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

[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!

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

LOL! Then my work here is done ;o)

[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.

[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!

[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.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

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

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

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

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

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

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Thank you! The slash is just waiting to happen.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Hee!

[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.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

LOL, I know! I get so excited. My manager passed by my desk the other day just to tell me she quite liked the last episode and I had to reel in the massive squeeeee and the temptation to shout 'THEY'RE DOING IT!!'


Thank you, honey ~huggles~

[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(

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!

I am overjoyed that I managed to convince you. Yeah, baby! Have you watched the other eps yet? I'm really ooking forward to the new ep this Saturday.

The slash is blatant, isn't it? Spread the word! :oD

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Hee! I try my best.

[bubbles-san.livejournal.com]

You have to be wary in fandoms with so much pretty, and I'm still traumatized from the last time I ventured into the LotR and HP fandoms.

(and I feel slightly bad about referring to my self as an adult, as I'm only Very Nearly Twenty, but, um, yes. Anyway.)

[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.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

I've never experienced LotR, but HP can be wonderful. They have some terrific writers, but you either have to dig deep and have a lot of patience or have someone provide you with recs. Luckily I had the later ...

Ha ha, still a babykins! Sort of ;o)

[vinniebatman.livejournal.com]

The worst part was my grandpa, laying there, frantically staring at us like "what the hell is going on?!"

~Alice~

[jamafanta.livejournal.com]

I haven't watched any others yet... and ooooohhhhh it's making me bitter! I had a dinner date with a friend last night, and tonight the hubby's parents are in town. I subtly inquired as to how long they are staying... a week and a half!!! I will have to ignore them at some point.

Now, 'scuse, I must go join all the Merlin/Arthur comms I can find. I believe you referenced a few in an earlier post, must go hunt...

[lupus-malus.livejournal.com]

I don't care if it sounds geeky, I'm practically exploding with excitement about this show!

[chainfyre.livejournal.com]

The icon doesn't help. Really. It just reinforces everything.


But it is made of win isn't it.

[drjenny88.livejournal.com]

Haha I'm not entirely sure it's supposed to help...

But, yes, made of win it most certainly is :)

[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