3% – Only 5 episodes into it so far. It feels like a cross between Hunger Games and Quantico. So far, I’d say it’s good, though not great. The story is fine, but the dystopian world doesn’t seem highly original. However, it has potential. They could go from good to great with some skilful world building from here on.
Merlin – I watch this for light entertainment when my brain is too tired to absorb anything more complex. It’s fine when watched just for fun. If I were to get more analytical, I’d say I have a few problems with this show in that its themes are too parochial for my taste. But I don’t bother going too deep.