#oouil s2

[felicitykings]

I can't hear you. I love you. I fucking love you.

ONE OF US IS LYING (2021-2022) ↳ 2.05 Simon Says Ho Ho Ho!

[celestielsgifs]

✧･ﾟ— MAEVE ROJAS SEASON TWO GIF PACK

by clicking on the source link you will find #244 gifs (540x304, completed) of MELISSA COLLAZO as MAEVE ROJAS in ONE OF US IS LYING S2.

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TW: blood, violence, guns.

[mysweetsinfulobsessions]

Janae & Maeve

One of Us Is Lying, 2x03, Simon Says Let's Get Personal

[mysweetobsessions]

Addy going apeshit, and we love to see it

One of Us Is Lying, 2x04, Simon Says Gotcha!

[a-chaotic-ananas]

on my natewyn shit again

[newtness532]

okay, ive watched the first 4 episodes, i decided 5o google to see what happens so that i will be prepared for the scary/creepy parts and the first thing i saw was about the ending and huh? how did we get here?

[phantomoftheorpheum]

so I finished s2 of OOUIL and the biggest surprise to me is how much more this season made me love Janae. Like they were good in s1, but, as a book reader, I was definitely more focused on the main murder club 4, but s2 Janae is absolutely amazing and I love them so much.

[lady-asteria]

I love Natewyn, I love Krisper and omg, Addy and Janae I know there is something there Like, I get why is important to Addy to take a time from romance, but a healthy, mutual support relationship is always welcome, even if takes time/

[thepermanentrainpress]

THE PERMANENT RAIN PRESS INTERVIEW WITH DORALYNN MUI

Doralynn Mui didn’t view acting as a probable career path in her youth, but she’s making good use of her time now – gaining knowledge both in front of the camera and behind it along the way. After guest spots on shows like Riverdale, The 100, and Kung Fu, the Chinese-Canadian actress finds herself entangled in murderous mystery as Fiona on One of Us Is Lying.

We spoke with Mui about her journey in the arts, growing up in Vancouver, and more.

You have been acting since a young age, dating back to elementary school plays. Did you always see yourself pursuing a career in the arts, and can you describe the feeling you get when you perform?

I did have secret hopes of becoming a pop star (I’m partially kidding?), but I honestly didn’t know that acting was a real, attainable career until much later in life. I remember the first time I acted in a play in Grade 7, there was this buzzy feeling right before stepping onto the stage, and then on stage I sort of lost myself in the moment. I had maybe two lines in that whole play. I crave that feeling when you’re locked into the moment, and so open and present with your scene partner and the story that you lose track of everything else.

Viewers can now see you as Fiona in Peacock murder-mystery series One of Us Is Lying. What did you enjoy most about this role, and what challenged you in playing her?

I love Fiona. She's so messy and insecure, and at the core of it all, she just wants to be loved! I had so much fun exploring everything that goes on in her brain.

During prep, I actually clued in from the makeup and wardrobe tests that she was going to be a bit edgier than I imagined her to be when we shot the pilot episode. I was honestly a bit intimidated about portraying Fiona's constructed "cool girl" persona, while also tying that in with other elements of her character (AKA being an outsider). It was challenging to find the right balance in making her a believable, rounded person.

What excited you about the story this season?

I was so excited about all the action that was packed into this season, they really turned it up a notch! Personally I got to learn how to drive a little motorized dinghy, which was surprisingly scary and fun at the same time.

Aside from Fiona, who is your favorite character and why?

Oof, that one's an impossible question to answer. I love all the characters so much and it would kill me to pick one!

You shared many scenes opposite Cooper van Grootel (as Nate). How was he as a scene partner, and did you discuss your characters' relationship?

How lucky I am to work with Cooper! He’s such a generous and curious person as an actor and human being, it was genuinely a lot of fun. We discussed our characters’ relationship a lot before we started shooting, because we really wanted to be specific about what drew them together. We also brainstormed some ship names (I vote for #fate). During shooting it was great to bounce ideas off each other without judgement, and discover the journey together.

The series was filmed in New Zealand. Did you have the opportunity to sightsee with your castmates on downtime?

Yes! New Zealand is gorgeous, and they’re very protective of their ecosystem so we were extremely lucky to be able to explore the volcanoes, beaches and forests. The first free weekend, I hiked with Zenia [Marshall] and Karim [Diane] up Rangitoto, which is their youngest volcano. Climbing into their lava cave was surreal. We almost didn’t go in because the opening looked so tiny and terrifying, but thankfully some kid shamed us into going in, and it was unforgettable.

I also loved getting to learn about Maori culture in Rotorua and walking around Piha Beach; it was so beautiful. My absolute favourite spot was actually Devonport Village, which isn’t really a tourist destination, but it had the cutest op shops (Kiwi-speak for "thrift stores"), ice cream on every corner, and the best ever CARROT CAKE. I’m still dreaming about it. I feel like I’m writing a travel blog for New Zealand, but anyway, those are my highlights!

You have had guest roles in shows like Riverdale, The 100, and Deadly Class. What did you take away from working on these more high-profile shows?

All the experiences I’ve had make me really appreciate all the moving parts that go into getting a show made. Everyone has their own role and expertise, and you really notice how collaborative the whole process is. As an actor you have to show up and be prepared, but also be flexible enough to roll with the punches. I love watching experienced actors who have been doing this for so long that they have this sense of ease, and are able to try something new on each take. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't, but they really don't sweat it.

Did you ever face any challenges as a POC in the industry, and if so, how were you able to overcome them?

I would say, especially as an Asian-Canadian, I’m more aware of how POC can get sidelined in stories or neglected in terms of character development. I’m encouraged because I’m starting to see more effort being made to include Asian voices and characters on screen, but I would love to see more representation in the writers’ room, or in producing and directing positions. A lot of times when there is a lack of representation in those roles, our stories can be easily forgotten or misunderstood.

Personally, I'm grateful for every opportunity that I have and try to make the most of each role. For every character I play, I do my best to create an inner world and fill in the lines of their story, even if it's not something that gets to be explored on screen.

Who are some actors you are influenced/inspired by?

I’ve never met her, but I would love to work with Sandra Oh one day because she’s a fellow Canadian-Asian actress who seems genuinely down to earth and just hilarious. I love how varied her career has been so far. Cillian Murphy’s character work is so interesting to me, and I’m always in awe of the work that Jodie Comer, Florence Pugh and Emma Stone do.

You grew up in Vancouver. What are your favorite places to visit - and restaurants to eat at - in or around the city?

I feel like I’m the wrong person to ask for exciting recommendations because all I want to do when I’m home is lounge around at my familiar places. My perfect day would be digging through thrift stores on Main Street or in New West, getting hot pot at Gokudo Shabu Shabu or Boiling Point, then getting chocolate, tea or ice cream at Teapressu, Shiny Tea, Purdys or Earnest Ice Cream. Maybe getting bubble waffles at Crystal Mall after that. There’s also a person in North Van who runs a clothing swap out of her basement – it’s a magical place for me. Ooh! And getting giant bags of fruit for a dollar in Chinatown. I always get a thrill out of that.

What is up next for you?

I’m working on a couple of guest spots on CBS and Hulu shows – I’m not sure what I’m allowed to give away, but I’m very excited about them! I’m workshopping a couple of indie projects with some friends, and slowly doing some writing of my own. I’m also going to continue purging my closet, tending to my plants, and learning how to do a body roll.

If you could be any ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?

I love this question because if you haven’t noticed, ice cream is one of my first loves on this planet! My dad always says I'm like a ball of fluffy cotton candy with spikes hidden underneath – as in, I can seem soft and bubbly on the outside, but I can be pretty feisty if you try to test me. So, if I could translate this into a flavour, maybe… cotton candy mixed with popping candies. Is that a flavour? I'm sure it is somewhere!

My alternative answer is chocolate. If you are what you eat, I think I'm made up of 90% chocolate.

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Thanks to Doralynn for taking the time to answer our questions! We can’t wait to watch the second season of One of Us Is Lying, premiering in Canada on Thurs, Jan 19th at 9pm e/p on W Network. In other regions, it is out now on Peacock and Netflix (international).

Keep updated with Doralynn on Instagram and IMDb. 

Photo credit (headshot) to: Jenna Berman

[rainverry]

you guys, i rewatched oouil s2 i’m a bit confused about a few plot twists that happened towards the end, such as:

when fiona got the “they’re about to figure it out” message, was that message actually from maeve? or was it from someone that she was working with for simon says that we don’t know about (which will bleed into the next season if we ever get one)? if the message is actually from maeve, wasn’t she in the rehab center with the others looking for the identity of simon says? it’s shown that when fiona got the message, around the exact same time, maeve is seen finding out about her identity. was this a little continuity error done deliberately to throw us viewers off? 

honestly these questions have been irking me and i need someone to tell me the answers, help pls 😭

[kishmish-ihate]

oouil's s2 is here but i haven't red the book yet.

[felicitykings]

Who do you think you are? Are you Jesus? We're all responsible for what we did that night, Addy. None of us are gonna be able to live with ourselves if we don't do this together. Janae, this doesn't have to end all of our lives.

ONE OF US IS LYING (2021- ) ↳ Simon Says Ho Ho Ho!

[natewynoou]

Okay so: loved s1 and book1… didn’t love book2 bc it’s mainly maeves story which is okay but I wasn’t interested in hearing about her esp when it’s a continuation of the oouil series… like i understand they’ve grown up and moved on but the main 4/5 only having like 2/3/4 scenes as a second book of the oouil series.

Also loved s2 bc it’s got them all together still :D hoping for s3…

what are your thoughts? 👀

So obviously we all know now that there isn't going to be a Season 3, which sucks. But thankfully there will be a book 3, which is great!

I will say that book 1 is my favorite, however I didn't hate book 2? Like I unserstand that we built a relationship with these characters and that the second book didn't include them nearly as much, but personally I still found it quite interesting, and believe me I ate up every small interaction between the Bayview 4.

Speaking about the tv show, I honestly didn't like it at all. Like don't get me wrong, I LOVE the cast and I think they did a wonderful job, but I think the writing let them down a bit? Like season 1 story was pretty much the same, and I enjoyed that. And the changes they made weren't too drastic, and so it was an okay show. But I really didn't like season 2 at all. I think the only reason I continued watching it was because of Natewyn and Maeve. Otherwise it honestly fell flat in my opinion.

Anyways, that's my thought on the books/tv shows! Sorry for the late reply!!

[mysweetsinfulobsessions]

Janae & Maeve

One of Us Is Lying, 2x05, Simon Says Ho Ho Ho!

[intothewickedwood]

Mine got long too, so I'll put it under the cut

Ah! That's awesome! It's a shame that we don't get a continuation. Darn, that cliffhanger's gonna haunt me. I'll have to pretend the last few minutes didn't exist xD. I do like Maeve though, so I'm intrigued by what the sequel book'll be about. I wonder if she's with Janae in it. Maeve is such an interesting character. I don't think she ever answered how long she was "working with" Fiona. Her distress and shock in reaction to hearing her sister tell her that they killed Jake seemed like an act. I gotta wonder if she was involved since season 1. I can't believe how oblivious Bronwyn was when it came to Maeve. She might just have had the Blue Fairy beat in the art of shadiness.

It really would have been! I shall turn to fanfiction! Hopefully there are some s3 ones out there. I swear, every show is getting cancelled after a season 1 or 2 cliffhanger these days. S3 fanfictions have been healing for my Wilds hyperfixation. Maybe they can do the same in regards to the Oouil cliffhanger! I think I preferred s2 overall. Did you have a preference? I'm just so impressed by how the mysteries were written. Was convinced it was the teacher in s1 and Evan in s2.

I thought it was really cool how Vanessa's episode made her a really likeable character (at least to me). Loved the use of switching povs to change viewers' perceptions of her! And Addy became so likeable too. It would be cool if the sequel books ended up fleshing the side characters' out a bit more. That is, if said characters end up to making any future appearances.

Yes! Loved that the show actually got me questioning the main 4 in s1! S2 had such a twist. I kinda suspected Fiona early on because of the whole 'stabbing her teacher' thing, but gave her the benefit of the doubt in favour of Evan who seemed to be flying just under the radar and had connections with a lot of key players. I enjoyed her as a villain. Felt bad for her, honestly. Do you think she died at the end? It kinda seemed like Cole might have poisoned her somehow, but knowing the show, it was probably someone else. Never trusted that shady detective.

Excited to meet Addy's sister in the books! But loved Addy's friendship with Janae!

Loved Addy! She had amazing character development!

I never thought about Nate and Bronwyn that way before but I love that analysis! It's so true. Excited to see more of that element of their relationship in the books. It took me a while to warm up to in the show. But I thought they were really cute by the end. Nate was my least favourite character in the show. He seemed like a really great guy, but I guess the others had more going on. It'd be cool if I ended up feeling completely different about him in the books! I look forward to the differences. I imagine he would've moved higher up my ranking by the end of season 3.

Jake is the actual worst! I hope his secret gets revealed somewhere in the book series. I can't even begin to imagine what it is. I've heard his brother Cole wasn't even a character in the books, so I wonder if that's a secret exclusive to the TV show.

Ooh, you watched One of Us Is Lying! I love that show! I read the book last year and I thought it was pretty good but then I watched the show and while I don't like some of the changes they made, I think the show is actually much, much better! It treats all the characters as people, not just our 4 main characters. It was definitely a big surprise and I'm glad to see you've enjoyed it too!

Yes!! Just finished it last week after watching it over a few months! I wasn't expecting to enjoy it half as much as I did, but the mystery each season really kept me on my toes! It was so hard to keep from binging it. Definitely gonna check the book series out! Do you know if the book series continues from the shows s2 cliffhanger? That finale was incredible, but the cliffhanger to finding out it was cancelled!! It's a shame the characters aren't as fleshed out in the books. I loved how the show got me to like characters I initially didn't. I'll probably have to mix book canon with tv show canon where possible.

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I gotta know, who were your favourite characters/ships and what were your favourite parts? Did you guess the murderer in s1 and/or in s2?

[a-chaotic-ananas]

oouil book >>>> oouil s1 but

oouil s2 >>> oouin