#but like. every new doctor/era is going to be a soft reboot by design. and also we're still going to deal with messy continuity

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it's truly the tried and tested Doctor Who formula for a showrunner to say "yep we're doing a soft reboot of the show! this is a great opportunity for new viewers to jump on board!" and then immediately pivoting to lore heavy additions and continuing 60 year old character arcs and pulling random plots from obscure 90s novels.

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Random Musings: Nerd Edition

Anyone who knows me understands that I am a huge fangirl when it comes to several fantasy/scifi franchises. It seems like much is happening in the nerd world, so why not. Oh - SPOILERS BLAH BLAH BLAH. 

Winter is Here, Mofos

I waited for the premier of the new season of GoT with the kind of ravenous intensity Tormund usually reserves for large turkey legs and staring at Brienne... (#TeamBrimund). 

So when the first episode came around, I was not disappointed. It set the scene and tone for the remainder of the season, and really stoked the hell yeah girl power! sensibilities. I know it’s not revolutionary to say that the gals are running Westeros these days. The showrunners could be pandering a little too hard. But I care not. I care not. 

One huge pearl-clutching moment that I could have done without was the internet masses jumping on the Ed Sheeran thing. Sure, he was there. Sure, it was a little strange to see him in Lannister getup. But let’s be real here: it was like 3 minutes, it was tastefully done, and if he weren’t Ed Sheeran, he would have looked absolutely in place. Because he’s not some steamy boyband hack. He’s the underdog ginger with a surprising success story highlighting his actual talent. Good on ya, Ed Sheeran. I hope Maisy enjoyed your scene together. I hear she’s a huge fan. 

Other random notes on that premier:

Cercei, I totally support your interior design choices. That floor map is bitchin. Your outfit on the other hand... 

Obviously, “Shall we begin” brought literal chills. Incredible, intentional choices were made for that scene. And they paid off. 

I’ve heard that Euron is supposed to “put Geoffrey and Ramsay to shame” this season. All I can say is that I find his character weirdly charming and I’m interested to see what they do with him. 

Obviously any Brimund interaction gives me pause for celebration, but “You’re a lucky man” tickled me pink. MORE BRIMUND PLEASE. 

Which brings us to episode 2...

While nothing should ever surprise me about this show, having a major battle in episode 2 was unexpected and amazing... a huge contrast from the first that really kicked up the pace. Euron’s “crazy” seems just a *tiny* bit forced to me, but I’m still looking forward to seeing where they take him. And thank god the Sand Snakes are dead. The only relatively interesting bit they had was whatshername flashing her goodies at Bron. And if that’s the standard by which we judge... #justsayin. 

Poor Yara though. Let’s be honest that a Reek-ified Theon wouldn’t have been able to save her even if he hadn’t made that sick cannonball into the ocean, though. Maybe that gives him the opportunity later in the story to actually do something meaningful (instead of retreating into his shame). Let’s hope, anyway. 

HOTPIE! I don’t really have much to say here except I love seeing these older characters come back. And watching Maisy eat and demand beer with the calculated detachment of a grizzled war hero is incredibly fun to watch. It’s like she’s evolved into a baby Hound. My hope is that she and the Hound meet again. The odd couple thing would be really interesting with the roles reversed as well (now that he’s gone all soft). 

More Queen of Thorns. Always more Queen of Thorns. 

The Grey Worm/Missandei scene was sweet in its own way. I was (as I’m sure everyone watching was) a bit distracted by the “How is this going to work?” Question. All that being said, I’m thrilled they both found love and acceptance in one another. I hope this goodbye sex doesn’t mark the end of Grey Worm. He’s become such a hilarious jokester, after all. 

I’m sure there’s more I could touch on, but it’s time to move on...

Lady Dr. Who Whaaaaaaaaa

Hugely exciting news over here. Though admittedly, I haven’t watched the last couple of seasons, I’m thrilled that we get something different! So much opportunity abounds. So many questions. 

A brand new era in The Doctor-River Song fanfic. 

I really have little to say to the people causing a fuss. It’s a TV show, people. S/he’s an alien timelord that travels in a blue police box. If having the first reincarnation of the doctor in 13 iterations be a woman is the most ridiculous thing you can fathom in this show, I think it is you, sir (an educated guess) that has the problem. 

Pig creatures helping evil robots take over Manhattan (and then... the world!!) was a thing. Let’s just all calm down. 

So many trailers!!!

I’m not going to bore my (one, maybe two) readers with a breakdown of every amazing trailer I’ve watched. So let’s just hit the highlights. 

A Wrinkle in Time looks uhmayzing. Aside from the fact that this book was one of my faves as a child, Mindy Kaling is a personal hero of mine. So... kudos to the casting department for really nailing my cohort. 

Ready Player One was one of the best books I read last year. To be honest, I listened to it on audiobook, and I’m sure Wil Wheaton’s narration helped a bit - but I’m absolutely thrilled to see this. I mean, it’s Spielberg. 

Stranger Things season one was incredible. It looks like that trend is pulling through. Also, using Thriller in the trailer was a great move. 

Westworld season 2 also released a trailer, and while I’m excited, I’m also wondering where all of the Chinese warriors are... 

Blade Runner 2049. Full disclosure, I didn’t watch the original until (relatively) recently. And full disclosure, I didn’t think it was that great. Whereas the cinematography, set, and costume were incredible by even today’s standards, and envelope-pushing for its time, there was very little plot. The dialogue was a bit meh. I’m hoping the reboot addresses those issues. The stylistic choices are clearly there. Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford are there. It’s basically the missing guacamole at the party. 

That’s all for now! Hope y’all were able to nerd out a little with me <3