The last three episodes of Merlin have been teeing up an epic showdown, with Morgana, Mordred and a horde of Saxons on one side, and Arthur, Merlin and the forces of Camelot on the other. They both made dramatic declarations, gave meaningful nods to their sidekicks, then assembled in a quarry to do … [Read more...]
Merlin: The Diamond of the Day – Part One – Dork Review
The end is nigh! The final episode! Etcetera! And so on! The first part of the Merlin finale! Reviewed before your amazed eyes! Battle! Strife! Gunpowder! Treason! Plot! So, do we see any huge moments or deaths in this episode, or are they saving the carnage for their climax on Christmas Eve? … [Read more...]
Merlin: The Drawing Of The Dark – Dork Review
As Merlin draws closer to its ultimate finale, they cast aside all that Evil Gwen guff and give us what we want to see: shit going down. Not all the way down, of course, not right down to funky town, but a fair old way. So, which side will Mordred pick in the war(dred)? And will those prophecies … [Read more...]
Merlin: The Kindness of Strangers – Dork Review
Reviewing Merlin has become an extreme sport now, after the BBC announced that this will be the final series. Anything could happen! Arthur could discover Merlin’s secret! Minor characters could die! Mordred might finally do something! So, only four episodes left including this one –any of that … [Read more...]
Merlin: With All My Heart – Dork Review
This week, Merlin finally brings an end to the Evil Gwen storyline, after weeks of confusion. Not to mention, dragons, cross-dressing, Emrys and the awful knowledge that, yes, the series ends at Christmas, so anything could happen as we build to a climax. Sounds like With All My Heart must be … [Read more...]
Merlin Ends With Series Five – Dork Reaction
Last night, suddenly, the BBC announced that Merlin would conclude at the end of the current series five. You can see the full statement on CultBox, but it includes all the pleasantries you'd expect: The show had a good run, but this was their time, we must stand by their bedside and hold in our … [Read more...]
Merlin: A Lesson In Vengeance – Dork Review
Last week on Merlin, an epic desert slog happened, climaxing in Gwen’s badly set-up turn to the dark side. But all is not lost, they could still push on to better stories with Evil Gwen, and they’re going to have a go right now. So, will she kill the King? Best watch the episode on iPlayer to … [Read more...]
Merlin: The Dark Tower – Dork Review
This week, Merlin chills out with Stephen King's Dark Tower novels for the entire length of the episode, whilst Arthur comically blunders about the place, wondering where his servant has gone. Hijinks ensue. Neither Morgana nor Mordred appear. Obviously, that (mostly) isn't true. But what does … [Read more...]
Merlin: Another’s Sorrow – Dork Review
In the first few Merlin episodes this series, big things have happened - advancements of the Mordred storyline, major character reunions – surely we must be due one where literally nothing of any use takes place? Half an hour of running around, followed by a fast reversion to status quo? So is … [Read more...]
Merlin: The Death Song of Uther Pendragon – Dork Review
Now the opening two-parter is over, does that mean the BBC's Merlin goes back to business as usual? Comedy antics, bromantic hinting and regular characters falling in love with baddies? Well, in last year's episode #3, former King Uther Pendragon dropped dead. This time, he's back for a … [Read more...]
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