Has anyone watched this new Starz series? I just watched the first episode and don't know what to think. I do think that the actor choice for Arthur was terrible. He looks like a little baby.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camelot_(TV_series)

I haven't. Wonder if it will better the utter rubbish that is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlin_%28TV_series%29 on BBC.....

I'm just glad you guys link to what you're talking about




other than that, we haven't had either of the series over here -yet-

In before "it's only a model."

I don't know. For some reason every time a fantasy/medieval themed television series gets released it ends up looking half-assed. I would certainly like to see a good television series like this. But only if it's good.

Well Arthur was just a boy when he pulled out that sword so I have no complaint with that. I have mixed feeling with Morgan however. Does she looks too old? But there has always been whispers that she was an incarnation of Morrigan the Goddess, the hag, the fairy queen. The striking coincidence of the trio Goddess Morrigu, Badb, Nemain with comparison to Morgan La Fey, Queen Mab, Nemwae. Perhaps this series would make interesting relation to that?

I've watched the series from the first episode to the most current one, and me and my wife absolutely love it. Now, that is definitely saying something, as 8 times out of 10, my wife doesn't enjoy anything medieval themed, but she loves the show.

I actually like the actor for Arthur, I think he's doing a pretty good job thus far. I'm more unsure for the choice of Merlin(For those of you who watched Flash Forward, the main FBI agent is the same person who plays Merlin). He does a fine job acting wise, but he doesn't fit the image I think.

I'm just going to be sad when Dish takes away the free year of Starz and I don't get to see the second season(assuming it gets renewed for one). I might have to end up shelling out money for Starz just for Camelot!

Just watched episode 4. I've been wondering, in the real history was Merlin Arthur's ally, as depicted in this show, or his enemy, like in the film with Clive Owen?

The show is badass, frankly. I've been waiting for a few more episodes to show up on On Demand.


Camelot hems a bit closer to Arthurian mythology regarding Merlin than say, BBC's Merlin. But it's still not a perfect interpretation. Merlin was Arthur's mentor, and from what I've read, never malevolent. It also flubs a few things, too. From what I know, Morgana is Arthur's half-sister, yes, but not a daughter of Uther Pendragon, but of Gorlois of Cornwall and her mother is actually Igraine, same as Arthur. It also adds a few characters, but that's okay. I'm particularly pleased that Kay is actually an important character.

I personally think Camelot is going for a more gritty, less romantic interpretation of Arthurian mythology, like the movie with Clive Owen, but not trying to ground it in historical fact. I like it.

Note: Personally, I think Excalibur was the finest interpretation of Arthurian myths.

A legend never truely recorded but only passed down through speeches, poems, songs. Some even said Merlin was a godsent, so pay no heed of what the real history was, but enjoy the fruitious stories it inspired.

Just watched episode 5. I'm getting 2 things so far:
Gawain is a badass.
I hate Morgan.

DAMN YOU!

Nah man! I like SPartacus Blood and Sand! and Gods of the Arena!

Yep, those, Rome and Game of thrones seem to be the better of the Medieval/Historical/Fantasy genre.I might give Camelot another try if it gets renewed for another season.

Morgan pisses me off to no end. At the same time, her cunning at times impresses me ^^. Able to work with the spirit of the law, if not quite the letter quite well. Going to be interesting to see how tomorrows episode plays out.

im really trying to like this show but its not taking hold yet. its certainly not as painful as sitting through four episodes of "the seeker". God i wanted to slit my wrists after watching them. i agree that the choice for arthur was horrible, morgana sounds like a chainsmoker and merlin looks like jason statham. i keep expecting him to start doing roundhouse kicks and pull out a couple of .45s.

now Game of Thrones. that is an epic WINZORRZ.