What's this about?

Lately, it seems like many of the movies/shows are just a rehash or reboot of things that have already been done. And so I started to dive into the past. It's been fun, but I find myself losing track of which ones I’ve seen and whether or not I enjoyed them. Sometimes the titles themselves just don't tell me enough to remember.

I wouldn’t have voluntarily watched a lot of these movies when I was younger. It’s strange how interests change. That goes for what I read, too. I have another blog that explores books. I’m mostly reading older fiction and memoirs, and some of the books have led me to movies/shows and vice versa. In those cases, I may post the book review over here as well.

There will be spoilers, which is different than my book reviews. That’s mostly because I want to have enough information to help me remember what I’ve seen. I’m getting older. The brain doesn’t cooperate like it used to. What can I say? The gray hairs are catching up with me!

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Merlin - 1998

This isn't a new watch for me. I've seen it a couple times in the past, but it's been a while.

This miniseries is a different take on the character of Merlin. The wizard is created to be a pawn to bring the humans back to the old ways. Without people believing in magic, Queen Maab, the Lady of the Lake, and others will fade from history. What Maab didn't expect was that Merlin wouldn't comply with her wishes. He vows not to do magic, but Maab will force his hand on occasion. Merlin finds love, but Maab interferes with that as well. It will all come down to a showdown when their "sons," Arthur and Mordred, both die.

I really like this show. Are the effects really dated? Yes. Are some of them super bad? Well, yeah. But I think the story is unique, and the thing that has really stuck with me over the years is the music. I have the soundtrack, and I listen to it at least once a year. There's just something about the sweeping music that gets me every time. The acting was good, and even with the rough effects, I'm all about the characters and give it a Good Show! review.



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