New TV show: Fae
Inspired by the isurrendered meme, and completed for the Create-a-Show challenge at tvrealm, I bring you Fae, formerly known as the "GODDAMN FAIRIES" folder on my computer. XD
Warning: image-heavy.
Name: Fae
Type: hour-long drama on BBC2
Synopsis: The realm of the faeries is always ruled by a queen. Lately, however, there have been a few upsets in the rule over the faerie realm. First, long-standing queen Sybil was overthrown and exiled by her daughter Brigit; after Brigit ruled for 20 years, she was in turn overthrown and exiled by a former member of her court, Adelaide. Brigit and her children have been exiled to a human city - the same one, in fact, where Brigit sent her own mother 20 years ago. Now, they’re forced to live together, re-learning how to get along with each other while plotting ways to get back their family’s rightful throne. The show focuses on the daily lives of both Brigit’s family, learning to make their ways masquerading as humans in the city, and Adelaide’s family and court, getting accustomed to being in control and fighting to keep the throne they have won.
Opening theme: In Caelum Fero by Karl Jenkins
Sybil, the matriarch - played by Dame Judi Dench
“I realize you’re feeling very sorry for yourself right now, but this is still my house, and you will conduct yourself according to my rules, or things will become very difficult.”
Sybil used to be queen of the faeries. Her reign had lasted for hundreds of years, until her daughter Brigit got tired of waiting for Mum to croak on her own. Since being overthrown, Sybil has been living in a lavish penthouse in the city, masquerading as a human. She’s been living in the city on her own for about twenty years, when one day Brigit and the kids show up, needing a place to stay. Sybil isn’t happy about having to suddenly share her home with all these people, but they are still her family, and she can’t turn them away, no matter how much bad blood there is between her and Brigit.
Brigit, the recently-deposed faerie queen - played by Tilda Swinton
“We’ll have to make the most of a bad situation: make do with what we have, and find a way to take them down.”
Brigit is Sybil’s daughter. She deposed her mother and sent her into exile 20 years ago, and was faerie queen up until the point when Adelaide gave her the same treatment she’d given her mother. Brigit and her children are sent into exile, and end up living in Sybil’s penthouse. Brigit is determined to get her throne back by any means possible, but she’s going to be sensible about it. Faeries are very long-lived, so she’s not going to do anything rash or make any hasty decisions. In her masquerade as a human, she works a job as a party planner; in her free time, she waits, she watches, and she plots. She will get her throne back, one day, no matter the consequences, even if it means she and Sybil have to work together to overthrow Adelaide.
William, Brigit’s elder son - played by David Tennant
“Hey, baby. What’s your sign?”
William is the consummate playboy, interested only in how much fun he can get out of life. In the faerie realm, that was fine and dandy, but now that he’s been exiled…well, turns out it’s still okay. He lives in a fancy penthouse, has lots of money at his disposal, so in general, he spends his free time in clubs and bars, flirting with all the human women (and some of the men, too) that he can find. Brigit despairs of ever being able to tame her eldest son, but then suddenly, he seems to calm down on his own. Unbeknownst to Brigit, William meets Robert, Adelaide’s son, when he visits the city one day, and they soon begin a passionate secret relationship.
Skye, Brigit’s elder daughter and heir - played by Nina Sosanya
“I. Will. Get. Back. My. THRONE.”
Skye is Brigit’s eldest daughter, and consequently was the one who stood to inherit the throne (and probably would’ve overthrown her own mother to get it). Hotheaded and impulsive, Skye is the one who’s the most pissed off about the exile, and she’s the one who’s the most active at trying to find a way back in. She’s always trying to lead raids into the faerie realm, mostly behind Brigit’s and Sibyl’s backs, much to their frustration. She’s full of pent-up anger, none of which is mitigated when Stephen, her estranged father, suddenly shows up and wants to be part of her life again. She’s none too happy when she finds out that her brother is sleeping with Adelaide’s son, either.
Audrey, Brigit’s younger daughter - played by Carey Mulligan
“Don’t worry, you can trust me. I won’t tell.”
Audrey masquerades as a human in her mid-twenties, and as such, works as a barista. Unlike the rest of the family, Audrey actually doesn’t mind being in exile. She’s grateful for a respite from the lying and intrigues that were so common at the faerie court. She finds working with humans to be quite refreshing, and starts spending a lot more time at work once Stephen and Giles show up - the family drama that their reappearances cause drives her nuts, and she’d rather be away from it all. She’s also the quietest member of the family, spending more time observing rather than talking or acting. It’s probably this quality more than anything that leads William to confide his secret in her first. She’s thrilled to find out he’s got an interest outside of sleeping with random humans, and it helps that this probably means that she’ll get fewer surprises wherein she finds out that her regular customers “know” her brother.
Oliver, Brigit’s younger son - played by Thomas Sangster
“...Oh. I shouldn’t have known that, should I?”
Oliver is Brigit’s youngest son. Young enough, in fact, that in his masquerade as a human, he is expected to attend school. He tries to be careful not to reveal too much about his past and what he really is, but he has a few close calls when he seems to know too much about subjects that children shouldn’t. He excels at art and history, but sucks at math, much to his chagrin. Compared to the rest of his family, he leads a pretty quite life. Quiet, at least, until his long-lost father, Giles, shows up, bringing Skye’s father Stephen with him.
Adelaide, the new faerie queen - played by Lucy Cohu
“I found it. I took it. I’m keeping it, even if I have to take down the enemy soldiers myself.”
Adelaide is the new queen of the faerie realm, having overthrown and exiled Brigit and her family. And now that she’s got her throne, she’s determined to keep it, no matter the cost. She’s been more involved in her children’s lives than Brigit ever was in her kids’, which the children regard as a blessing or a curse, depending on the day (and on how much trouble Callie has been making). Adelaide is a warrior queen: if her realm is attacked, she’s usually on the front lines commanding the defense. Her children and handmaidens alike were fine with this before Adelaide took over, but now that she’s queen, everyone involved regards it as a bad idea; Adelaide doesn’t particularly care what other people think.
Robert, Adelaide’s son - played by Benedict Cumberbatch
“This is...not how I expected my life would turn out.”
Robert is the son of current faerie queen Adelaide. He and Lissa have been engaged for as long as they can remember, their marriage having been arranged by their parents when both of them were children. They grew up together, and they’re friendly, but Robert just can’t bring himself to be all that excited about their upcoming nuptials, as they’ve finally begun planning the wedding. He likes Lissa enough, but he doesn’t think he really loves her; and though he knows that love isn’t necessarily a requirement in an arranged marriage of state, he can’t help but feel like there’s something else out there for him. And then he meets William.
Callie, Adelaide’s daughter - played by Gemma Arterton
“House of Mayhem. How may I complicate your life today?”
Callie is Adelaide’s daughter. She’s always had a reputation as a trickster and a troublemaker, starting from when she was a child. She makes the most of any opportunity to wreak havoc, provided it doesn’t hurt the two most important people in her life: Robert, her twin, and Lissa, her best friend. When she first found out that Lissa and Robert were going to be married, she was thrilled for them. Now, though, she’s faced with a difficult choice: who does she stand by when shit goes down? Because she knows that when Lissa finds out about Robert and William’s relationship, everything is likely to go to hell, and fast. Callie doesn’t want to lose either of her best friends, but if she makes the wrong decision, she could very well lose them both. She supports Robert’s decision to be with someone he actually loves, but she also realizes she needs to be there to comfort Lissa, because she loves Lissa just as much as she loves Robert.
Lissa, a lady-in-waiting - played by Talulah Riley
“Bridesmaid dresses - lavender or mauve?”
Lissa is one of Queen Adelaide’s ladies-in-waiting. She’s been friends with Adelaide’s family since long before Adelaide became queen. Her best friend growing up was Callie, and they are still very close even now. Her marriage to Robert has been arranged for as long as she can remember, and she and he have always been comfortable around each other. As they’ve gotten older, she’s actually developed deeper feelings for him beyond those of “the boy I grew up with whom I have to marry some day.” As a consequence, when they finally start planning the wedding (mostly due to parental pressure - the faerie race is dying out, and their parents think it’s crucial to start making more faerie babies as soon as possible), she’s super excited about it, making it all the more crushing for her when she finds out about Robert and William’s relationship (and the fact that Callie, her best friend, hid it from her).
Adelaide's Ladies-in-Waiting:
Jasmine - played by Naoko Mori
Cara - played by Rachel Hurd-Wood
Adina - played by Cush Jumbo
The ladies-in-waiting are Adelaide’s fighting force and guard unit as well as handmaidens. They were all close friends of the family before Adelaide tried to overthrow Brigit, and were pivotal fighters in the takeover. Adelaide knows she can trust them all with her life. Each of the three has a specialty when it comes to fighting: Jasmine is a crack shot with any ranged weapon you put in her hand, Cara is an expert with poisons, and Adina manages to make hand-to-hand combat look like an art form while neatly kicking ass. Adina and Jasmine have been in a relationship for a while, but Jasmine isn’t terribly bothered when Adina sometimes sleeps with Callie; Jasmine knows Adina will always come back to her, in the end. Cara never shows interest in having a relationship with anybody - relationships complicate things, and she has more important things to think about.
The Dads:
Stephen, Skye’s father - played by David Harewood
Giles, Oliver’s father - played by Paul Bettany
Stephen and Giles arrive together. They hear that Brigit and her family have been exiled, and together they leave the faerie realm to see if Brigit needs any help or anything. Also, they’ve never actually met their children (which was Brigit’s decision, not theirs - she “asked them to leave” shortly after she found out she was pregnant. This is actually a fairly common practice among the faeries - particularly among faerie royalty), so when they find out that Brigit and her clan have all been exiled, they see it as a great opportunity to try to finally get to meet their kids. When they arrive, Brigit is livid. She can’t understand why they’re bothering - she never knew her father, and she turned out okay, didn’t she? Skye is about as unhappy as Brigit is, and she throws herself even deeper into her efforts to reclaim the faerie throne. Oliver doesn’t mind meeting Giles, but in all honesty, he doesn’t care one way or the other whether Giles stays or goes. Giles gets along with William better than he does with his own son, which probably doesn’t help.
Bonus inspirational pictures!
This is kind of the picture that started it all. I stared at this picture for a long time going "JUST KISS ALREADY DAMMIT."
And this one's how Talulah Riley got involved. I looked at this one going "Wow, she looks so much happier about this situation than he does. Hm. This could work."
(The first show I wrote is here, if anyone cares.)
Warning: image-heavy.
Name: Fae
Type: hour-long drama on BBC2
Synopsis: The realm of the faeries is always ruled by a queen. Lately, however, there have been a few upsets in the rule over the faerie realm. First, long-standing queen Sybil was overthrown and exiled by her daughter Brigit; after Brigit ruled for 20 years, she was in turn overthrown and exiled by a former member of her court, Adelaide. Brigit and her children have been exiled to a human city - the same one, in fact, where Brigit sent her own mother 20 years ago. Now, they’re forced to live together, re-learning how to get along with each other while plotting ways to get back their family’s rightful throne. The show focuses on the daily lives of both Brigit’s family, learning to make their ways masquerading as humans in the city, and Adelaide’s family and court, getting accustomed to being in control and fighting to keep the throne they have won.
Opening theme: In Caelum Fero by Karl Jenkins
Sybil, the matriarch - played by Dame Judi Dench
“I realize you’re feeling very sorry for yourself right now, but this is still my house, and you will conduct yourself according to my rules, or things will become very difficult.”
Sybil used to be queen of the faeries. Her reign had lasted for hundreds of years, until her daughter Brigit got tired of waiting for Mum to croak on her own. Since being overthrown, Sybil has been living in a lavish penthouse in the city, masquerading as a human. She’s been living in the city on her own for about twenty years, when one day Brigit and the kids show up, needing a place to stay. Sybil isn’t happy about having to suddenly share her home with all these people, but they are still her family, and she can’t turn them away, no matter how much bad blood there is between her and Brigit.
Brigit, the recently-deposed faerie queen - played by Tilda Swinton
“We’ll have to make the most of a bad situation: make do with what we have, and find a way to take them down.”
Brigit is Sybil’s daughter. She deposed her mother and sent her into exile 20 years ago, and was faerie queen up until the point when Adelaide gave her the same treatment she’d given her mother. Brigit and her children are sent into exile, and end up living in Sybil’s penthouse. Brigit is determined to get her throne back by any means possible, but she’s going to be sensible about it. Faeries are very long-lived, so she’s not going to do anything rash or make any hasty decisions. In her masquerade as a human, she works a job as a party planner; in her free time, she waits, she watches, and she plots. She will get her throne back, one day, no matter the consequences, even if it means she and Sybil have to work together to overthrow Adelaide.
William, Brigit’s elder son - played by David Tennant
“Hey, baby. What’s your sign?”
William is the consummate playboy, interested only in how much fun he can get out of life. In the faerie realm, that was fine and dandy, but now that he’s been exiled…well, turns out it’s still okay. He lives in a fancy penthouse, has lots of money at his disposal, so in general, he spends his free time in clubs and bars, flirting with all the human women (and some of the men, too) that he can find. Brigit despairs of ever being able to tame her eldest son, but then suddenly, he seems to calm down on his own. Unbeknownst to Brigit, William meets Robert, Adelaide’s son, when he visits the city one day, and they soon begin a passionate secret relationship.
Skye, Brigit’s elder daughter and heir - played by Nina Sosanya
“I. Will. Get. Back. My. THRONE.”
Skye is Brigit’s eldest daughter, and consequently was the one who stood to inherit the throne (and probably would’ve overthrown her own mother to get it). Hotheaded and impulsive, Skye is the one who’s the most pissed off about the exile, and she’s the one who’s the most active at trying to find a way back in. She’s always trying to lead raids into the faerie realm, mostly behind Brigit’s and Sibyl’s backs, much to their frustration. She’s full of pent-up anger, none of which is mitigated when Stephen, her estranged father, suddenly shows up and wants to be part of her life again. She’s none too happy when she finds out that her brother is sleeping with Adelaide’s son, either.
Audrey, Brigit’s younger daughter - played by Carey Mulligan
“Don’t worry, you can trust me. I won’t tell.”
Audrey masquerades as a human in her mid-twenties, and as such, works as a barista. Unlike the rest of the family, Audrey actually doesn’t mind being in exile. She’s grateful for a respite from the lying and intrigues that were so common at the faerie court. She finds working with humans to be quite refreshing, and starts spending a lot more time at work once Stephen and Giles show up - the family drama that their reappearances cause drives her nuts, and she’d rather be away from it all. She’s also the quietest member of the family, spending more time observing rather than talking or acting. It’s probably this quality more than anything that leads William to confide his secret in her first. She’s thrilled to find out he’s got an interest outside of sleeping with random humans, and it helps that this probably means that she’ll get fewer surprises wherein she finds out that her regular customers “know” her brother.
Oliver, Brigit’s younger son - played by Thomas Sangster
“...Oh. I shouldn’t have known that, should I?”
Oliver is Brigit’s youngest son. Young enough, in fact, that in his masquerade as a human, he is expected to attend school. He tries to be careful not to reveal too much about his past and what he really is, but he has a few close calls when he seems to know too much about subjects that children shouldn’t. He excels at art and history, but sucks at math, much to his chagrin. Compared to the rest of his family, he leads a pretty quite life. Quiet, at least, until his long-lost father, Giles, shows up, bringing Skye’s father Stephen with him.
Adelaide, the new faerie queen - played by Lucy Cohu
“I found it. I took it. I’m keeping it, even if I have to take down the enemy soldiers myself.”
Adelaide is the new queen of the faerie realm, having overthrown and exiled Brigit and her family. And now that she’s got her throne, she’s determined to keep it, no matter the cost. She’s been more involved in her children’s lives than Brigit ever was in her kids’, which the children regard as a blessing or a curse, depending on the day (and on how much trouble Callie has been making). Adelaide is a warrior queen: if her realm is attacked, she’s usually on the front lines commanding the defense. Her children and handmaidens alike were fine with this before Adelaide took over, but now that she’s queen, everyone involved regards it as a bad idea; Adelaide doesn’t particularly care what other people think.
Robert, Adelaide’s son - played by Benedict Cumberbatch
“This is...not how I expected my life would turn out.”
Robert is the son of current faerie queen Adelaide. He and Lissa have been engaged for as long as they can remember, their marriage having been arranged by their parents when both of them were children. They grew up together, and they’re friendly, but Robert just can’t bring himself to be all that excited about their upcoming nuptials, as they’ve finally begun planning the wedding. He likes Lissa enough, but he doesn’t think he really loves her; and though he knows that love isn’t necessarily a requirement in an arranged marriage of state, he can’t help but feel like there’s something else out there for him. And then he meets William.
Callie, Adelaide’s daughter - played by Gemma Arterton
“House of Mayhem. How may I complicate your life today?”
Callie is Adelaide’s daughter. She’s always had a reputation as a trickster and a troublemaker, starting from when she was a child. She makes the most of any opportunity to wreak havoc, provided it doesn’t hurt the two most important people in her life: Robert, her twin, and Lissa, her best friend. When she first found out that Lissa and Robert were going to be married, she was thrilled for them. Now, though, she’s faced with a difficult choice: who does she stand by when shit goes down? Because she knows that when Lissa finds out about Robert and William’s relationship, everything is likely to go to hell, and fast. Callie doesn’t want to lose either of her best friends, but if she makes the wrong decision, she could very well lose them both. She supports Robert’s decision to be with someone he actually loves, but she also realizes she needs to be there to comfort Lissa, because she loves Lissa just as much as she loves Robert.
Lissa, a lady-in-waiting - played by Talulah Riley
“Bridesmaid dresses - lavender or mauve?”
Lissa is one of Queen Adelaide’s ladies-in-waiting. She’s been friends with Adelaide’s family since long before Adelaide became queen. Her best friend growing up was Callie, and they are still very close even now. Her marriage to Robert has been arranged for as long as she can remember, and she and he have always been comfortable around each other. As they’ve gotten older, she’s actually developed deeper feelings for him beyond those of “the boy I grew up with whom I have to marry some day.” As a consequence, when they finally start planning the wedding (mostly due to parental pressure - the faerie race is dying out, and their parents think it’s crucial to start making more faerie babies as soon as possible), she’s super excited about it, making it all the more crushing for her when she finds out about Robert and William’s relationship (and the fact that Callie, her best friend, hid it from her).
Adelaide's Ladies-in-Waiting:
Jasmine - played by Naoko Mori
Cara - played by Rachel Hurd-Wood
Adina - played by Cush Jumbo
The ladies-in-waiting are Adelaide’s fighting force and guard unit as well as handmaidens. They were all close friends of the family before Adelaide tried to overthrow Brigit, and were pivotal fighters in the takeover. Adelaide knows she can trust them all with her life. Each of the three has a specialty when it comes to fighting: Jasmine is a crack shot with any ranged weapon you put in her hand, Cara is an expert with poisons, and Adina manages to make hand-to-hand combat look like an art form while neatly kicking ass. Adina and Jasmine have been in a relationship for a while, but Jasmine isn’t terribly bothered when Adina sometimes sleeps with Callie; Jasmine knows Adina will always come back to her, in the end. Cara never shows interest in having a relationship with anybody - relationships complicate things, and she has more important things to think about.
The Dads:
Stephen, Skye’s father - played by David Harewood
Giles, Oliver’s father - played by Paul Bettany
Stephen and Giles arrive together. They hear that Brigit and her family have been exiled, and together they leave the faerie realm to see if Brigit needs any help or anything. Also, they’ve never actually met their children (which was Brigit’s decision, not theirs - she “asked them to leave” shortly after she found out she was pregnant. This is actually a fairly common practice among the faeries - particularly among faerie royalty), so when they find out that Brigit and her clan have all been exiled, they see it as a great opportunity to try to finally get to meet their kids. When they arrive, Brigit is livid. She can’t understand why they’re bothering - she never knew her father, and she turned out okay, didn’t she? Skye is about as unhappy as Brigit is, and she throws herself even deeper into her efforts to reclaim the faerie throne. Oliver doesn’t mind meeting Giles, but in all honesty, he doesn’t care one way or the other whether Giles stays or goes. Giles gets along with William better than he does with his own son, which probably doesn’t help.
Bonus inspirational pictures!
This is kind of the picture that started it all. I stared at this picture for a long time going "JUST KISS ALREADY DAMMIT."
And this one's how Talulah Riley got involved. I looked at this one going "Wow, she looks so much happier about this situation than he does. Hm. This could work."
(The first show I wrote is here, if anyone cares.)