TV Is So Shiny

[certainthings]

I left work early today and instead of doing anything productive with my day (ha!) I spent the day watching the first season of Merlin. Okay, I watched the first episode last night and then the rest today.

Overall, I enjoyed it though there were times I was rolling my eyes thinking, 'Stop being so dramatic, ugh.'

Behind the cut I talk about the characters on Merlin but also about Buffy and Supernatural because I don't know how not to.

I think that Arthur might be my favourite. I like that he's snarky and cocky but you never doubt that he loves and cares for Merlin. Sometimes in a slashy way but often times in a friendship sort of way. Arthur is how I'd like Dean to be. I guess, he's sort of how Dean used to be once upon a time. I just hope Arthur doesn't become like how Dean is these days.

I love Merlin a lot. And I'm starting to see Colin Morgan as attractive now. I understand that he has to keep his magic a secret but sometimes I just want him to say 'Screw, it.' and let loose with it and show 'em all what he's really capable of. Obviously, he'd be the Sam of the relationship and I suppose they have things in common (keeping their powers a secret) but, I want him and Willow to practice their magic together and ride horses when they're taking a break.

Gaius is awesome and I'd like to see/learn what he's really capable of.

I like that Gwen is a simple character. Well, so far. She's sweet and lovely without being annoying or sickening.

I suppose I like Morgana, I don't really have an opinion on her just yet. She does have Keira Knightly mouth which is sometimes distracting.

I want Uther to be more like Giles! I know that Anthony is an actor and is just pretending in the way he's directed to and such but dammit. I want Giles to be king!

And that about sums it up.

It'll be awhile before I can watch S2 and the other seasons so please no spoilers.

Comments

[onelittlesleep.livejournal.com]

YAY!!!

*CARTWHEELS*

[malevolent73.livejournal.com]

Awesome!

[slytherinblack.livejournal.com]

I think Merlin has great characters. Not so great plots sometimes. I describe it as kind of Saturday Morning cartoon, kind of fun but not terribly good. I mean, really, there's only so many times Arthur can be unconscious when Merlin needs to use magic. Really.

[goodnight.livejournal.com]

I'M SO GLAD YOU FINALLY WATCHED MERLIN. Jesus. AND YES, COLIN MORGAN, UNF. Bradley James (Arthur) too though. Meow.

[agt-league.livejournal.com]

I think that Arthur might be my favourite.

Arthur was also my fave when I was watching Merlin back in the day.

[eilan.livejournal.com]

I want Giles to be king!
THIS.

[muses-circle.livejournal.com]

Awesome that you're watching Merlin! \o/

I want Uther to be more like Giles!

It took me all of season one to separate Giles and Uther in my mind. I had such a crush on Giles back in the day....UNF for the nerdy hot librarian!

[apostrophee.livejournal.com]

I love Merlin to NO end!!!

And...I kind of want to make babies with Anthony Head, who is the same age as my dad :/ I don't know what that says about me, but I choose not to overthink this.

[alwaysenduphere.livejournal.com]

Haha yayyy Merlin is cool! Arthur's definitely my favorite, kind of in the same way he is yours. He has this goofy exterior but really he has the heart of a lion, and there's a lot of weight on his shoulders but he's just soldiering right through.

[quarterwhore.livejournal.com]

Arthur is magnificent. ♥ And omg, King Giles, yes please.