicated when they discover that the bandits are being led by a former friend and ally of Valiant's, Sir Gawain.

As they battle the bandits, Valiant must also grapple with his conflicted feelings towards Gawain. Though they were once close friends, Gawain betrayed Valiant and their shared code of honor when he joined the bandits.

Throughout the episode, Valiant and Aleta develop a strong connection and shared respect for each other, despite their different backgrounds, and Aleta proves to be a valuable member of the team with her impressive blacksmith skills.

"The Blacksmith's Daughter" is a thrilling episode that combines action, adventure, and deeper themes of honor, loyalty, and gender roles in medieval society. It showcases the strength and resilience of both Prince Valiant and Aleta in the face of adversity, and highlights the importance of standing up for what is right, even when it means defying friends and former allies.