Reaction to Merlin, Lancelot

Oct 18, 2008 18:37


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Where to start? I REALLY enjoyed this episode. It was so full of angsty goodness :)

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sheepybunbuns October 18 2008, 18:30:22 UTC
The gorgeousness of Bradley James in the Arthur-Lancelot broom handle fight scene.
That red shirt slays me - I was non-stop drooling throughout that scene!

The moment when Lancelot and Arthur agree that 'she' is beautiful, with Arthur looking at Merlin Morgana and Lancelot looking at Gwen.
I think it's a case of Arthur knowing he'll have to marry at some point but, only having eyes for Merlin, he realises he has no perspective on who would make a suitable wifey. So he asks the nearest, assumed red-blooded male for his opinion!

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drjenny88 October 18 2008, 18:33:25 UTC
Oh, that red shirt... I think it kills every female watching the show whenever it appears :) I hope it never disappears from our screens.

Haha, yes, that's what I was thinking. "So, do you think she's beautiful? You're probably not too busy drooling over my manservant to know the answer to that..."

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x_merlin October 18 2008, 19:30:18 UTC
I wish to concurr about the red shirt. Especially as it shows off his slightly hairy chest. YUM. :)

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drjenny88 October 18 2008, 19:38:56 UTC
NOM

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sea_thoughts October 18 2008, 20:09:37 UTC
Speaking as someone who knows a little bit about the Arthurian myth, I almost squealed out loud when Uther said "Geoffrey of Monmouth". Because Geoffrey of Monmouth WAS A REAL PERSON. He's the first historian to mention King Arthur ( ... )

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drjenny88 October 18 2008, 20:20:10 UTC
Ooh, I knew I recognised the name from SOMEWHERE! Excitement \o/

That was hilarious, and great foreshadowing, 'tis true :)
Bradley James is everything I usually don't go for in a guy, so finding myself fangirling him is odd, but I've given up fighting it now :P Santiago Cabrera, on the other hand, is NICE, but not... it.

Haha, yes, it's likely the fact that here's someone who can actually equal him in terms of fighting and sex-symbolism. Although, for me, Colin Morgan always wins, I do recognise that he's attractive in a very different way to Bradley James :)

I have read it, and actually that would really work, which is interesting ( ... )

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sea_thoughts October 18 2008, 20:47:54 UTC
Bradley James is everything I usually don't go for in a guy, so finding myself fangirling him is odd, but I've given up fighting it now :P Santiago Cabrera, on the other hand, is NICE, but not... it.

Exactly. That's exactly it! Normally, I never fancy blond guys, I always go for dark hair, high cheekbones, interesting looks. Ah, Colin Morgan... see, Colin Morgan might not be as good looking as either Bradley or Santiago, but he has charm and he has sex appeal. Which is quite different from good looks. Plus a mischievous smile. And fabulously clear skin. I'm actually quite envious of that skin.

I have read it, and actually that would really work, which is interesting.Isn't it?! I say that because Bradley has such classically good features and in every adaptation of the book that I've seen, St. John Rivers is NEVER good-looking enough! He's usually okay, regular features, but not jaw-droppingly handsome, which is what he SHOULD be. That's what makes him such a great contrast with Mr. Rochester and Jane's refusal of his proposal so ( ... )

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drjenny88 October 18 2008, 20:58:25 UTC
I'm actually quite envious of that skin.
We all are *nods*
Yes, I definitely see what you mean with the contrast of Bradley James' gorgeousness and Colin Morgan's charm and charismatic appeal.

in every adaptation of the book that I've seen, St. John Rivers is NEVER good-looking enough! He's usually okay, regular features, but not jaw-droppingly handsome, which is what he SHOULD be.
YES. Just yes. He's definitely got the looks for S.J.R, and I think he's got the depth to show that threatening nature very well, too. We've already seen that he can act the character who expects something as his due and then is refused brilliantly.
He seems like he could do controlling extremely well, and that nature played by someone with such devastating good looks would have the effectiveness that, IMO, is lacking in most adaptations.

Yes, she's gorgeous, we get it, now let's focus on something ELSE.I think everyone is waiting for more of Morgana. She is beautiful, clearly, but I can't help wondering if they are bringing it up so much to distract us ( ... )

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wynterhawk January 20 2009, 23:12:21 UTC


Gaius has a book for EVERYTHING.

As he should! They will come in handy when Merlin's looking about for slippery substances ;)

Plenty of time? What are you on about? Merlin took a whole night to bring that stone dog to life in 'Valiant' and you expect him to do super magic in 2 hours?!

A scene that I loved and this reaction post had me in giggly stitches!

Hi :)

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drjenny88 January 21 2009, 21:35:04 UTC
Wow, I didn't expect people to be reading these reaction posts so long after the episodes aired! Thank you, I'm really glad you enjoyed it, and I completely agree with your reasoning for Gaius's vast book collection ;)

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evajames December 5 2009, 02:58:00 UTC
Where, oh where, did you get your Colin Morgan mood theme and would you mind sharing?? :))

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drjenny88 December 6 2009, 20:18:52 UTC
The mood theme is from the lovely openskies, so feel free to ask her for it. There are easy to follow instructions on how to actually use it at crackified

Thanks :)

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