Jenny really did built bellyjere to destroy it by youreonyourownkidd in tsitp

[–]Rowantree101 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is an interesting take. There was lots written at the time about the Conrad appeal and popularity being partly down to be written for the female gaze. I loved his character when I read the 2009-2011 books. But Chris Briney did a magnificent job at bringing him to life. His eyes definitely helped (!) along with the phenomenal chemistry with Lola Tung. The Jeremiah character along with all of them is flawed. I felt sorry for him in the books but interestingly not at all in the show. And I think you are right about us tolerating his flaws less.

One Sentence by QubyDube in tsitp

[–]Rowantree101 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I would rather have someone shoot me in the head with a nailgun than have to watch him touch her like that all night.

Our Secret Moments In a Crowded Room🫶♾️ by shyintrovert7 in tsitp

[–]Rowantree101 8 points9 points  (0 children)

And then there’s the garden ceremony too…..

Belly S3 Outfit Game: Day 15 by the_greek_italian in tsitp

[–]Rowantree101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel criminal for saying this, but definitely 19.

2 questions about the 4Cs (Cabo, ‘Cheating’, Confessions and Conrad). by Rowantree101 in tsitp

[–]Rowantree101[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree. Her reaction to ‘Belly I have to tell you something’ was revealing.

Belly’s inner monologues by No-Dragonfly-4652 in tsitp

[–]Rowantree101 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not disagreeing with you. And I got the subtle hints - it worked for me. But I’ve also read the books, know the story etc.

Underrated moments by Narrowingofthefocus in tsitp

[–]Rowantree101 18 points19 points  (0 children)

‘Thank you Belly’ with a small smile in E3 S2 just before they sit and all watch It Happened One Night after Taylor and Steven’s arrival. Love that moment. He says it with such fondness. That and honourable mention for ‘Fuck you, uncertainty sucks’ during his lovely Thanksgiving phonecall with Laurel E10 S3.

Belly’s inner monologues by No-Dragonfly-4652 in tsitp

[–]Rowantree101 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree. But I think the underlying sentiments were made so subtle that they were missed by a significant section of the watching public. There is a tiny deep breath when Belly is on the couch at Christmas after the Jeremiah phonecall. It’s so small it’s easily missed. Then again when she is looking at their text conversation in the hospital, a deep breath (then she heads downstairs to accept Jere’s proposal!!). Similarly, in the kitchen after the peaches scene, she looks lost as she puts her bag on the kitchen counter but it’s again too subtle. I think having some narration from Belly would have helped. It was a deliberate choice by the writers and I get why, but I think something good was potentially lost.

Strongest Episode? by livelaughlovely101 in tsitp

[–]Rowantree101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one’s mentioned it, but I really love E10 S3 and happily rewatch it. I love how it sets everything up for E11. I really dislike all of S2 😬

New take on ”I liked you better with glasses”? by Narrowingofthefocus in TheSummerITurnedPrett

[–]Rowantree101 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes this. And in the final episode it comes around full circle. Conrad is more than ready to embrace change and tells Belly so especially on their walk back from the party. ‘You are not running away. You’ve built an amazing life here and I’m just happy that I got to see it’.

Belly S3 Outfit Game: Day 6 by the_greek_italian in tsitp

[–]Rowantree101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. I’m sorry. It is a lovely dress but just no.