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Related: About this forumAny vibes yet on History Channel's new show "Vikings" in March?
Having just recently found out that the show is about some of my Viking ancestors, I'm really interested. I just hope it's not corny and shallow.
Ohio Dem
(4,357 posts)It will either be really bad or somewhat good. At least it doesn't seem to be a reality show, so there's that. I'm going to DVR it, and hope for the best.
Silver Gaia
(4,544 posts)From what I've read, it's a scripted drama, and is slated for a 9-week run. I don't know if that means it will be a mini-series, or if they just contracted 9 episodes to see how well it does before ordering more. The showrunner and writer is Michael Hirst. He was also the creator of Showtime's The Tudors, and Starz's one-season Camelot, so I am unsure if this is a good sign or a bad sign, but will check it out anyway.
grasswire
(50,130 posts)Maybe it's available on netflix
Silver Gaia
(4,544 posts)But then, I'm a sucker for period dramas, and anything Arthurian. It's about a very young, untried Arthur who is just realizing who and what he is. He's a teenager in this series, with everything that goes along with that. There's a brooding, young Merlin played by Joseph Fiennes, and a kick-ass Morgan Le Fay. She's the best part about it. It wasn't great, but it was fun if you like this sort of thing. IMO anyhow.
I really loved Camelot too! I was heart broken when they canceled it.
Silver Gaia
(4,544 posts)It was kinda surprising. The last I heard was that it wasn't 'officially' canceled, but production was 'suspended,' whatever that means. Evidently, they wanted to leave the door open to bring it back, or do a movie or something. But that's the last I heard about it. They may have gone ahead and pulled the plug 'officially' by now.
Starz has a ton of new shows in development that all sound potentially interesting, though. I have a list of them somewhere. I'll look for it and post it later maybe.
Silver Gaia
(4,544 posts)Howler
(4,225 posts)My ancesters are from Denmark !!! Definitely checking this out it looks Smoking Hot!!! March 3rd.
ceile
(8,692 posts)I'll probably dvr the first few episodes and see what it's like. Really like Jessalyn Gilsig, and well, who doesn't like Gabriel Byrne...