Merlin, on BBC One returns this Fall

BBC One's medieval fantasy, Merlin, is one of the few British dramas to be shown on US network television in decades. It has completed two seasons, and is due to return this fall for a third.

Based loosely on the legends of Merlin and Arthur, akin to Smallville's exploration of the early days of Superman, Merlin has a lot more going for it than castles, dragons and swordfights: tight story lines, consistent overarching themes, some good humour, well-etched characters and masterfully executed fight scenes.

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Bones' century and the Booth-Brennan relationship

Bones, the American crime drama television series that premiered on the Fox Network in 2005, completed its landmark 100th episode yesterday.

For the uninitiated, the show is loosely based on the life of forensic anthropologist and Bones' producer, Kathy Reichs. Each episode focuses on a current or open-ended FBI case concerning the mystery behind the human remains brought in by Special Agent Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz) to the forensic anthropology team of Dr. Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel), or "Bones" as he calls her.

One of the reasons for Bones' success was the excellent lead chemistry, and after some cliffhangers the writers take a substantial step with Booth & Brennan

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