#Izzy Hands Spoilers

[myckicade]

I got up early this morning to watch the finale. The shock was... a thing, yes. Expected though it was, especially after The Speech, I was heartbroken. A character who was in the middle of a major life shift, cut down before he could flourish.

But y'all... That's Life.

Too many people are Called Home in the prime of their lives. Too many others are taken at rock bottom. Too many others, yet, are taken at any and all stages of the in-between. Maybe they're completely lost. Maybe they're just beginning to find their truest selves. There is no way to make it better, or easier to swallow. It's devastating, no matter who, or when, or how.

Death waits for no man.

In terms of the OFMD finale, I don't see this as bad storytelling. It's realistic. Honestly, it's one of the most realistic touches they have put into this show. The pacing this season, yes, that was slightly off-putting. It was rushed. It was even painful at times. It would have been nice for the crew to have screen time for reactions. It would have been nice to see the man carry on. But it's not bad storytelling to show the audience that, yes, this can happen in the blink of an eye. That we can lose our loved ones, or be taken ourselves. That it's important that we laugh and live and make amends and enjoy what we can, while we can. This man did what he could with the time that he had. He touched the lives of those he loved. He will live on. And us, the audience? We got to experience his metamorphosis. We lived with him through the beauty of his redemption.

In the end, Izzy absolutely deserved better. It hurts that he never had that chance. But that's not the writers' fault. That's just the reality of existing.

[cupidsnumberonehater]

OFMD S2 SPOILERS KINDA MAYBE IDK HOW TO TAG THIS SHIT???!!!

Picture from (unlisted) clip from Max!!

IGNORE IF YOU DONT WANT ANALYSIS AND SHIT ABOUT SPOILER CLIPS!!!!

Izzy lovers after seeing that clip:

For real, though.. that's episode one? COOL, can't wait to sob 😭. Con O'Neill's acting is GORGEOUS as always and my word, does he sell the character. It's out of character for Izzy yet still so in character and that is splendid. So! A few rambles if anyone care to indulge because I have re-watched the clip wayy too much already:

A. The Crew

I know this is a romcom but I find it wild that Jim and Frenchie seem to have some amount of care for Izzy rather than the off-put "what is happening" sort of reaction I would've expected. Fang has shown his own sweet self in season one, it makes sense he would be so nice to Izzy, but Stede's crew? Who wanted to mutiny the DAY Izzy became captain? Again, it's a romcom, I'm sure there's not much to it, but like what would have happened in the months between Ed's returned and this clip that they would care enough? Does Blackbeard get THAT bad and THAT obvious in his treatment of Izzy? Potentially even his treatment of the crew? Like I want to know when the crew realize "shit, he isn't treating that little fucker right." Like obviously his fucking toes getting snipped off isn't exactly a good sign, but when are they like "mmmm somethings not right" yk

Stede's crew was always very open about caring for each other (in their own ways) so maybe it's simply that, plus Stede's influence on them still shining through, but yk, I like being way too fucking deep into things. Also I really want to see more of the nicer Fang/Izzy interactions, mainly bc I love Fang and I love Izzy, but them interacting this season seems like such a nice little addition.

Also, not only does the crew seem so worried, but Izzy LETS them be worried. He doesn't try to escape the situation, he stands there and lets it happen, with the SMALLEST bit of fighting Fang and of course biting back his sobs. He's rendered completely vulnerable, as he seemingly can't talk much without crying, so he can't really make orders (least not in a very strong or commanding way like usual) and he probably can't walk too well. He's sick and vulnerable and has to put his trust in the crew in that moment.

B. Fucking hell, Izzy

Izzy already has tears in his eyes when the scene begins. It makes me think of two things; either maybe Fang or Frenchie brought up the situation with Blackbeard or something similar (likely in the more comical, laid back way, not actually thinking about Izzy's part in the situation) and it makes Izzy upset with everything's that been happening, then that leads to his breaking. Or alternatively, he could literally just be in so much pain (physically) with his leg, assuming it's likely getting pretty bad at that point, that he can't help but cry. Either way, the distress would easily lead even a man like Izzy to some sort of breaking point, like the clip shows, and it hurts my heart but also it's so good.

Additional thought and more of a "I'd read this in a fanfic" type of delulu deal: Izzy states that they've run out of room on the revenge bc of the looting, pretty much, but the way he starts the scene indicates some sort of conversation prior. While it's probably more likely that they were all just looking around their shit and trying to make room or figure out a plan to separate it all and such, then Izzy could've sat down with a tear bc he's probably in a lot of fucking pain, I would love the consider the possibility of Ed getting upset with the situation. Maybe he isn't listening when Izzy tries to explain the situation, maybe he's having a bit of an emotional day and he's being all "Blackbeard 🤬👹" bc of it, maybe he's raising his voice, who tf knows, and maybe it gets to Izzy that particular day and then boom, yk.

C. Hopes and desires (except I'm delulu)

The possibilities that that scene alone can lead to makes my brain scatter and run to grab all of them holy shit. The idea of some of the crew staging a sort of intervention for Izzy and his obsession with/love for Blackbeard. The idea of Izzy getting a little, teensy weensy more comfortable with some of them after this because fuck they saw the man BREAK even if it's just for those few seconds after all. The idea that THATS what helps push his character growth into motion. The idea that this plus after his amputation, he grows to trust the crew more, or trust them with more of himself anyway. The idea of him growing closer to them and realizing Blackbeard isn't the only person on this ship he can or should devote his life of piracy to. The idea of his motto of loyalty changing from "loyalty to the captain" to "loyalty to the captain and his crew." The idea that most of them keep Izzy's slip a secret but then someone spits it out by accident and either Ed rethinks things, ignores it, or he and Izzy both get a "what happened to you" talk from each other (probably in a bad way but the potential for a healthy chat is always there). The idea of Stede and him having a chat about love (doubting Izzy would fully realize he's obsessed/in love with Ed, but) and Stede basically telling Izzy what Mary told him, and that just confuses Izzy further - "It's easy" "it's just like breathing" - there's no way in hell that description fits Izzy's relationship with Ed (least not anymore, clearly) so what else could he possibly be feeling?

D. Final thoughts

All I know is Izzy is so clearly a fucking broken man at the START of the season. It's very promising for his character growth, which sounds weird but it stands. It's likely his leg is all infected in this scene, considering the false leg in the trailer, so that means we might be getting an amputation scene (or at least a reference to one). We might be getting some relationship growth between Izzy and the crew rather than just him and Stede, which I heavily look forward to. I'm a big Stede fan, but I would love to see Izzy and the crew actually be sort of acquaintances rather than pure co-pirates. I would especially love some more Fang and Izzy. They've clearly had some sort of positive relationship if Fang can hug him without facing some sort of physical aggression, so I would love to see it. Also, Fang's "how you doing, Izzy?" and "am I crushing you?" were the best lines I've heard so far, I fucking love him and his genuine care.

Also this screenshot makes me want to draw him sooo bad. The lighting, the expression, the scenery, everything is so perfect and sorrowfully angry.

AHH it's eating me up. I have worms in my brain and their names are Izzy, Stede, and whatever the fuck this scene is. I have more art ideas now too uhg

[carrymelikeimcute]

Taking someone's cigarette out of their mouth: Multiple meanings - used a lot in media to convey control, power play, very masculine, I'm your boss and this is mine now, get over it. Mildly flirty, look at me, all in your space and shit, seductive. You're not allowed to smoke, because I say so.

Putting the cigarette back in their mouth afterwards: Ground-breaking. Would be less erotic to just fuck honestly. Who does this?

[kitkatkey]

Izzy singing a song from the 1940s in the 1700s is peak historical accuracy, no notes

[samuelroukin]

"Hiya, boys"

OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH (2022— ) Episode 2.07

[loumandivorce]

is anyone else seeing this

[izzy-hands]

#they're bbfs now your honor

[toboldlymuppet]

here in the storm, i found peace in you

[nicostiel]

OFMD S2 + text posts

[myckicade]

Here's what's rolling around in my skull. I'm probably just pissing in the wind here, but it's not like I'm not already drenched on this subject.

See, I trust Mr. Jenkins & Co. I trust them in the sense that I don't trust them at all.

(Please know that this doesn't involve pacing and such things, but just... It.)

There are too many kooky things for me to accept what we have seen as 'Door: Closed'. The thing that I keep coming back to, though... The fucking land burial. I've read more than one quote from Mr. Jenkins stating that Izzy is his favorite. Now, I've done my own characters dirty a time or two, but to take away the rite that they have earned? Nah. Unless Izzy had a wish that only Ed (or whoever) knew about, it's not adding up. And that grave marker... Something about the shape of it, the construction, it's tickling at my brain. Factor in Ed's passive reaction to the suggestion of revenge, the shot going in on the left side, and the fucking seagull, and I'd like to call bullshit on the whole thing.

And, if I want to get super daffy-doodles about it, did we see Izzy get put in that hole? Did we? Hm? (I know this is a long-shot, but it's fun for me to point out).

Again, I'm sure this won't amount to a hill of beans, but something about this just doesn't feel right. It could be the Denial Stage, buuut. These guys know how to play the con, so I'd be very interested in Finding Out.

[magniloquent-raven]

SO SEASON TWO HUH HOW YALL DOING

✨here be memes✨

[blakbonnet]

RIP Izzy Hands. You were... complicated

[bizarrelittlemew]

Our Flag Means Death 2x6 | I'm working on my look.

Bonus:

[ulgapodatkowa]

I have so many thoughts but I at least want to address the "for the new unicorn" note. because first of all it's so incredibly gratifying for izzy to finally be accepted into a community. it was shown before that the crew cares for him in some way but it was the first time he really saw that. that he isn't useless and alone, that he still has a place on the ship. even more so the crew WANTS HIM to be on the ship. and also that they want him to embrace his disability which doesn't make them think any less of him.

but also the choice of words. because inherently it rings queer, unicorn as a symbol of queerness. and even if it may have a negative sound when you use it differently here it is extremely positive. izzy is not only accepted to the crew, he's also accepted to the queer community, to the family. the unicorn on the revenge was also the one that was leading the ship, so one can argue that they want him to take that role in their dynamic.

and you can see that he does so immediately. he puts himself together and starts helping the crew. he's still bitchy but no longer violent and cruel. he helps stede and lucius immensely because that is what he does now. he's part of the family. twat.

[bebagerie]

surely this is how it went

[samuelroukin]

CON O'NEILL as Izzy Hands in OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH (2022— ) Episode 2.08