( Merlin 4.04 Aithusa )

I watched the Disney Channel movie Avalon High yesterday. I have always wanted to see a live action Arthurian high school AU, even if it means watching a low budget Disney tv-movie. It was pretty much what I expected: mostly entertaining enough, but not exactly ambitious. Luckily, the fastforward button continues to exist.

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I'm in too good a mood to say anything about what made me headdesk while watching the series finale, so let's just concentrate on the pretty why I'm still obsessed with this show.

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As difficult as it has been to sustain any affection for Prince Arthur during series 3, I have nothing but love for the fact that about 90% of the Merlin blooper reel consists of Bradley James and his amazing face. HIS AWESOME FACE. Although, Anthony Head with the giggles is no less amazing. It's even funnier if you picture Uther drowning babies ( Read more... )

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Since finding decent Beatles slash isn't always that easy, I feel compelled to rec these two Beatles stories I recently discovered and very much enjoyed reading:

The First Year (John/Paul) by candle_beck is set in the early days when John and Paul first met, and George joined the group.

How You Were Diverted (John/Paul) also by candle-beck takes place on the first day ( Read more... )

I can't begin to describe how much I've missed this show.

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... aka how to make "The Fires of Idirsholas" hurt even more. When the episode is over, go back to "The Nightmare Begins" and watch that.

( WHY, MERLIN, WHY? )