#detective llewellyn watts murdoch mysteries

[biscylbenzene]

every time daniel maslany walks onto the set of murdoch mysteries his spine crumples like a tin can, so naturally i did some character acting studies

[johnsspacesuittight]

Watts, the Jewish, gay, communist police inspector lmaooo

[clarahue]

MURDOCH MYSTERIES — 18x12 “The Star of Mandalay”

[snug-as-bugalugs-in-rugalugs]

If I had a nickel for every time Llewellyn Watts made a discovery about his birth family during episode 15 of a season, I'd have three nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird it happened 3 times.

[natalyakayak]

[glasshouses-and-stones]

Finally getting around to watching season 18 (shut up, I know) and just watched episode four, and I got...vibes from Olivia and Watts. Anyone else? Am I crazy? Am I reading too much into it?

[noooodle-snek]

If I had a nickel for every time I became obsessed with a queer detective from the early 20th century, I'd have two nickels.

Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.

just look at these two dorks, how can you not love them?

[fvck-the-patriarchy]

Murdoch Mysteries text posts vol. 3

vol 1, vol 2

[oatmealdiva]

dead boy detectives and murdoch mysteries are cousins idk how to explain it

[geese-in-a-frock-coat]

Watching Daniel Maslany walk around normally in non-murdoch media is a jumpscare

[doyouknowthisjewishcharacter]

Do you know this Jewish character?

[johnsspacesuittight]

Brackenreid has literally so many kids my god, there are his actual three biological kids, and then there's Higgins, Crabtree, Watts and Mrs. Hart, at LEAST

[clarahue]

MURDOCH MYSTERIES — 17x21 “Engaged to be Murdered”

[snug-as-bugalugs-in-rugalugs]

I love this scene because I feel like half of these could be used as some very good reaction gifs.

[janus-cadet]

New tarot card! This time, it's for a show that just reached 17 seasons, if you can believe that- Murdoch Mysteries!

And here is Llewellyn Watts, as the Page of Wands.

Now- the obligatory explanation (in broken english, yay, how lucky!) for those who are interested!

Upright, this card is the symbol of a free spirit, guided by their inspirations and ideas. I do feel like it fits our one and only Watts- never really fitting the mould of societal conveniences, but always following his inner self. It's also a card for limitless potential, often in the form of creative restlessness, which again- he does have, and the show should ~really~ explore that more. Overall, it means you embrace the opportunity to start out a new journey, without necessarily having a solid plan in place or even knowing where you are headed- but you are excited and intrigued about the possibilities. For a character always searching for himself, well-

All of that, with the advice to try and filter your thoughts, sometimes. Especially when you're talking. Even if we all love Detective Your-Wife-Is-Not-Pretty Watts.

Reversed, the card can mean that the consultant is being held back by limiting beliefs- such as, well, for Watts, the rules of the society he lives in. Which is why the card is ponctuated with references to current or future instance of homophobia and antisemitism in Canada. On the other side, Llewellyn can also represent (as would William and many other characters of the show!) someone carrying newly-formed ideas, that can have been tampered by obstacles and opposition. The card can also mean that you tried many new projects, which did not worked as you had hoped... and isn't that the story of his life?

Overall, this is a card deeply linked with someone engaging or trying to engage in a spiritual journey to discover themself. A free spirit who can't, and who should not submit the the limiting beliefs of the society around.

It was so fun to do, eh! The wand is not really supposed to be a wand, sure, but I feel like Llewellyn is less a wooden-staff-guy than a magic-wand-guy. And sure, the book on Wine and Philosophy or the Pretzel in the background where not *necessary*, per se, but that's just so- him, and those cards are always about representing the character in the best possible way.

Hope you'll like it!

[amusing-nightmares]