keep the slash secret
A Hallmark trailer piqued my curiosity because it sounded like sensual poetry and the narration was made of so much FAIL. I swear, I had no idea what I was getting into. I don't even know what I was doing in such a cheesy channel. All I was certain of that time was that I was in the middle of a very painful break-up with Heroes and all I wanted was a show that wouldn't let me down with a mind!fuck overload. I just knew that the Merlin's only edge were two pretty boys and that had been enough for me. Imagine my surprise when I finally watched the thing. Though I suppose that could be blamed for the amount of accuracy this show is hinged upon. Which is uhm, quite small, to say the least.
And I honestly thought all of the girls spent their screen time being annoying, you know, just like almost every girl in shounen anime, but wow, Morgana and Gwen are awesome. I always thought I’d end up liking Prince Arthur, but it so happens that blondes aren't my type and YAY FOR MERLIN. I love you almost as much as Arthur does. You’ll always have chemistry with everything that moves, you little black dress, you. <3
Altogether, this show is just as predictable as Yuugiou-but hey, it’s good fun. And it could be worse. At least the script isn’t as cheesy as Teen Titans.
Arthur: "Face the most feared of all foes...the ultimate killing machine...You face me."
DUN DUN DUN DUN.
Uhm, right. I don’t think it’s only because of Bradley James’ delivery. Or the Slash Dragon’s l33t!writingskillz. Wow. I have to say, the trailers didn't tell me that the show's plot revolved around a big, epic gay romance between the two leads. Of all the legendary figures to slash, really, Arthur and Merlin? Who knew?
God, the portmanteau ship name Merthur sounds terrible, but I still think it sounds a lot better than Arlin, which is totally 'Ireland' enunciated with an accent.
