Merlin Mini-Picspam: The Dragon's Call
Oct. 6th, 2008 08:18 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
The purpose of this little picspam is one of persuasion, corruption and conversion. Look into my eyes; you will like Merlin.
Under the cut are sixteen smallish screencaps taken from the first episode, The Dragon's Call. Take a look, guys, and tell me you're not a little bit curious. For those of you who are already watching, have another look at the pretty boys, on me, my treat.

This is Merlin. Isn't he cute? He sort of reminds me of early Xander, gangly and awkward. Big ears, bigger mouth. He's sweetness on sight.

This is Gaius. Check out the hair! I don't believe it! He's practical and caring and grumpy. I likes him

This is Arthur. He's gorgeous but not the perfect, gallant, gentlemanly, kindly prince we were expecting. He's arrogant, a bully with an attitude and a massive ego. He's got a long way to go before he's fit to be a king of legends.

First meeting. It's obvious from the moment we see Arthur that there's going to be a clash of personalities with Merlin.

Did I say clash of personalities? I meant clash of bodies. Look, they can't wait to get their hands on each other.
But enough of the slash for a moment. What else has Merlin got?

Witches!

Dragons!

A king who is confused by fruit!

Magical glowy eyes!

Bondage! Oh, we're almost back to the slash, ha ha! (That's Guinevere, btw. She's not not quite what I expected and I haven't made up my mind about her yet.)
Moving on. Of course, Merlin and Arthur clearly want each other, even though they've taken an instant dislike. It's denial, I tell you. See the evidence: here is Merlin saving Arthur's life because he secretly wants to get into his trousers/knickers/armour.


See? I'm not wrong. Rescue! What a relief.

As Merlin's reward, KingGiles Uther declares Merlin Arthur's manservant. I'm 32-years-old but I proper giggled at that, all childish like.


But Merlin and Arthur are less than amused. Oh give them time. Give them time, a bed, a bottle of ye olde lube and a big bunch of slashers.
And that completes my little picspam. Obviously, I'm mucking about a bit here, but this show really does have enormous potential, both as a hugely successful production and as a massive fandom. It's worth a look.
Feel free to take the images for any purpose.
Picspam for episode two coming as soon as I'm able. I've booked an appointment to have a bad day tomorrow. I'm not kidding. I'll let you know about it in my next post.
Under the cut are sixteen smallish screencaps taken from the first episode, The Dragon's Call. Take a look, guys, and tell me you're not a little bit curious. For those of you who are already watching, have another look at the pretty boys, on me, my treat.

This is Merlin. Isn't he cute? He sort of reminds me of early Xander, gangly and awkward. Big ears, bigger mouth. He's sweetness on sight.

This is Gaius. Check out the hair! I don't believe it! He's practical and caring and grumpy. I likes him

This is Arthur. He's gorgeous but not the perfect, gallant, gentlemanly, kindly prince we were expecting. He's arrogant, a bully with an attitude and a massive ego. He's got a long way to go before he's fit to be a king of legends.

First meeting. It's obvious from the moment we see Arthur that there's going to be a clash of personalities with Merlin.

Did I say clash of personalities? I meant clash of bodies. Look, they can't wait to get their hands on each other.
But enough of the slash for a moment. What else has Merlin got?

Witches!

Dragons!

A king who is confused by fruit!

Magical glowy eyes!

Bondage! Oh, we're almost back to the slash, ha ha! (That's Guinevere, btw. She's not not quite what I expected and I haven't made up my mind about her yet.)
Moving on. Of course, Merlin and Arthur clearly want each other, even though they've taken an instant dislike. It's denial, I tell you. See the evidence: here is Merlin saving Arthur's life because he secretly wants to get into his trousers/knickers/armour.


See? I'm not wrong. Rescue! What a relief.

As Merlin's reward, King


But Merlin and Arthur are less than amused. Oh give them time. Give them time, a bed, a bottle of ye olde lube and a big bunch of slashers.
And that completes my little picspam. Obviously, I'm mucking about a bit here, but this show really does have enormous potential, both as a hugely successful production and as a massive fandom. It's worth a look.
Feel free to take the images for any purpose.
Picspam for episode two coming as soon as I'm able. I've booked an appointment to have a bad day tomorrow. I'm not kidding. I'll let you know about it in my next post.
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Date: 2008-10-06 08:29 pm (UTC)This was so funny, really. I just love your little explanations, and throwing the UST out there for any non-slashers, or those whose slash goggles are busy being fogged by all the Merlin/Arthur mansex... oh wait, that hasn't happened yet.
This made me a) laugh even harder, and b) feel relieved that, at 20, I am clearly not deemed too old to enjoy how silly/amusing/insert appropriate word here this programme is.
You just made a great night even better :)
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Date: 2008-10-06 10:17 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2008-10-09 08:03 pm (UTC)This made me a) laugh even harder, and b) feel relieved that, at 20, I am clearly not deemed too old to enjoy how silly/amusing/insert appropriate word here this programme is.
No way, I can guarantee I'm not nearly the oldest. Merlin bridges all ages!
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Date: 2008-10-06 08:39 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-09 08:04 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-06 08:44 pm (UTC)Where did you get your screencaps from? I've been looking for good ones! I like your captions too. Poor King Giles and his obliviousness to the UST between his son and newly appointed 'manservant'. *giggles in a most unladylike manner*
Also, not just witches, but Eve Myles! Looking rather beautiful, I must add.
I'm so glad to find I'm not the only slightly twisted person who saw a new BBC primetime family show and thought 'slash ahoy'!
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Date: 2008-10-09 08:08 pm (UTC)I loved Eve Myles! She looked brilliant and she really did the part justice. Pity she was only in the first ep.
And you're certainly not the only person to get slashy thoughts from a prime time programe :oD I really can't wait for this to air in the states. I want to see what the 'mericans think of it.
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Date: 2008-10-06 08:46 pm (UTC)(Also, it's nice we have some adults in this fandom. I was worried that I'd find myself surrounded by horny teenagers.)
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Date: 2008-10-09 08:09 pm (UTC)(Also, it's nice we have some adults in this fandom. I was worried that I'd find myself surrounded by horny teenagers.)
LOL, nope, I think there's a few of us oldies here. We'll teach those kids a thing or two. Hee!
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Date: 2008-10-06 08:46 pm (UTC)"this show really does have enormous potential, both as a hugely successful production and as a massive fandom"
I agree completely. A very slashy fandom!
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Date: 2008-10-09 08:11 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2008-10-09 08:13 pm (UTC)Merlin is the best thing to happen to BBC1 in a while, Doctor Who aside.
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Date: 2008-10-06 09:50 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2008-10-06 10:05 pm (UTC)WIN!
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Date: 2008-10-09 08:14 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-06 10:16 pm (UTC)(and yeah, there is so much slash!)
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Date: 2008-10-09 08:16 pm (UTC)Exactly! He's got that completely awkward teenage thing going on, like he doesn't quite fit into his own body.
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Date: 2008-10-06 10:21 pm (UTC)They are so very pretty and Arthur is pretty much all the eyecandy I could ever want! ♥
I've booked an appointment to have a bad day tomorrow. I'm not kidding. I'll let you know about it in my next post.
*clings hard and sends massive vibes* ♥♥♥
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Date: 2008-10-07 01:43 pm (UTC)Haha I'm the same... I especially loved reading in a RL/SB fic last night: "Merlin, it's hard." Admittedly, the full sentence was "Merlin, it's hard to concentrate in Potions with that greasy git leering from across the room", but I was completely distracted by that point :P
*is thinking about this show far too much considering there have only been 3 episodes...*
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Date: 2008-10-07 03:59 am (UTC)Everybody should love Merlin, yes.
I hope your bad day goes better than you expect and look forward to the ep 2 picspam.
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Date: 2008-10-09 08:25 pm (UTC)I shall be working on the picspam this weekend, hopefully. It would have earlier but my bad day was worse than I expected :o(
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Date: 2008-10-07 04:04 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-08 03:00 am (UTC)I love Giles being the king... and chicky from Torchwood as the singer!
And I ESPECIALLY love the dynamic between Merlin & Arthur, all the "royal prat" banter.
Love it!
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Date: 2008-10-07 06:28 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2008-10-09 07:42 pm (UTC)I left you a fabulous comment, and then it died. Because I pushed a button. I love pushing things! Once, when my granddad was in the hospital, I pushed a button, and then his bed deflated and an alarm went off and a light started flashing, and then a nurse ran in.
I was 19.
Anywhoo, I heart Merlin's dorktasticness! Arthur and Merlin are meant to be together, in the biblical sense, metal kickers and all. Hmm... Merthur? Arlin? Marth? Marthur? Oh oh oh: Armer. It sounds like armour. I amuse myself.
*scuttles off to write fall for sx piece*
~Alice~ (who hearts suki with the passion of a thousand slash fics... but without the gayness bit)
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Date: 2008-10-09 08:30 pm (UTC)Armer? Ha ha, I hadn't thought of that one. You amuse me, too.
Good luck with your fall for sx fic! Send to me, honey, if you need me to beta. No worries.
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Date: 2008-10-12 05:41 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-12 05:55 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-12 06:24 pm (UTC)Anyway, you are awesome, your picspam is awesome and Merlin and Arthur are awesome. Seriously, I am developing a srs crush on Arthur over here.
And you make this show even more fantastic - so thanks, hun. I really appreciate it, because I know you're having a shit week. *big hugs* I hope you're feeling better.
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Date: 2008-10-12 07:00 pm (UTC)Thanks, luv! I really do think Merlin is so adorable, but my lust for Arthur grows by the day.
Definitely feeling better. Things are getting back to normal. It's such fun to share the eps with you each week. FUN!!
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Date: 2008-10-15 10:01 pm (UTC)made my night))
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Date: 2008-10-19 10:10 pm (UTC)Dude you rock
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Date: 2008-10-20 11:33 am (UTC)LOL, sounds like a very good plan!!
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Date: 2008-11-13 06:36 pm (UTC)I seriously died laughing, here. :P
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