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lonelybritJust found out that whilst I was away at work the lawn was finally seeded with grass. Which would explain why the local bird life has been staking out the back, industriously pecking away for the past few days. I think this afternoon will be spent making bird scarers...
Anyway, it's been a most pleasant weekend, with ridiculous amounts of sunshine, good food, excellent company, and of course a bit of retail therapy *happy sigh*
There was also the Robin Hood finale which was so epically bad it became good, quality entertainment for 40 minutes.
Guy getting to die in the arms of Robin was a joy to behold, though his 'farewell' scene was nothing compared to Much's fierce hug with Robin at the end. The way Robin removed Much's cap so the world could see how much of a 'man' he was I was honestly would not have been surprised if their friendship had ended with a farewell snog.
Speaking of - the return of Marion. Wasn't actually as hideous as I had feared. Yes it was cheesy with ethereal light and twirling in the forest, but I liked how they then flashed back to show Robin still very much alone to keep it a little ambiguous.
Kate unfortunately survived. Ah well. I wonder if they'll maybe give her to Much next series, poor chap did look so heartbroken by it all.
I hope Isabella survives. It's unlikely given they made such a big thing about the 'Byzantine fire' destroying everything when it goes off. Shame. She was one of the good things about this series.
Archer? Eh, still not impressed by him to be honest. Yes he looks more the part than Robin, but his acting is still rather painful. Still, maybe his comic timing will save him until he can nail the dramatic.
Next series. I assume we will get one, although it was rather noticeable that we didn't get a 'And Robin Hood will be returning!' spiel during the credits. If we do I'll be interested to see who they get as new Sheriff, and they had better bring back Stephens as Prince John.
Anyway, now that's over for a while, let's get back to that new series that launched this year featuring several familiar faces from British TV. If I quote "Audiences clearly loved the first series which featured the cream of British acting talent with gripping 'torn from the headlines' storylines" you will all obviously guess that I am, of course, talking about Law & Order UK. Which has been recommissioned for a further 13 new episodes.
Oh hurrah.
Anyway, moving on. Have some fic recs.
TORCHWOOD: And Indeed There Will Be Time by![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
kaydeefalls - set post the S2 finale, with Mickey helping out in the Hub. There's a lovely rapport between all the characters, with familiar faces visiting from Doctor Who. This is a good old-fashioned plot-driven tale, though thoroughly bolstered by the emotional tales of its various protagonists, triggered by the mysterious appearance of a man falling through a possible rift in time into the Irish Sea. Cracking example of time being complicated wibbly-wobbly stuff that is highly confusing when you're caught in the middle of the timelines, though highly clear and obvious when you finally get to the end. Assuming you survive that is.
MERLIN: Just Wait For It byseperis - crack. Fantastically funny crack. Ficlet set in the future, where a presumably immortal Merlin is trying to keep an eye on an as yet oblivious, reincarnated Arthur Pendragon. Who has wound up in Metropolis. Which is where I mention that this is a crossover with Smallville with exchanges along the lines of "Do you think I care, you pedantic little alien?". Not quite Merlin vs. Superman, but at the least a clash of personalities. Good stuff.
Anyway, it's been a most pleasant weekend, with ridiculous amounts of sunshine, good food, excellent company, and of course a bit of retail therapy *happy sigh*
There was also the Robin Hood finale which was so epically bad it became good, quality entertainment for 40 minutes.
Guy getting to die in the arms of Robin was a joy to behold, though his 'farewell' scene was nothing compared to Much's fierce hug with Robin at the end. The way Robin removed Much's cap so the world could see how much of a 'man' he was I was honestly would not have been surprised if their friendship had ended with a farewell snog.
Speaking of - the return of Marion. Wasn't actually as hideous as I had feared. Yes it was cheesy with ethereal light and twirling in the forest, but I liked how they then flashed back to show Robin still very much alone to keep it a little ambiguous.
Kate unfortunately survived. Ah well. I wonder if they'll maybe give her to Much next series, poor chap did look so heartbroken by it all.
I hope Isabella survives. It's unlikely given they made such a big thing about the 'Byzantine fire' destroying everything when it goes off. Shame. She was one of the good things about this series.
Archer? Eh, still not impressed by him to be honest. Yes he looks more the part than Robin, but his acting is still rather painful. Still, maybe his comic timing will save him until he can nail the dramatic.
Next series. I assume we will get one, although it was rather noticeable that we didn't get a 'And Robin Hood will be returning!' spiel during the credits. If we do I'll be interested to see who they get as new Sheriff, and they had better bring back Stephens as Prince John.
Anyway, now that's over for a while, let's get back to that new series that launched this year featuring several familiar faces from British TV. If I quote "Audiences clearly loved the first series which featured the cream of British acting talent with gripping 'torn from the headlines' storylines" you will all obviously guess that I am, of course, talking about Law & Order UK. Which has been recommissioned for a further 13 new episodes.
Oh hurrah.
Anyway, moving on. Have some fic recs.
TORCHWOOD: And Indeed There Will Be Time by
kaydeefalls - set post the S2 finale, with Mickey helping out in the Hub. There's a lovely rapport between all the characters, with familiar faces visiting from Doctor Who. This is a good old-fashioned plot-driven tale, though thoroughly bolstered by the emotional tales of its various protagonists, triggered by the mysterious appearance of a man falling through a possible rift in time into the Irish Sea. Cracking example of time being complicated wibbly-wobbly stuff that is highly confusing when you're caught in the middle of the timelines, though highly clear and obvious when you finally get to the end. Assuming you survive that is. MERLIN: Just Wait For It by
seperis - crack. Fantastically funny crack. Ficlet set in the future, where a presumably immortal Merlin is trying to keep an eye on an as yet oblivious, reincarnated Arthur Pendragon. Who has wound up in Metropolis. Which is where I mention that this is a crossover with Smallville with exchanges along the lines of "Do you think I care, you pedantic little alien?". Not quite Merlin vs. Superman, but at the least a clash of personalities. Good stuff.
