A new prince arrives in Atlantis against the backdrop of combat in this week's tightly plotted episode. Here's Dave's review...
This review contains spoilers.
2.3 Telemon
Ariadne, it seems, has finally risen in stature to the role of Queen, beloved by her people. With the Coronation Games only a few days away, Ariadne must choose a champion whilst she hides her love for Jason and her intent to hunt down Pasiphae.
With Jason selected as her champion, Hercules' secret is making him an angry man, much to the disapproval of Pythagoras. With the secret now shared, and Hercules reinforcing their position as protectors of the secret and of Jason's destiny, Hercules sets out to train Jason and they come across Telemon, another warrior intent on winning the games.
Pythagoras doesn't trust Telemon, though Hercules thinks differently. It's made even more suspect when Telemon is revealed to be a prince, just what...
This review contains spoilers.
2.3 Telemon
Ariadne, it seems, has finally risen in stature to the role of Queen, beloved by her people. With the Coronation Games only a few days away, Ariadne must choose a champion whilst she hides her love for Jason and her intent to hunt down Pasiphae.
With Jason selected as her champion, Hercules' secret is making him an angry man, much to the disapproval of Pythagoras. With the secret now shared, and Hercules reinforcing their position as protectors of the secret and of Jason's destiny, Hercules sets out to train Jason and they come across Telemon, another warrior intent on winning the games.
Pythagoras doesn't trust Telemon, though Hercules thinks differently. It's made even more suspect when Telemon is revealed to be a prince, just what...
- 11/29/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Atlantis continues the strong start made by its series two opener with a battle-heavy episode...
This review contains spoilers.
2.2 A New Dawn Part Two
With the city under attack and Jason trapped in a cave with Pythagoras and Hercules, Pasiphae has the upper hand with her amassed forces clearly outnumbering the best that Atlantis has to offer.
Jason and his companions risk their lives to bring The Palladium home and must escape from the lair of the Cyclops in order to do so, whilst Ariadne must fight enemies from within and without. Pasiphae is confident that Atlantis is hers and, as two armies collide, faith and love are tested, lives are lost and a secret is revealed that must be buried or darkness will fall upon Jason and his adopted home.
The second part of A New Dawn capitalises on the success of the series two opener by giving us...
This review contains spoilers.
2.2 A New Dawn Part Two
With the city under attack and Jason trapped in a cave with Pythagoras and Hercules, Pasiphae has the upper hand with her amassed forces clearly outnumbering the best that Atlantis has to offer.
Jason and his companions risk their lives to bring The Palladium home and must escape from the lair of the Cyclops in order to do so, whilst Ariadne must fight enemies from within and without. Pasiphae is confident that Atlantis is hers and, as two armies collide, faith and love are tested, lives are lost and a secret is revealed that must be buried or darkness will fall upon Jason and his adopted home.
The second part of A New Dawn capitalises on the success of the series two opener by giving us...
- 11/22/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Atlantis makes a welcome return with an action-packed start to a more grown-up second series...
This review contains spoilers.
2.1 A New Dawn Part One
Atlantis series 2 is, it seems, a rebirth for the series, with actors Mark Addy (Hercules) and Jack Donnelly (Jason) suggesting in interviews that writer Howard Overman and producers Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps have created an improvement on the first.
This time around, the show's creators seem to be taking advantage of the storytelling opportunities offered by Atlantis' 8.30pm timeslot, after the mis-step in the first season that saw a programme being broadcast at close to the watershed without any of the maturity that an audience would expect at that time. While A New Dawn Part One wasn't full of nudity, violence and gore, it’s certainly dramatically darker than series one
Starting with King Midas' funeral and Pasiphae attacking, Ariadne darkly states that “this...
This review contains spoilers.
2.1 A New Dawn Part One
Atlantis series 2 is, it seems, a rebirth for the series, with actors Mark Addy (Hercules) and Jack Donnelly (Jason) suggesting in interviews that writer Howard Overman and producers Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps have created an improvement on the first.
This time around, the show's creators seem to be taking advantage of the storytelling opportunities offered by Atlantis' 8.30pm timeslot, after the mis-step in the first season that saw a programme being broadcast at close to the watershed without any of the maturity that an audience would expect at that time. While A New Dawn Part One wasn't full of nudity, violence and gore, it’s certainly dramatically darker than series one
Starting with King Midas' funeral and Pasiphae attacking, Ariadne darkly states that “this...
- 11/14/2014
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
101 Films is bringing this 80s monster movie to DVD - but does it stand up to modern eyes?
Let's start with an overview. Artist Colin Childress (Jeffrey Combs, in an all too brief cameo) comes face to face with his own creation, a monster that he draws for his comic Cellar Dweller, and burns to death, but not before he sends it back to the netherworld.
Some years later, his home has been converted into an art school and a new, young and impressionable artist decides to update the Cellar Dweller comic book with horrific results as the power of the beast threatens to consume her. Can anything stop the Cellar Dweller as it goes on a murderous rampage seemingly guided by the artistic hands of Whitney?
The film has a rather smart opening sequence, showing Colin realising that his creation has been brought to life and banishing it from reality,...
Let's start with an overview. Artist Colin Childress (Jeffrey Combs, in an all too brief cameo) comes face to face with his own creation, a monster that he draws for his comic Cellar Dweller, and burns to death, but not before he sends it back to the netherworld.
Some years later, his home has been converted into an art school and a new, young and impressionable artist decides to update the Cellar Dweller comic book with horrific results as the power of the beast threatens to consume her. Can anything stop the Cellar Dweller as it goes on a murderous rampage seemingly guided by the artistic hands of Whitney?
The film has a rather smart opening sequence, showing Colin realising that his creation has been brought to life and banishing it from reality,...
- 6/30/2014
- by sarahd
- Den of Geek
Night Of The Living Dead is regarded as a horror classic now, but how much do you know about its history? This documentary tells all...
The story of Night of the Living Dead is an unusual one, made by a man more accustomed to beer commercials than horror films, and employing many of his associates in what would be multiple roles, on- and off-screen, the film was a real risk in its time, being far more gory and politically charged than many of its contemporaries.
The documentary Birth of the Living Dead charts the whole process of the film making process from inception through to copyright issues through to modern day impact, whilst never over exaggerating the quality of the film, the abilities of the cast and crew or the production itself.
In this sense, it’s a rather low key recollection of a film that, even today, holds up...
The story of Night of the Living Dead is an unusual one, made by a man more accustomed to beer commercials than horror films, and employing many of his associates in what would be multiple roles, on- and off-screen, the film was a real risk in its time, being far more gory and politically charged than many of its contemporaries.
The documentary Birth of the Living Dead charts the whole process of the film making process from inception through to copyright issues through to modern day impact, whilst never over exaggerating the quality of the film, the abilities of the cast and crew or the production itself.
In this sense, it’s a rather low key recollection of a film that, even today, holds up...
- 5/21/2014
- by sarahd
- Den of Geek
Review Dave Adamson 28 Dec 2013 - 22:00
Atlantis' first series bows out on a high. Here's Dave's review of the finale...
This review contains spoilers.
1.13 Touched By The Gods - Part 2
It’s been a rollercoaster ride of a first series for Atlantis. There've been a few ups, a number of downs and far too many stomach churning moments. It’s not been a great rollercoaster, in all fairness, but it’s kept on going and, right now, we’re at the end of series one, with series two coming.
First, this week's action. Having been betrayed by her favourite handmaiden, Ariadne has been sentenced to death and it’s up to Jason, who has really landed her in this predicament in the first place, to rescue his beloved and save the day.
Ariadne’s fate is to be roasted to death in a big metal bull, though Jason feels...
Atlantis' first series bows out on a high. Here's Dave's review of the finale...
This review contains spoilers.
1.13 Touched By The Gods - Part 2
It’s been a rollercoaster ride of a first series for Atlantis. There've been a few ups, a number of downs and far too many stomach churning moments. It’s not been a great rollercoaster, in all fairness, but it’s kept on going and, right now, we’re at the end of series one, with series two coming.
First, this week's action. Having been betrayed by her favourite handmaiden, Ariadne has been sentenced to death and it’s up to Jason, who has really landed her in this predicament in the first place, to rescue his beloved and save the day.
Ariadne’s fate is to be roasted to death in a big metal bull, though Jason feels...
- 12/28/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Dave Adamson 21 Dec 2013 - 21:00
The penultimate episode of Atlantis' first series delivers its strongest episode for some time. Here's Dave's review...
This review contains spoilers.
1.12 Touched By The Gods - Part 1
We'll start with a recap of the action. Fate comes a-calling this week, as Jason has to carry out his oath and kill Pasiphae. Whilst Jason, Hercules and Pythagoras plot to kill Pasiphae, she is tending to her husband as his end draws near. She is still plotting his demise, whilst our three heroes plan to break into Pasiphae’s chambers and kill her.
With this level of plotting, what could possibly go wrong for anyone?
The Queen is unaware of the plot against her and continues to stoke up her position of power, though a botched assassination attempt does shake her resolve slightly and she sets out to discover the identity of her would-be-executioner, deploying...
The penultimate episode of Atlantis' first series delivers its strongest episode for some time. Here's Dave's review...
This review contains spoilers.
1.12 Touched By The Gods - Part 1
We'll start with a recap of the action. Fate comes a-calling this week, as Jason has to carry out his oath and kill Pasiphae. Whilst Jason, Hercules and Pythagoras plot to kill Pasiphae, she is tending to her husband as his end draws near. She is still plotting his demise, whilst our three heroes plan to break into Pasiphae’s chambers and kill her.
With this level of plotting, what could possibly go wrong for anyone?
The Queen is unaware of the plot against her and continues to stoke up her position of power, though a botched assassination attempt does shake her resolve slightly and she sets out to discover the identity of her would-be-executioner, deploying...
- 12/20/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Dave Adamson 14 Dec 2013 - 21:05
With just two episodes to go in its first series, Atlantis continues to falter. Here's Dave's review...
This review contains spoilers.
1.11 Hunger Pangs
This week’s Atlantis sees a poverty-stricken Jason stealing a loaf of bread to sate his hunger, clumsily escaping the clutches of the rightfully outraged shopkeeper, whilst dropping the bread into a trough of water. It’s a lesson to us all that theft is wrong, actions have consequences and even heroes that, at one point, could dine on their reputation cannot dine if they no longer have money.
That’s not the point of this week’s episode, however, the point is… Jason is buff.
Hercules is drowning his sorrows, whilst Jason returns home with meat… meat that was overseen by a many-faced statue that looks ominous and foreboding and should instantly have acted as a warning to Jason. The meat,...
With just two episodes to go in its first series, Atlantis continues to falter. Here's Dave's review...
This review contains spoilers.
1.11 Hunger Pangs
This week’s Atlantis sees a poverty-stricken Jason stealing a loaf of bread to sate his hunger, clumsily escaping the clutches of the rightfully outraged shopkeeper, whilst dropping the bread into a trough of water. It’s a lesson to us all that theft is wrong, actions have consequences and even heroes that, at one point, could dine on their reputation cannot dine if they no longer have money.
That’s not the point of this week’s episode, however, the point is… Jason is buff.
Hercules is drowning his sorrows, whilst Jason returns home with meat… meat that was overseen by a many-faced statue that looks ominous and foreboding and should instantly have acted as a warning to Jason. The meat,...
- 12/13/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Dave Adamson 7 Dec 2013 - 21:26
Atlantis' guest stars continue to outshine its story. Here's Dave's review of The Price Of Hope...
This review contains spoilers.
1.10 The Price Of Hope
First up, let's recap this week's action. Medusa can now turn men into stone, but that’s not stopping her best friends going looking for her.
Hercules wants to find Medusa, hoping that she can be cured of her malady, even though no cure exists, unless there’s something in Pandora’s Box that might help… because it was so successful when it was first opened.
Despite The Oracle’s protestations, she hands over the box and off the boys go to find Daedalus, the inventor. He’s an irritable fellow and the perfect man to discover the truth behind Pandora’s Box and the price that must be paid for the life of Medusa.
Hercules sets out to rescue Medusa,...
Atlantis' guest stars continue to outshine its story. Here's Dave's review of The Price Of Hope...
This review contains spoilers.
1.10 The Price Of Hope
First up, let's recap this week's action. Medusa can now turn men into stone, but that’s not stopping her best friends going looking for her.
Hercules wants to find Medusa, hoping that she can be cured of her malady, even though no cure exists, unless there’s something in Pandora’s Box that might help… because it was so successful when it was first opened.
Despite The Oracle’s protestations, she hands over the box and off the boys go to find Daedalus, the inventor. He’s an irritable fellow and the perfect man to discover the truth behind Pandora’s Box and the price that must be paid for the life of Medusa.
Hercules sets out to rescue Medusa,...
- 12/7/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Dave Adamson 30 Nov 2013 - 21:10
A talented cast rises above some uneven material in this week's Atlantis, which tells the story of Pandora's Box...
This review contains spoilers.
1.9 Pandora's Box
Remember when Medusa didn’t want to speak to Hercules because of the whole love potion incident, and was only just beginning to warm to him after these events? Well, it appears Atlantis' writers don’t.
As ever, let's start with a recap of the action: tonight’s episode began with Hercules snatching Medusa away to his bed, before he was bashed about the head and kidnapped. A task was issued by an old associate and off he went to recover Pandora’s Box from Hades.
With Medusa in the hands of Kyros, Hercules had no choice but to take up the errand, taking his young associates, Jason and Pythagoras, with him.
In order to get into Hades,...
A talented cast rises above some uneven material in this week's Atlantis, which tells the story of Pandora's Box...
This review contains spoilers.
1.9 Pandora's Box
Remember when Medusa didn’t want to speak to Hercules because of the whole love potion incident, and was only just beginning to warm to him after these events? Well, it appears Atlantis' writers don’t.
As ever, let's start with a recap of the action: tonight’s episode began with Hercules snatching Medusa away to his bed, before he was bashed about the head and kidnapped. A task was issued by an old associate and off he went to recover Pandora’s Box from Hades.
With Medusa in the hands of Kyros, Hercules had no choice but to take up the errand, taking his young associates, Jason and Pythagoras, with him.
In order to get into Hades,...
- 11/30/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Dave Adamson 16 Nov 2013 - 20:40
After showing signs of improvement, Atlantis delivers a disappointing episode. Here's Dave's review of The Furies...
This review contains spoilers.
1.8 The Furies
There's a scene halfway through this week's Atlantis in which our heroes are riding through the desert, plodding on slowly, keeping their eyes open for something exciting to happen. That scene, in essence, is a review of the whole episode.
A road trip to Helios sees Hercules, Jason and Pythagoras joined by Pythagoras’ (up until now unmentioned) brother and a gaggle of other characters who are pretty much… just there.
Hercules has offered to take some gold to Helios, along with the groom of an arranged marriage, a silent manservant, a random woman and a guy who seems to know about traveling across the desert because he speaks all mysteriously about it.
Despite the possibility of death through… I’m assuming boredom…...
After showing signs of improvement, Atlantis delivers a disappointing episode. Here's Dave's review of The Furies...
This review contains spoilers.
1.8 The Furies
There's a scene halfway through this week's Atlantis in which our heroes are riding through the desert, plodding on slowly, keeping their eyes open for something exciting to happen. That scene, in essence, is a review of the whole episode.
A road trip to Helios sees Hercules, Jason and Pythagoras joined by Pythagoras’ (up until now unmentioned) brother and a gaggle of other characters who are pretty much… just there.
Hercules has offered to take some gold to Helios, along with the groom of an arranged marriage, a silent manservant, a random woman and a guy who seems to know about traveling across the desert because he speaks all mysteriously about it.
Despite the possibility of death through… I’m assuming boredom…...
- 11/16/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Dave Adamson 9 Nov 2013 - 20:52
Halfway through its first season, has Atlantis found its footing? Here's Dave's review...
This review contains spoilers.
1.7 The Rules of Engagement
Heptarian and Ariadne are betrothed and everyone is rejoicing. Except Ariadne. She’s a bit unhappy with all this. Pasiphae is convinced that, once Heptarian wins the Pancratium, all will be well in the heart of Ariadne. But everyone’s favourite Atlantean villain hasn’t counted upon the interferencing ways of everyone’s favourite Atlantean hero… Jason.
He’s still very much in love with Ariadne and, despite her Pasiphae-influenced protestation that she doesn’t love him, he’s intent on entering the competition to risk his life and prove his love.
Pasiphae continues her descent into darkness, thanks to her manipulation of Ariadne and Heptarian and a poison that she administers to her own husband. If it works as it should, it...
Halfway through its first season, has Atlantis found its footing? Here's Dave's review...
This review contains spoilers.
1.7 The Rules of Engagement
Heptarian and Ariadne are betrothed and everyone is rejoicing. Except Ariadne. She’s a bit unhappy with all this. Pasiphae is convinced that, once Heptarian wins the Pancratium, all will be well in the heart of Ariadne. But everyone’s favourite Atlantean villain hasn’t counted upon the interferencing ways of everyone’s favourite Atlantean hero… Jason.
He’s still very much in love with Ariadne and, despite her Pasiphae-influenced protestation that she doesn’t love him, he’s intent on entering the competition to risk his life and prove his love.
Pasiphae continues her descent into darkness, thanks to her manipulation of Ariadne and Heptarian and a poison that she administers to her own husband. If it works as it should, it...
- 11/9/2013
- by sarahd
- Den of Geek
Review Dave Adamson 2 Nov 2013 - 21:10
Has Atlantis reached a turning point? Here's Dave's review of its best episode yet...
This review contains spoilers.
1.6 The Song of the Sirens
The episode starts with plenty of flesh on show… belonging to Hercules, as he wrestles The Destroyer and, despite a valiant effort, is defeated by the man mountain.
Hercules, it seems, is still smitten on Medusa, much to the concern of Jason and Pythagoras. They fear it is a foolish dream and that his heart may be broken, through no fault of the oblivious girl. As they share these fears, they are unaware that it is they who are breaking Hercules heart, as he overhears every word.
The Oracle calls upon Jason, as her dreams foretell a danger that is approaching, a woman lurking in darkness. Meanwhile, Hercules seeks freedom from his feelings, taking the advice of a trader who sends...
Has Atlantis reached a turning point? Here's Dave's review of its best episode yet...
This review contains spoilers.
1.6 The Song of the Sirens
The episode starts with plenty of flesh on show… belonging to Hercules, as he wrestles The Destroyer and, despite a valiant effort, is defeated by the man mountain.
Hercules, it seems, is still smitten on Medusa, much to the concern of Jason and Pythagoras. They fear it is a foolish dream and that his heart may be broken, through no fault of the oblivious girl. As they share these fears, they are unaware that it is they who are breaking Hercules heart, as he overhears every word.
The Oracle calls upon Jason, as her dreams foretell a danger that is approaching, a woman lurking in darkness. Meanwhile, Hercules seeks freedom from his feelings, taking the advice of a trader who sends...
- 11/1/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Dave Adamson 26 Oct 2013 - 21:00
Atlantis' talented cast continues to be stymied by underwhelming dialogue and storytelling. Here's Dave's review of White Lies...
This review contains spoilers.
1.5 White Lies
First up, let's recap the action of this week's Atlantis.
Whilst a mysterious stranger breaks into the palace and attacks Ariadne, Hercules is betting on beetles. The intruder passes a note to Ariadne, before being injured and caught, setting Ariadne on her own mission, whilst he suffers at the hands of Pasiphae and her dark ways. Thankfully, Ariadne has a plan that involves duping Jason into escorting her handmaiden and it is soon discovered that the poor, mysterious stranger was delivering a note to say that Ariadne’s brother, Therus, the betrayer of his Kingdom, is actually very much alive and well, seeking justice for the lies that have been told about him.
Ariadne’s brother is seeking his...
Atlantis' talented cast continues to be stymied by underwhelming dialogue and storytelling. Here's Dave's review of White Lies...
This review contains spoilers.
1.5 White Lies
First up, let's recap the action of this week's Atlantis.
Whilst a mysterious stranger breaks into the palace and attacks Ariadne, Hercules is betting on beetles. The intruder passes a note to Ariadne, before being injured and caught, setting Ariadne on her own mission, whilst he suffers at the hands of Pasiphae and her dark ways. Thankfully, Ariadne has a plan that involves duping Jason into escorting her handmaiden and it is soon discovered that the poor, mysterious stranger was delivering a note to say that Ariadne’s brother, Therus, the betrayer of his Kingdom, is actually very much alive and well, seeking justice for the lies that have been told about him.
Ariadne’s brother is seeking his...
- 10/25/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Dave Adamson 19 Oct 2013 - 21:25
Atlantis skips mystical mythology this week for a story of family and honour. Here's Dave's review...
This review contains spoilers.
1.4 Twist of Fate
Three men and a baby…
Yes, this week Jason brings about yet more social change by rescuing an abandoned baby, despite tradition suggesting that the baby should be left to die.
So Jason heroically changes nappies, valiantly shops for food and then asks Medusa, the only woman he really knows, for help, which she quite happily gives (probably because, for Jemima Rooper, it means some dialogue and the chance to show how great she is as an actor.)
Meanwhile, King Laius of Thebes turns up to drive a wedge between Ariadne and Pasiphae (at least, he would if the writers had carried forward the initial tentative steps), whilst his wife Jocasta looks ashen and mournful.
Continuing his rather seedy quest to steal the heart of Medusa,...
Atlantis skips mystical mythology this week for a story of family and honour. Here's Dave's review...
This review contains spoilers.
1.4 Twist of Fate
Three men and a baby…
Yes, this week Jason brings about yet more social change by rescuing an abandoned baby, despite tradition suggesting that the baby should be left to die.
So Jason heroically changes nappies, valiantly shops for food and then asks Medusa, the only woman he really knows, for help, which she quite happily gives (probably because, for Jemima Rooper, it means some dialogue and the chance to show how great she is as an actor.)
Meanwhile, King Laius of Thebes turns up to drive a wedge between Ariadne and Pasiphae (at least, he would if the writers had carried forward the initial tentative steps), whilst his wife Jocasta looks ashen and mournful.
Continuing his rather seedy quest to steal the heart of Medusa,...
- 10/18/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Dave Adamson 12 Oct 2013 - 21:10
Death and intrigue underpin this week's Atlantis, which is a massive step above the first two episodes...
This review contains spoilers.
1.3 The Boy Must Die
This week, Hercules, Jason and Pythagoras have offended Poseidon’s favourite servant and they must face their fate which, if the last two weeks are anything go by, will include a turgid script and inconsequential scenes building to a limp climax.
Their fate actually involves learning to bull fight - or, just leap over bulls in a way that would make Spelbound cringe - and surviving the attack of the bull. Only if the rag-tag group of our three heroes and a bunch of slaves survive will they be set free. The odds are against them as this group of thrown-together misfits can’t get on for reasons that are never really explained.
A moment of heroics from Jason...
Death and intrigue underpin this week's Atlantis, which is a massive step above the first two episodes...
This review contains spoilers.
1.3 The Boy Must Die
This week, Hercules, Jason and Pythagoras have offended Poseidon’s favourite servant and they must face their fate which, if the last two weeks are anything go by, will include a turgid script and inconsequential scenes building to a limp climax.
Their fate actually involves learning to bull fight - or, just leap over bulls in a way that would make Spelbound cringe - and surviving the attack of the bull. Only if the rag-tag group of our three heroes and a bunch of slaves survive will they be set free. The odds are against them as this group of thrown-together misfits can’t get on for reasons that are never really explained.
A moment of heroics from Jason...
- 10/12/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Dave Adamson 5 Oct 2013 - 21:10
The talented Jemima Rooper makes this week's Atlantis palatable. Here's Dave's review of A Girl By Any Other Name...
This review contains spoilers.
1.2 A Girl By Any Other Name
Having won over the people of Atlantis, Jason is now part of a security business that bores him and keeps Hercules in wine and, according to him, women.
After Frankincense is stolen, an old man turns up seeking someone to find his missing daughter… so, that’s the Frankincense crisis over. Thus begins a detective quest of almost Murder She Wrote proportions, before we leap into more action.
Lured into the woods by an old woman, Jason doesn’t find Demetria, the lost girl, but does find mystery and death, whereupon we discover that the Cult of Dionysus are the villain of the week, with brainwashed, young women carrying out the despicable wishes of their leader.
The talented Jemima Rooper makes this week's Atlantis palatable. Here's Dave's review of A Girl By Any Other Name...
This review contains spoilers.
1.2 A Girl By Any Other Name
Having won over the people of Atlantis, Jason is now part of a security business that bores him and keeps Hercules in wine and, according to him, women.
After Frankincense is stolen, an old man turns up seeking someone to find his missing daughter… so, that’s the Frankincense crisis over. Thus begins a detective quest of almost Murder She Wrote proportions, before we leap into more action.
Lured into the woods by an old woman, Jason doesn’t find Demetria, the lost girl, but does find mystery and death, whereupon we discover that the Cult of Dionysus are the villain of the week, with brainwashed, young women carrying out the despicable wishes of their leader.
- 10/4/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Dave Adamson 28 Sep 2013 - 21:10
Atlantis arrives on the Saturday night schedule with an uneven, but not un-promising first episode...
This review contains spoilers. Read our spoiler-free review, here.
1.1 The Earth Bull
First Robin Hood, then Merlin, now it’s Atlantis that gets the Saturday night treatment by the BBC.
Robin Hood may have been a tad pantomime in places, whilst Merlin took a few series to become an impressively dark show with a great sense of humour. Both series were really there to fill in the gap between series of Doctor Who and whatever reality show the BBC chose to throw at us.
Robin Hood fell apart when the lead actors departed, whilst Merlin soldiered on and overcame its critics. When Atlantis was announced, it seemed that the BBC was going for the 'third time lucky' approach with a Saturday evening series that would complement Doctor Who and...
Atlantis arrives on the Saturday night schedule with an uneven, but not un-promising first episode...
This review contains spoilers. Read our spoiler-free review, here.
1.1 The Earth Bull
First Robin Hood, then Merlin, now it’s Atlantis that gets the Saturday night treatment by the BBC.
Robin Hood may have been a tad pantomime in places, whilst Merlin took a few series to become an impressively dark show with a great sense of humour. Both series were really there to fill in the gap between series of Doctor Who and whatever reality show the BBC chose to throw at us.
Robin Hood fell apart when the lead actors departed, whilst Merlin soldiered on and overcame its critics. When Atlantis was announced, it seemed that the BBC was going for the 'third time lucky' approach with a Saturday evening series that would complement Doctor Who and...
- 9/28/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Dave Adamson Dec 24, 2012
Merlin's fantastic journey concludes in an eventful, and fitting finale. Here's Dave's review...
This review contains spoilers.
5.13 The Diamond of the Day (Part 2)
Here it is, the last ever episode recap of this week's Merlin:
With the battle in full flow, Merlin drives back Morgana's forces, whilst Mordred stalks the knights, seeking Arthur. Even with the help of Aithusa, Morgana is unable to drive home her advantage, and the sight of Emrys is enough to drive her into a rage, before Merlin renders her unconscious.
With Mordred driving his blade into Arthur, and a valiant show of strength allowing Arthur to kill Mordred, the King is close to death, but removed from the battlefield by Merlin, whilst Gwen tends to the wounded and the enemy force is driven back.
As the two friends exchange words, with the King wounded and the wizard back to his youthful state,...
Merlin's fantastic journey concludes in an eventful, and fitting finale. Here's Dave's review...
This review contains spoilers.
5.13 The Diamond of the Day (Part 2)
Here it is, the last ever episode recap of this week's Merlin:
With the battle in full flow, Merlin drives back Morgana's forces, whilst Mordred stalks the knights, seeking Arthur. Even with the help of Aithusa, Morgana is unable to drive home her advantage, and the sight of Emrys is enough to drive her into a rage, before Merlin renders her unconscious.
With Mordred driving his blade into Arthur, and a valiant show of strength allowing Arthur to kill Mordred, the King is close to death, but removed from the battlefield by Merlin, whilst Gwen tends to the wounded and the enemy force is driven back.
As the two friends exchange words, with the King wounded and the wizard back to his youthful state,...
- 12/22/2012
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Dave Adamson Dec 22, 2012
Merlin's penultimate episode is a slow-burner featuring hugely impressive performances and action...
This review contains spoilers.
5.12 Diamond of the Day (Part 1)
As ever, let's begin with a recap of the episode's events:
Morgana has a new weapon in her arsenal, a creature capable of draining the magic from people. She sees nothing wrong in using this upon her former ally, Ari, despite Mordred voicing his reservations. She’s unstoppable, though, as she knows that without his magic, Merlin is powerless and that Camelot will surely fall if Arthur doesn’t have a powerful wizard - albeit unknowingly - in his midst.
Meanwhile, Arthur and Merlin are playing a dice game that the servant appears to be winning with the aid of magic. There's humour and merriment, with Merlin showing a wicked streak, winning plenty of money and making his master look a tad foolish, before retiring to his chambers,...
Merlin's penultimate episode is a slow-burner featuring hugely impressive performances and action...
This review contains spoilers.
5.12 Diamond of the Day (Part 1)
As ever, let's begin with a recap of the episode's events:
Morgana has a new weapon in her arsenal, a creature capable of draining the magic from people. She sees nothing wrong in using this upon her former ally, Ari, despite Mordred voicing his reservations. She’s unstoppable, though, as she knows that without his magic, Merlin is powerless and that Camelot will surely fall if Arthur doesn’t have a powerful wizard - albeit unknowingly - in his midst.
Meanwhile, Arthur and Merlin are playing a dice game that the servant appears to be winning with the aid of magic. There's humour and merriment, with Merlin showing a wicked streak, winning plenty of money and making his master look a tad foolish, before retiring to his chambers,...
- 12/22/2012
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
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