Yep, they actually showed the first two episodes continuously here, without any break - I didn't even realise it was two different episodes till later, so I can imagine just how abrupt!
Here Lies Arthur was actually really interesting - and also pretty radical, because it sort of depicts a historical look at the Arthurian legends. (Does that even make sense? XD)
But it's pretty over the top, and the writing makes me cringe a lot. Yes!!! I felt this, but I thought it was because I'd just finished watching the entire series of Friday Night Lights, which blew me utterly away. I figured maybe the excellent writing & characterisations on that show spoiled me for other things, but... nope. I think it's just Camelot. *g*
It's funny, I was JUST complaining how the show is obviously set in Fantasy England rather than Roman Britain when suddenly a bunch of Romanesque soldiers pop out of the woodwork in the ruins of Camelot. It's really weird because that was my impression, too. Just from the fact that magic plays such a significant role to start off with. And yet, judging from later episodes, it's almost like they can't decide whether they want to stick with Fantasy England, Roman Britain, or a strange combination of both. But I also figure I'm only four eps in (missed the 5th the other night, and they're only repeating it next week - oy), and I should wait to make my full judgement.
Do you think you'll look up the other eps? There are some interesting developments that I'd love to hear your thoughts on.
I haven't read Mary Stewart's books, but I'm a sucker for Arthurian legends in need of new reading material, and the synopses seem promising. It's going to my to-read list! :D
I'll watch the other episodes for sure, it's too soon to give up hope. I also like Bernard Cornwell's Arthur trilogy, the synopsis of Here Lies Arthur actually reminded me of them a bit. He also does the realistic setting and plausible events spin on the legend, but also randomly includes some later medieval additions like Lancelot and Galahad... unnecessary if you ask me, but he didn't.
Here Lies Arthur was actually really interesting - and also pretty radical, because it sort of depicts a historical look at the Arthurian legends. (Does that even make sense? XD)
But it's pretty over the top, and the writing makes me cringe a lot.
Yes!!! I felt this, but I thought it was because I'd just finished watching the entire series of Friday Night Lights, which blew me utterly away. I figured maybe the excellent writing & characterisations on that show spoiled me for other things, but... nope. I think it's just Camelot. *g*
It's funny, I was JUST complaining how the show is obviously set in Fantasy England rather than Roman Britain when suddenly a bunch of Romanesque soldiers pop out of the woodwork in the ruins of Camelot.
It's really weird because that was my impression, too. Just from the fact that magic plays such a significant role to start off with. And yet, judging from later episodes, it's almost like they can't decide whether they want to stick with Fantasy England, Roman Britain, or a strange combination of both. But I also figure I'm only four eps in (missed the 5th the other night, and they're only repeating it next week - oy), and I should wait to make my full judgement.
Do you think you'll look up the other eps? There are some interesting developments that I'd love to hear your thoughts on.
I haven't read Mary Stewart's books, but I'm a sucker for Arthurian legends in need of new reading material, and the synopses seem promising. It's going to my to-read list! :D
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