So, ever since Star Trek came out, I haven't been watching Robin Hood. The last episode I've seen was Do You Love Me? (episode 6). I meant to catch up eventually, but being busy and obsessed with other things at the moment, I haven't had the time. But I have been occasionally been popping my head into RH communities, to sort of keep track of what's going on, reading a few spoilers now and again. So today I saw a spoiler for episode 12. *cries* I'm not even sure I want to watch the end of this season now. The writers have officially killed most everything I loved about this series. I think I much rather pretend the series ended before the last 2 episodes of season 2 when everything was lovely and fantastic and perfect and pretend the rest never happened. I may still watch the rest of the season, if only to give the show a sense of finality. But I have lost all enjoyment of the show now. If there is a season 4 (which would really be beating a dead horse), I will not be watching.

After really enjoying the first two episodes (I so missed my wonderfully cracky show), I have only one thing to say about this week's episode of Robin Hood:

They should NEVER do another episode without Guy of Gisborne. EVER. PERIOD. And they should probably stay away from serious topics like religion. It doesn't fit in so well with the crackiness. And they should never do another episode with Guy. Seriously.

Thank God Allan is still so freaking wonderful because...yeah...never again.

But on a happier note, the Doctor Who special was so much fun! ( SPOILERS ) Yeah, and that's all I have to say about that.

Now when the hell are we going to get our Torchwood!?

GAH! After waiting over a year, it's finally here! Almost... *refreshes page again* GAH!

On the ever shifting love/hate scale that is my watching Legend of the Seeker, today it is definitely a love. Last week's episode was awesome. I didn't even mind that ( SPOILERS )

Speaking of love/hate relationships, I get the feeling I'm really going to enjoy the next season of Robin Hood (airs this Saturday! YAY!) despite the lingering bitterness over the end of Season 2. First of all, there are the promotional pictures. Oh...my...GOD...Gisborne's new look is...GUH! Wow...um...WOW! That is one beautiful man and he gets more gorgeous every season! Yes, siree. I have no idea how RA keeps doing it. Then there’s Allan, who is looking oh so fine and very very yummy, as usual. And Robin cut his hair! You have no idea how much his hair in S2 annoyed the hell outta me. Almost as much as Robin himself did. Thank God it's gone. Seriously, I am way too happy about that hair cut. And then there's Friar Tuck and Prince John. Both look freaking awesome. I love Tuck so much already, and the first episode with him hasn't even aired yet. And as for Prince John... *hearts* He looks exactly as I would have imagined him to: sardonic, arrogant, bored...like he could order your execution like he was swiping a fly off his shirt, off-offhandedly. However, the women’s promos failed to excite me, but I’m reserving judgment until I see them in action (though either will ever be as awesome as Marian and Djaq were).

Then there was the season 3 trailer (which they only aired a few days ago—losers). Omg, I am so excited about Tuck, it’s ridiculous. I just can’t wait. He looks so freakin cool. I am really really excited about his character. Gah! I’m excited about the new season, period, at a level which I didn’t think possible given my disappointment with the way they ended S2. But most surprising was that I thought Robin was totally hot in the trailer. Huh? I mean, it was only way back in the early days of season one that I thought of Robin as being hot. Allan and Gisborne are hot; Robin is (on the days I like him) cute with a adorably naughty smile. Thinking of him as hot is a little weird. But, I don’t know if it was the hair cut, the new clothes, or all that dirt (or a combination of them all), but something is definitely working for me in that trailer. And speaking of the new clothes—and I probably should have mention this when I was talking about the promos—the wardrobe department certainly seems to have improved this season from what I’ve seen so far.

I’m just really excited about this season. I know I’ve said that already, but I think it bears repeating. It’s just such a delightful surprise to be looking forward to this show again. ^_^

Damn. I’m going to have to upload some more Robin Hood icons again.

I think I may be watching too much TV. Especially given how busy I am. Hmmm... And just yesterday, I was thinking I wasn't watching that much. Then I remembered DtwS and discovered Castle.

Currently Watching
-Dancing with the Stars (Monday & Tuesday nights)
-How I Met Your Mother (Monday nights)
-Castle (Monday nights)
-Ghost Hunters (Wednesday nights)
-Dollhouse (Friday nights)
-Legend of the Seeker (Saturdays)

Coming Soon(ish)
-Robin Hood (March 28th)
-Doctor Who Special #1 (Easter)
-Torchwood (hopefully not too much longer - or somebody's going to get hurt)

On Hiatus
-Leverage (expected back late summer)
-Merlin
-Being Human

Upcoming New Shows
-Stargate: Universe (expected October)

Ran across some interesting information on Season 3 of Robin Hood today. From what I've been reading, I think I'm actually going to give the season a chance. I seriously doubt it will be half as good as Season 2 (because until the end, S2 was awesome), but it may be worth watching and maybe even something to get somewhat excited about (fingers crossed). Though it most likely will be ( SPOILERS FOR SEASON 3: Mostly casting, possible overlying plot arcs, and my own speculation. )

So yeah, I'm giving Season 3 a shot. Maybe they'll surprise me. Then again, maybe not. We'll have to see.

Watching Right Now
-Stargate: Atlantis (Friday nights)
-Ghost Hunters (Wednesday nights)

Coming This Year
-How I Met Your Mother (September 22)
-Dancing with the Stars (September 22)
-Legend of the Seeker (November 1)
-Doctor Who Christmas Special (December)

Coming Next Year
-Dollhouse (January)
-Being Human
-Torchwood
-Doctor Who Specials

Possibly Watching Next Year
-Robin Hood (still not sure about season 3)
-Stargate: Universe (I'm going to give it a chance)

I did a little tweaking with my layout. Really just changed the header and modified a few colors. I really need a new moodtheme. Maybe one of these days I'll get around to making or finding one.

I also have a new default icon. *points* I made it myself. It's been months since I've made icons, but this new show has got me more than a little excited. And while there is a lj community for the show already, legendofseeker, it's not really active yet. No graphics or icons. So I had to make some of my own. Unfortunately, there are only two promo pics so far to work off of. I wish I knew how to make screencaps so I could cap the trailer. Then I could make icons from that. Anyone want to help me out? No? *is sad* Oh well, I'm sure there will be more material in the coming months. But I'll tell you, these next two months are going to be torture, especially since they are going to be pretty uneventful for me.

Anyway, since I made too many icons to use myself, I figured I'd share. Maybe my sis will steal one or two (since everybody else probably thinks I'm crazy). I also stumbled across an old work-in-progress folder with a set of really old Robin Hood icons and a couple Torchwood icons that I never got around to posting. So without further ado...

Teasers:


( Wizard's First Rule: People are stupid. )

I've never rec'd anything before (except my sis' vids, which don't count), but after reading this fanfic I just knew I had to. Robin Hood fans, do yourself a favor and read this. I don't care if you like Robin/hate Robin, like Gisborne/hate Gisborne, are a Robin/Marian or a Guy/Marian shipper. Read this story. It's... beautiful... brilliant... there are no words.

Set post 2.13, so be warned.

Shall We Not Revenge by lotusflower85

My sister and I were just talking about the Robin Hood season finale and our (or my) thoughts for season 3 and the possible end to the series (which hopefully won't be the end of season 3). I thought I'd share them here as well. And even though its pure speculation and likely to never happen, to be safe, ( behind the cut )

[17]North & South (episodes 1 & 2)
[04]Robin Hood (2x11, 2x12, 2x13)
[15]Stargate: Atlantis (4x11, 4x12)

Beware SPOILERS.

Teasers:


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Comment, credit, ENJOY! ^_^

44 new Robin Hood icons. Guy, Marian & Allan from the last two episodes of Season 2, plus misc Guy icons.

SPOILERS FOR THE END OF SEASON 2!

[25]Guy (13 finale, 12 misc)
[07]Marian
[07]Allan
[03]Guy/Marian
[02]Allan/Marian

TEASER:


( just click here already (i'm too tired to say something clever) )

Look, like, take, comment, credit, etc. ENJOY! ^_^

The Robin Hood fandom is reeling from the season finale. It's Carson Beckett all over again. I can't believe it's happened this way. And yet, I can. In a sick, twisted kind of way, it all makes a kind of sense. Don't get me wrong, I was as shocked and appalled as everybody else at first. Then extremely sad. Then contemplative. Then seriously pissed. Very pissed. But then I calmed down and now I'm contemplative again. We'll see where I am tomorrow.

Once again, it seems, I have stumbled upon a show that has the ability to twist a knife in my heart and still make me love it because of it. I just hope they don't f*ck it up in the next season:

Dear Writers,
Please don't insult our intelligence or try to make us suspend our disbelief further than we can next season. Have the courage to continue what you've started. Don't wimp out or take the easy road out. You'd lose my respect otherwise.
Thank you,
Danielle

It's Christmas. Exactly 39 minutes into Christmas day. And yet Christmas feels kinda over already. My family generally celebrates on Christmas Eve, including opening presents and such, and then we relax on Christmas Day. Not this year, I'm working tomorrow, or actually, today. But it's only a short shift and the guests should be happy, seeing how they get to spend Christmas at the happiest place on Earth. I'll probably have just as much fun as I usually do when I work at Disney. If I'm awake at all...

I got more than I expected this year for Christmas. My father framed my Guinevere and Arthur paintings. Cut the glass and made the frames himself--I wouldn't have guessed, they are beautifully done. He says he'll make the frame for Morgan Le Fay soon. I also got a $25 gift certificate to Steak'N'Shake and a cool USB-battery charger from my parents.

My sister got me a beautiful new purse and a $20 gift certificate to my favorite clothing store. I knew she had gotten me one or the other--she's not very good at clandestine activities (love ya, Jenn)--but she surprised me by getting both. The purse is beautiful, and as much as I still adore the one I got in London, I will have to admit it's getting a little worn. That was probably my favorite gift this year.

My brother got me PotC: At World's End. Now I just need to get the second one (that is assuming that my parents ever realize that their copy has made itself a home in my room). Then, of course, there was the usual monetary gifts from other family members which was a mere pittance this year ($25). But all in all, not too bad and more than I expected.

Finally, there was the extravagant gift I got for myself. I caved. I have no will. And seeing how Robin Hood now owns my soul...yeah, I got season one on DVD (shut up, Jenn). Expensive, yes, but my soul is now filled with joy.

It's sad really, my Robin Hood obsession. I'm even reading fanfic on a fairly regular basis now. Or at least, more than just reading one of tielan's SGA AU crack!fics once or twice a year. But seriously, I'm obsessed. I think about Hood all the time--in the car, at work, pretty much any time I'm alone. It's worse than SGA was. I'm not worried yet though. My SGA obsession tended to recess during the season hiatuses, I expect it'll be the same with RH. Except the hiatus will be longer. Good thing SGA still has half a season to go and SG-1 has a movie coming in March. That should get me through the worst of the RH withdrawal I'm sure to experience after the finale.

Speaking of which, I realized today (yesterday) that I'll probably won't be able to see it until next Tuesday. If I just had myself to worry about, I probably could manage Sunday morning or late Sunday night (even if I had to lose a little sleep). But since my sister has to work early on Sunday I won't be able to watch it then. And I won't risk panicking my sister by being dead tired on Monday--not after what my brother put her through falling asleep behind the wheel. So it'll probably be Tuesday. Damn hour long commute.

OMG OMG OMG Has anyone else seen this?!!!!

( SPOILERS FOR SEASON FINALE )

Oh...my...God...SQUUUUEEEEEEEEE!!! Lucky Will. ^_^

Is it next week yet?!?!

[16]SGA
[72]Robin Hood

SPOILER WARNING: SGA S4 thru Miller's Crossing.
SPOILER WARNING: Robin Hood S1/2 thru Treasure of the Nation.

Please remember to:
[x]Comment if you like
[x]Credit if you take
[x]ENJOY if you can ^_^

Teaser #1:


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Teaser #2:


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SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

*takes deep breath* Before I get into Guy/Marian OMFG!!! AMAZING!!! I DON'T BELIEVE IT! IT WAS SO AMAZING!!! *calms herself* I am going to attempt to comment on the rest of the episode. So ( SPOILERS )

BEST EPISODE EVER!!!!

Mostly Guy or Guy/Marian. SPOILERS for 2x10: Walkabout

Teasers:


( Without her my world may as well turn to ash. )

So so so much love for this episode!!!! I'm not entirely sure that my shippy heart can take much more but I LOVE IT anyway!!! *squee*

( SPOILERS )

OMG! So much LOVE in this episode. Guy/Marian, Allan/Will, Much/Robin! All my ships! *squee*

I really should wait until the whole episode has been posted, but this is Robin Hood and I'm impatient. Damn it all to hell! Anyway, my thoughts so far:

( SPOILERS 2X10, OBVIOUSLY )

And that's as far as I got. ;__;