How has your relationship with the series changed with re-watches?

I watched and adored Merlin when it first aired, but I remember being so frustrated from series 3 onwards. I could feel even then that they weren't going to have the guts to do the magic reveal. And the recycled storylines and music irritated me a lot.

I'm on a re-watch now, just got to series 5, and it's been so long that I actually barely remember any of the episodes. For series 3/4/5 it's like watching it for the first time, except I'm not desperately waiting for a magic reveal and getting so annoyed about it 😂😅 and I am loving it. I can just relax and enjoy the series for what it is and not be waiting for something I have no control over.

How have you felt about Merlin when you've come to re-watch it?