I could picture someone very similar to Alexander Siddig playing the role in a re-make, as his portrayal of Dr Bashir is pretty much one of the most English of all Englishmen of Star Trek.
How to make an Adam Adamant episode. 1: Have some random guy die at the start (almost always by an attractive woman) 2: Involve Adam Adamant. 3: Trick and knock out Adam Adamant. (also almost always by said attractive woman) 4: Episodes 1 Flashback. 5: Evil villain makes a stupid mistake 6: Adam Adamant kills people and wins.
This is the same origin story as Dr. Jekyll in "Penny Dreadful" (except for all the secret agent-type stuff). Sounds good to me, though - more stories about the multiracial makeup and history of actual Europe (as opposed to the modern myth of "all 'real' Europeans were white originally/are white"), and more discussion of what it was like to be biracial during British colonialism.
I was thinking that in the hypothetical remake Adam would be raised by a missionary aunt in India since nobody spread the myths of noble Britannia more than the missionaries. I also imagined his maiden missionary aunt have a long-term relationship with an Indian woman, possibly even his bio mom. And Adam's father being killed either in defense of the Empire or through illness.
I will say, I do find it funny that nobody discovered Fitzjames's heritage for so long - his friends used to joke that he was a fairy foundling child, and his personalised cutlery (that he took with him on the Franklin Expedition of course) bore a monogrammed cockatrice, which is a mythical animal hatched by a creature that isn't its parents. Combined with the name... I suppose maybe people thought it was Too Obvious haha. That he wouldn't dare Actually be so blatant. I love your theory for Adam Adamant too!
@@DiamandaHagan I would say pretty good myself. Him trying to emulate the best of what he has read/seen in another culture can make a lot of sense. Although it could also just be how he was raised in general. A noble father and/or mother could instill the sense of justice in their child. The make up thing makes me curious, because back in the 1900's it wasn't that popular even with women. You might be considered a street walker type of woman wearing it if you know what I mean.
Having listened to the Big Finish audios, they are indeed worth listening to, and they do tease (and have not resolved) if Adam is the real Adamant, or if he’s just delusional...
@@Tbm998 that is an interesting plot element to distinguish this version of events from the TV series. Obviously with the tv series we can clearly see Adam is who he says he is, but on audio it would have been difficult but not impossible to just recreate the prologue of the first episode that leads into the series proper. But the fact they take a different approach by having Adam awaken in the 1960s world confused and disoriented and encountering the people that serve as his allies to help him.navigate the modern world, it also creates a sense of mystery and uncertainty from their perspective as they are uncertain if Adam is who he says he is or is just crazy. That is very exciting.
That is really fascinating as a concept and the use of Worf as an example was great, because it so fits. Both are like Knights who act as if they're on the round table, when many knights had far less noble deeds. They believe in the pure legends, not the grim realities and thus look better than the "real" thing they're trying to emulate. Also in my book if they ever remake Adam Adamant they should hire you to be on the creative team.
Is it possible you could do a whole series about Alan Moore's League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (which Adamant has a cameo in)? I'd love to see that continuation of your deep dives into eccentric British things and Victoriana related stuff.
I cosplay my own Doctor that is inspired from the clips I have seen of AdamAdamAnt Lives. Never seen a full episode sadly. Also base it off a character called Mr Pastry who was an old Mr Bean like character played by the late Richard Hearne who was offered the role of the Doctor but was rejected as he was going to play it like Mr Pastry. So my own version of the Doctor is a clumsy highwayman.
Honestly no because if they went this way I think the actor should be a little more white passing so the reveal isn't obvious. Apart from that he'd be cool as fuck.
I could picture someone very similar to Alexander Siddig playing the role in a re-make, as his portrayal of Dr Bashir is pretty much one of the most English of all Englishmen of Star Trek.
I am LIVING for that Worf analysis. I've been bothering my friends and mother (the family Trekkie) with that thought for years.
How to make an Adam Adamant episode.
1: Have some random guy die at the start (almost always by an attractive woman)
2: Involve Adam Adamant.
3: Trick and knock out Adam Adamant. (also almost always by said attractive woman)
4: Episodes 1 Flashback.
5: Evil villain makes a stupid mistake
6: Adam Adamant kills people and wins.
0: Miss Jones ruffle Adamants feathers.
@@GreatgoatonFire That is one of those variables that can probably fit inbetween just about any number here. : )
@@YukoValis True, but a integral part nevertheless.
This is the same origin story as Dr. Jekyll in "Penny Dreadful" (except for all the secret agent-type stuff). Sounds good to me, though - more stories about the multiracial makeup and history of actual Europe (as opposed to the modern myth of "all 'real' Europeans were white originally/are white"), and more discussion of what it was like to be biracial during British colonialism.
I was thinking that in the hypothetical remake Adam would be raised by a missionary aunt in India since nobody spread the myths of noble Britannia more than the missionaries. I also imagined his maiden missionary aunt have a long-term relationship with an Indian woman, possibly even his bio mom. And Adam's father being killed either in defense of the Empire or through illness.
I will say, I do find it funny that nobody discovered Fitzjames's heritage for so long - his friends used to joke that he was a fairy foundling child, and his personalised cutlery (that he took with him on the Franklin Expedition of course) bore a monogrammed cockatrice, which is a mythical animal hatched by a creature that isn't its parents. Combined with the name... I suppose maybe people thought it was Too Obvious haha. That he wouldn't dare Actually be so blatant. I love your theory for Adam Adamant too!
I've watched your videos on this show several times. I love them.
Cool :). How does the theory line up?
@@DiamandaHagan I would say pretty good myself. Him trying to emulate the best of what he has read/seen in another culture can make a lot of sense. Although it could also just be how he was raised in general. A noble father and/or mother could instill the sense of justice in their child. The make up thing makes me curious, because back in the 1900's it wasn't that popular even with women. You might be considered a street walker type of woman wearing it if you know what I mean.
It makes alot of sense. I doubt they thought along those lines back then
By the by Mistress, BIG FINISH are doing Adam Adamant on audio. Might be worth checking out.
They also ... played around a bit with the idea of “his he actually from 1902” or “has he lost his memory and just thinks he is”
Iain 97 that is clever. Works better on audio
Having listened to the Big Finish audios, they are indeed worth listening to, and they do tease (and have not resolved) if Adam is the real Adamant, or if he’s just delusional...
@@Tbm998 that is an interesting plot element to distinguish this version of events from the TV series. Obviously with the tv series we can clearly see Adam is who he says he is, but on audio it would have been difficult but not impossible to just recreate the prologue of the first episode that leads into the series proper. But the fact they take a different approach by having Adam awaken in the 1960s world confused and disoriented and encountering the people that serve as his allies to help him.navigate the modern world, it also creates a sense of mystery and uncertainty from their perspective as they are uncertain if Adam is who he says he is or is just crazy. That is very exciting.
4:41 There is a term for someone obssesed with "British Culture",Teaboo.
That is really fascinating as a concept and the use of Worf as an example was great, because it so fits.
Both are like Knights who act as if they're on the round table, when many knights had far less noble deeds. They believe in the pure legends, not the grim realities and thus look better than the "real" thing they're trying to emulate.
Also in my book if they ever remake Adam Adamant they should hire you to be on the creative team.
Hope their a reboot with a new morden take
A+ for getting The Terror in this video.
Headcanon accepted.
4:38 - O’Hagan’s Cafe. Ha!
Looking forward to future videos. Any chance you might do another with the Rangoons someday?
Is it possible you could do a whole series about Alan Moore's League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (which Adamant has a cameo in)? I'd love to see that continuation of your deep dives into eccentric British things and Victoriana related stuff.
Intereting stuff.
A modern version of the show would be wild. And hopefully better paced.
I cosplay my own Doctor that is inspired from the clips I have seen of AdamAdamAnt Lives. Never seen a full episode sadly. Also base it off a character called Mr Pastry who was an old Mr Bean like character played by the late Richard Hearne who was offered the role of the Doctor but was rejected as he was going to play it like Mr Pastry. So my own version of the Doctor is a clumsy highwayman.
Is the intro/outro style a homage to The League Against Tedium?
Brilliant!
So this hypothetical remake you mention at the end. You fancasting Dev Patel?
Honestly no because if they went this way I think the actor should be a little more white passing so the reveal isn't obvious. Apart from that he'd be cool as fuck.
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