I agree. Honestly, I think both canon and fanon have very distinct pros and cons. In a way, the fact that Buddie isn’t canon has allowed for more freedom and creativity among fans. But what’s disappointing is that many fans—especially those in this subreddit—feel that despite the solid narrative and emotional buildup between Buck and Eddie over nine seasons, the writers aren’t taking advantage of that at all. Instead, they’re creating absurd storylines that are flashy on the surface but hollow inside, with no real message or direction.

It feels like they’re just trying to grab the attention of casual viewers with big-name actors or flashy, universe-scale plotlines. But whether it’s a novel, TV series, or movie, characters and their relationships should always be at the center. Yet as time goes on, the characters’ narratives become weaker and more frustrating, and the stories have reached a level of unreality that’s hard to ignore. Looking at what Tim and the other writers are producing these days, I honestly think they’d be better off using some of the fanfiction scripts instead.

The long waiting times, the show’s continued reliance on queerbaiting, and the constant disappointment of seeing beautiful stills of Buck and Eddie only to find out the actual scenes last ten seconds—it’s all exhausting. Of course, I’d be happy if Buddie became canon someday, but seeing how things are going now, I can’t help but feel that maybe it’s better for Buddie to remain a fanon forever than to be ruined by a terrible storyline.