16-10-2013, 06:12 PM
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Re: Atlantis
Originally Posted by ben-varrey
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I've been watching this now each week and I've decided what spoils it for me: the character of Hercules. The BBC don't usually get it wrong but I think they have made a real mistake with this character. The gentle humour between Arthur and Merlin was lovely and really added 'reality' to the characters but in Atlantis, Hercules is just plain ridiculous. If they have any sense, and want the series to be a success like Merlin was, they need to change his character or bring about a very quick exit for him.
I'm beginning the enjoy the programme more, getting used to the storyline too. It could prove to be a success but I don't think it will meet the standard of Merlin.
16-10-2013, 09:25 PM
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Re: Atlantis
Originally Posted by Mags
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Exactly my thoughts too Karen, that's not how I pictured Hercules to be at all...... he's just a buffoon in Atlantis.
It's really hard to find a picture of him with his knickers on
17-10-2013, 11:58 AM
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Sorry peeps, hate to differ, but I love Hercules. At first I thought the writers were taking the mick, Hercules? A fat, idle, drunk who sees himself as a wonderful hero? Then I began to look at him as the comedic element, a fat idle delusional drunk, who just happens to be called Hercules, works for me.It occurred to me the other night that maybe it is all something happening inside Jason's head, something his mind is fabricating out of remembered names and stories?
20-12-2013, 08:08 PM
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Re: Atlantis
Ah, so that's where I've seen Hercules before - I thought I recognised him. I know it's frivolous stuff but I quite like it and want to see how it ends. I'm guessing marriage of course, so no surprises really. I don't think the chap who plays Jason's much good, to be honest, but it's 45 minutes of light entertainment.
21-12-2013, 02:19 PM
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Re: Atlantis
Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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They are taking liberties in as much as they are mixing up the Greek and Roman myths but - hey - that's dramatic license.
There's also the time scales; Heracles, (known as Hercules) is attributed to have been born around 1200BC but Pythagoras was born in 570BC.
Plato claimed that the lost realm of Atlantis was situated beyond the Pillars of Heracles (Hercules), actually placing it in the realm of the Unknown as the Greeks often did as their "known" world was mainly the Mediterranean.
It's quite possible that the Atlantis myth could easily have been inspired by the Black Sea Floods of 5000BC - also possibly the floods of the Noah mythology, still one of the greatest mysteries of the world if he existed), and also known in Plato's time.
I've even see the Canaries, the Azores and Antarctica claimed as being the last remnants of Atlantis but the best theory is the Black Sea floods and, as the Black Sea is over 2000 metres in depth, it is a possibility that a lost civilisation is down there but I strongly doubt there'll ever be a genuine attempt to find out unfortunately.
Anyway, if you like this kind of loosely historical entertainment enjoy! stevmk2
21-12-2013, 03:13 PM
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Re: Atlantis
I have to say that it has grown on me (Hercules still irritates the life out of me but I'm not a fan of buffoon types anyway so nothing against the actor) but I'd like to see more of the usual myths and legends. It's lighthearted and fun and I think that's we need sometimes
22-12-2013, 04:51 PM
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Re: Atlantis
Originally Posted by Silver Tabby
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They are taking liberties in as much as they are mixing up the Greek and Roman myths but - hey - that's dramatic license. Mark Addy's mum is a friend and has said that filming for series two starts soon after New Year!
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