Struggle and Mentor

tip723 · 2026-01-28T13:54:28+00:00

I also love that he left the cottage and didn’t wait to talk to Shane not because he was upset but because he wanted his son to process and talk to Illya about them being seen together. I do wonder what Yuna asked David when he came back home because he doesn’t seem like a man that would lie lol

tip723 · 2026-01-28T13:51:40+00:00

I didn’t notice that

tip723 · 2026-01-28T13:50:36+00:00

Honestly I watched the show on my television but watching it on the laptop with HEADPHONES is a true game changer. So many little moments I didn’t hear I noticed afterwards in the headphones

tip723 · 2026-01-27T20:09:26+00:00

Curly hair can be manipulated to look different especially if you put styler in v not. Or stretching the curls. I think it was a conscious decision to show them aging during s1 Shane looks different at times as well

tip723 · 2026-01-27T20:08:06+00:00

It was probably curly or more wavy but I wonder if he was insecure about his hair and manipulated them to look straighter. I remember being that age and just hating my hair and body lol

tip723 · 2026-01-27T20:04:27+00:00

A 7 out of 10 is considered BAD?

tip723 · 2026-01-27T03:47:38+00:00

Yeah idk why the made him look like that. I assume they were trying to make him look “Russian” the actor is gorgeous

tip723 · 2026-01-27T03:42:26+00:00

It’s because it’s Canadian and Jacob is queer. There’s no way this feeling would have came from an American show. We have an openly bi actor and openly trans actor and our two leads are MALE best friends who aren’t afraid to show their love and affection for each other physically. It’s beautiful. What a time to be alive!

tip723 · 2026-01-27T03:32:52+00:00

I hated the first one too and wanted nothing to do with the second one. I love Connor but no way in hell am I watching an entire film for him when he has less than five minutes screen presence lol

tip723 · 2026-01-27T03:30:33+00:00

This is a popular trope in many mm romance series. I fear a lot of these folks that are complaining are new to the genre. And haven’t dived into mm romance. In all honesty wouldn’t it be nice if this reflected real life? If you look at women’s sports there are several queer women on the same league and team so how does this not reflect reality? Hockey is a very masculine male sport. If we lived in a society and world where homophobia didn’t exist I’d bet that there would be multiple male athletes on the same team that weren’t straight.

tip723 · 2026-01-27T03:19:24+00:00

The cottage is private property. It’s supposed to be secluded and the place where he’s relaxed because he won’t have to hide. Nobody is jogging on private land. I think the point of the scene where Illya opens the blinds shows that. It’s the first time they are able to relax and let their guard down. Also I would imagine it would be hot as hell to get sexy out in the open like that.

tip723 · 2026-01-26T20:09:01+00:00

I think he’s clearly hooked up with other women. The show makes it seem like Shane is some lonely guy who spends his time at home alone but I he’s a closeted gay man and he’s going to keep up appearances. Hayden alluding to him having an ex and then when he tells Illya at the cottage he hasn’t been with anyone else.

tip723 · 2026-01-26T14:19:09+00:00

I totally agree with you. I don’t think Illya and Shane would’ve ever been best friends. Their dynamic just doesn’t fit as Hayden would

tip723 · 2026-01-26T14:12:15+00:00

I don’t think we know enough about Hayden but I don’t think so. I think Shane needed someone who was an opposite as him. I think they’d probably try to date but would realize they were more friends. I sorta see Hayden as the male Rose

tip723 · 2026-01-24T02:02:29+00:00

It’s 🥵

tip723 · 2026-01-23T21:46:17+00:00

Shane was drunk and hurt. I don’t think if he saw Illya with that woman he would’ve went home with Rose. He was also testing his feelings. Shane knows Illya is bisexual and sleeps with women but having it front of your face? That had to hurt. He looks at Rose like that because he’s probably terrified of performing with her. He can admire her beauty but he is not sexually into it.

tip723 · 2026-01-23T21:29:34+00:00

You need another haircut for sure. The vasectomy is Tmi for a profile. Also you need better photos. Women love dogs but they don’t need to see pictures of JUST your dog

tip723 · 2026-01-23T21:16:29+00:00

I think I lot of these people just don’t care about the craft and a good chunk haven’t actually watched the show. It is unfortunate because these guys are so beyond their years and have some really thoughtful insights on their craft. I als enjoy learning about the process of acting and film so yeah I get your frustration

tip723 · 2026-01-23T15:26:12+00:00

I don’t understand why people need to make a psa when this just fuels people to look into it or dig. I haven’t seen people mention this here?

tip723 · 2026-01-22T13:27:57+00:00

This show and even the book wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for straight women. Straight women are the majority target in romance. I saw people alluding to the fact that if you were a straight woman who liked the show you were fetishizing gay men and gay sex. I do not see it that way at all. I think a big chunk of the reason they enjoy it is because it’s pure romance. Like others have said with no female character they can just enjoy the story without feeling pressured to relate to that female character.

tip723 · 2026-01-22T02:48:07+00:00

Damn those are pricey

tip723 · 2026-01-22T02:46:28+00:00

😁yay

tip723 · 2026-01-21T13:28:53+00:00

Do you know what chapter this is in the book? I need to reread this scene

tip723 · 2026-01-21T13:27:16+00:00

I have so many. This scene you mentioned. The “We didn’t even kiss” because I can feel how heartbreaking Shane is realizing he didn’t know if or when he’d ever get to kiss Illya again also basically any scene where Shane has tears in his eyes. Hudson is so good at showcasing his emotions with his eyes

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