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alma37 · 3 months

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Last night, I re-watched Mofftiss' Dracula third episode for the... well, I lost count, but I had a few new questions that came to mind as I was re-watching the end of TDC.

I was listening to Zoe switching accents and suddenly I wondered if she was aware of slowly disappearing or if she was already gone by the time Dracula opened his door to them and it was just Agatha faking a British accent for Jack's sake and sometimes slipping.

I am still a bit saddened by the fact that Zoe was the flesh for Agatha's spirit.

Well, nevermind! It was a long time ago.

#dracula 2020 #dracula bbc #claes bang #dolly wells #zoe or agatha #random musings

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anncanta · 6 months

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There is one more thing in the ending of ‘Dracula’, which probably seemed so obvious to me that I almost never said it. The point is that the final scene, the moment with sex, represents not only the expression of Dracula's feelings but – perhaps most of all – Agatha's own desire.

It's hard to explain. We saw those understandable coincidences (which are never coincidences, especially in Moffat's writing) in other episodes where Dracula drinks someone's blood. Just drinking blood is one thing, especially in order to satisfy physical hunger. Here we are not talking about hunger at all, and not about the process of drinking blood as such. We see two people between whom a very specific dialogue is going on. Very precisely and openly spoken one. A dialogue in which the words are so carefully chosen that no one is left in doubt about what we are witnessing.

Someone has already noted that of all Dracula's victims, only Agatha sees him in her dream, and more than openly in the finale. And we, I hope, will talk about this again. But it is important to remember that Dracula ‘gets’ out of his victims their secret thoughts and desires, something that they may not always admit to themselves.

Remember the conversation between Agatha and Jonathan? Jonathan is obviously ashamed of his dreams about Mina. This is clear from Agatha's words. If Jonathan had been ashamed to talk about these dreams, she would have said so, ‘There is no shame in sharing this with us. It is not only what you did in Dracula's castle that is important, but also everything you thought about and what you felt, right down to your fantasies and dreams.’ She literally says this when they return to her question about whether he had sexual intercourse with the Count. And then she suddenly drops her usual pragmatic tone and begins to talk about dreams as heaven in which we can sin without fear of being punished.

I think this is the same pragmatism, only in relation to something else – ‘stop being ashamed of your dreams and tell me about them.’ Agatha sees perfectly well who Jonathan is, and she understands perfectly well that if he decides that talking about something is wrong or ‘undignified’, he will never tell – even if she threatens to cut him into pieces. Therefore, she, like a smart investigator, uses reasonable tactics that will help her counterpart talk.

Jonathan's dream and its meaning are clear to Agatha precisely because she is looking from the outside. She doesn't notice her own infatuation with the Count – until she stumbles upon Mina's shocked look in response to the words that ‘Dracula is the best among vampires,’ and immediately corrects herself – ‘the most successful one.’ She can see a situation, though: Dracula gives the victim what he wants. And Moffat and Gatiss want us to remember this. Then this will be repeated several times, but not as clearly as with Jonathan.

In this context, by the way, Zoe's reaction is interesting. Dracula, just like with Agatha, is quite frank with her and, unlike other victims, drags Zoe ‘to his home.’ But there she reacts like everyone else – immediately manifesting her desires. ‘You are killing me?’ And, just like with the others, Dracula gives her what she wants, ‘It doesn't have to hurt.’

But let's return to Agatha. From what we've seen, it's clear that the ending is a gift for her because that's what she wanted. Whether she realized it or not, whether she thought it was normal or unacceptable, she wanted to make love to him. And he wanted it too.

That's why the ending is so harmonious. And so even those who don't like it conceptually often can't stop rewatching this part.

Such is the power of art.

#bbc dracula #count dracula #dracula 2020 #dracula bbc #agatha van helsing #dragatha #zoe van helsing

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moremoveslessannouncements-blog · 3 months

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Why do we have so little fanart? 🥺

I found this one on Pinterest (artist wasn’t mentioned but not my work!) but surely, when I see how many beautiful and creative things are being made out there, we must have some creative peeps too?

Been thinking of making a Dragatha fb page but I would like some more - credited! - art to add.

Just…throwing it out there, am at home sick and have too much time on my hands 😅

#dragatha #dracula x agatha #dracula 2020 #agatha van helsing #agatha x dracula #bbc dracula #dracula netflix #zoe x dracula

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why-i-love-comics · 1 year

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Midnight Suns #5 - "Smoke & Mirrors" (2023)

written by Ethan Sacks art by Luigi Zagaria, Alberto Foche, & Antonio Fabela

#agatha harkness #magik #zoe laveau #nico minoru #marvel #wednesday spoilers #spoilers #comic spoilers #comic book spoilers

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thejanedoetoday · 6 months

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Hallowe'en Party

David Suchet as Hercule Poirot

Zoe Wanamaker as Ariadne Oliver

#haloween party #agatha christie #hercule poirot #david suchet #zoe wanamaker #ariadne oliver #photos

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didanagy · 10 months

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AGATHA CHRISTIE: POIROT (1989-2013)

#agatha christie #hercule poirot #poirot series #david suchet #hugh fraser #philip jackson #pauline moran #zoe wanamaker

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doctorofmagic · 1 year

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The magic lore in Midnight Suns is amazing and here's why

From the previous issues, we already know that Valtorr is involved and they managed to explain how Stephen and other sorcerers were able to draw power from dark entities without being corrupted. But Midnight Suns #3 dove even deeper into the possibilities and references that Marvel’s magic lore (most often overlooked) can offer in terms of potential plots.

First of all, here’s a cameo of Asti, a demon who was once loyal to Dormammu and dwells in the Dark Dimension. I’m pointing its appearance because it’s not much of a popular or known character, which is kinda important to me when writing about magic lore, especially Doctor Strange’s. Asti was last seen in New Avengers v4, when Wiccan defeated it. I feel like it was a sweet homage to classic stories and also shows that Ethan Sacks has a good amount of knowledge of this part of the Marvel universe.

Kushala using Asti’s bat as a ride was also a nice touch and it reminded me of the first Ghost Rider and more “summoning” animals used by other Riders, although this is a more recent reference (and I'm not completely familiar with the Riders so it could have happened before and I wasn’t aware of it).

Now, let’s untangle this panel here. Bear with me.

*breathes in*

The Mhuruuk were the original people who ruled the Dark Dimension before Umar and Dormammu. They are born with magic and were called wizard-kings, until Olnar became friends with the exiled siblings and were deceived by them. Driven by greed, Olnar wanted to conquer more and more realms and annex them to the Dark Dimension, and that’s when he released the Mindless Ones, dying on the battlefield. Orini, Clea’s father, was too young to rule, and so Umar and Dormammu raised and twisted the story to be loved by the kingdom (and yes, Clea is half-faltine, half-mhuruuk).

The Mhuruuk then lost most of their magic and could only perform simple tricks when gathered in groups. They were exhiled until Clea returned and became the rule of Dark Dimension. However, they had a very sad fate when they were forced to fuse with the G'uranthic Guardian by Dormammu. No one could undo said spell, and thus they remained bound to the Guardian forever.

So, who are these children of the Mhuruuk? I *think* they’re the offspring of the remaining Mhuruuk who survived the rebellion against Dormammu, before they were fused with the Guardian. They weren’t supposed to ressemble vampires, but it could be a product of their corruption. Dormammu did mention he used a dark spell to mesh them. And why do they hate Clea and want war? Because the Mhuruuk fought to defend her right to rule, but were “abandoned” by her to suffer such miserable fate. Besides, they could resent her for her faltine side. She is, after all, the daughter of Umar.

This is insanely cool because it could open the possibilities to a bigger plot in a DS story. Or even a limited series about Clea and her journey to become the Sorcerer Supreme of the Dark Dimension!! The potential is all there!! I’m just so excited to see this happen!!

Next, this is not entirely about lore, but I simply loved this moment between Yana and Nico <3 Still, I can’t help but think that they’re doing a better job at portraying Zoe’s past and family than we’ll ever see in SA.

AAAAND lastly!! Here he is! Sorcerer Supreme Tony Stark, the same character from All-New X-Men Annual #1 and Infamous Iron Man. And am I glad to see a reference from Infamous Iron Man? YES, I AM. I miss you, Bictor ;-;

In any case, this book is just so good when it comes to lore, references, cameos, homages and fanservice. I’m very grateful and actually super surprised with the quality and care this book brings, even though it was made to promote the game. IT’S REALLY GOOD!!

#valtorr #agatha harkness #zoe laveau #asti #kushala #clea strange #doctor strange #stephen strange #tony stark #illyana rasputin #magik #nico minoru #ethan sacks #marvel comics

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ilovecathtates2 · 1 year

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Little gif I did of Zoe's reaction to Dracula being Dracula, loosely based on this:

And I'll leave these here too

That's it for today :)

#i edited a video of her today and got inspired #zoe van helsing #agatha van helsing #dracula #bbc dracula #dracula 2020 #dolly wells

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comicsiswild · 1 year

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Midnight Suns (2022) #1

#midnight suns #zoe laveau #dessy #agatha harkness #magik #illyana rasputin #nico minoru #blade #erick brooks #marvel #marvel comics

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thefollyflaneuse · 8 months

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Agatha Christie's 'Dead Man's Folly'

In 1954 Agatha Christie wrote a novella which was intended to raise money for her local church. Upon completion she was so taken with the story that she decided to develop it into a full novel, and submitted a different story to the fundraising effort. The work she had originally written was called Hercule Poirot and the Greenshore Folly, and this work was expanded and eventually published in…

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#Agatha Christie #Ariadne Oliver #Barbara Jones #David Suchet #Greenway #Hercule Poirot #Jean Stapleton #Kew Gardens #National Trust #Peter Ustinov #Quinlan Terry #West Wycombe #Zoe Wanamaker

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vivi-ships · 2 years

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You're drinking my blood.. but it's deadly to you.

Yes.

So you'll die.

So will you. Did you really think that after all this time I would let it hurt?

#im going to lose it #im gonna go feral #dracula netflix #agatha van helsing #zoe van helsing #dracula #vampire #vampires #vampirekin #vampkin #otherkin #vampire aesthetic #vampirecore #vi is yearning #dragatha #claes bang #dolly wells

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alma37 · 3 months

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I have been thinking about getting back to writing my fanfictions, the ones I removed some times ago because I couldn't find any interest in carrying on anymore.

I seemed to be unable to decide which one to start first, though. Maybe you can help me.

There was Only in blood, with Zoe and Dracula and there was the Dragon and the Phoenix which is a Dragatha. (I have no idea if the links will work or not, sorry).

To be fair, even if I am getting back to them, it could be some times before I post something (if I post anything). I won't do the same mistake twice and I will be sure to have enough finished chapters before I even consider posting.

#dracula 2020 #dracula bbc #fanfiction #writing #zoe x dracula #agatha x dracula

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anncanta · 8 months

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Making fanvids has some benefits :) You start paying attention to the smallest details. I finally noticed this.

When Dracula gives Zoe his blood he not just trying to shock her (which he obviously does) but also wants to remember her of something.