#the blacklist 8x03

[confessionseddie]

2024 💖

tagged by @butchdiaz and @saryasy and @livingincolorsagain for a 2024 fic roundup (thank you!!) but since i didn't publish all that much fic i'll include some gifsets too just because i'm proud of them :) @cinematicnomad also tagged me in a 2024 in gifs roundup so i thought i'd combine the two 💕 bit late but hey.

AUGUST

most popular: buddie in 6x01 favorite: gayddie in season 6b my first proper gifset for 911 before i was even really in the fandom :) i still had 911 blacklisted while i was watching so i wasn't spoiled for anything, and watching eddie in s6b in particular felt like.... well, it made me want to actually make a gifset after the hobby had been soured for me for a while. also i think many now beloved mutuals found me through this post so 🫶🏻 thank you eddie

SEPTEMBER

most popular: eddie in 4x06 favorite: buck + it lingers for your whole life :)

OCTOBER

most popular: buck in 8x03 favorite: parameddie in season 8a honarary mention: eddie's hands in 8x04

FIC

kerosene (6.5k words, E) dear to my heart kerosene, which was as much a love letter to buck as it was a little bit of selfish catharsis-- i think i'll never write anything as good as this again and i'm completely fine with that.

NOVEMBER

i'm pretty sure this month rendered me temporarily insane. luckily i wasn't alone in that.

most popular: good cologne / hence the button down favorites: gossip eddie the sheer joy i felt making this and it only took me like two hours. i was genuinely smiling grinning chuckling kicking my feet the entire time. whimsy eddie forever and: bobbyeddie something i wouldn't really have thought to make myself but my dearest kasia suggested it and i thought. why the hell not. this gifset is probably the one that took the most effort out of anything i made last year but it was also the most gratifying in the end :) and the response i got upon posting was SO lovely i felt my heart warm for weeks after :')

FIC

groom (548 words, G) a drabble from a fic that will never see the light of day, probably. haha but i think i got all their voices right and it felt like an actual scene from the show which i was proud of considering i often struggle with dialogue. DIAZ (3k words, E) my most kudosed fic ever :) i reread this one myself all the time because it feels so cozy. i love when the words just pour out of me and buddie sort of write themselves. freaks 4 monogamy buddie my beloved risky (ryliver, 3.4k words, E) yeah. 🏇 did not expect anyone to even read this honestly lmao, considering i posted it anonymously. half writing challenge half blacked-out-watching-rg-dance-in-his-underwear kinda situation pulmonary (4.5k words, M) while this is not polished to perfection i still managed to write what i wanted to write :) i got some of the loveliest comments i've ever received on any of my writing here, too, so it was all worth it

DECEMBER

most popular: brat taming - a guide by eddie diaz favorite: the above forever and ever :) best thing i've ever posted.

some sap-- said it before, will say it again, this is the most fun i've had in fandom in years and years. i love coming here and posting my silly lil gifs and words, and i appreciate reading every single tag or comment or message anyone ever sends me or leaves under my stuff so thank you!! MWAH. 💋💋

[codewordpumpkin]

a very optimistic view of tbl 8x03

*long, heavy sigh* 

where do I begin...

- "I know how you feel about Elizabeth... How could you do that to someone you love?” (Cooper to Red) + “Whatever happens, he loves you. You know that, right?” (Marvin to Liz) = literally everyone knows Liz and Red are married, and they are frustrated by how goddamn stubborn/blind/stupid they are (as they should)

- this little exchange between Red and Marvin: 

“You want to know if I still intend to leave most everything of mine to Elizabeth?” 

“You don’t want me to change your will? Even after she took sides against you?” 

“Okay, so, today she opposes me - maybe, tomorrow. But not forever. Look at Dom and I... In the end, we found our way to each other.”

Also, Marvin asking Red if he still wants to leave most of his assets to Liz even after she betrayed him: if Liz was Red’s daughter (which we know she’s not) or biologically related to him in any way, I don’t believe this question would be asked because in the end, family is family, and it’s usually standard to pass on inheritance to family. But because Liz isn’t related to Red, Red has no real obligation to pass his assets to her, which is why it makes sense for Marvin to ask Red this question.

- “Not until we talk.”

Despite what a crazy bitch Liz has been/is being/will be for the foreseeable future, Red still loves her unconditionally and wants to do whatever he can to hang onto her and Agnes (*cough*agnesgate*cough*)

He made it sound like he would let her go if that’s what she ultimately wants, but we can tell that Red will in no way let her go that easily:

“It may feel, at times, like the end, but our story isn’t over yet.”

+

“And if after our talk, you still feel the same, you can say goodbye to us both.”

Red seemed pretty confident that after their talk, Liz would change her mind/heart about where she stands with him. This implies that whatever unsaid truths that Red has up his sleeve is extremely significant (which is why tptb had Red cough up blood on Liz’s car window and prevented their talk from happening... *sighhhhhh*)

- About Liz suddenly caring more about Ressler than Red + going to his apartment at the end: 

Remember what Red said to Ressler in the infamous mannequin-kiss ep? “Boy, she played you.” (yes, I know he was distracting him so Dembe could place the bug, but doesn’t make what he said any less true). 

I’m not saying Liz doesn’t care about Ressler - it’s obvious she does have love for him as a friend/partner. But she’s not in love with him - not by a long shot. And if Tom (sorry to bring him up) wasn’t her relationship endgame, then Ressler sure as hell isn’t. 

Also, I’m actually glad they’re dipping into Keenler waters right now and in this way. By “this way” I mean they’re getting “close/intimate” scenes every time Liz is in trouble and needs him for something. It hasn’t been a gradual build-up over the years like lizzington. It’s too sudden + Liz reverts to her cold demeanour every time she’s done using Ressler (before cozying up to him when she needs him again).

Also Also, Liz and Ressler just really wouldn’t work. Ressler is Captain America. Liz has crossed too many lines that she can’t uncross. She’s not that green, naive FBI agent who might’ve had a chance with Ressler back in the day. 

And to be honest, Ressler deserves way better than Liz at this point (Park did call him hot...). Just like the FBI Task Force deserves better. Just like Agnes deserves better. 

(I’m starting to get mad again, so let’s leave it at that for now...)

- I’ve always believed that Red and Liz’s relationship had to be completely destroyed in order to be rebuilt in the direction (lizzington) that we want - especially after tptb acted like Red was her father for a (dreadfully long, nightmarish) couple seasons. They have to destroy that foundation in order to create a new one. 

This is all I have to say for now. I mostly wrote this post for me, as I needed it for my own mental/emotional well-being, but I hope this manages to shed some positive light on the episode that pissed us off like no other. 

And remember, if everything truly does go down the drain one day... we’ll always have fanfiction. 

[whumpypepsigal]

The Blacklist s08e03: Liz tries to kill Reddington at the hospital. She didn’t know Ressler was with Reddington when she set the bomb off. It almost killed them both — they survived. Liz goes to speak to Ressler, and check if he is okay.

“I'm sorry.”

“Well, you should be. You nearly killed me.”

“I know. And when I thought I had—nothing else mattered.”

[resslersprentiss]

[sea-sands]

Liz in Season 1: My colleagues call me “sir.”

Liz in Season 8: I don’t care who Reddington is or what I mean to him! He’s sick, and he’s old, and I’m going to put him out of his misery once and for all.

The Blacklist fandom:

[justedepassage]

Where is that man ? I miss him. Badly.

[love-is-fiction]

THIS AGED SO FUCKING WELL

Can y’all imagine the sheer panic Liz would feel NOW if Ress got taken. In season TWO she was terrified of losing him (“must have been terrifying” “it was”), of course we got her confession in ‘Brothers’ - her risking jail for him & literally telling him she can’t live without him - but in season EIGHT?? After everything?? The thought of him being physically harmed would drive her crazy; she would be relentless and in complete panic mode. She literally admitted to needing him to function - if that was directly threatened in a life-or-death context she would lose it.

The angst would be delicious

[cowboybuckleys]

Did i hallucinate or did you post a blacklist gifset yesterday and it’s gone now?? 🤔

i don’t think i had one in my queue for yesterday?? i'm almost certain there’s at least one in my queue right now from 8x03. but nothing that i can think of other than that one. by chance do you remember what you thought it was about?? cos maybe i did and i’m just spacing on it and tumblr did delete it xD

fwiw, i haven’t made any for 8x04 cos my wifi has been extra slow the last few days so the episode didn’t finish downloading until today.

[rissa-rey]

Edited: I’ve added a keep reading because I’m tired of y’all messaging me.  Blacklist your tags, friends, cause I’m not dragging my laptop out just to add a cut for you assholes again.  Since this dropped early, you get one freebie.  One.  I tagged properly the first time.  Don’t @ me. 

Spoilers for 8x02...

SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS!

I can’t believe NO ONE rightly pointed out to Daenerys that she was spouting that nonsense bullshit about her trash father in the hall of the man said piece of garbage father murdered. Like bitch you’re really going to run your mouth about the greatest deed of Jaime’s life while sitting in Rickard Stark’s hall? STFU. Book Daenerys is legitimately one of my favorite characters but the D&D version...I just want someone to punch her in the face everytime she unhinges her jaw to spew more asinine horseshit.

I loved Brienne speaking up for Jaime. And Sansa’s reaction—I want more Sansa and Brienne.

Is there trouble in ✨paradise✨? Looks like there is...where are you running off to, Jonathan Snowflake?

Why is she attacking Tyrion? God why is she so fucking stupid. I lose IQ points everytime she opens her damn mouth.

I feel like they’re setting us up for disillusioned Jorah...

I’ve never been a proponent of political!Jon but uh...

Sansa has not come to play with these hoes. What about the North, Daenerys? What you think because you “bonded” over the fact that you both have a vajayjay, and men think that makes you dumb, that means that Sansa is suddenly going to forget all about her own house and family and people for the sake of your dumbass crown?

Give ST all the Emmys already for that scene though...you can see the moment she goes from “I’m going to cut a bitch” to “Joffrey is my one true love...” Her face is so expressive, I can’t deal with it.

Theon!!!! I know everyone keeps talking about Dany’s face when Theon pledges to fight for the Starks but who the fuck cares about the Empress of Entitlement when Theon and Sansa are looking at each other like THAT?!

Pretty sure that little girl in the yard with Davos was supposed to ~trigger~ thoughts of Shireen. Down to the scars on the side of her face and everything. Also, could we give Gilly more than three lines please? Thanks.

TORMUND AND FRIENDS HAVE ARRIVED!!

The council meeting was...they all are probably going to die. I’d say half of that room will be dead by the end of 8x03. But don’t quote me because who the fuck knows? I sure as shit don’t...

Jonathan? Jonathan Snowflake? Where are you running off to, Jonathan? There is definitely trouble in paradise...

The best part of this whole episode was Tyrion, Jaime, Brienne, Podrick and Davos sitting around the fire. And it only got BETTER when Tormund showed up. I’d legit just watch a show with those six sitting around a fire riffing off each other and shooting the shit.

And Jaime knighting Brienne...my Braime heart. 😍❤️

Gendrya...ick. Do. Not. Want. Look, I love Gendrya but if I never have to see a half-naked Maisie Williams again it will be too soon. Not because she’s not beautiful (she is) but because I remember when she was TWELEVE on THIS show and...nope. Sorry, but nope. Also, it was kind of out of left field so...🤷🏽‍♀️

The ending montage was nice, I thought. I didn’t pick up on the shipper vibes like everyone else between Sansa and Theon. But let me talk about that for a minute...if they were to get together? GOOD FOR THEM! Not because I want to keep Sansa away from another ship (side-eyeing the dumbass Jonerice stans...and btw, y’all got your own mess to worry about hooooly shit) but because he’s the only person to ever straight up offer to fight FOR HER (not counting Brienne, but if we got Sansa/Brienne for real, I’d probably literally die my life would be complete).

I don’t think Theonsa is going to be a thing though. Cause I think Theon is gonna be wight food 😩😭

And finally the parentage reveal...wow. Sings aaaaaaalmooooost paaaaaradiiiiiiseeeee...but not quite. All I got to say is, Jonsa may very well not happen (I’ve never thought it would, personally, just thought it was possible) but all the same in The Who’s Been Right and Who’s Been Wrong stakes, I think we’re up to Jonsa 134224, Jonerys 0. So sad. Sorry, not sorry.

[adreamofspring-archive]

anyways I’ll be watching all the game of thrones episodes live and will be tagging my posts with leah watches got, got spoilers, and more specifically got 8x01 spoilers, got 8x02 spoilers, got 8x03 spoilers and so on. Please blacklist those tags if you don’t want to be spoiled!

[codewordpumpkin]

Genuine question, zero sarcasm

... Is elizabeth seriously FUCKED IN THE HEAD??? Did Krilov mess with her that badly????

Even ignoring everything from the past seasons and focusing solely on the most recent ep: Liz betrays Red, Dembe, her friends and family in the Task Force + abandons her daughter all for... WHAT?

A WOMAN SHE KNEW FOR ABOUT TWO MINUTES??? ALL BECAUSE SHE’S HER BIOLOGICAL MOTHER??? GIRL, WHAT ABOUT YOUR OWN BIOLOGICAL DAUGHTER??? AND AFTER BEING RAISED BY SAM, SHE SHOULD KNOW THAT MERE BIOLOGICAL TIES DO NOT COMPARE TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT ACTUALLY LOVE YOU AND CARE FOR YOU AND SUPPORT YOU!!!!

Sorry for this sort of delayed, sort of random rant, but I really just can’t stop thinking about this

[cainc3]

Arrow Tuesday...

Want to remain unspoiled please blacklist the following

arrow

arrow spoilers

arrow season 8

arrow the final season

arrow 8x03 leap of faith

[resslersprentiss]

[nightqueendany]

I’m seeing people already post that they’ve read leaks for 8x03 and I...actually don’t want to know them. We know it’s going to be the battle. We know many of our faves are going to die. We know the living are going to lose. We know it’s going to be sad. And I kind of just...want to watch that all in real time. I think I’m going to blacklist “got spoilers” for this week. Maybe after the Episode airs, I’ll be open to 8x04 spoilers. But for this one, idk this one is special. It’s like the finale but not. Like the midseason finale. And I want to enjoy that when I can see it all.

So yeah, TL;DR - No asks this week about spoilers guys! I don’t want them! I want to be shocked! Will be open to spoilers for 8x04 and 8x05 though after 8x03 airs. Thanks!

[amayaswatchtower]

gonna be liveblogging 8x03 of GOT in about 2 hours so if you don’t want any spoilers you can blacklist the tag!

TWO HOUR WARNING YOU GUYS 

[tinkdw]

what are the good things that buckleming gave us so far?

- Dean’s first love was a sassy POC (Cassie)

- Dean and Cas paralleled to a canon really old married couple (7x05)

- Dean is a sub and a sweetie (7x15)

- Dean and Cas again paralleled to a Supernatural married couple (8x03)

- all of 8x07

- 8x19 was pretty great and I loved Sam in this

- the moments of great DeanCas in 9x03 and 9x09 that glitter in the trash heap

-  so hateable Cuthbert Sinclair

- Cas and Claire (10x10)

- THIS WHOLE EPISODE (10x16)

- Dean thinks Cas is a tomato and isn’t that just fantastic (thank you Jensen for your wonderful acting addition) (11x03)

- THIS WHOLE EPISODE IS A DESTIEL TROPE FEST (11x18 one of my favourite ever episodes tbh)

- OH LOOK THEY JUST CONTINUED IN 11x21

I mean Bucklemming were SO on board the Amara v Cas exposition train of  season 11.

- Dean x pie in front of Mary in 12x02

- The glory of Saileen in 12x17 (though this will skip onto the blacklist if she is dead for good cos HELL NO)

- Mary being awesome and such a huge subtextual tool in 12x21

- DREXEL 

- ASMODEUS (God I love him for being so terrible and charicaturial)

- all the DeanCas of 13x07.

I mean… looking at this list this is just MY personal view of their episodes so far and yeah most of the good stuff is Destiel so shrug emoji…

It doesn’t cancel out the truly terrible plot work at times and the consent issues but at least it’s a diamond in the turd and they’re not always turds to be fair, they have written a few solid episodes too.