i highkey respect the fuck outta Derry Girls for giving us a cast of real, honest to God, true blue LOSERS. A lot of the time on teen shows (esp ones set in America) the kids will allegedly be "uncool crows" but they have like 2 different love interests vying for their affection, or they'll run for student council pres and be the underdog that wins bc everyone actually does secretly like them, or they have this whole other secret identity/superpower that gives them a higher sense of purpose outside of petty high school drama.
Not these 5 dumbasses though. Our ragtag group of feral misfits fail at pretty much everything they set out to do and in ways that highlight for every onlooker in Derry what incredible dumbasses they are, marinating in glaze of mediocrity and perpetual disappointment, and iT IS GLORIOUS
The best part about Derry Girls is how chaotic it is. 95 percent of the time I'm watching other shows I can figure out what's going to happen because of how things are set up or because it's a cliche, but the Derry girls and everyone around them are so chaotic and unpredictable that I never know what's going to happen next and it's amazing.
Some men are born to plow fields, some live to be great physicians, others to be great kings. Me? I was born to serve you, Arthur. And I’m proud of that. And I wouldn’t change a thing.
— Merlin (2008 – 2012) by Julian Murphy & Johnny Capps
HOLIDAY CREATIONS - [½ fave TV shows]
“No one could accuse you of being predictable, Merlin.”
The big difference I think between TV and stage is definitely the immediate buzz that you get. And that’s not just as an actor, as an audience member you’re getting the chance to have this kind of two way process where the actors and the audience are experiencing the same thing. With TV you often have to wait months and months down the line to actually get the pay-off. Whereas with theatre it’s a very immediate thing. x
Merlin in To Kill the King aka he’s too precious for this world we must protect him at all costs
“It pains me to admit it but I do enjoy your surly retorts.”
you can’t tell me arthur wasn’t head over heels for merlin. he looks completely besotted here and he never smiles at anyone else quite like that
Merlin Memory Month 2019 Day 4 // Path 1 - Caring ↳ Merlin and Arthur caring for each other
Modern Merlin aesthetic
‘Almost got arrested.’ ‘’What?? Why?’ ‘Punched the Prince of Wales.’ ‘Was he angry?’ ‘I don’t know. Gave me his number.’ ‘You going to call him?’ ‘Nah, gonna post it on Twitter.’
The punching incident happened prior to Merlin being elected as an MP. And the number was posted ‘anonymously’. MP stands for Member of Parliament.
that time Arthur had only known Merlin for about a week… then defied his father, and risked his life to save him. also Merlin managed to save him as well, while still being poisoned.
Merlin -- s01e04
Merlin + never quite believing that Arthur can get dressed by himself.
+ Bonus. Arthur the other 99% of the time:
✧・゚: ✧ tag yourself - main characters ✧:・゚✧
harry potter: thunderstorms, pine trees, athletic, coffee shops, newspapers, camping with friends, impulsive decisions, vivid dreams, dog person, optimistic
ron weasley: soft blankets, loud laughter, baking, chessboards, crackling fires, protective, the smell of cinnamon, crooked smiles, warm milk, staying home
hermione granger: cursive writing, scented candles, sensitive but hides it, study sessions, big dreams, cat person, impatient, classic novels, overachiever
ginny weasley: fireworks, ripped jeans, adrenaline rushes, warm summer days, passionate, freckles, private jokes, acts before they think, fierce debates
neville longbottom: house plants, sunlight, a little insecure, soft voices, lazy afternoons, green tea, loves animals, gardens in bloom, trying their best
luna lovegood: early mornings, fairy lights, watercolours, soft giggles, always humming, very honest, sunflowers, messy hair, loves conspiracy theories
draco malfoy: falling snow, silver jewellery, marble statues, loves tradition, hides how much they care, classical art, very competitive, expensive cologne