Merlin

After essentially a weekend marathon of watching season 2 of the BBC series of Merlin, it has reaffirmed to me how good this show really is.  It's so disappointing that network TV didn't keep this on the air.

The relationships between the characters in the show are truly deep and meaningful.  There are some brilliant moments of hard decisions and emotional scenes - like when Merlin had to make the decision to poison Morgana in order to save Camelot, or when Merlin's father died in his arms.  I love the development of the friendship between Arthur and Merlin.   Seeing it grow in this way, it is not hard to imagine how they would be so close when Arthur does become king and relies on Merlin for advice and protection.  And, it is neat to see how Arthur begins to stand more and more on his own, showing integrity and heart, even willing to stand against his father.

This show displays the value of honor and doing what is right.  It has characters, that though flawed, are admirable and can be respected.  It is disappointing to see that our culture would choose shows that lack depth and morality, over shows like this that have so much more substance.  I just hope that there will be more shows like this that will continue to be made.

17-Mar-2013:  Just finished watching the final season of the whole series.  It is so nice to see that all the things that I liked in the show from the beginning continued through to the end-the value of honor and doing what is right and the development of the relationships, particularly between Merlin and Arthur.   It's neat to see at the end how Merlin was able to show who he is, and display his great power; and for Arthur to understand all that Merlin had done and sacrificed.   Colin Morgan is a truly talented actor; and his emotions and scenes are truly convincingly heartfelt.   It was, however, sad to see King Arthur die at the end, though.