Merlin
Recently I've gotten really into this show Merlin, which is on BBC 1 and completely awesome.
The premise is basically, BEFORE the knights of the round table. Think Smallville, but set in Camelot.
Some points:
-"King Arthur" is not king yet, he is only a prince.
-Merlin is Prince Arthurs manservant.
-Arthurs father, Uther Pendragon, is king. Uther is a bit of a tyrant.
-Magic is banned in Camelot, and any caught practicing it are executed by order of the king.
-Merlin is a boy who was born with powerful magic, but has to keep it a secret or else he will be killed; only a couple people know about his power.
-Merlin uses his magic secretly to protect Arthur (Arthur does not know Merlin is a sorcerer)
-Merlin and Arthur both have demonstrated they are willing to die for each other.
-Merlin helps Arthur become a better person.
-Merlin and Arthur eventually develop a strong bond, despite their class differences.
But what really sells it for me, is the last one.
Their bromance romance bromance knows no bounds, it makes my heart go "squeeeeeeee."
Some of my favorite scenes (in no particular order):
Ok I lied, I am doing these in a sort of order. I'm putting these two first because its the first time(s)
they meet, Merlin is from out of town and doesn't know who Arthur is. Lets just say they get off to a bad start.
I also love this because Merlin actually has the advantage if they were in an all out one-on-one
fight, he isn't JUST bluffing or trying to act tougher than he is (he could probably summon fire or
something and burn Arthur alive) but he always has to pull his punches and hold back
'cause if he's caught using magic he'll be executed.
I like him finding ways to secretly use his magic against Arthur. lol. Serves two purposes of
saving his ass, AND making Arthur look ridiculous.
Awww. But a series of events (And merlin saving arthurs life) leads to Merlin being appointed
as Arthurs manservant, and the rest is history.
These jump around between all three seasons. Enjoy the bromance, I sure have.
This is from the second episode, and its wonderful to see how their relationship
has already started to develop and improve from the previous episode.
Arthur and Merlin sleeping on the floor at Merlin's Mother's house.
From season 1, Merlin finds out his home village is in trouble and being attacked,
and even though King Uther refuses to help, Arthur goes against his fathers wishes
and rides out with Merlin to help him. This episode is awesome because they stay
with Merlins mom, who (once she sees them together) ALSO ships Arthur/Merlin.
I love their bedroom conversations :p
They are staying at an inn somewhere, trying to find the one man who can help them save camelot.
"No man is worth your tears..."
No words for this scene.
Probably one of my favorite Arthur/Merlin scenes just because of how much Arthur
is letting it show that he's worried about and cares for Merlin. Look at those little smiles
that they give each other.
Merlin here is getting ready to head off to, what he thinks will be, his death.
He is saying goodbye to Arthur here (but Arthur doesn't know it). This is from the first season finale.
Shamelessly included because Arthur is sweaty and Merlin is helping him out of his armor.
This is from season 3. Merlin getting Arthur ready for bed. Hahaha. God I love this show.
I mean, they are talking about a girl, but still....
Also? I love that King Uther comes in right after Arthur throws a pillow at Merlin.
I just love Merlin's little worrying here....
this is from season 3 episode 11....
This scene isn't very Arthur/Merlin centric. But, on a shallow note: I love that Merlin's
eyes glow when he does magic. It....does things to me.
The premise is basically, BEFORE the knights of the round table. Think Smallville, but set in Camelot.
Some points:
-"King Arthur" is not king yet, he is only a prince.
-Merlin is Prince Arthurs manservant.
-Arthurs father, Uther Pendragon, is king. Uther is a bit of a tyrant.
-Magic is banned in Camelot, and any caught practicing it are executed by order of the king.
-Merlin is a boy who was born with powerful magic, but has to keep it a secret or else he will be killed; only a couple people know about his power.
-Merlin uses his magic secretly to protect Arthur (Arthur does not know Merlin is a sorcerer)
-Merlin and Arthur both have demonstrated they are willing to die for each other.
-Merlin helps Arthur become a better person.
-Merlin and Arthur eventually develop a strong bond, despite their class differences.
But what really sells it for me, is the last one.
Their bromance romance bromance knows no bounds, it makes my heart go "squeeeeeeee."
Some of my favorite scenes (in no particular order):
Ok I lied, I am doing these in a sort of order. I'm putting these two first because its the first time(s)
they meet, Merlin is from out of town and doesn't know who Arthur is. Lets just say they get off to a bad start.
Click to viewI also love this because Merlin actually has the advantage if they were in an all out one-on-one
fight, he isn't JUST bluffing or trying to act tougher than he is (he could probably summon fire or
something and burn Arthur alive) but he always has to pull his punches and hold back
'cause if he's caught using magic he'll be executed.
I like him finding ways to secretly use his magic against Arthur. lol. Serves two purposes of
saving his ass, AND making Arthur look ridiculous.
Awww. But a series of events (And merlin saving arthurs life) leads to Merlin being appointed
as Arthurs manservant, and the rest is history.
These jump around between all three seasons. Enjoy the bromance, I sure have.
This is from the second episode, and its wonderful to see how their relationship
has already started to develop and improve from the previous episode.
Arthur and Merlin sleeping on the floor at Merlin's Mother's house.
From season 1, Merlin finds out his home village is in trouble and being attacked,
and even though King Uther refuses to help, Arthur goes against his fathers wishes
and rides out with Merlin to help him. This episode is awesome because they stay
with Merlins mom, who (once she sees them together) ALSO ships Arthur/Merlin.
I love their bedroom conversations :p
They are staying at an inn somewhere, trying to find the one man who can help them save camelot.
"No man is worth your tears..."
No words for this scene.
Probably one of my favorite Arthur/Merlin scenes just because of how much Arthur
is letting it show that he's worried about and cares for Merlin. Look at those little smiles
that they give each other.
Merlin here is getting ready to head off to, what he thinks will be, his death.
He is saying goodbye to Arthur here (but Arthur doesn't know it). This is from the first season finale.
Shamelessly included because Arthur is sweaty and Merlin is helping him out of his armor.
This is from season 3. Merlin getting Arthur ready for bed. Hahaha. God I love this show.
I mean, they are talking about a girl, but still....
Also? I love that King Uther comes in right after Arthur throws a pillow at Merlin.
I just love Merlin's little worrying here....
this is from season 3 episode 11....
This scene isn't very Arthur/Merlin centric. But, on a shallow note: I love that Merlin's
eyes glow when he does magic. It....does things to me.