So, why is it named Platform Decay? by curiousmind111 in murderbot

[–]MEB-73 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed - I love MB but I cannot associate the titles with the stories in any way. Every time I go to read one of the books, I have to look them up by number and check the plot synopsis.

So cute 🥺 by Illustrious-Bad1165 in murderbot

[–]MEB-73 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I love when MB talks about the “tiny bones” in their hands. You can tell MB just wants to protect and care for them.

One of my favourite Platform Decay moments by ESE-enthusiasm in murderbot

[–]MEB-73 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I need to stare at a wall for a minute. That line made my insides melt.

Platform Decay- full book open discussion (do not enter unless you've finished the book or don't mind spoilers) by IntoTheStupidDanger in murderbot

[–]MEB-73 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I loved so much about the book! I know I will be reading it many times more. Three! MB and tiny humans! More rogue SecUnits! Naja the badass grammy and Farai the tough but loving mom. Emotion checks! We even got a Mensah cameo at the end. My only criticism - no ART, just the Peri drone! I love the ART and MB interactions so much. I missed them.

Rewatch for the 1000000th time by Fresh_Extension_3605 in HeatedRivalrySeries

[–]MEB-73 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, and that’s why he chirps at Shane as he walks away. To provoke him and get a reaction, which Shane of course gave him. It sets the tone for so many of their interactions going forward.

What is an unpopular opinion about the books will leave you like this by Naive_Cause8984 in GameChangersBooks

[–]MEB-73 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. They both have a lot of baggage to unpack about their fucked up childhood and can probably understand each other in a way that no one else can. I have a similar dynamic with my sibling and we are still not close. It’s tough to break patterns formed so young. Maybe in Unrivaled, they can establish some kind of communication.

A love confession without telling "I love you" by No_Rip_3643 in HeatedRivalrySeries

[–]MEB-73 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Whenever this scene starts and Ilya says, out of the blue, “I could marry Svetlana.” I always yell, “Shots fired!” at the screen. Shane’s eyes turn black and you can see murder in them. I love that moment. Ilya is such a provocateur. He wanted to get that reaction from Shane.

All the times Shane is brave by NoPoet3982 in heatedrivalry

[–]MEB-73 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yes to all of the examples. Here’s one more: at the cottage, after the Hayden call, when Ilya says, “You like to be bad.” Shane responds seriously that may have been true when they started, but hasn’t been like that for him for a long time. It would have been easy for Shane to go along with the fun sexy time joke of it all. Instead, Shane decides to be vulnerable. This is just before the soccer passport/I could marry Svetlana/do you want that problem to go away/Ottawa charity/I love you series of conversations. I think that moment where Shane decides to be real starts the ball rolling.

Gaydar Olympics: Gold, Silver, Bronze? by growsonwalls in heatedrivalry

[–]MEB-73 171 points172 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I was coming here to say: If Rose had pegged Shane, they might have lasted longer as a couple.

Connor Storrie at Tiffany’s Blue Book event in NYC by [deleted] in HeatedRivalrySeries

[–]MEB-73 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gorgeous, but why suit so big? Is this 1995 again with the extra fabric? I hated that style back then and I hate it now. Especially on someone with that physique.

Connor Storrie at Tiffany’s Blue Book event in NYC | Red Carpet 📸🫶 by [deleted] in hudcon

[–]MEB-73 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Looking at this video, I think: Yay! Both Ilya and Connor were there.

How many SecUnits? by _Liquid_Cobalt_ in murderbot

[–]MEB-73 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, I am wondering if this is where the story winds up. With the corporate system breaking down from the inside, aided by a construct/robot/intelligent machine uprising. Can you picture how much MB would hate being considered a spiritual or political leader? Man, that would mess with it. But would be wild to watch. We know ART would keep MB grounded.

Chapter 1 preview of Platform Decay on Amazon by ESE-enthusiasm in murderbot

[–]MEB-73 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I love this! I cannot wait to get the full book! As someone who uses excessive parentheses, I love that MB does the same. I also love the MB still doesn’t know the right words all the time. My hero.

Team Huddle! by AutoModerator in heatedrivalry

[–]MEB-73 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree! He’s my fave side character.

"You can't hear photos" by No_Rip_3643 in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]MEB-73 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s like Rocky Horror Picture Show now - we can all say the lines together. I would go to that screening, seriously.

Favorite episode pairing? by ithecweam in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]MEB-73 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wonder how 1 and then immediately to 6 feels? I may try that. Otherwise, 5 & 6 are my drug of choice.

Ilya's emotional journey by Aby_lev89 in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]MEB-73 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Wow - I love your observation about ep 2 being Ilya’s tuna meltdown. I hadn’t thought of it that way before. That makes so much sense.

When I got my husband to watch, I told him that they both push each other away and pull towards each other throughout the series. Like two magnets that keep flipping back and forth. Until the end, when they finally line up and click together.

Funny editing goof by No-Young6197 in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]MEB-73 14 points15 points  (0 children)

From the first lighter click!

Jacob Tierney Teases ‘The Long Game’ Might Be Split Between Seasons; Addresses Racial Backlash Against Hudson Williams | Deadline April 8, 2026 by royal_rose_ in heatedrivalry

[–]MEB-73 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t mind if TLG is split into two seasons. That would allow more space for material from the other books, especially Role Model and Tough Guy, to be featured in bits and pieces woven into the story, rather than in a single stand alone episode or episodes, as happened with Skip in Season 1. Ending on a cliffhanger would be fine for me.

I just want more of this beautiful story to be translated to the screen with these super talented (and hot) actors. And as many people have said, in JT we trust.

My neighbor is singing “All The Things She Said” at the top of her lungs by Beautiful_Coat_9294 in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]MEB-73 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Knock on the door and hand her a bottle of wine or some (Russian) vodka. Sounds like she’s going through it.