This week in Merlin, a rare jaunt into the sparkling fields of hate crime and the burden of responsibility, as the messy aspects of the kingdom’s long-running extreme persecution against magic are finally explored on screen. And, as ever, they can see no better way than through brainwashing a … [Read more...]
Merlin: Lancelot Du Lac – Dork Review
As I’ve mused in previous Merlin reviews, I liked Lancelot. I loved his honest nobility as much as some viewers enjoy his rough yet understanding good looks. (See above.) So when they killed him off in the early episodes of this series, I was a bit upset. Was it a cost cutting exercise? A way of … [Read more...]
Merlin: Lamia – Dork Review
This week on Merlin, it’s time for a school trip, as the Knights take our hero on the road to rescue a village singlehandedly for some reason. This is a chance for underused characters to get some spotlight, so I’m sure they’ll make the most out of it, rather than spending the whole time brainwashed … [Read more...]
Merlin: The Secret Sharer – Dork Review
It’s been well documented, both in my reviews and elsewhere, that Merlin has been “darker” this year. Obviously, they’re never going to be a serious adult show like Game Of Thrones, although Morgana’s interactions with her relatives have been almost as incestuous, but still, they clearly want to … [Read more...]
Merlin: Servant Of Two Masters – Dork Review
This week in Merlin, an old standby makes a comeback: comical brainwashing! Much of series four has been too serious and grim for anyone to spend a whole episode pretending to be possessed by Sparrowgooch The Dancing Troll, but they’ve finally let it happen! Well, in a way. Sparrowgooch doesn’t … [Read more...]
Merlin: His Father’s Son – Dork Review
Every so often, I wonder if the writers of Merlin (or Spooks or Doctor Who) read these reviews, especially when they pull out an episode that totally addresses my recent complaints. Then I realise this would be impossible, due to the effects production involved in making these type of … [Read more...]
Merlin: Aithusa – Dork Review
After three bleak episodes, I was wondering whether Merlin was hellbent on being miserable this year. Don’t get me wrong, none of those were bad, but nor were they happy, and the zippy bantering unity is part of this show’s appeal – that and Bradley James topless, obviously. So, this week, … [Read more...]
Merlin: The Wicked Day – Dork Review
To be honest, I feel the BBC tricked me with this episode of Merlin. I was prepared for upbeat fun after last week’s dark sobbery, but that wasn’t what I got at all. In some ways, this was an even bigger downer. Which I will be spoiling, by the way, so don’t read on if you don’t want to … [Read more...]
Merlin: The Darkest Hour – Part 2 – Dork Review
It’s the second part of the series opener in Merlin, and after last week’s flashforward shock, we’re settling back into a groove here. There’s Arthurian court intrigue, swordplay and, yes, an emotional moment at the end. (Which I’ll be spoiling later, so watch the episode first if you don’t want to … [Read more...]
Merlin: The Darkest Hour – Dork Review
The return of Merlin! More smirking Morgana (but at least other characters aren’t pretending not to notice anymore)! Another chance to use my “Arthurian Smallville” non-joke! A new deluge of homoerotic Arthur/Merlin moments! Yet more gratuitous toplessness from Bradley James! Yes, they’re back, … [Read more...]
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