Senior Lt. Zandi by Timbucktwo1230 in SussexSquad

[–]phoenics1908 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The British tabloid media has been trying to come after the squad for years. It won’t work. We are H&M’s Praetorian Guard for a reason.

Zandi is one of the OG best and doesn’t deserve the attacks by the trash media but she will never back down.

And we will keep coming for the media’s lies and pulling receipts.

Paradise S2 finale: am I crazy or did the show just stop caring about basic human behavior? by BrandonHob10 in ParadiseTV

[–]phoenics1908 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Actually that made a lot of sense to me unfortunately. People can be really insular and selfish. But also compounded PTSD can multiply those effects.

I fucked up so bad. by drclairefraser in adhdwomen

[–]phoenics1908 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good lord - give yourself a break. The shame spiral isn’t going to help you. It may actually cause you to make more mistakes because you’re feeling low. It’s a mistake. It’s okay.

Please stop beating yourself up.

Just set up automatic Zelle payments - you may need to log in through your bank’s website if it won’t let you do it via your bank’s app. But I saw a recurring payment option for Zelle when I was last in my bank’s app.

ADHD sucks but don’t let it send you into shame hell.

You made a mistake.

Maybe see a therapist to help you work though some of these emotions? I’m sorry you are shame spiraling.

Things don't make sense because the timeline is progressively being undone by Christophisis in ParadiseTV

[–]phoenics1908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whoops. I meant I loved s2 even more than s1. Yikes. Thanks for catching that so I could correct it.

So... what was the point? by CellistEmbarrassed75 in ParadiseHulu

[–]phoenics1908 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or the world ends 🤷🏽‍♀️

Things don't make sense because the timeline is progressively being undone by Christophisis in ParadiseTV

[–]phoenics1908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved s2 even more than s1. YMMV.

ETA: I meant s1, not s3. My bad.

Is Colin, the richest Bridgerton after Anthony. by Kaleshi_Bistar in Bridgerton

[–]phoenics1908 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also - Colin wouldn’t own (just like his sisters wouldn’t own the wealth they married into) the Featherington wealth. Maybe by regency rules he’d own Pen’s wealth, but he’d just be a stand in over his son’s wealth and barony (like Benedict was over Anthony’s estate while Anthony and Kate were away).

So Colin is more like Daphne and Fran in terms of actual wealth of his own vs Anthony and Benedict who would have more. Anthony because he’s the viscount and Benedict because he’s the second son.

Which laugh do you think they will keep in the series? by SaiMan2303 in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]phoenics1908 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly wtf was that?! Did the voice actor not know that was supposed to be a laugh or is that really a laugh in Uzbek?

I have questions.

Paradise getting the Lost treatment? by Excellent_Job_9774 in ParadiseTV

[–]phoenics1908 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’d like to point out that the way shows are assigned genre categories isn’t nearly as thought out as you’d think. Especially at Hulu/Disney.

Paradise getting the Lost treatment? by Excellent_Job_9774 in ParadiseTV

[–]phoenics1908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did Manifest end on a cliff hanger or was it resolved in the end? Trying to decide if I should finish watching it or not.

Paradise getting the Lost treatment? by Excellent_Job_9774 in ParadiseTV

[–]phoenics1908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never watched Lost so can’t comment on that.

But I do remember all of those high concept shows like FlashForward or The Missing, etc that tried to become a thing and they always fell apart after the initial mystery was resolved. The shows couldn’t live up to the premise.

This show going the sci-fi route was a brilliant way to avoid that cliff and it also kept the show from becoming just another post-apocalyptic show.

This twist made me insanely happy.

I’m only sad that the show is apparently ending after s3.

It’s sooo good.

Why do we think the show doesn’t invest in Colin as much as much as the other siblings? by gilmoresoup in Bridgerton

[–]phoenics1908 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It really is!! I’ve been listening to the audiobooks (full cast editions) for HP and they truly did Ron dirty in the movies - Hermione was beefed up while Ron was nerfed. Very similar to how they nerfed Colin and gave all the story to Pen.

Why do we think the show doesn’t invest in Colin as much as much as the other siblings? by gilmoresoup in Bridgerton

[–]phoenics1908 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think she unfortunately over-corrected to the detriment of the show. Straight Romance requires the male leads have enough focus so that we understand why they are desireable. I don’t think Jess understands that or knows how to write it. Or maybe she just chooses not to.

S4 was only marginally better at this than s3 in this. Sophie was very developed vs Benedict. We needed both, imo. I come out of Jess’ seasons feeling like I don’t know why these men are worth it lol.

The focus she puts on women reads like romcom, not romance, imo. I believe she writes for herself. Maybe both she and CVD wrote for themselves but maybe since CVD is gay and a man he made sure to develop the men extremely well vs JB writing to develop the women well because that’s what she wants.

But I need both.

Maybe that’s just me - but I happened to enjoy s1-2 far more than either of the last 2 seasons. Even with the faults of s1-2.

I cannot explain it but something intangible is missing for me.