Talking to myself about Merlin

This Merthur ficlet in text/pics is adorable.

The hidden delicate spiritual side of Merlin we viewers hardly ever see, and Arthur sees just once or twice in a decade.

Basically the reason I can't stop watching this show. Gorgeous edit, OP. Ouch.

Merlin is kind of like a dog to Arthur. I mean this in all of the good and all of the bad ways.

This is my original and baseline interpretation of Arthur and Merlin's relationship when seen from Arthur's POV. Arthur sees Merlin as fully human only when he is forced to recognize his Merlin's immense power in 5x13. And he all but states that outright when he apologizes to Merlin for how he treated him (like a dog for 10 years). Although I've since learned to ship them - and I genuinely do - I have to ignore the toxic class and toxic interpersonal canon element to enjoy their ship.

OP, your amazing poem made me cry real tears, especially on the 3rd time through reading the full text in Arthur's voice, speaking as a man, not a king. I've also read the full text through in Freya's voice and it works equally well. I love this/these line(s):(Remember) the absence of your voice (and forget) the failure of mine and (how you wept on the sand). What an evocative intriguing poem!

Hilarious! Especially the 2nd, 5th, 9th items. Arthur, you brat.

Guh.

BAMF Gwen. Dumbstruck Arthur. 💕

I have been so surprised and sad to hear about Anthony Stewart Head's passing. He was too young! What a legend.

How are these two so beautiful?

OMG. Incredible fanvid. It's a pain-soaked retelling of BBC Merlin from Morgana's POV. It beautifully illuminates Morgana's arc. This video has also changed my opinion of Katie McGrath's acting for the better.