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Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries enjoyers, I have a question: how do you find Miss Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries?

I've never seen it and I wonder if it's worth a watch. But I have few issues to start with, so should I really consider it a - let's say - a sequel, or just as a totally different series where the characters' names are just a coincidence?

Because what doesn't really sit with me is the fact that the modern Miss Fisher is supposed to be Phryne's niece. And well, how's that possible? Phryne's sister's dead, I believe they didn't have any other siblings, or at least they were never mentioned, but that would be such a lame thing to do, to just add another sibling to her and Janey. Phryne's cousin from Aunt P. has a different last name, so the new girl wouldn't be Fisher. From what I recall, Phryne's father never mentioned any siblings of his, Eugene - his cousin (?) - is sentenced (to death, I guess?) and he never mentioned any of his supposed children to try to regain the title from Henry. And of course, Henry could've had 17 younger siblings, but even if he had, would they really inherit anything from Phryne? I mean, wouldn't she want Jane to be her inheritor (inheritee? is there a feminine gender for this one? Well, maybe I just should've said heir)? And if not Jane then at least one of Dot and Hugh's children?

And another important thing: does that mean they all died in the WWII? That's why we get this modern miss Fisher? Because everybody who could've inherit from Phryne and she wanted them to are dead? (I don't really know how inheritance law worked in late 1920s, let alone in Australia, but I assume she could've passed her property to whatever she wanted to). Rather disturbing.

Anyways, just wanted to know if it's worth a watch in general. I can forget the shows are somehow connected if it's a good one on its own. I'm about to finish my MFMM yearly rewatch and I wouldn't mind trying something new.

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I was tagged by @arcadia-wildfire to post four pictures from my camera roll that aren't selfies

So here we go

Not tagging anyone, cause I don't even have that many mutuals lol

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I've fallen down this rabbit hole again, Lord have mercy

"Jack won't be able to match Phryne's libido" "Phryne will be too sexually adventurous for Jack" "Jack will be too inexperienced for Phryne" wtvr

LOOK AT THIS

Your honour, case closed.

Gif cred: @perceptivehands

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I'm doing research for a novel I started a while ago, and boy, I never knew that functioning of the Polish interwar police would suddenly become such a vital part of my life. And history has never been my thing, to be honest.

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THEY DO

S1, Ep. 15: Deep Throat (1994) The Nanny (1993-1999)

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Something about Celine Dion's voice makes me wanna cry every time I listen to her songs

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Threshold gives me hope that I too can be weird af and not make any sense and still get a prestigious award for my achievements in being extra.

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genuinely being a tv enjoyer in this current time sucks balls because tv is trying to do what movies do and it makes it WORSE. the best part about tv is that you spend time with it consistently week after week year after year and now because tv shows are fractured and have the budget of major movies they're becoming shorter with way longer time between seasons and it hurts the one (at least to me) best thing about tv!! which is that it's reliable and consistent and has longevity because tv is a long form format!!! But it's being pushed into being made more short term like movies because of all these economic pressures and bonkers expectations. I'm sick of it!!! I'm sick of tv shows being acclaimed when they don't feel like tv shows as if that's a bad thing!!! I'm sick of waiting 2-4 years for 4-8 episodes. I'm sick of reading about the best writers in the business not being able to make a living. I'm sick of it!!!! I want tv back!!! I miss my friend tv!

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Did I rewatch S02E17: Passion yesterday? Maybe.

Did I know what was going to happen? Of course.

Did I cry? Perhaps. Oh who am I kidding, I sobbed.

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He promised that Jenny would be alright, and I believe him

I'm not a very safe person to be around at the moment. Nothing's safe in this world, Rupert. Don't you know that by now?

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I’ve been meaning to write this for a long time because it’s something that keeps me thinking. So many people talk about the fashion in The Nanny, but almost no one mentions the MUSIC. I consider it a key factor in the show as it doesn't feature a lot of music in general. Sure, there are the jingles between scene changes, but I mean actual songs with lyrics. While they aren’t used often, the few times they appear are super meaningful. I recall three (there might’ve been more) but these stand out the most. And two songs are like clues for us to follow, even if indirect, that were supposed to fulfill in few another seasons into the future.

Let’s start with the most obvious one: the final episode and Barbra Streisand’s Memories. I hardly need to explain why this song was so impactful, but I will anyway. The choice of Barbra’s song is so smart as she was brought up in the show so many times as Fran’s muse and the lyrics match the storyline perfectly – it was such a thoughtful decision by the creators. The song ties everything together in the finale, closing the chapter on Fran’s journey in a such beautiful, sentimental way.

Second song is from the Kindervelt Days episode when Fran is supposed to go to a reunion with Eric Estrada, but eventually Maxwell shows up and dances with her to Two Different Worlds. It took me some time to find the exact song, but I was determined to prove my point. Here we go with the lyrics:

Two different worlds We live in two different worlds For we've been told that a love like ours Could never be

So far apart They say we're so far apart And that we haven't the right To change our destiny

When will they learn That a heart doesn't draw a line Nothing matters if I am yours And you are mine

It’s clear that the song choice wasn’t random. The song is a foreshadowing of Fran and Maxwell ending up together, even though this was only the second season. Despite the “will-they-won’t-they” tension that ran through much of the show, the writers were suggesting that Fran and Maxwell were destined to be together, not only by the actions but also by the words in the background.

The third song, most important for me as a C.C. and Niles shipper, is from The Nose Knows episode. C.C. and Niles dance to Our Love is Here to Stay. Given how MEANINGFUL the songs in this show are, I believe this one was deliberately chosen to indicate where their relationship was heading. The title alone, Our Love is Here to Stay, tells us everything we need to know. Look at the lyrics:

It's very clear Our love is here to stay; Not for a year But ever and a day

The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know May just be passing fancies And in time may go But, oh my dear Our love is here to stay Together we're going a long, long way In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble They're only made of clay But our love is here to stay

It was CLEARLY a planned moment, and for anyone who claims their relationship came out of nowhere, I think this song proves otherwise. I believe with my whole little cold heart that the writers were signaling, even if indirectly, that C.C. and Niles were always meant to end up together. Their love was supposed to be just like the lyrics say – I’ll defend that with my life.

And you know what I love most about The Nanny? How it seems to be a silly sitcom, but in reality there are so many layers to uncover if you take the time to look. I really believe the writers used these little details – like the songs – to communicate something deeper. As someone with a literary background, maybe I’m prone to analyzing things a bit more intensely than most people, but it’s so exciting to find hidden gems like these in a 90s sitcom.

Of course, people can enjoy the show without digging into the hidden meanings, but for someone like me, bounded with words both professionally and personally, I can’t help but appreciate the writers’ craft. Eighteen years after I first started watching, I’m still rediscovering new things, and that’s part of what makes the show so brilliant.

So yes, I really do think the music (which is three songs lol) is crucial to understanding the show’s emotional depth. These tiny little details make the experience so much better.

PS. Professionally speaking: this essay sucks, cause there are too many points I’m debating about and there is no sensible conclusion. Thanks for reading anyway.

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Never seen this movie, but the gif is one of my favorites. It’s about me, even the name matches. I send it to everybody at work when I’m swamped (so almost every single day) lol

HEATHERS (1988) dir. Michael Lehmann

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Well, I'd love to say something smart here, but all I can manage is: aAAaaaAAAa

They are so cute together, I love them so much.

Season 3, Episode 18 - Val's Boyfriend

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It's like one of my fav scenes. Just look at them, people. LOOK. AT. THEM.

Niles first letting her fall, and then feeling her up/making sure she is okay.

Again, peak enemy behavior for sure...

From Season 2, Episode 13, The Strike

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After a long absence, I revisited my Twitter and stumbled upon this post.

10 years later (actually more, 18 at least, but in 2014 the world got to know how I feel) and I still have a crush on C.C.

Btw, girls, are you here? @seariderfalcon @wildelangtry

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@divinenanny omg, yes!! 💗

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Me. Every. Single. Day.

the older i get the more i realize i am C.C.Babcock