#bi icon Charles rowland

[lostinthe--dbda]

You know how we all like to say that Charles is bi? Well.

The first time I watched Dead Boy Detectives, I knew absolutely nothing about the show. I just saw it on Netflix, thought it sounded cool, and jumped in. Within 5 minutes of knowing Charles I said to my sister (who was watching it with me): “Ok, so Charles is bi right?”

Like, I saw how he was dressed, his earring, his little mannerisms, the way he was sitting on that fucking desk, and, most importantly, the way he looked at Edwin.

As the show continued, I kept seeing how Charles looked at Edwin, blatantly checking him out and getting sort of flustered sometimes, the little looks they shared or how Charles would just glance at Edwin when he wasn’t looking.

With absolutely no context, I just knew Charles is bi and was so sure he was in love with Edwin. He probably is and just doesn’t realise it - doesn’t realise he can be.

And yeah, stereotyping is bad, we shouldn’t assume people’s specialities, especially over stuff like that, they can dress and sit a certain way and still be straight. But, like, come on.

Charles is a walking bi icon, even if he doesn’t know it yet.

[finnickswifey]

that looks a lot like bi panic charles … and the tongue in the cheek … but sure it’s edwin your best mate sure charles

charles.....?????

[minyooon3012]

Kinda crazy when crystal said “guys who make gay jokes are actually the biggest pu$$ies” cause that was literally her defending edwin and I think it’s a very underrated scene

[ace8space]

bi bi bi

happy bi visibility day to my some of my fav bis 💗💙💜

[homoquartz]

okaaay so i technically missed bi visibility day by like an hour but i made icons for three of my fave tv bisexuals!

nick nelson - charles rowland - luz noceda

🩷💜💙

you're welcome to take em if you want

(watch dead boy detectives ✌️)

[bellsmess]

Whenever someone calls Charles Rowland straight, an angel dies.

What straight guy tells his best friend who just confessed to him that there's no one else – no one – he would go to Hell for. And that they have forever to figure out what that means. You don’t get his repressed bisexuality like I do!

Even modern bisexuals (I may or may not be speaking from personal experience) are oblivious to the fact they're bi because heteronormative roles are so engraved in our minds. When you're attracted to other genders, it's easy to miss a same-sex crush, only then to realise that oh, it wasn’t just admiration, it was attraction.

Charles, having grown up at the height of the AIDS crisis, with an abusive and probably homophobic father, killed by racist bullies? That would make anyone repress any gay feelings. Especially if you experience crushes on people with a different sex to you.

Charles sees Crystal and takes his chance. He's enamoured with this smart, strong-willed, pretty girl who can see him not only in a physical sense, but pays attention to him. He longs to be loved. Then he says the infamous "That sounds alot like you, doesn't it? Maybe that's why I like her so much" line. What an icon. And he compares himself and his best friend to the greatest love story of all time, Orpheus and Euridyce's.

When Edwin confesses to him, he doesn't rule out the possibility of returning these feelings. He knows they're already devoted to each other. They've already had 30 years of companionship and solving cases together.

"As long as I have my best mate and a case to solve, I'm good."

Being with Edwin is simple. They solve cases, help others, run away from Death. It's a simple existance. Charles gave up eternity to be with Edwin, because he was kind to him when he was dying. Charles finds him fun, wants to protect him, knows that Edwin is a kind and good person. One that Charles wants to be.

"Bad guys don't worry about being bad guys. And you, Charles Rowland, are the best person I know."

Crystal's role is very important in changing the dynamic between Edwin and Charles. Not only because Charles falls for her, but because she opens them up. She digs out their repressed feelings and trauma. Charles finally deals with his dad's abuse, his happy-go-lucky mask falls. She points it out to Edwin. Charles kept it up so well because Edwin didn't press it, but Crystal does. And Charles finally lets himself process what happened to him, and how that affects his relationships.

Charles never saw genuine love between his parents, and that affects how he views relationships. It impacts how he forms them, too. But he's a loverboy, he longs to be loved, he falls easily. Why wouldn’t he fall for someone who stuck to his side for 30 years?

Crystal and Monty's roles mirror each other – they help the boys figure out their feelings and desires. Crystal makes Edwin jealous that there's someone else Charles cares about in the same sense he cares for Edwin. The Cat King helps Edwin discover desire, Monty – genuine love. As Charles' and Crystal's relationship kickstarts (albeit ends as quickly) and Monty persues Edwin, he discovers the depth of his feelings.

"These complicated feelings that you have? They're for Charles."

I would love to see their wants explored more in the future season(s, hopefully multiple). Charles giving into desire with Desire of the Endless' guidance? Yes please.

I simply cannot believe that anyone would doubt Painland/Payneland endgame. They're everything to each other. They're a constant presence, reassurance, and love. Platonic, romantic, it doesn't matter. Their bond is so deep and genuine that immortal beings see it and leave them be, in the afterlife they chose for each other. Their love is so deep it transcends planes: from mortal plane to Hell, it leads Charles to Edwin. Charles is not Orpheus, when he turns around to hear Edwin out on the staircase from Hell, he manages to get him out. And they have literally forever for each other.

[laucha-posting]

Charles Rowland is a bi icon I have no doubt