Is this the worst thing to happen to television ever? I'll save you the trouble of thinking about it; yes it very much is. Why, god, why is it so hard for people in television to come together and make a good, accessible, medieval show that can also be available on Hulu or Netflix? Why? Game of Thrones, thank you; from the bottom of my heart you truly do make the world a better place, but for the love of corsets and man tights why can't I have something close to that level of period entertainment year round?
And who, exactly, was clamoring for a show about Mary, Queen of Scots to be made and marketed specifically for the tween audience? I mean, they don't know who this person is. They have no reference point; their knowledge of pop culture (formerly known as "history") doesn't even predate the first go around of Brittany Spears. I dare you to ask an average twelve-year-old girl how many wives Henry VIII had. In fact, simply ask them to identify a picture of him; you'll get the same blank stare.
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| Twelve-year-old girls have no idea who this guy is. |
What is that supposed to be? I am no expert on textiles of Medieval history, but I suspect that is not a commonly occurring pattern in the 16th Century. Or even an uncommonly occurring pattern. I mean, what is that?
I nit-pick. But here's the thing: were the show actually good (decent script, good acting, a basic plot that goes beyond the predictable love triangle and the almost painful, clumsy attempt to introduce a supernatural component), I wouldn't care about the clothes. I wouldn't give two shades of grey about the historical accuracy. I just want a show that takes place in Medieval England Europe, the Isles, anywhere! And that doesn't suck.
And just for the kids, this is Mary, Queen of Scots:
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| Really bad taste in men, as the story goes. |
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