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Friday, April 1, 2011: Camelot

by F. John Rickert April 1, 2011 6:00 AM
Friday, April 1, 2011: Camelot

It takes a bit of gumption as a TV executive to say that the world needs another series based on the tales of King Arthur, but someone over at Starz did just that. However, Camelot has me interested because of its inclusion and centering of one of the Arthur legend's most maligned characters, Morgan. Played here by Eva Green, Morgan is Arthur's half-sister who is basically pushed aside by Merlin so that Arthur may take the throne. Considering how willing Morgan is to use dark magic to take back what she feels is rightfully hers, the whole series looks to be the most epic TV show about sibling rivalry ever.

At it's heart, Camelot is the medieval fantasy series for everyone who wanted there to actually be magic in the Dark Ages, who wants a story that doesn't come from a 600-page book, or who wants to look at that dude who was once in a Twilight movie. Maybe I was overly impressed by Starz's Spartacus shows, or I am ready for any medieval action until Game of Thrones, but I am actually kind of excited about watching this.

Catch Camelot tonight at 10 on Starz, and check out our brief history of medieval television.

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