The show was wonderful except on the fact that it got stuck like so many shows in it's own formula where Merlin warns Arthur about the threat Arthur doesn't listen and Merlin must save the day while Arthur is oblivious...
Exactly. Shows really need to stop being afraid of branching out and trying knew things, even just a little. Merlin could have benefited quite a bit from a competent Arthur rescuing Merlin because Merlin was his friend, not because it was his duty.
This is why I too want fanfic where Merlin is recognized as being important outside of his status as manservant and warlock. I also like fanfic where Arthur is portrayed as being smart and wise instead of having the potential of being those things.
Yes! As much as I love the angsty reveal fic I also really enjoy the ones where Merlin's magic is revealed and Arthur is immediately understanding because he takes the time to see it from Merlin's point of view, rather than assume the worst. In other words, the ones where he thinks before he reacts.
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Date: 2014-02-22 02:26 am (UTC)From:Exactly. Shows really need to stop being afraid of branching out and trying knew things, even just a little. Merlin could have benefited quite a bit from a competent Arthur rescuing Merlin because Merlin was his friend, not because it was his duty.
This is why I too want fanfic where Merlin is recognized as being important outside of his status as manservant and warlock. I also like fanfic where Arthur is portrayed as being smart and wise instead of having the potential of being those things.
Yes! As much as I love the angsty reveal fic I also really enjoy the ones where Merlin's magic is revealed and Arthur is immediately understanding because he takes the time to see it from Merlin's point of view, rather than assume the worst. In other words, the ones where he thinks before he reacts.