Merlin Mini-Picspam: The Dragon's Call

[suki_blue]

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, King Giles 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.

Comments

[drjenny88.livejournal.com]

*laughs hysterically*

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.

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

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 :)

[zooeyrye.livejournal.com]

I think I've fallen in love with your icon.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm really pleased you enjoyed. I've got a fairly good track record when it comes to bringing people over to a new fandom, and this is part one of my dastardly plot :OD

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!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_profiterole_/]

It makes me want to watch it. Except I'm already watching it. ^^

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

LOL! Then my work here is done ;o)

[42footprints.livejournal.com]

*chortle*

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'!

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

I made the screencaps myself. I was going to have a look around for some, but then I decided I only needed a few so I might at well make some.

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.

[bubbles-san.livejournal.com]

Do you mind if I gack some of these for my next Poke manip challenge?

(Also, it's nice we have some adults in this fandom. I was worried that I'd find myself surrounded by horny teenagers.)

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Sure, take and alter whatever you need.

(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!

[lupus-malus.livejournal.com]

"confused by fruit" made me laugh - I hadn't noticed that, and this:

"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!

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

There's so much potential for slash and we haven't even seen Lancelot yet. I think the het pairings will be popular, too, which can important to building up a substantial fandom. Geeky as this may sound, I feel quite excited by it all.

[mjmcca.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the pics.... Its great that I can see this now even though the show wont be over here for a few more months...Gotta love LJ!

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

LJ rocks! I hope you guys get the show soon. It's really worth it.

[julesoh.livejournal.com]

Nice bright caps and very funny comments - this should totally reel in newcomers! I love Merlin picspam! Thanks.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I hope so. I need to corrupt ;o)

[mentalme85.livejournal.com]

I love Merlin! I also love your picspam, looking forward to more!

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

Merlin is the best thing to happen to BBC1 in a while, Doctor Who aside.

[x-merlin.livejournal.com]

Your picspam is made of win! Can't wait for more slashy/manservant-ey/KingGiles-ey goodness! :)

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Thank you! The slash is just waiting to happen.

[demonickiwi.livejournal.com]

A king who is confused by fruit!

WIN!

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Hee!

[zooeyrye.livejournal.com]

He is a Xander!

(and yeah, there is so much slash!)

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

He is a Xander!

Exactly! He's got that completely awkward teenage thing going on, like he doesn't quite fit into his own body.

[literati.livejournal.com]

Must this show pretty much consume my every thought? I can't even read H/D fic now without squealing like an idiot every time someone says, 'Merlin!'

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* ♥♥♥

[drjenny88.livejournal.com]

I can't even read H/D fic now without squealing like an idiot every time someone says, 'Merlin!'

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...*

[clancy-s.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous caps and funny with it - great. A king who is confused by fruit! was my favourite too.

Everybody should love Merlin, yes.

I hope your bad day goes better than you expect and look forward to the ep 2 picspam.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

I shall be working on the picspam this weekend, hopefully. It would have earlier but my bad day was worse than I expected :o(

[jamafanta.livejournal.com]

Ok - you've convinced me! I am currently downloading the first three episodes.

[jamafanta.livejournal.com]

So good! "There's something about you, Merlin... I just can't put my finger on it..."

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!

[miniminkie.livejournal.com]

I love you for this ^_^

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Hee! I try my best.

[vinniebatman.livejournal.com]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

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)

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

OMG, I totally just choked on my orange squash. I'm just picturing that hospital bed scenario! You lovable wally, you ~huggles~

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.

[kitty-poker1.livejournal.com]

Arlin! Love it to tiny bits and if anyone isn't totally corrupted, they should be. *nods*. The slashiness is outstanding and the hetters can have their way too. A tiny bit. If you squint. :p

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

There's something for everyone, isn't there? Tiny bit o' het and slash galore. I'm sure I can see the influence of RTD :oD

[lucy-locket.livejournal.com]

Finally getting around to commenting on this, haha!

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.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

YOU HAVE A HELLO CHEST ICON!! I NEED ONE!!!

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!!

[bahgeera.livejournal.com]

LOLz))))

made my night))

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[jenihenpen.livejournal.com]

Oooh that first picture of Arthur is adorable!!!! I must steal it and... actually I have no idea what I'm gonna do with it.. maybe look at it every so often and sigh ^___^

Dude you rock

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Oooh that first picture of Arthur is adorable!!!! I must steal it and... actually I have no idea what I'm gonna do with it.. maybe look at it every so often and sigh ^___^

LOL, sounds like a very good plan!!

[snowpuppies]

A king who is confused by fruit!

I seriously died laughing, here. :P

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Ha ha, that cap was totally accidental, and it started off all the other picspams :oD