#benbarnesedit

[penelope97]

The world doesn't need a Saint to protect it. It needs a monster. And while I remain... Let me be your monster. You think that after everything, I'd still stand by you? There is no light without darkness. Without me, you have no counter, no balance. Let me carry the hatred of this world. Hatred. Because of the choices you made. Choices you too will make... in time. I will never walk your path. I know you believe that now. But soon... Soon you will have no equal. The years spent alone will grind you down, they will harden you. And who will be there to shield you from it? Who will be there to save you? I will save myself. Your legacy is already written. There is no redemption. Leave her alone! No! You can't control them, can you? You can't control any of it.

[dilfgifs]

BEN BARNES as THE DARKLING Shadow & Bone • 2021

[mcgregor]

BEN BARNES as THE DARKLING in SHADOW&BONE SEASON 2 (2023)

[dailyflicks]

SHADOW & BONE 1.06• The Heart is an Arrow

[fantasyblr]

BEN BARNES as THE DARKLING SHADOW AND BONE 1.07

[akajustmerry]

“I certainly judged the character. I think I’m allowed to judge the character, particularly in today’s context, in terms of that abuse of power. He’s at the top of this structure, in terms of the hierarchy of the world, and he abuses that power to take advantage of our protagonist who is a literal representation of hope and sunshine, in order to pursue his agenda. In today’s world, that is obviously something that I can’t find a way to condone, but it doesn’t mean it’s not my job, as an actor, to justify why he thinks it’s all right, considering that he believes in going to any lengths to pursue his cause, which he believes is for the greater good, he believes is protecting his people, and he believes is necessary. It doesn’t make it any more condone-able that he might be genuinely falling for this person. It might be this person that could give hope and light to him again in the future. Those questions are interesting to pose. I see him as the antagonist. I don’t know whether I see him as necessarily the villain. “  

- Ben Barnes on the "Make Me Your Villain" Scene, Collider. 

[apara-dise-penguin]

your heart is beating to match mine.

[acecroft]

BEN BARNES as William Thurber in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities 1.05

[aneurins-barnard]

BEN BARNES as THE DARKLING SHADOW AND BONE 1.07 For @thenameswinter99 😋🥰

[beyondthefold]

BEN BARNES as LOGAN DELOS Westworld S01E03 "The Stray"

[burningblake]

THE DARKLING | a summary (insp.)

[penelope97]

Let me carry the hatred of this world. Because of the choices you made. Choices you too will make... in time. I will never walk your path. I know you believe that now. But soon...Soon you will have no equal. The years spent alone will grind you down, they will harden you. And who will be there to shield you from it? Who will be there to save you? I will save myself.

[dilfgifs]

BEN BARNES as THE DARKLING Shadow & Bone • 2021

[mcgregor]

BEN BARNES for InStyle, 2023

[dim-anas]

Ben Barnes, in a sneak peak from 'The Institute' coming this summer.

[always-ascending]

DORIAN GRAY 2009 | dir. Oliver Parker for @gresit