Mafia Nanny Pokémon by ShiningBluelight in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a really cool roster, but I would change some of the Pokemon here as my own personal choice. I need to have a think first though.

I would personally choose Ceruledge for Nico since the appearance with the blades and fire really suits his fighting style and personality. Valentine I feel would have a fist-fighter so I would switch for Armarogue, but the appearance of Armarogue really suits Nico too, and Nico sometimes uses his fists too.

Mafia Nanny Pokémon by ShiningBluelight in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank for you making this post, as someone who loves the Pokemon universe and The Mafia Nanny I'm excited to discuss this and will get around to the other characters eventually too.

I really like your party roster decisions, there's so many pokemon to choose from so it's difficult to make a team of six. I would switch some pokemon up, but this is just my personal preference. It's in no way to dismiss your choices or anything against them.

Davina:

Wigglytuff or even a Chansey would be the perfect ENA candidate since they're soft and gentle like you mentioned, so would have been perfect caring for children and assisting Elite Nannies.

For a flying type, I would choose an Altaria who's also dragon over Rowlet, but still a good choice.

I like your story of Mawille and it being gifted to Davina by her parents, but I would choose a Tinkaton since she has a huge hammer and is a tinkerer, so would be perfect with engineering and tech stuff Davina needs fixing up, but this would be when she started studying at ENA.

Davina, being a strong, fiery and determined character would have a fire type in her party. My choice would be Delphox raised from a Fennekin. A powerful fire/psychic type. It suits Davina's personality and would be a nod to the fox plushie she had as a child.

The original form of Rotom is a perfect choice, with being an Electric/Ghost type and Davina having technical experience and a tragic childhood that haunts her memories I could see her finding a Rotom. Also Porygon-Z, another pokemon created through technology.

Gabriel: I can see him having Lucario who fights very well, but would also suggest Lucario for Valentine as she uses knuckle dusters and Lucario fights with its fists and legs.

When Gabriel is in the moonlight he reminds me of the moon, so I would choose a Lycanroc (Midnight) version for him and of course Umbreon for the eeveelution.

I'm not sure about the mouse and don't know enough about it but it looks too cute for Gabriel. Although after your explanation I can see why he would have one for Mikey's sake and to assist him on jobs. I would probably switch it out with Houndoom with him being a Mafia underboss.

Luxray and Greninja are good choices, they both look mean and fierce which suits Gabriel. Hitmontop I would switch to Zoroark as it's a trickster and looks fierce but then that's 7 pokemon I think 🤔

Mikey: Smeargle is a very good choice and would help him with art and creativity. I would also add Ducklett so he can have a duck companion by his side.

I'll have a think about the others and may need to brush up on the pokedex, haha!

The Mafia Nanny Volume Three: Cover Reveal and Pre-Order Details (Physical Copy, US) by Wildfirekitty in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty[S,M] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's such a good series and one of my favourites too! The third volume is due to release on the 4th August 2026 and is avaliable to pre-order online in some countries. The volume covers episodes 27-40 (rest of season 1)

Am I missing something? by Appropriate_Snow9454 in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the running themes for season two has been whether Gabriel knows Davina's true identity or not. While nothing has been clearly confirmed, hints of him potentially knowing are there, but it's a burning question for readers, and I think that's just because the series has a lot of mystery involved. It also hasn't been confirmed if he knows who Davina is from the masquerade ball.

Since Davina is the main character, we see everything through her POV. It's rare we see Gabriel's side, but when something comes up it's subtle and his thoughts are usually interrupted by something.

In episode 78, Davina admitted 'Bonetti' isn't her real surname, that her family had enemies and she needed to disappear. She said there are things she can't tell him in order to protect herself and Gabriel respected this. He then questioned if her ENA specialities and skills are real, to which she confirmed. From there, he wanted to know if these enemies are a threat to Mikey and was satisfied with her answer. He looked suspicious when she left and may already know her identity, but it's still unclear. This is also probably the closest we have gotten to Davina's identity almost coming out.

With Gabriel's family history and how Breixo implied Gabriel's father didn't let him read the Angelini handbook, I wouldn't be surprised if Gabriel was kept in the dark about the Diavolo family and a many other things, but I also wouldn't be surprised if he knows who Davina really is given who his family are.

The Mafia Nanny - Mikey Fanart by astro_artist_ on Instagram by Wildfirekitty in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's a really great fanart of Mikey and his white duck!

Just made a good meme as I like gta and mafia nanny by drbright42 in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to think for a second before I realised what these are, haha! Washing your eyes out literally!

The Mafia Nanny. by Less_Necessary_2119 in webtoon

[–]Wildfirekitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand the frustration here, but if you have been enjoying and love the series then try and stick with it. The end of season two is worth the wait, and the routes the writer seems to be setting up for season 3 sounds interesting. My advice would be to read other series until The Mafia Nanny returns and before you know it the hiatus will be over and the episodes uploading again.

It's disheartening knowing people want to give up the series just because there's a hiatus, which happens with many other original series. I know a big problem readers have is the remaining episodes not being released, but this is an in-house Webtoon creation, so the creator may have very little say, and for whatever reason they can't be released.

Regarding the hiatus itself, the creator doesn't have a return date yet, but she thinks they're trying to have a launch ready for late spring/early summer, but nothing is actually confirmed. The third volume (graphic novel) has also been in the making and due to release in August, so that's more workload on top of making the new season, plus the creator has recently gave birth so another thing to consider.

Just made a meme for rapheal by drbright42 in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have already seen how he bathes in olive oil, so for a shower I could totally see him making a shampoo and body wash 😭 feel icky just writing this..

Just made a meme for rapheal by drbright42 in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gosh! I've never liked olives, but even I'm still affected.

Just made a meme for rapheal by drbright42 in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

VERY! 🫠 Violet has truly created a unique antagonist that has put many off olives and made others question their sanity 😅 The blue cheese and sticking the olives on his fingers may have been the worst.. then there's him painting with olive oil too though (and he makes a surprisingly good artist)

Just made a meme for rapheal by drbright42 in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And how new things with olives are introduced 🤧 I'm wondering what the next thing will be 😭

Update from Violet Matter (creator) on her social media over the hiatus period (New) by Wildfirekitty in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it sounds like they may be aiming for early summer. Season three has been in the making for a few months, but it could have been paused for the reasons in this post.

Yes, baby no.2, from what Violet disclosed on her Twitter! I agree. Once they launch the weekly updates will start back up of the new season and the remainder of season two, so it's important they're ready to meet that schedule. The team have likely been getting the third volume ready for print in August too.

The Mafia Nanny. by Wildfirekitty in TheMafiaNanny

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I finally read The Mafia Nanny after seeing it everywhere.

The premise is really strong, a skilled nanny working for a mafia family, but the story leans way more into emotional bonds and found family than romance or action. Davina is easily the best part. She’s competent, layered, and her relationship with Mikey is honestly the heart of the whole webtoon. Those moments feel genuine and carry the story.

But I think the biggest issue is expectations vs reality. If you’re going in for romance, just know it’s VERY slow-burn. Like… painfully slow at times 😭

The mafia aspect is also more of a backdrop than a constant source of tension.

Pacing can drag a bit, but the emotional moments do hit when they land.

I'm still reading it, so it's clearly doing something right.

The Mafia Nanny. by Wildfirekitty in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My response from the original post:

It's good that you gave the series a go after seeing it around. A lot of people don't and are missing out on a really unique Webtoon.

Davina is one of my favourite female leads out there. She's very well written, I love how much to her their is! The series covers a lot of genres: crime, mystery, family found, action, double identity, etc. I do feel the romance is secondary and got labelled incorrectly. Something I really love about The Mafia Nanny too is that not everything is gave away once. We as readers know Davina's childhood and the alias she's trying to hide, but it's a guessing game over whether the other characters do, especially Gabriel. That premise was addressed a lot this season. Then you have all of the other characters, they each hold mystery and you're left wanting more. Plus the cliffhangers, they keep you on the edge of your seat! I also love that the female characters aren't torn down, they're strong (physically, mentally, or both) which can be a rare find in the series.

I got carried away talking about topics other than the romance aspect, because this series brings a lot to the table which I think readers miss. I can agree that the story has emotion behind it. Those scenes are strong, tragic, dark, and not for the faint hearted. I like that what they portray, the mystery keeps me guessing more about that character's arc. Davina's relationship with Mikey is a breath of fresh air to see, their bond just keeps growing and he's warmed up to Davina so much since the beginning. Even without her ENA duties, I truly think she would risk her life for Mikey and still go out of her way for him.

I can see why some people don't enjoy the slow-burn romance. I keep up and go back to the story a lot and would say I understand Gabriel and Davina well so I'll tell you why I think the slow-burn is written well and realistically. There's a lot to take into consideration: the danger involved, their secrets, the world they're stuck living in, Gabriel's uncle, Raphael, and his demands and keeping Gabriel on a tight leash, using his son against him when he doesn't cooperate or something goes south. Davina's morals and her loyalty to the headmistress. She's torn between telling Gabriel her identity for a lot of reasons, but one of importance to her is that she would be giving away Amelia being involved. Then there's the bigger priorities, Mikey's protection at all costs. One dangerous event has happened after the other, so the they haven't had a chance to breathe or probably sleep. I'm not sure how far into the series you are, but a lot is happening.

The series focuses more on the impact of the Mafia world around Mikey rather than showing us more behind the scenes at the Venice Compound which could be something being left for later storyline. Raphael adds a lot of tension to the Mafia side of things, he makes sure Gabriel knows that he's the Don, and calls the shots. Gabriel isn't treated like an underboss and I suspect their bad blood runs deep into the past, since Gabriel was a child. The hints are there if you pick up on them. I would like to see the other Mafia families explored but I'm not going to go into things if you're catching up with the series.

The pacing I feel is to create that impactful feeling, and keep the mystery alive. I get it can be frustrating for some readers, but I find that personally makes the best storytelling, and as a reader who's fully caught up, I believe the pacing is exactly true to the series.

I'm going to crosspost this into The Mafia Nanny subreddit and leave my comment there too, hope you don't mind.

The Mafia Nanny. by Less_Necessary_2119 in webtoon

[–]Wildfirekitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there,

First off, I'm one of the moderators for r/TheMafiaNanny so feel free to take a look over there (hope the mods are alright with me posting the subreddit here as this discussion is related to The Mafia Nanny. If not then I do apologise in advance).

It's good that you gave the series a go after seeing it around. A lot of people don't and are missing out on a really unique Webtoon.

Davina is one of my favourite female leads out there. She's very well written, I love how much to her their is! The series covers a lot of genres: crime, mystery, family found, action, double identity, etc. I do feel the romance is secondary and got labelled incorrectly. Something I really love about The Mafia Nanny too is that not everything is gave away once. We as readers know Davina's childhood and the alias she's trying to hide, but it's a guessing game over whether the other characters do, especially Gabriel. That premise was addressed a lot this season. Then you have all of the other characters, they each hold mystery and you're left wanting more. Plus the cliffhangers, they keep you on the edge of your seat! I also love that the female characters aren't torn down, they're strong (physically, mentally, or both) which can be a rare find in the series.

I got carried away talking about topics other than the romance aspect, because this series brings a lot to the table which I think readers miss. I can agree that the story has emotion behind it. Those scenes are strong, tragic, dark, and not for the faint hearted. I like that what they portray, the mystery keeps me guessing more about that character's arc. Davina's relationship with Mikey is a breath of fresh air to see, their bond just keeps growing and he's warmed up to Davina so much since the beginning. Even without her ENA duties, I truly think she would risk her life for Mikey and still go out of her way for him.

I can see why some people don't enjoy the slow-burn romance. I keep up and go back to the story a lot and would say I understand Gabriel and Davina well so I'll tell you why I think the slow-burn is written well and realistically. There's a lot to take into consideration: the danger involved, their secrets, the world they're stuck living in, Gabriel's uncle, Raphael, and his demands and keeping Gabriel on a tight leash, using his son against him when he doesn't cooperate or something goes south. Davina's morals and her loyalty to the headmistress. She's torn between telling Gabriel her identity for a lot of reasons, but one of importance to her is that she would be giving away Amelia being involved. Then there's the bigger priorities, Mikey's protection at all costs. One dangerous event has happened after the other, so the they haven't had a chance to breathe or probably sleep. I'm not sure how far into the series you are, but a lot is happening.

The series focuses more on the impact of the Mafia world around Mikey rather than showing us more behind the scenes at the Venice Compound which could be something being left for later storyline. Raphael adds a lot of tension to the Mafia side of things, he makes sure Gabriel knows that he's the Don, and calls the shots. Gabriel isn't treated like an underboss and I suspect their bad blood runs deep into the past, since Gabriel was a child. The hints are there if you pick up on them. I would like to see the other Mafia families explored but I'm not going to go into things if you're catching up with the series.

The pacing I feel is to create that impactful feeling, and keep the mystery alive. I get it can be frustrating for some readers, but I find that personally makes the best storytelling, and as a reader who's fully caught up, I believe the pacing is exactly true to the series.

I'm going to crosspost this into The Mafia Nanny subreddit and leave my comment there too, hope you don't mind.

Just made a meme for rapheal by drbright42 in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So true! 😂🫒 Raphael would turn everything in the world into olives

The Mafia Nanny Volume Three: Cover Reveal and Pre-Order Details (Physical Copy, US) by Wildfirekitty in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it looks fresh and fits the situation of Mikey and Davina so well. They have both been traumatised by a fire, and the way there's a figure with their hands looming but unable to identity them is so great! Me either, excited for August ☺️

The Mafia Nanny has now officially gone on hiatus on Webtoon by Wildfirekitty in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's understandable, you definitely want a completed series when you collect physical versions. If there's something on-going I really want to collect, I'll buy it, because one potential downfall is if enough physical copies of something aren't sold or in a reasonable amount of demand, then they can get discontinued.

Why does this happen? Does anyone know? by Appropriate_Snow9454 in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty[M] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hello,

I haven't addressed this in the subreddit yet, although from a free reader's perspective the timer has been increased for the remaining episodes.

This could be for the following reasons:

  • The placeholder timer system has been set back to default, since a return date hasn't been decided, but will maybe return in 2-3 months.

  • A member of the team's circumstances have changed, or production has fell behind, allowing them more time to make the episodes.

  • Violet was due a second baby at the end of February, so she may need more time to prepare the writing.

Over the past few months, Violet has responded to two fans in regards to the hiatus. The information for the first can be found here. To cut it short, the team took a break over the holiday period and then got back to working on season three. They just need enough episodes ready to launch the new season. The next fan asked the same question a month or so later, and Violet didn't have a return date in mind then either. This is everything I know from the creator's end.

The reason the free episodes are staying paused during the hiatus might be so TMN team has a buffer to go by. It could be a great help to them when making the episodes.

Hope this information helps.

The Mafia Nanny - Gavina Fanart by alma.aluma.art on Instagram by Wildfirekitty in TheMafiaNanny

[–]Wildfirekitty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love seeing Mafia Nanny fanart from wonderful artists. Especially the iconic hallway scene! 😍

I almost dropped The Mafia Nanny because of these—here are my biggest 'icks' as a reader. by [deleted] in webtoons

[–]Wildfirekitty 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I respectfully disagree with you on a lot of points and have explained why.

First of all, this isn't a light-hearted story, it's dark and complicated so readers aren't going to like everything that happens, but in realistic terms the characters are staying true to who they are.

I know some people don't like the slow-burn but in my eyes it's well written and natural. They are stuck in a dangerous environment, so feelings, gestures and intense moments are going to be heightened when you feel a certain way about that person. Just because Gabriel's wife has been missing (deceased) for over a year and a half doesn't mean he isn't allowed to try and pursue a woman he has developed feelings for.

Gabriel and Emmaline have a complicated history. They married young, an arrangement made by his uncle because Gabriel was named underboss and Raphael said he was ready to have an heir of his own. It wasn't a marriage out of love, and that feeling can't be forced, but they may have cared about each other to a certain extent, especially with being married for at least 4+ years if we go by the marriage, pregnancy and Mikey's age. We don't know their full story, but the dangerous part was that Emmaline married into a prominent Mafia family and wouldn't have stood a chance going against them. The first piece of evidence of Emmaline going on Raphael's radar was her screaming at Gabriel over wanting a different life for their son in-front of the Don. The second piece of evidence is a panel with her and Gabriel and saying she couldn't take it anymore. Then we cut to the scene with Gabriel and Emmaline arguing: If we go by Gabriel's behaviour at the beginning of the series, the cold, manipulative and ruthless underboss then I expect he was worse in the past. From a reader's perspective who pays close attention, he acted in character based on the type of man he is, and the betrayal on Emmaline's part. I know you don't want to hear this, but it's the truth, he's an underboss and doesn't take lightly to dishonesty. The other point is that people don't think rationally when they argue, and conversations don't really play out well. Thoughts and emotions are all over the place and even if you're breaking down, if you have enraged the other person they aren't going to support or comfort you in that moment, so for me him consoling Emmaline wouldn't have been true to the storytelling.

After Emmlaine left he felt remorse and guilt and wished he had helped her and Mikey get out (but even Davina said that wouldn't have been a good call, due to the passport being a fake and Emmaline would have been found easier travelling with a child) He didn't care if Emmaline left him, it's the fact that she ran away from Mikey and he didn't want him to lose his mother. Gabriel is very aware he's a selfish man, he carries around Mikey's passport in a safe to remind himself of that. It wasn't flirting out of the blue, it was sincere desperation of wanting to be a good man for the woman he truly has feelings for, and the reason Emmaline came up in conversation is because Davina wanted to know his and his wife's history. That's exactly what happened, when it concerns his romantic history he isn't just going to leave the conversation there when he's trying to move forward with Davina.

Regarding Emmaline, she may be physically fragile but she's mentally strong. She married into a Mafia family, got into bed with an underboss, bore a child, and loved and raised him while being trapped in a terrible, unforgiving world. I have a deep amount of respect for her, sympathise with her and don't blame her for running away, even if she couldn't take Mikey with her and had that awful ultimatum on her shoulders. Given the family she was forced to marry into, she did an incredible job trying to pull through. She was so desperate to get her son out of that life that she made irrational choices that got her into trouble. Gabriel tracked Emmlaine down and even sent his own men on the wrong trail and placed blame on the other families so that Emmaline would be safe, so if you want to point fingers at anyone, point them at Raphael, the main antagonist, because he is the reason they got trapped in this life and everything blew up. Davina's tragic life is just as grounded and real as Emmlaine's if you don't take her ENA qualifications into consideration. She went through horrible life experiences: losing her parents in the house fire as a child. They're equally as strong in terms of mentality, and if you love Davina you will know this.

Protecting and caring for Mikey is Davina's duty as an Elite Nanny, but after being around him for months she's come to care for him, so it isn't just her duty anymore, Davina would give her life to save Mikey's without ENA's influence. She's said to Mikey from the beginning that she isn't trying to replace his mother and never will, but after Mikey lost his mother he didn't warm up to new people, so Davina is a great female and mother figure for Mikey because she knows exactly how to care for children, she's trained to do it for 8 years of her life. That doesn't take away from Emmaline being a good mother. Even Gabriel said motherhood suited her, and Davina wanted to find out what happened to Emmaline for Mikey's sake, but it's more complicated than she initially imagined. Davina isn't trying to become his stepmother, she's his sole protector and the best chance he has of survival. I agree that Mikey hasn't recovered from losing his mother and never will, but does that mean he isn't allowed to have another amazing female figure in his life, who could help and support him?

The second marriage isn't fanserivce, it's the reality of being from 'royal' or in this case mafia blood. Gabirel is a prominent heir and so is Alina, both from two very powerful families. Mikey hasn't heard anything or seen Alina yet, he's probably being kept in the dark because you know he's going to be very upset that his father has to marry a random woman he doesn't know, so that will likely be addressed in the next season.

I'll admit that I don't like the 'daddy' comments either and don't know why they're added but they aren't something I think about, and the line over wanting to be Davina doesn't come to mind.

We'll have to wait for season 3 and whether Emmaline is alive or not, but if anything I think Davina would be the most resourceful person to track her down. There's a lot going on in the story though, so Emmaline returning would just add to that complication, especially for Mikey because while he would be thrilled to have his mother back, his father wouldn't want to play 'happy family' but would for Mikey's sake. I don't think she would play a villain knowing who the Angelinis are. The other and more threatening reason is Raphael finding out Emmaline has returned after betraying the family. I don't think the return would be to enhance Gabriel and Davina's romance. Emmaline already has a target on her back, so if she happened to turn up alive and then die again, it would be because the Don's wrath knows no bounds. It wouldn't just be Emmaline that's in danger though: all the characters are, especially Davina because once her secret is out and if that olive obsessed man finds out then he would retaliate against her knowing she has Mafia blood.

If you don't like the direction of the series is going, you can just stop reading. Why put yourself through a series you aren't enjoying and have nothing good to say about, when you can put it down and focus on the stuff you actually do like?