#Merlin is gay

[historicalfictionenthusiast]

It kills me to admit that all of BBC Merlin (which I LOVE) is basically just one big miscommunication trope (which I DESPISE)

[zupyasstuff]

we need to talk about why I watched Merlin because of one video

I THOUGHT THEY WERE TOGETHER?!!??? because I thought, “oh, servant x boss/employer trope COUNT ME IN!!!” and then I found out halfway thru the show that they’re just “friends” AND I SAID “well that can’t be true, I thought they would be together that’s the reason I watched the show?!??” I mean, eventually they would be together right? THEY SHOULD BE TOGETHER!!

There is just something about Arthur’s voice…the “emergency-ness” at Arthur’s voice, like he needs Merlin at by his side AT ALL TIMES. like he cannot breathe when Merlin’s not by his side?? and the lingering eyes?!? the heart eyes they give to each other??!! and also the fact that THEY ARE DESTINED WITH EACHOTHER, to eachother?! TELL ME THAT’S ALL PLATONIC?!??

crdts to the right owner of this vid..

[hauntedmanuscripts]

Merlin was really out there being gay and doing crime before it was cool

[emlynphoenix]

BBC Merlin was both my bisexual awakening, and had obvious gayness to it. Merthur is the number one ship. The og Nick and Charlie coming to the screen in 2008-2013. They never said they were a couple; but it is implied by Arther constantly needing Merlin, and Merlin always being protective of Arthur. It is also shipped by the entire fandom, and the cast.

Charlie is overprotective of Nick , and Nick loves everything about Charlie. Charlie’s imperfections make him perfect to Nick. How much Nick cares, and would never give up on him, or anyone else, is what makes Charlie feel safe and loved. Nick knows that he is in love with him, and nothing could change that.

[theroundbartable]

Call me (please) by Rona23 on ao3.

.... I know self promo is like.... Meh. but I was rereading "Call me (please)" by me (Rona23 on ao3) for a comment I got and I laughed an unreasonable amount an this interaction:

[daheckinbestbitch]

Modern AU. Merlin is famous indie rock artist Emrys. After his first viral single "Dragonlord" he climbed the charts quickly becoming one of Europe's biggest stars. His manager Gwen, has recently gotten him a meeting with one of the biggest record labels in all of Europe Pendragon Records run by CEO Uther Pendragon, although its his son Arthur who deals with most of the clientele.

Merlin was pretty nervous about his meeting with Pendragon Records, they were the biggest record company in Europe, some people even think that the Pendragon's themselves were descended from old royalty. When they walked into the the building Merlin could see why. This whole place screamed rich, as Gwen walked up to the front desk to let them know Emrys had arrived, Merlin couldn't help but stare at the wall of platinum records, the name Ygraine caught his eye that was his mother's favorite singer, and the late wife to Uther Pendragon, the CEO and founder of Pendragon Records.

"Mr. Emrys," a voice called, Merlin turned to see a tall man with curly blonde hair,

"If you will follow me, we can get started," Merlin nods as he and Gwen follow the man into an office, and leaning against the desk Merlin sees the most handsome man he thinks he has ever seen,

"Arthur this is Emrys and his manager Gwen," the curly haired man said,

"Thank you Leon, and it is wonderful to meet you Mr. Emrys," Arthur said shaking both Gwen and Merlin's hands,

"Merlin! You can call me Merlin, Mr. Pendragon," Merlin said stuttering, Arthur nodded chuckling as he sat down at his desk,

"Well, Merlin. You can call me Arthur. Now let's get too it, is Pendragon Records the right fit for Emrys and the brand he has created?"

[A/N: should I end up writing more of this i am not sure yet. I just had the fun thought of this as a fun merthur fic idea. Let me know]

[jemmie-heartz]

Merlin loves coffee

He is going insane, I made that quote up

[splashstar01]

Merlin is bi, Arthur is gay. The only girl Merlin was ever truly interested in was Freya. Not Morgana or even Gwen. Sure, because he's so naturally outgoing/charming (Arthur i feel is secretly an introvert who's forced to be outgoing due to his status), he gets along better with the girls, but to fall for one? NOPE. His attentions are fully on Arthur. lol. Merlin has always been OBSESSED with Arthur, all the lingering touches, staring etc not to mention total and utter devotion, putting Arthur above lifting the ban on magic. How can someone in the fandom watch the whole show and not have seen that?

And no, I do not think Merlin is "weak" just because that's how Arthur sees him. I've watched him knock men out without his magic in one scene and the way he's able to lift bodies with ease during raids is insane to me. His truest self, Emrys, has more alpha energy than King Arthur. Merlin isn't arrogant/cocky/beefed up but he's one of the manliest men of Arthur's knights, like Lance said, "the bravest" of them all.

Why did we make Merlin gay as a fandom? We know you guys are stupidly obsessed bi x gay but Merlin literally showed more interest in women than Arthur..Also "Arthur would be so inexperienced with men". Shut up, hes knight, they're all gay. Arthur was perfectly aware of himself, He stared at every guy , HE DEFENDED HIMSELF AGAINST EVERY WOMAN AROUND HIM

Like cmon, Merlin fandom, use your brain sometime

I wouldn't mind it if making Merlin gay didn't often end up feminizing him or make him UwU soft

[blindchat]

Happy Birthday Everyone BBC did not stay down despite getting shot

The Dabi dance reveal remains iconic

[thatonedudeinthecorner]

Happy pride month to these two specifically I can’t believe that Merthur is real

[historicalfictionenthusiast]

If not gay why two sides of the same coin? Why attempt to die for each other in the first week? Why narrative parallels? Why metaphor for homosexuality? WHY ASK IF HE KNOWS HOW TO WALK ON HIS KNEES??? THE FIRST TIME YOU MEET HIM????

[deepflowerfox]

Imagine this.

merlin right.

merlin but gay

[cthulhum]

does anyone realize how crazy it is to have the actor of a mostly headcanoned queer ship say the fans were never crazy and they were right all along after 10+ years of everyone just absolutely going nuts over the said queerbaited ship

[emlynphoenix]

Just a little bit of Merthur

[existential-queeer]

Listen, I'm not the type to look for homoeroticism in every single male duo in media. Not everyone swings that way.

But those two?

I smell the fruitiest of fruit, your honor.