Atlantis

[carolegif]

Wasn't it Theseus who killed the Minotaur? Not Jason.

[Fanriffic]

It was indeed Theseus - this Atlantis programme is rubbish. Should have made more Merlin.

[gingejbee]

If you are referring to the new BBC series....I lost interest after 10 minutes when they all started speaking perfect English...in Atlantis.
Yes, I know....call me picky!

[nungate]

Yes it was - this is a "re-imagining" of the ancient Greek myths ..... so they said
Alright for a bit of Saturday night entertainment though

[Eve]

I'm sticking with it so far. I figured there was no point expecting them to stick to too many facts, like with Merlin, just switch off and enjoy some light Saturday night TV.

It's actually better than I thought it might be from the trailers. They seem to have a good cast though I'm not sure it's showing through though, yet anyway but I guess it's just starting everything up.

I am liking Jason though, which helps :)

[ferlew]

Disappointing indeed, might give it another week or two.

[bednobs]

it's just another in the same vein as robin hood/dr who/merlin/primeval

don't expect too much but as eve says, suspend disbelief and watch

[carolegif]

I suppose we will have to suspend belief in the actual Greek myths and just enjoy it, like we did with Merlin and the Arthurian legends.

[browntrout]

what's all this "suspend belief in the greek myths" nonsense. do you really believe that the minataur ever existed. or Pegasus, Icarus, the Harpies et al. Great stuff, but come on.

[alexanderd]

enjoy it for what it is and dont expect reality, after all only Pythagaros of the main three characters really existed

[carolegif]

I meant forget the stories as they were written and go with the flow! We had a teacher who read the Greek myths to us every Friday at primary school and I have lived them ever since.

[carolegif]

"Loved"

[seadogg]

Enjoyed the send up of Hercules! Quite how Pythagoras got in there is a hoot!
But I agree about Theseus.

[browntrout]

Carolegif, on second thoughts I'm with you. I had the Illiad stuffed down my throat (in Latin) many years ago. I still agonise over whether I think Achilles or Hector was the braver. At the moment I am favouring Hector. Nothing to do with that crap film "Troy" mind, the errors in that are beyond belief.

[brainiac]

Might it not turn out that Jason is really Theseus? Lots of references to 'he must not know who he really is' ....

[knowabit]

We really enjoyed it.... My 2 girls loved it and can't wait for next week. You can't take these things too seriously.... Just nice to have something whole family can watch together.

[Mosaic]

Now, the Mosaic household being what it is, I watched this on mute whilst holding serious conversations and showing DD how to manipulate her new facebook profile, so obviously I didn't catch any of the dialogue.
But - as I kept reminding those present - whoever had done it knew their archaeology as there was excellent and chronologically (mostly) correct use of artefacts, clothing and buildings, with a twist for entertainment and imagination.
I have similar mental episodes when watching Arnie in Conan the Barbarian. So very La Tene Iron Age!

[Ric.ror]

I too only watched for ten minutes
The bbc should buy game of thrones.
Now that would knock yuk factor out of the ratings

[mikey4444]

This was complete drivel but why was it on so late ? Surely children's programs should be screened before their bedtime ?