Latest Obsession: New BBC TV show "Merlin"

[sherrilina]

Well it seems now that I've gone and added a new obsession/fandom to my already long list--"Merlin," the new BBC show on Saturday evenings that stars Anthony Steward Head (Giles!) and gives a new, fresh take on the Arhurian legend.  Now I am a sucker for both ASH (Giles!) and Arthurian Legend, so I suppose it was inveitable that I began watching

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[llywela13]

Yeah, I'm loving Merlin. It is typical BBC teatime fare - it airs in their 'family' slot, meaning it has to appeal to both parents and kids, so it is never going to be sophisticated. But it is cute and charming, and I think it is getting better as it goes along, as the characters grow. I really enjoyed tonight's episode.

I really didn't enjoy the King Arthur movie as much as I wanted to. It was too much of a mishmash and took itself too seriously, tried too hard to pretend it was telling genuine history. Great casting, though.

[sherrilina]

Yeah the King Arthur movie was okay, kind of silly and over-serious as you say (especially in everything surrounding Keira Knightley, lol), but enjoyable overall if you accept its slant. I can't believe they killed Lancelot though!!! :O