#tv drama

[ariadnethedragon]

RIVALS (2024-)

[honeybadger-who-gives-a-shit]

Not enough people are talking about Mr. Loverman on bbc. This show has:

Two elderly black men in love

Tale about internalized homophobia

Caribbean culture in England and in Antigua

Family dynamics and intergenerational relations

Great acting

A touching story

Is based on a book (I haven't read it yet, but I heard great things)

I won't tell you more because I don't want to spoil it.

Granted, it's not a perfect show, but it is sweet and you should definitely give it a try.

[yorit1]

[shortycreates]

Hey! Finished my beginning stage for my House of Dragon piece that I meant to get finished for the beginning of season 2 but time escaped me again so HERE IT IS NOW - Hope you like

[kkrusteva]

rip Robert Chase you'd have loved Brat Summer

[storytellerslense]

JJ Maybank character analysis

The meaning of the gun

"I got this thing, you know, to protect us" (JJ Maybank, Season 1, Episode 3)

At the start of the Pilot we see JJ Maybank as a funny, imaginative, rebellious guy who, although doesn't really think through the consequences of his actions, seems quite harmless.

However, his personality becomes a bit darker and erratic after he steals a loaded gun. He gets literally obsessed with always carrying it around and, to the dismay of the Pogues, does not hesitate to show it off for intimidation.

The possession of the gun holds a deep symbolic meaning for JJ Maybank, which goes far beyond the simple necessity of self-defense. Psychologically it can be described as "compensation" and a "defense mechanism." These terms describe how individuals use symbolic objects or behaviors to cope with inner conflicts or to make up for a lack of control in their lives.

The gun as a symbol for power and control

For JJ, who grows up in an environment where he has little control over his own life and safety, the gun symbolizes the opportunity to regain control. The gun gives him the feeling that he can protect himself and his friends.

Also, JJ is the one who faces the most oppression from many sides—whether it's from his abusive father, societal stigmas, or conflicts with the Kooks. Owning a gun represents a form of power that he otherwise lacks. It serves as a means for him to defend himself against those who oppress him.

In a powerful scene in Season 1, JJ points the gun at his abusive father and later breaks down crying to his friends: "I can't take it anymore... I was gonna kill him!"

The gun as an expression of JJ's inner conflicts

JJ's decision to possess a gun is an expression of his inner anger and desperation. The weapon represents his deep-seated frustration and his drive to combat the feelings of helplessness that overwhelm him due to his familial and social circumstances. It also expresses JJ's self-destructive tendencies. His willingness to take extreme measures highlights the depth of his emotional pain and despair.

The gun as a proof of coming of age

For JJ, forced to grow up early due to parentification, the gun also symbolizes his claim to independence and maturity. It is a means through which he can prove himself as capable and adult, someone who can protect himself and others.

Because he is often not taking seriously, JJ believes that possessing a gun will earn him more respect. It is an attempt to strengthen his position in the social hierarchy and assert his autonomy.

"(...) Remind you that I am the only one who can properly defend us." (JJ Maybank, Season 1)

The key moment of JJ losing his weapon

In "Outer Banks" Season 2, Episode 4 JJ Maybank finally gives up his weapon. It happens when the Pogues are about to get cornered by the police. JJ brandishes his gun in order to assert control over the situation. Recognizing this, John B steps in by assertively taking the gun out of JJ's hand, letting it fall to the ground, gently reassuring him, that he is going to be ok.

This message was extremely important for JJ, lifting the heavy weight of responsibility finally off his shoulders. JJ, being usually prepared to constantly put his own life on the line for the well-being of his father or his friends in order to "earn" their love and respect, was now protected and guided himself by his best friend.

"It's gonna be alright." (John B., Season 2, Episode 4)

After a short moment of indecisiveness and shock, JJ gives in and completes the act by quickly kicking dirt over the gun, so it stays hidden before the police can find it.

This is one of the most powerful, though underrated scenes in Outer Banks, because it really marks a key moment of JJ's personal development. It signifies his willingness to confront his inner demons: giving up control- for once not relying on himself but really trusting someone else's judgement. He is also accepted and cared for without having to proof himself or fulfill someone else's needs beforehand.

[105nt]

Ink Black Heart first look! 😍

Via TSEF on X.

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[countesspetofi]

Today in the Department of Before They Were Star Trek Stars, DeForest Kelley guest stars in "A Taste of Peace," episode 24 of the single season of The Gallant Men (original air date March 16, 1963). In this WWII action/drama, Kelley plays an Army Colonel who offers the main character a desk job behind the lines after he's wounded in action,

Bonus for the Dark Shadows fans: Baby Roger Davis.

[jamiebamberdaily]

The Wives : First Look

L-R: Catriona Chandler as Sky Morgan, Jamie as Charlie Morgan, Jo Joyner as Beth Morgan, Ben Willbond as Frankie Morgan, Katie Clarkson-Hill as Jade Glover, Tamsin Outhwaite as Sylvie Morgan, Jonathan Forbes as Shaun Morgan and Angela Griffin as Natasha Morgan

As part of their Autumn preview, Channel 5 has released the first look image at The Wives which is due to air later this year.

To read everything we know so far about the series, click here!

[hollywoodoutbreak]

The new drama Brilliant Minds represents a kind of homecoming for Zachary Quinto. After all, the show that helped launch his career, Heroes, aired as part of NBC's Monday night lineup from 2006-2010, and now Brilliant Minds is airing in the time slot Heroes once occupied. The irony hasn't been lost on Quinto, who said he's gotten some serious Heroes vibes with the new show.

Brilliant Minds airs Mondays at 10/9c on NBC.

[ariadnethedragon]

RIVALS (2024-)

Yearning ™

[seldonhari]

It’s June Lenker, right? (…) She’s on the warpath, mate. And she ain’t gonna stop. So, she needs sorting, that one. Yeah?

Criminal Record (2024-) 1.03

[mind-of-a-mundane]

Dongfang Qingcang never wanted to kill his father. He loved him so much that when his emotional root slowly came back he felt all the pain and he felt it was unfair that with all the love that he had for his father, he felt like his father only saw him as a tool to get back at the Fairy realm. He showed his vulnerability in this conversation with his father and it's so heart wrenching to watch.

[yun-hai]

이제 곧 죽습니다 death's game ep. 4