#Milverton

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*they anxiously wait to be booped on the nose*

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[twistedtummies2]

Top 5 Portrayals of Charles Augustus Milverton

Our final list devoted to the supporting cast of Sherlock Holmes and his world was the single most challenging to create. I’ve talked about Professor Moriarty, Irene Adler, and Sebastian Moran in previous lists, and all of them are villains I think most would place in the “love to hate” category. These are characters who, either because they are simply entertaining, or because they have some deeper and more complex elements of interest, we actually enjoy seeing in action (to some degree or another), and perhaps even find ourselves rooting for to some degree. Of course, an antagonist of any sort doesn’t HAVE to be likable in order to be effective: they simply need to be good at what they do, which is providing opposition to the protagonist. Some bad guys are meant to be characters the readers - as well as the heroes of the story - find utterly and totally repugnant. A friend of mine refers to them as “punchable” villains, and I think that’s accurate: they’re characters you just hate with a passion and want nothing more than to see them decked out with a punch to the face, if not something better. One of the earliest examples of such “punchable” characters is our topic for today: the Master Blackmailer, Charles Augustus Milverton. Despite only appearing in one story (which, to be fair, is the treatment nearly all of Holmes’ enemies got), Milverton has made his mark as one of the detectives most infamous and despicable villains, mostly because of the fact that not only are the readers meant to hate him…but even Holmes HIMSELF expresses absolute DISGUST with Milverton. The character is written to be the most deplorable slimeball on the face of the Earth, his attitude and actions so vile that even the World’s Greatest Detective - who has faced so many criminals and crooks - despises him. Keep in mind, Holmes holds nothing but respect for Professor Moriarty, the Napoleon of Crime and his arch-enemy: for him to so utterly detest Milverton is a sign of just how awful a person this character is.

Milverton is an opportunistic cad of the highest order. He is described as a sort of human snake, with Doyle using reptilian analogies for the character’s motions, appearance, and so forth. In the books, Milverton does what he does primarily for greed: he blackmails people and profits off of their misfortunes, and this is really how he makes much of his living. Nearly everything he owns is due to him weaseling money, power, and so forth out of other human beings. To make matters worse, if someone DOESN’T pay up, he still profits in his own mind: once the dirty laundry he hangs over their heads gets aired out to the populace, everyone else in his grasp, present or future, will KNOW he’s being serious. It’s indicated that Milverton takes sadistic joy out of what he does, as he craves the feeling of being in power and control over others: in some versions, even in death, he shows neither remorse nor even fear, as he still believes, after he’s gone, he’ll have the upper hand. In others - including the original story that bears his name - once he realizes he’s cornered, he cowers and cringes and crawls like the craven worm he is. Either way, any time Milverton is beaten, it is satisfying beyond belief: that is ultimately the way he is meant to be. A smear on the fabric of humanity that everyone - the readers, the protagonists, and I suspect even the author - feels VERY happy to see washed away. To say there are “favorite” versions of Milverton of mine is overselling things. That indicates I actually LIKE the guy in ANY rendition, and I really don’t: no one is supposed to. But I felt, given his reputation and prominence, he deserved some limelight as much as the other characters I’ve covered. So, I looked at a few basics: which versions were the most satisfying to see beaten, which versions were played by actors I have a particular fondness for (despite such a horrible fiend being their role), and which ones did something interesting with the character that I can’t help but praise? Taking all those things together, allow to present - with an almighty asterisk beside the title - My Top 5 “Favorite” Portrayals of Charles Augustus Milverton.

5. Barry Jones, from the 60s BBC Series.

Jones is what might be termed - and you will pardon my blunt and crude analogy - your “basic b!tch” Milverton. He sticks to the source and sticks to it truly, without much reimagining involved. That’s not a bad thing, but I think other Milvertons higher up do a bit more interesting twists with the character. Jones is perfect casting, being a master at playing snobbish and reprehensibly dandified fellows; in another Sherlock Holmes outing, the film “A Study in Terror,” he played such a character in the form of the Duke of Shires: a slightly comical fop who starts off as an unlikeable so-and-so, but eventually shows he has a good heart beneath his pompous exterior. Milverton is essentially if you took that character and removed all likability from his soul.

4. Boris Ryzhukin, from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson.

While I think Jones’ portrayal of the Master Blackmailer is closer to the novel, Ryzhukin’s performance is equally excellent, and the adaptation makes an interesting change to the character. In this version, Milverton’s story is the prelude to the events of “The Final Problem,” as he is revealed to be one of Professor Moriarty’s top agents. His case is therefore the catalyst that sets off the chain of events ending in the battle at Reichenbach Falls.

3. Robert Hardy, from the Granada Series.

While I have some issues with the creative liberties taken in this adaptation of the story - which is very rare for the Brett series, I must confess - I think Robert Hardy’s take on Milverton is absolutely perfect, being both accurate to the source and going just a little bit beyond that to make him as creepy and even intimidating as he is slimy and sickening. Not much else to say, just a masterclass of fine acting in the guise of a thoroughly awful dastard.

2. Lars Mikkelsen, from Sherlock.

In this version, the character is renamed “Charles Augustus Magnussen,” to better match Mikkelsen’s Danish roots. The change of name, however, does nothing to disguise this versions nastiness. While much of season three of “Sherlock” was “meh,” I think Magnussen’s episode is one of the best of the whole series, and while he is a totally dispensable customer, the incarnation was very interesting. In this version, Magnussen has the exact same “powers” as Sherlock Holmes, being just as much of a genius and a brilliant expert at deduction as the detective, if not superior to him. He uses these abilities to figure out people’s weaknesses more easily and exploit them.

1. The Version from Moriarty the Patriot.

This is the closest any version of Milverton has come to being a “love to hate” character for me. (The keyword being “closest.”) While we’ve seen a version of Milverton who worked for Moriarty, this version turns out to be an enemy to BOTH Sherlock Holmes AND his arch-nemesis, and ends up being the closest thing to a “big bad” the series has given us so far. He is described as the “pure evil” counterpoint to Moriarty’s “necessary evil” in this reimagining, and is fueled more by his sadistic desires than greed. He's voiced by Kenji Nojima in Japanese, and Kayleigh McKee in the English Dub.

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[karereiko]

Morimu week 2024

Day 4 - OP 4

I know I'm late but had hellish last two days. I wanted to do something Sherlock for op4 and I was thinking of him trying to crack Mary's mistery and what her deal was, or him VS Milverton. I was so amazed by Sherly going so strong at that scene.

I love middle part of this op4, well, from all Mori-side scenes I think the one that comes to my mind the most is one when William is depressed, trying to rise from sitting behind his desk but people pushes him down while singing middle song again about arresting and hating LoC.

But mostly morigang actors chill on backstage during this OP XD, like mostly we get Whitelay story and Mary arc, and I love how Sherlock is bothered by Mary. John and her are cute, I love the hug they have after truth is told. She tried so hard because she really cares about John. Sherlock was so funny to watch and they didn't cut roof scene like in anime. DVD addlib was so funny too, amazing come back to op3, love things like that! And whole part in Milverton's mansion was just perfect, heart breaking and powerful, sherliam first fight. I love scene where William sits on the ground, broken and destroyed in dark, while we also see Sherlock broken by what he done and singing his ending song too. This is part when train called sad and depression arrived. I kinda wish they did tea part at start, happy morigang at start, broken at end.

But I get getting Bond for that part only would be waste. Still I like Morigang together, they have great chemistry and love to see them happy.

#moriarty the patriot #yuumori #william james moriarty #sherlock holmes #yuukoku no moriarty #morimuweek2024 #milverton

[mainliam]

Don't be shy...tell me how to marry a voice

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[opoxun]

Charles Augustus Milverton (Moriarty the Patriot) cosplay test! (Blame Morimu).

#charles augustus milverton #Milverton #yuukoku no moriarty #yuumori #moriarty the patriot #MTP #YNM #Cosplay #Cosplaytest #costest #closet cosplay

[hammerbacks]

5, 18, 24, 32, 38

5. what made you start your blog? the david tennant fandom on twitter 😂 this is back in 2010, when everyone in it (myself included) was heartbroken over matt smith taking over as the doctor, and i've been here ever since 🙈

18. do you believe in ghosts and/or aliens? aliens yes, though i think those are nowhere near as advanced yet as people think they are... ghosts i don't - though if there were a plausible, proven scientific explanation for it then i could be convinced to change my mind!

24. what's one thing you're proud of yourself for? somehow managing to get my masters degree while working full time in education! it was pretty tough at points, but my school were so good with everything and i'm beyond grateful to them for it

32. how many tabs do you have open right now? 5!

38. fave song at the moment? sos (perpendicular mix) by go west! i'm obsessed with their first album atm, it's so catchy from start to finish, and i love an extended version of a song so this is the perfect song for me 😄

QUESTIONS I THINK WOULD BE FUN TO BE ASKED

#sos is also a perfect fit for my warm water playlist so that's one that's always on when i'm writing #the indiscriminate mix of call me is also very very good #thank you sade!! 🥰 #milverton #ask

[clarabosswald]

That cat vet post is a scam, please don't spread it. Search tumblr for vet scam to learn more.

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thank you for letting me know, i've deleted it now definitely my mistake for not looking deeper into it before reblogging

#asks #milverton

[hayden-christensen]

🌼❤SEND THIS TO OTHER BLOGGERS YOU THINK ARE WONDERFUL. KEEP THE GAME GOING ❤🌼

ahhh omg thank you so much!! 💕

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[caramellon]

So I'm late to the Yuumori party and just now making an entrance...

That Milverton bitch can friggin' rot in hell.

#moriarty the patriot #yuukoku no moriarty #sherlock holmes #john watson #milverton

[greatspacedustbin]

28, 46, 82 for Spotify

28. Rain and Tears - Aphrodite's Child

46. Iris - The Goo Goo Dolls

82. Unchained Melody - Leo Sayer

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spotify wrapped is HERE! send me a number 1-100 and I’ll tell you the song it corresponds with on my top 100 playlist

#milverton #thank you :) #ask game #spotify wrapped

[padmeamidela]

🌼❤SEND THIS TO OTHER BLOGGERS YOU THINK ARE WONDERFUL. KEEP THE GAME GOING ❤🌼

THANK YOU SO SO SO SO MUCH <333333333

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[contact-guy]

THE ADVENTURE OF CHARLES AUGUSTUS MILVERTON - part one of several, because this is one of my favorite Holmes stories! Ever since I read it I had a feeling there was something more...personal...going on with Holmes's hatred for Milverton than simply a principled stand against blackmail. A lot of this is directly pulled from the books but of course I took it in my own direction!

This is in the Watson's sketchbook series, and specifically references the Hound of the Baskervilles entry in that series :)

also thank you to my friend Phoenix for reading this when it was in sketch phase and reassuring me that it made sense!

Milverton design under the cut:

watson says he has a 'touch of Mr. Pickwick about him' so I tried to do Pickwick but...scary

#Sorry I didn't draw Watson threatening to hit Milverton with a chair like he does in the book #but I got tired #watson #watsons sketchbook #my art #sherlock holmes #john watson #acd holmes

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hugs you real tight would you please send this to the first ten people on your dash? make sure someone gets a hug today, and stay safe 💙💙💙

Thanks to you and the anon who also sent me one, I needed this today :)

#counterspelling asks #anonymous #milverton

[opoxun]

Op.4 のミルヴァートン  <3

#憂国のモリアーティ #モリアーティ #MUSICAL 憂国のモリアーティ #ミュージカル『憂国のモリアーティ』 #moriarty the patriot #yuukoku no moriarty #charles augustus milverton #milverton #op4 #op.4 #Fanart

[hammerbacks]

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thank you, sade!! i've skipped ahead of myself a bit here and written part of the chapter after next of warm water, since i couldn't get this out of my head 🤦🏻‍♀️

There isn’t a doubt in his mind that she doesn’t give a shit about who he sleeps with, and there’s a part of him that dies every time he reminds himself that she most likely never will care.

SEND ME A 🎁 AND I’LL WRITE FIVE SENTENCES OF WHAT I’M WORKING ON AND SHARE ONE

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[ryuusea]

sh is for sherliam now shhh kiss

ref this draw your otp like this prompt

#they need to make out more #the opening where they pointed guns at each other and eye roll the camera panned away #or the ep in front of milverton’s salad #sherliam #yuukoku no moriarty #moriarty the patriot #liam James moriarty #ynm sherlock Holmes