Merlin

[kitty_poker1]

Happy Christmas, Holidays, Hanukkah, Diwali, Ramadan or any pagan holiday you like! All the very best to everyone for a wonderful time and the best for 2013. *hugs*

So, how about that Merlin finale? Read no more if you don't want to be spoiled

Comments

[piksa]

You've pretty much summarized my thoughts on the episode here. Wasn't a big fan of this season overall but the finale saved it. Okay, it was a bit rushed since they had the reveal and Arthur dealing with it all in one episode but otherwise it was all good. Did shed a few tears for Arthur in the end even if I had pretty much guessed he wasn't going to survive.

I hope you had a nice Christmas! Wishing you all the best for next year!

[kitty_poker1]

I liked the season but some shortcuts occurred as they knew it'd be the last so were building to the big finale and had to get in some quick nods to the mythology and the fans.

Mordred's switching sides was a bit sudden and had no real basis. His girlfriend was executed for treason and he was miffed. She was guilty and Arthur gave her a chance to save her skin. She didn't take it, and could be given points for loyalty, but it was her choice.

Tears were shed here too. Poor, lonely Merlin. His reason for living left in a small boat.

I had a lovely Christmas and hope you did too! 2013 will be brilliant for all of us!

[velvetwhip]

Kitty!!!!!

Sorry. Had to squee because I love seeing you here so much.

Hope your holidays were filled with the love and joy you've always given me. *hugs you lots*

Gabrielle

[kitty_poker1]

Gabrielle, I love your squees!!! They're always welcome and I'm planning to be here more.

*hugs you loads and loads*

[shannon730]

I am so out of it, I didn't even know you guys were getting a new season of Merlin. :( Now I need to do some research and find out when we get it...if we get it. Or if I need to download it somewhere. I take it from what you said it was amazing and will be the last season?

[kitty_poker1]

Hi, Shannon!

Yep, the last season, sadly. It will be sorely missed next year and here's hoping the BBC comes up with something to equal it. It was beautifully written, acted and directed throughout.

It was originally aired on NBC but didn't get the ratings so moved to SyFy. I'll never understand why as it was a big ratings winner for the BBC at prime time Saturday. Different tastes, I guess.

[sparrow2000]

Happy Christmas my love, and I hope you have a great 2013.

I've not been watching Merlin, but Maz deals me the fic that she recommends so I feel like I really know these boys in all their incarnations. I'll be speaking to her on Skype on Sunday, so I'll hear all about the final episodes then, and wait for the fic that will surely follow! *g*

I hope you are doing well!

Huge hugs
s xxx

[kitty_poker1]

Happy Christmas to you too, sweetie! I hope you're loving your new life in your beautiful country. I've visited Canada and it's gorgeous!

Oh yes, there will be fic. Lots and lots of fic. One line: "Merlin, there's something I've always wanted to say to you." More or less. Fodder for the slash writers for years. *g*

xoxox

[thismaz]

*waves* Hi Kitty.

I have to admit to being one of the crazy romantics who wanted to see Arthur actually survive to usher in the new Albion, but yes, the finale was really, really right.

I had hoped that the changes they made to the Gwen/Lancelot storyline meant that they intended Arthur and Gwen to have a happy ever after ending. It did start off in the Doctor Who time slot, after all. But when it moved to the later time, this year, and then went quite dark too, I wasn't really surprised. It was a perfect ending to the series and that final shot really emphasised that it was called 'Merlin' and was his story.

I'm seeing loads of Merlin-pining-for-a-millennium-or-more stories, which I am avoiding, but I do hope for some good reincarnation fic, soon. I've read a couple recently where re-born Arthur is working on a solution to global warming, which I think is a neat idea.

I hope you had a Merry Christmas and wish you a very Happy New Year. *hugs*

[kitty_poker1]

I have to admit to being one of the crazy romantics who wanted to see Arthur actually survive to usher in the new Albion, but yes, the finale was really, really right.
You and me both, hon, but it was never to be and we knew that. We were swimming against the tide. *g*

It did start off in the Doctor Who time slot, after all.
The Doctor doesn't have a great record in keeping partners.

As I said to Sparrow, there'll be a ton of fic based on that one line, most of it horrible but hopefully some good!

I got a tablet and hubby had his Chrissie dinner cooked for him when he's the main family cook. He's a very happy bunny. LOL! *huggles*