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The Buildings of Maurice (1987), dir. James Ivory

oh to be an early 20th century college student laying homoerotically on the grass with your best friend who you’re secretly in love with, surrounded by books while you lunch and have deep conversations about life…

merlin first seasons: youth, new and precious relationships, daring sword fights, standing up for your friends, idealized and romanticized arthurian legends, disobeying rules, playfulness, cheeky merlin, anticipation for something great, whimsey, high moral standards, rebellion, light music, elegant silk dresses, ridiculousness, chemistry, power quartet, potential, medieval charm, warmth, hope, bright colours, cheekbones, nostalgia, admiration for kindness, happy endings.

merlin later seasons: tragedy, betrayal, character development, established trust and respect between merlin and arthur, magic getting more powerful than ever, overbearing responsibilities, fear of losing a soulmate, overshadowing, arthur becoming a great king, the round table goosebumps, disappointments, the hardest decisions, epic battles, moral ambiguity, prophesies, war, destruction, inevitable consequences, grave mistakes, true love.