it’s The Three Musketeers, which is basically excellent in every adaptation, seriously, name an adaptation that wasn’t excellent
D’Artagnen is sometimes shirtless
all the swords go “shing!” when drawn, and make pleasing clashing noises when they collide with other swords
Milady DeWinter sort of scares me
but she generates UST with literally everyone, including D’Artagnen’s other romantic interest, Madam Bonacieux. Plus, she’s already slept with two out of four protagonists.
Cardinal Richelieu is played by Peter Capaldi, so if you want to get a feel for his acting before meeting Twelve, here he is
it seems reasonably historically accurate to 1630s Fance
you will want to cry about Athos
there are only three episodes so far, with fourth coming tomorrow (2/9) so it’s really easy to catch up, and the first season will only last 10 episodes. It’s a BBC drama. If it’s renewed for a second season, they’ll somehow deal with the fact that Capaldi won’t be available for filming.
attractive people, many of whom wield swords and muskets, playing power games and/or seeking justice in 17th century France. What’s NOT to like?
fearlessstateofmind backup 