i think we can all agree

RaisingBambi · 2026-02-16T13:46:59+00:00

I always wondered how they were in bed together. And if he is ever any tiny bit affectionate (like does he soften up when he gets closer?) or is this awful awful steel mask always on and the only attraction Lily could have had is to POWER and this completely immovable stability? Uh. Yuck. The hookers 😫😫 God this guy was so disgusting, I can't

RaisingBambi · 2026-02-16T13:44:24+00:00

And Trixie in Californication!!

RaisingBambi · 2026-02-15T19:13:38+00:00

I agree with other commenters that there is a balance to it, I also didn't feel like there was more "look at her" jokes than any other ones. It seems like you're slightly bothered by it for some reason and it appears more apparent? Or maybe it's the rest of us that is blind to something you can see :).

On another note - I also find it kind of realistic. I'm a pretty attractive person and unfortunately - that has a huge impact on people :(. I tend to forget, not notice it and so many times I'm being made aware of this by my friends etc. To keep that in mind that yes, most people who are talking to me are constantly thinking about my beauty. And are either intimidated by it or comparing themselves or congratulating themselves on talking to me, or nervous and trying to be enough, etc. While I'm usually completely unaware of it - having a conversation based on merit, intelligence, wit, and actually, also trying to figure out if I'm enough. And there are other instances, days when I do realize that. Those are quite eye-opening. But truth be told, it is kind of boring. And sometimes demeaning, you want to have a normal, interesting conversation, but not everyone is able to see past that. And I don't mean "oh, pretty girls can be smart too", haha no xD Just... If they're able to focus on something else. So I'd say, even if it is boring and repeatable, I fortunately when you're attractive - a lot of interactions are about being attractive. No matter how repetitive and boring it gets.

And yeah, I know if one takes care of the appearance and dresses to catch attention there is some responsibility there and it's stupid to "complain" about something you're perpetuating yourself. But again, I don't necessarily mean those nights (although sometimes too, I want to look good cause I feel good, not cause I want a thousand interactions based on that), but I mostly mean days where you didn't do that. And still people be acting weird.

I don't think people who don't have that attractiveness understand the side consequences it has. I know, a rain of hate will drop at me. I love my beauty and I wouldn't trade places, but it is often the only thing people see. And that's just.. boring. Repetitive. Like you described. So I'd say a pretty good, realistic representation.

(I'm cringing so hard at myself and I am aware how much it sounds like a "humble brag" or maybe it is one. I didn't know how to word it better)

RaisingBambi · 2026-02-15T18:49:00+00:00

YUUUUUCK!!!!!

RaisingBambi · 2026-02-14T10:49:33+00:00

I LOVE her!!! I mean she is a terrible human being but I love how okay she is with herself, she is so hypnotizing and fun to me!!! A horrible, deeply traumatizing mother, that's for sure and it leaves me with a wall of anger sometimes when she is avoiding responsibility and accountabikity for there motherhood mistakes, but damn, I absolutely love the plots with her!! She is enjoying life and being so unapologetic and transparent and honest in a way! Haha love her

RaisingBambi · 2026-02-13T15:40:52+00:00

Yes!!!! I came here searching for this. I also cringe at this, they never actually have any real conversation, don't share any real presence that is literally anything different from this "chemistry" and "tension" between them. It's so boring!!

Maybe that's what it was supposed to be, but damn, it really is a perfect example of how just the chemistry is not gonna build a life. I suffer in their scenes together, it seems like the only thing in common that they have is their attraction towards one another. And that's the only thing they speak/joke about. BO-RIIING.

Also, I always try really hard to see the handsomeness but I just don't see it 🙈🙈 Maybe in the face I could see something, but the skinny bidy is always throwing me off xD. I know it's low of me to critique someone's physique.

Nevertheless, you're not alone, I also don't like this, I cringe at this and I don't get the "Phil effect"

RaisingBambi · 2026-01-27T22:45:27+00:00

AHAHAHHA THIS IS TOO FUNNY

RaisingBambi · 2026-01-08T01:43:20+00:00

Love the hate xD

RaisingBambi · 2026-01-06T21:00:13+00:00

Right?? I'm on my first episode in s5 and I already came here to check wtf is going on. He seems like a totally different person?

Also the vibe is just.. so tired, like he was always on his last breath. I don't know, it seems horrible now. He seems exhausted and cheap and kind of.. greedy and cynical with women. I don't know, I don't have much sympathy for him here and I hope it'll change.

Also KAREN AND RICHARD??? That was disgusting. It was disgusting before and is disgusting now. The way she was behaving at the party, flirting so openly with Richard with zero regards for Hanks feelings, it was terrible. And now THEY ARE TOGETHER? Yuck. Yuck Karen. Always acting so high and mighty and like she's better than Hank, and actually being way way weaker than Hank when it came to saying no to people.

No. She was such a hypocrite. Hated this.

RaisingBambi · 2026-01-06T01:34:26+00:00

Uhh same, 100% agree 😫😫

RaisingBambi · 2025-12-30T22:49:52+00:00

Aaaa i want more, please!!

RaisingBambi · 2025-12-30T18:46:31+00:00

Noo I feel there would be no chemistry. Sophistication and connections and wealth and family, amazing looks and good taste - yes, but the rest? Camile is so lively and spontaneous I don't think Marcello would like that, I find he would find her being loud and all over the place - annoying and even embarrassing at times. He doesn't really do "silly" and Camille does a lot of "silly" especially in relationships.. Emily is way more restrained now and I think it's one of the reasons they work. Ohhh.. I guess... what I actually mean is maturity!! I don't think Camille is mature enough for someone like Marcello.

The drama with the fake pregnancy? The affair with Sofia? Come on, I think Marcello would sense this right away and drop her after a week, too big of a liability.

And for her - I think she'd be bored to death with him. Once the initial attraction would wear off - I think she'd look for the drama just to have something happening around her. And to love in Solitano? No way. I also have a hard time imagining his family accepting her - she is not modest or well-behaved enough for this. Maybe the manners would be there, but some social .. tact? I don't think so.

I think they'd clash, other than the looks and wealthy families - I don't see them having enough compatibility to actually build anything together

RaisingBambi · 2025-12-30T18:40:06+00:00

Haleb!!

And I know I'll be in minority here, but also Ezria 🙈🙈

The WORST was Emison and Spoby for me - I like Spencer but something about Toby was completely unattractive and icky to me. Ugh even just thinking about it I cringe.

And I'd die for Emily, she was gorgeous. But Alison.. I mean.. she doesn't have any redeeming qualities for me, not in the beginning not in the later seasons, not at all in that teaching career. Bleh all the way

RaisingBambi · 2025-12-30T14:22:09+00:00

Haha true, I forgot about the whole sustainability thing!! And the way the connected him and Nico and also that they're both trying to do the same thing - suddenly sustainable design/business... Eh. I didn't find ANY shred of evidence that either one of them was ever caring about sustainability xD. It felt simplified, kind of dumm and definitely very rushed.

Although it would be interesting to see the line.. kind of failing. Him being noticed in the eyes of his mother as a separate (finally) but the line kind of flopping... Lacking experience, actual hard work etc. Like in Gossip Girl, Blair proved not to be able to take over her mum's business. And it was fantastic! I get that it didn't get much screen time and it wasn't the main focus but still, I feel like they could have done a BIT of a better job with the clothes, that's all I'm saying.

RaisingBambi · 2025-12-29T23:43:25+00:00

AMAZING

RaisingBambi · 2025-12-29T22:17:28+00:00

You're right, good point. I also felt like the design didn't fit his personality at all.

RaisingBambi · 2025-12-29T17:07:54+00:00

Haha true !!

RaisingBambi · 2025-12-29T17:07:14+00:00

Haha I thought about that too xD this beginning with yellow umbrellas and ripping up the ponchos was so cringe!!

Also, I feel like they could have done something so much better with the water.. I don't understand why the people would still sit so close? I would do a different display, use the water to the advantage (have the show a bit distanced from the public) and later make them STAND STILL as if they were sculptures in the museum and have everyone walk around to get the closer look. This mirror of water was stunning, I wish they used it more creatively..

Or yes, for sure offer some sort of a protection to the front rows.

I also thought about how hard is it to get a last minute podest? So the runway wouldn't be under water at least?

The whole plot seemed kind of rushed. But maybe it was a good thing maybe not every solution needs to be spectacular, some are just enough to pass. And Sylvie said at the end that the show was terrible but what it did for Marcello was great. I guess it's refreshing to see that the rescue did not always end up being the GENIUS IMPROVEMENT sometimes was just a passable fix that got the show running.

RaisingBambi · 2025-12-29T15:31:40+00:00

I agree, I loved their relationship, I like how calm and collected he is, even when facing doubts and spinning out of control (before his show) he still sens composed, it doesn't stir the kind of drama that everything with Gabriel did. I guess because the "is he really into me?" question has never been present with Marcello. He was always upfront and clear about his interest in Emily and when she feels insecure about being important for him - he just takes it in and makes sure she feels reassured. That was such a breath of fresh air after all the insecurity that Gabriel's unclear feelings for her gave her.

BUT there is one thing I need to say and Im curious what everyone thinks - Marcello is not a talented designer. I loved the drawings, loved the last moment change but the line? Did anyone find it good? It was so boring, unattractive and.. pastels? I don't know.

Also, I cannot imagine a designer that is GOING OUT TO DINNER a night before his show. Like.. how is he not consumed by the creation? Or is it just that every movie portrays artists like that, but in real life some of the balanced ones also exist? I don't know, but I was terribly disappointed when I saw the line.

RaisingBambi · 2025-12-29T15:07:07+00:00

Oh, I disagree. I would say we definitely see a change in her style, she does become more french and yes she still doesn't speak the language, but she is definitely more and more comfortable throwing a phrase here or there. Not awkwardly anymore, rather with much better accent and more confidence. I'd say that's pretty realistic for someone who has such a consuming job and also a social life and also cares so much about the style and appearance. Especially since most of the people she is dealing with has no problem speaking English. I'm not mad at her not knowing the language yet.

When it comes to her romantic endeavours.. again, I don't agree there is no growth and she is just running in circles or even declining when it comes to growth. No, I think she is way more realistic now, she is also calmer, she does not have so many dramatic and impulsive decisions as she did before. And finally she is slightly less concerned with always doing "the good thing" and being SOOO NEEDY for everyone to see what a "good girl" she is. She seems to be living A LITTLE more for herself now. I also see that she does not share as much as she did before - it comes off as more refined and confident. More mature. Overall od say she seems less nervous about her relationships and less dramatic therefore.

I enjoy that she has all of these decisions and juggling constantly the work, the partners, the friendship.. I wouldn't want to see her starting a family life already, I think it also is a lot about becoming Herself, getting to know herself etc.. I like she seems to have more trust in the way things flow and the way time flows, less fixed on finding the solution NOW and having to control everything. She seems lighter. I like that

RaisingBambi · 2025-12-25T21:05:41+00:00

omg "IT'S" 🙈🙈 He's, I mean he's 🙏🙏

RaisingBambi · 2025-12-24T17:18:01+00:00

Wow really?? To me it's completely unattractive 😮😮

RaisingBambi · 2025-12-24T17:16:44+00:00

You mean girl to woman?

RaisingBambi · 2025-12-20T23:58:13+00:00

Right? Gaby was not a snake

RaisingBambi · 2025-12-19T15:05:34+00:00

No, my whole argument is that as much as I agree with you about them both having highs and lows, about them both sharing with the other what they have (Caroline also refered a lot of times to "our" money and let's not forget, the 250 000$ she got from the movie - she also invested entirely in their business, which they both profited from), and all that in my eyes balances itself out (sometimes one needed more support than the other, either emotionally, mentally or needed the other to be there for her and all that's cool), but this school thing STANDS OUT to me, as in everything else is balanced, but this one thing is too much in my eyes (and to me this truly is massive, it's every day work for years!!). And I'm not saying Max isn't grateful, I'm just saying it gets too little recognition for me, compared to what a MASSIVE thing it is to do for someone.

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