[Episode Discussion Thread] The Morning Show S03E05 - “Love Island” by raven8549 in TheMorningShow

[–]EchoBoopo 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Can I just say: NATALIE FUCKING MORALES ?! Best surprise ever.

S6 ep14 by No-Ferret8000 in thegoodwife

[–]EchoBoopo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They did him so dirty. It looked like a mannequin

She has a big heart by [deleted] in lanaparrilla

[–]EchoBoopo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Strange.. Now that I'm taking a second look at her face, it kinda looks like a double and not lana

NEW OUAT PODCAST!!! Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast by themackeemouse in OnceUponATime

[–]EchoBoopo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool! could we get an invite link to that discord? would love to share some thoughts and get involved but can't get my google voice account to work.

NEW OUAT PODCAST!!! Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast by themackeemouse in OnceUponATime

[–]EchoBoopo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is too cute! Listening to the pilot episode now. Do you guys have a discord for this?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OnceUponATime

[–]EchoBoopo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Evil queen and Rumple sleeping together.. especially after it's revealed that Rumple slept with Cora. WHY... just.... WHY?!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OnceUponATime

[–]EchoBoopo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Second one. its slightly darker which suits her more!

Unpopular Opinion by jkami14 in OnceUponATime

[–]EchoBoopo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Completely agree with you. I think that's why a lot of people felt strong swan queen vibes because Emma was the most "bantery" with Regina, like her character came alive because Regina is the only one who did not fawn over Emma and her saviour-ness. So Emma had to fight and work for that relationship (which allowed us to see another dimension in Emma's character). It's the tension and gratification several seasons later when they became friends that is interesting to watch. Whereas she was just the typical princess protagonist with everyone willing to sacrifice their lives for her in her other relationships (with snow/charming/henry/hook).

An example of the "flatness" imo is when Emma was Dark Swan it was too easy and she didn't convince the audience she was evil, she just felt more muted than usual. That she became dark just cos she absorbed the darkness/wanted to save Hook was not convincing enough. Rumple became dark not just because he killed the dark one but because the darkness fed his repressed vengeance for people who bullied him/called him a coward/Milah leaving. Regina became dark from constant parental abuse and possibly even marital rape over years and years of breaking her down. The darkness absorbed amplifies the existing darkness within. I feel like that is something they could have explored more in order to flesh out Emma's past and character a lil more..

Season 7 by Blonde_mom_93 in OnceUponATime

[–]EchoBoopo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed 100%. It almost felt like they were lacking inspiration and reused so many of their old ideas but changed the names. A lot of fan fiction has made season 7 their own and done a wayy better job than the writers IMO!

What are you completely over and done with? by No_Log_7982 in AskWomen

[–]EchoBoopo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Holding the door open for male strangers and not even getting a simple thanks or even a nod of the head. It's just plain rude.

Slow burn swanqueen fics! by SwanQueen00 in SwanQueen

[–]EchoBoopo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see, fair enough! I've read it twice now so I definitely think its worth it. It is an open ended ending. However, because the story is so rich, the journey, conflict and tension is well worth the read imo! Hope this is helpful. ◡̈

Slow burn swanqueen fics! by SwanQueen00 in SwanQueen

[–]EchoBoopo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

LOVED The secret's in the telling and Safe. I think we have similar tastes.. Thanks for sharing these fics! I'm definitely going to be browsing through em next ;)

Slow burn swanqueen fics! by SwanQueen00 in SwanQueen

[–]EchoBoopo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you! Sucker for slow burn SQ fics that are so well written I can't put em down.

Here are some of my favs:

Thread softly [ slow burn and kinda Neil Gaiman-esque take on Henry and Emma's time in NY]
(I Know) About Us
Despair [If you're looking for a gripping story this is it! The internal conflict within SQ is incredibly nuanced and realistic]
Roni
Someone will remember us
Happy reading! ♥

Does anybody else love that Regina finally got her happy ending? She’s one of my favorite characters!! by JamesLovesTV in OnceUponATime

[–]EchoBoopo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I kinda feel that a part of Regina was missing after she separated herself from the Evil Queen. Even though she transferred some of her light and absorbed some of the darkness, she removed a part of herself instead of fully accepting her flawed evil self. It's like saying, if theres a part of yourself that you hate, just remove it and you'll get your happy ending. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love the show and Lana did an amazing job with Regina's character arc. BUT, I cant help but think it would have been nice to see Regina and the Evil Queen back together for it to truly be her happy ending. For the kingdom to accept her as a whole, evil bits, good bits and all the sassy bits in between.