Merlin is like fanfic on tv, isn't it? It references the well-known myth (though it's more like winking to the audience than referencing) while being sloppily AU. I also think it aired at a time when a lot of fandom were looking for somewhere to go after SGA, but it didn't have the wide appeal SGA did.
Considering the level of effort that seemingly goes into plot and dialogue, I'm not surprised at the way racial and sexist issues are handled.
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Date: 26 Nov 2009 12:51 pm (UTC)Considering the level of effort that seemingly goes into plot and dialogue, I'm not surprised at the way racial and sexist issues are handled.