Yeah. :( It could have been like Merlin but less dominated by one pairing and with a whole different cultural background and even more ridiculous costumes! Also one more woman.

Oh, yes, a possibility! I dunno, she was definitely a bit weird about Sinbad when they met her, and was staring at Sinbad when her eyes went black, but maybe the monster needs Sinbad to carry out its dastardly plan.