#tv drama

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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.

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“Mera dil karta hain ki main poori ki poori Ashar ki pasand ke saanche mein dhal jaun. Jo Ashar ko pasand hai wo apna loon. Jo unhe na pasand ho woh hamesha kay liye chodh doon.”

ہم سفر

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rip Robert Chase you'd have loved Brat Summer

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Today in the Department of Before They Were Star Trek Stars, Walter Koenig stars in "The Boy Without a Country," episode 12 of the first season of Mr. Novak (original air date December 10, 1963).

In this drama series about a novice teacher in a Los Angeles high school, Koenig plays a Russian teenager who defects from the USSR, ends up in an American foster home, and is taken under the wing of Mr. Novak (James Franciscus) when he enters school. He has difficulty adjusting to life in America and to constantly being in the spotlight. The entire first season of Mr. Novak is on YouTube; I find it particularly interesting because my mother was in school during those years and I wonder how accurately it might stack up against her own experiences.

Other Trek connections are below the fold.

The director of "The Boy Without a Country" also directed two episodes of The Original Series.

Two of Mr. Novak's colleagues are played by actors who went on to play people whose identities were stolen by the salt vampire in "The Man Trap," the first episode of Star Trek: The Original Series to hit the airwaves:

Vince Howard played this unnamed crewman and social studies teacher Pete Butler.

Dr. McCoy's old flame Nancy Crater was played by Jeanne Bal, who played overworked vice-principal Miss Pagano, one of Mr. Novak's closest friends on the faculty.

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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

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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.

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#OTD in 2017:

Andy: “Life can turn around very quickly.”

Sharon: “And some people adapt to their new circumstances. And some people don't.”

#MajorCrimes #QuidProQuo

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Ink Black Heart first look! 😍

Via TSEF on X.

[ariadnethedragon]

RIVALS (2024-)

Yearning ™

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A part of Shen Xifan that i relate with.

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When I eventually pivot my video essays from House of Night to Death Note, I will finally tackle what I call the Glass Cell Theory, which the TV Drama made most clear:

Light only acts the way he does through the Yotsuba Arc and the Near Arc because of his solitary confinement. And in fact he is a perfect case for why we should not be doing that.