Tuesday, November 17, 2009

New Worlds


I was never a big fan of the Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres of entertainment, but I've been drawn into them almost against my will over the last couple of years. That's because they're on the TV almost constantly at my house. I've become intrigued by Dr. Who, Torchwood, Being Human and Robin Hood - to name a few. I still can't quite buy into The Seeker - the storyline seems a little too much like a pointless video game to me.

I really rebelled against Robin Hood for the first season or two, watching only because I didn't want to sit alone on a Saturday night. The series has managed to draw me in, mostly due to the acting of Richard Armitage, who has brought real complexity to the character of Sir Guy of Gisborne. The current season has a new edge to it, complete with a cranky Robin and a haunted Sir Guy.

Robin Hood is drawing to a close, with only a few episodes left to air. I'm glad that it's ending because there can only be so many death-defying season's end episodes involving the few main characters of the series. This is a story that calls for a complete ending, not just a Newhart-style it-was-all-a-dream finish. It should be incredibly satisfying to watch the finale. It could end in a bloodfest - they've already had the courage to kill off a main character, one who did not die in the traditional tale. The series seemed doomed at the end of last season with the demise of this particular character, but, remarkably, this season has been more intense and dramatic because of the death.

In any event, watching Robin Hood has led me to the work of a talented actor, and I can't wait to see what he does in the future. He's sure to show up more and more, so keep an eye out for him.








6 comments:

mommanator said...

never watched but am sure I would have if Jim were alive, he liked all that stuff too!

secret agent woman said...

Wow, I've never heard of any of these. Except Dr. Who, which I thought was a really old series.

Virginia Gal said...

I know you are talking about Richard Armitage, right? He is so hot!!! I love him!! See another thing you and me have in common, we are like long-lost sisters!!

You have to see him in North and South, he is to die for!! Plus, Merci, he is in Vicar of Dibley!!! You gotta see him in that, too funny!! North and South, the entire movie is uploaded on Youtube, in bits, but that's how I originally watched it (I bought the DVD right after, ha ha).

Virginia Gal said...

In Vicar of Dibley, he is Geraldine's love interest, final season. I troll youtube for him in anything I can get, seriously is it fair that God created such a handsome man?! He is a complete package, good looking, intelligent, British, its so unfair!!

Merci said...

Mommanator-
If I ever buy the CD's, I'll send 'em your way.

Secret Agent Woman-
There have been several new seasons of Dr. Who recently. It has much better writing and special effects.

Virginia Gal-
I have to get the BBC version of North and South. I saw a US mini series in the 80's with Patrick Swayze in it. I also want to get the entire Vicar series on DVD, since I really will watch those from time to time. Dawn French was on Graham Norton this past Saturday. She's a hoot!

And I'm actually quite glad that God created Richard Armitage!

Evil Chicken said...

I have not seen "The Seeker" but I love me some "Doctor Who". : )