Everyone loves to loathe a truly despicable villain, and I personally relish a hero with father issues. The good news is that episode two of Merlin, "Valiant," had both. Even better news is that the ...

I waited for episode 2 of Merlin like a kid who’d broken something around the house and expected his parents home any minute. It probably wasn’t going to be pleasant, but it would be over soon enough.

What wonders are in store for the young sorcerer and his cohorts in the second episode of the BBC's lavish new production? Read on for a few teasers and one magical red herring in the spoiler cauldron ...

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The BBC's flagship autumn outing Merlin got into its stride this Saturday, with the second episode a vast improvement on the unfocussed mess that was the opening instalment.

Two episodes in and Merlin is already feeling slightly stale. This tale of a dastardly knight using an enhanced shield in a bid to win a tournament is too predictable and lacking enough incident to ...