So I figured I'd change things up a little and blog a bit about some TV. First one I'm gonna talk about is Merlin from BBC One and NBC. To my knowledge, this is the first BBC show to be picked up by a major American network, which is pretty awesome in itself.
The show stars Colin Morgan as the title character Merlin, Bradley James as Prince Arthur, Katie McGrath as Lady Morgana, Angel Coulby as Guinevere, Richard Wilson as Gaius, Anthony Head as King Uther, and John Hurt as the Voice of the Great Dragon.
Basically, the plot is sort of like Footloose, except with magic instead of dancing, but with dragons and knights and castles. Merlin is sent to Camelot to be taught and looked after by Gaius, one of the few people who knows about Merlin's gift of magic. Meanwhile, crazy King Uther has outlawed magic and has imprisoned the last dragon, so Merlin has to keep his magic a secret from everyone. It is Merlin's destiny to look after Arthur so that he may grow to rule a great kingdom.
Although there are significant plot/canon/timeline inconsistencies, It really didn't make that much of a diffrence to me (who's read pretty much EVERY Arthur legend on the planet). It's one of those shows that you really can just sit and watch and become completely immersed in. Great acting talent, AMAZING sets, AMAZING wardrobe, and honestly, just a REALLY awesome show all around. The show may be a bit confusing at first, with all of the differences from the original tales, but I have a feeling it will only continue to get better from here.
It shows on Sundays at 8pm on NBC in the US and Saturdays on BBC One at various times in the UK (I believe, but don't take my word for it..I watched them all online).
All in all, I give this show a WIN for having a very promising first season, and I can't wait for more to come! Even if you don't think you'll like it, I highly suggest at least checking it out.
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