Merlin Mini-Picspam: The Dragon's Call
Oct. 6th, 2008 08:18 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
suki_blueThe 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 08:39 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'!
(no subject)
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.)
(no subject)
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: 2008-10-06 09:07 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-06 09:26 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-06 09:34 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-06 09:50 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-06 10:05 pm (UTC)WIN!
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Date: 2008-10-06 10:16 pm (UTC)(and yeah, there is so much slash!)
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Date: 2008-10-06 10:17 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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* ♥♥♥
(no subject)
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: 2008-10-07 04:04 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-07 06:28 am (UTC)(no subject)
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...*
(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-07 01:43 pm (UTC)I <3 it.
Feel free to steal :P
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Date: 2008-10-07 10:59 pm (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!
(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-08 10:56 am (UTC)*Dies of laughter* I want someone to use that in a fic now.
I too am having trouble reading HP fanfic. Because people will keep using 'Merlin' and I keep thinking 'Where... Ooops wrong fandom'.
Oh gawd. Now I have a Merlin/Harry Potter crossover in mind. Because practically every HP fic with Merlin in has him as the super-powerful, old, wise guy training Harry & co. I'd find it childishly hilarious to watch as every HP characters 'knowledge' about Merlin is shattered into tiny little pieces as they see the teenage Merlin who is so obviously in love with an Arthur who goes against all legends.
Yay for shattering dreams.
Oh bugger.
(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-08 05:55 pm (UTC)I can so imagine Hermione's reaction *skits*
Hermione: We're looking for Merlin, we really need the help of someone old and wise, especially now Dumbledore's dead. For some reason, the library just didn't have what we needed!
Harry: Calm down, Hermione. *turns to Merlin* So, do you know where we could find him?
Arthur *very confused*: Do they mean you?
Merlin: ...
Hermione: Yes, of course we mean... wait, what?
Merlin: Err, nice to meet you?
Harry, Ron and Hermione: ...
And they should.
(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-09 11:54 am (UTC)I shouldn't have mentioned it.
I've been coerced into writing it. Or at least trying too.
I have a feeling I'll want to use your skit, or parts of it. If you don't mind.
I promise I'll try not to ruin everyone.
(no subject)
Date: 2008-10-09 02:54 pm (UTC)Feel free to use the skit :)
I look forward to reading it.
If you need a beta or anything, consider this me offering to help...
(no subject)
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)