If you read my previous post about new shows airing this spring, then you already know about two shows that aired this past week, The Borgias and Camelot.
Now, I admit that aside from my obsession with any type of mobster/cop related dramas, like Law and Order: SVU or even my favorite movie, Goodfellas, my next biggest obsession is historical or period dramas (lame I know, must be the English major in me!). I’ve watched Rome, The Tudors, Spartacus, Boardwalk Empire and many more and I’ve liked them all. So, you can imagine my delight that this spring there are even more period dramas to add to my list.
The show Camelot, which premiered April 1st on Starz, is an adaptation on the Arthurian legends and tells the story of a young Arthur being shaped into a King. So far the show has caught my attention and I hope it stays like that. The story line is okay but it is early so there is always room for improvement and the acting is better than I thought it would be. Eva Green is amazing as Morgan, Arthur’s half sister fighting for her place at the throne. One minute you think she is crazy and insane and the next minute you feel an inkling of sympathy. However, I am still up in the air about the casting choice of Arthur, who is played by Jamie Campbell Bower. I guess I’ll have to wait and see.
Also, The Borgias, which premiered April 3rd on Showtime, is a drama about the crimes and scandals of Pope Alexander VI and his family. Compared to Camelot, this show is probably my favorite one and some may agree since The Borgias had the highest ratings on Showtime in seven years. The actors and cast are very good, having Jeremy Irons play Pope Alexander IV and David Oakes as one of his sons; who happened to be in another favorite period drama of mine, The Pillars of the Earth. The show captures crimes and scandals in the Renaissance and includes sex, violence, and betrayal all involving the Vatican – what gets more interesting than that?! I expect I’ll be adding this show to list of favorites and I hope you do too!
If you missed The Borgias, you can watch it on Showtime and if missed Camelot you can catch up on Starz.
NCIS - Tues, 8/7c CBS
The Good Wife - Tues, 10/9c CBS
Teen Mom 2 - Tues, 10/9c MTV
Off the Map - Wed 10/9c ABC
Real World - Wed 10/9 MTV
Bones - Thurs, 9/8c FOX
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