Soon we were watching a show about a land of myth and a time of magic, when the destiny of a great kingdom rested on the shoulders of a young boy.
His name?
Merlin.
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| If you watch the show, that joke was hilarious. |
The Premise:
A different take on the Arthurian legends. Instead of being an old man, Merlin is the same age as Arthur, but still destined to ensure Arthur becomes a legendary king. Easy enough, since Merlin is a naturally gifted and very powerful warlock.
Not so easy, because Arthur's father, Uther, is anti-magic to the point of madness and paranoia. Any magic users are put to death instantly.
What Makes It So Darned Fascinating:
These writer guys are clever, and know their legends well. But they're not afraid to twist things a little, to make small tweaks that make the characters and story sing their complicated multi-part harmony.
I'm not exaggerating when I say this: At least every three episodes my wife and I have a conversation about how genius the writers are in terms of setting up characters dynamics that fulfill the legends and the world without breaking it.
The writers are that good.
Who Else Might Find It Fascinating:
People who like a bit of magic, a bit of mischief, a bit of drama, and a bit of banter. The Merlin and Arthur dynamic is wonderful to behold. There's banter, but also heart. And like many shows, it's learned to balance dramatic, mythos episodes with lighter, fun episodes.
Speaking of heart, it is an Arthurian telling, which means there are certain romantic legends involved. I won't spoil their telling at all, but I'm pretty sure you won't be disappointed.
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