In Season 1, Torchwood introduced us to a team of five extraordinary men and woman who covertly work to keep Cardiff and the world at large safe from creatures that fall through the Rift. It was an exhilarating first season with creature-features, horror stories, long lost loves, star-crossed lovers, and brushes with past-lives from long ago – and several encounters …

Would we know the “face of evil” when we see it?  Or would we be seduced by the insidious whisperings of false faults, matched by seductive, soothing false promises?  This is the dilemma that Merlin grappled with in this past episode of “Merlin.” A beautiful bouquet of lilies is delivered for Morgana, but rather than being tidings from an admirer, …

As a follow-up to my earlier article “A Nice Girl’s Guide to Fan Conventions,” I thought I should write a few tips on how to plan for and survive Comic-Con, the annual sci-fi/fantasy convention in San Diego. This year, Comic-Con takes place over a five-day period: Wednesday, July 22nd through Sunday, July 26th – that is if you managed to …

In the episode “Lancelot” another layer is peeled away on Merlin’s innocence and we see him trying to come to terms with the value of truth and the pain of consequences. Seeking only to aid his new friend, Lancelot, who saved him from certain death at the hands of a vicious griffin, Merlin chose to forge a document to vouch …

It is doubtful if there are not more famous names in all of fantasy tales than Arthur and Merlin. For both immediately conjure up images of castles, maidens, swords, dragons and magic. It is the stuff legends are made of. NBC’s attempt to launch a television series based on the life and adventures Merlin may not have the filthy lucre …

Editor’s Note: We don’t talk about Saving Grace much here at NGTV, not because we dislike the show but because we just don’t have to discuss every show we watch. When Tiffany had the chance to attend the Saving Grace event at The Paley Center, we thought this would be a good opportunity to spotlight the show as it bows …

Quite frequently I get asked the question: How does one find out about fan events?  Sometimes people ask out of mild curiosity and other times it is because someone has a genuine interest in what kinds of fan events there are.  As an active fan, I make a point of going to as many conventions, panels, screenings and Q&A events …