Saw 3 episodes of Merlin (1, 2 & 4); AHAHAHAHAHAHA! Talk about historically inaccurate, but omfg! It is all sorts of fun, I'm not even talking about the subtext. It’s just that I haven't seen a show that enjoys itself this much in a very long time. It isn't high art, but it is light and fun, though I'm very glad the adolescent angst didn't seem to last beyond episode 1. I think I shall continue to watch.


HIYA GWEN! Lady Helen indeed.

The Dragon is so smug. AHAHAHA! I LOVE it so very much, the CHUCKLE!

The expression on Merlin and Arthur's face when Uther declared Merlin to be Arthur's Manservant. AHAHAHA! BESTEST DUO-BITCH!FACES EVER!

Episode 2
It is interesting how Arthur trust Merlin so implicitly.

Arthur is this curious mixture of dickhead and hero-to-be. The boy truly dislike diplomacy and talking, and he is so very good at fighting and killing. I found it absolutely fascinating how Arthur can be a prat one minute and in the next be a Prince with all the innate strength and responsibility that is required. There is this sense of self possession that Arthur exhibit that just drags you in. Also, he is really, really good at fighting.

Episode 4
I found it all sort of awesome that Morgana pulled out a dagger at the dinner table when it was revealed the goblet was poisoned.

And OMFG! Arthur CARRYING Merlin to bed, the way he is so damn protective of Merlin. OMFG! This series is like written to be SLASHED!

Arthur DEFYING his father and RISKING his LIFE to save Merlin!

And OMFG! It is like a fucking SOUL-BOUND between Arthur and Merlin! WTFF!!!? SLASH! IT IS EVERYWHERE I TELL YOU!

The whole scene between Uther and Arthur in the dungeon; OMFG! SUCH AN AWESOME SCENE! ARTHUR YOU ARE AWESOME! Also, the scene between Arthur and Gwen, I love the way it played out, I absolutely adore Arthur in the scene.

Arthur and Uther on the battlement of Camelot; OMFG! I LOVE their relationship, the way that Uther tries to be a father but is a King above all else. So many secrets locked away in your silver head, what happened 20 years ago UTHER?

In other words; I love this Arthur. And Merlin is the snarkiest of the snark ever to have ever snark’d.

Also, DAVID TENNANT!! Well, it was bound to happen, but dammit.