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: The Disir – Dork Review
After last week's slightly vacant episode, which could've happened in almost any series, Merlin hits the series five button hard this week to compensate, centring on Mordred's presence in Camelot and the looming prophecy that he will kill Arthur. What depths of depravity will this drive his loyal … [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...]
Merlin: Arthur’s Bane – Part 2 – Dork Review
Merlin is back for the second half of its series premiere, and you know their tricks by now. I'm not going to list them in this intro though, as they are kinda spoilers. So, is “Arthur's Bane” a hulking Batman villain with a sideways goatse on his face? Or something more insidious? And what's up … [Read more...]
Merlin: Arthur’s Bane – Part One – Dork Review
Back for another magical year, Merlin dons his shabby servant costume to fight alongside the King in the series premiere. Is it time for the Final Battle, or will our armoured heroes continue to run in circles? And does the “Bane” of the title have anything to do with the Batman villain? All … [Read more...]
Free Pattern: Morgana from Merlin’s knitted fingerless gloves
It's fairly safe to say we're REALLY excited about the new series of Merlin and Doctor Who (but you already knew that, right?!) So what better way to get our geek hands flapping than with a spot of Merlin-inspired geek craft? If you haven't already got your Bella-inspired Twilight Mittens … [Read more...]
Merlin – Another Series 5 Trailer!
It's time for another new Merlin trailer, less than a week after the last one. Strange promotional strategy, considering the boy wizard isn't back until autumn, yet Doctor Who returns in a few weeks but has only one trailer to its name. If they keep this up, we may have to stop reporting them as … [Read more...]
Merlin – New Series 5 Trailer!
Merlin is coming back to BBC One this autumn, to regale us with Arthurian legend-mangling and tingling bromance. To start us getting excited already, they've released a new trailer, featuring sneak moments of the knights doing battle, Merlin and Arthur basically cuddling and yet more of Colin Morgan … [Read more...]
Sinbad: Now Sailing on Sky – Dork Review
Last week, Sky1 debuted Sinbad, their new fantasy-adventure show in the vein of Doctor Who, Merlin and so forth. A group of misfits sail the seas, led by Elliot Knight as Sinbad, legendary sailor, cursed to die if he sets foot on land for more than a day and a night. So, is this a worthy addition … [Read more...]
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