#big finish ranting

[itsatorchwoodthing]

what pains me is that it’s basically impossible to be up to date with all doctor who/torchwood lore because of the audiodramas - like, i adore them and im so grateful they exist but it’s impossible to listen to all of them so i’ll never know every single piece of lore or the complete timeline

[cookiescr]

Goddamn just finished dragon age inquisition and it was so fucking goood omygod like I did not expect to get so into it like I originally just started playing it for friend who couldn't play it and streamed it for her by mygdo it was so good

SOMEONE COMMISSION ME SO I CAN BUY VEILGUARD ON NOVEMBER ! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

[daresplaining]

Slight spoilers for Born Again (the show)

I hate that they had at least two spots in the show that could've included the other Defenders. The Hector case if they went more comic accurate and the finale, where we see the cast come together to prepare to go againts Fisk in season 2, yet there's no Luke, Danny or Jess, even Melvin would make sense, yet...nothing.

SIGH. Welp, I'm disappointed but not surprised. They have had opportunities for years to include these characters in other MCU projects, and yet here we are. And I do want to be clear—while Luke, Danny, and Jessica in particular are very dear to me (as I said in this post, I've loved these guys in the comics since before these shows were a twinkle in Jeph Loeb's eye, and Iron Fist is my favorite/second favorite Marvel superhero depending on my mood), this is true for pretty much ALL of Marvel television: Agents of SHIELD, Runaways, Cloak and Dagger, Inhumans, The Gifted, Legion... The MCU is so vast at this point that I know, logistically, it is a lot of characters to juggle, but the fact remains that they could easily fit many of them into other shows/movies, or (god forbid!) give them their own damn shows back, but for some inexplicable reason, the only one they've bothered to do this with is Daredevil. Why? Luke Cage and Iron Fist only got two seasons and were cancelled on CLIFFHANGERS, never mind the Heroes for Hire/Nightwing Restorations spin-off show they kept teasing (which would have been freaking amazing). But who cares, right? Instead of dwelling on that, let's stick our special boy Daredevil in a big movie. Let's give him a random romance with She-Hulk, instead of perhaps giving that cameo slot to Hellcat, Jen's close friend from the comics, or to Luke Cage, one of Jen's actual exes. Let's get him an entire new show that's...apparently twice as long as any of the other Disney+ Marvel shows, for some reason?

And look, I shouldn't complain. It's gotten more people to care about a character I love, which is exciting! And I'm very happy for the MCU Daredevil fans. It's just the fact that when it comes to any other characters or shows Marvel seemingly cannot be bothered to make even a fraction of the same effort that is so deeply frustrating.

[itsthegirlinthebowtie]

hi hello I am spontaneously combusting after that ahsoka premiere it was everything I ever wanted. sabine was perfect. hera was perfect. ahsoka was perfect. chopper was perfect. the loth cats? perfect. david tennant being back as huyang and having a predominate role in the show, not just in the sidelines? perfect. seeing the phantom in a space battle in live action? perfect. the way ezra touched the back of his neck in the hologram like he always did in animation? perfect. sabine having ezra’s lightsaber? perfect. sabine living in ezra’s old communications tower home? crying. going to the corellia shipyard? perfect. the mention of an HK droid????? fucking perfect. the thing the empire remnants are building being called the eye of sion? flawless. morgan being a dathomir witch? screaming. the inquisitor being back with that helicopter lightsaber move?? iconic. I need to stop listing everything I loved about this premiere because this post will never end. I cannot wait for the next episode I have so many theories can’t wait to see how this pans out.

[sukirichi]

i’m gonna sound stupid for saying this but i’m acc very upset that real life is keeping me away from being a loser here 😔

[kirax-emd-art]

You know my transformers hyperfixation really went from "watching transformers one and imagine silly stuff with my Oc in it" then "holy shit hot rod and prowl in the background omgomgomg i need to draw them" to "Okay I need to watch more tf media I'll watch earthspark" and now "OMG PROWL IN EARTHSPARK NO WAY ILL DRAW HIM" it's just gone full circle

Bonus to that one Emputara!Prowl AU that is currently killing me inside and will 100% draw something about this cause MY HEART

[therubbishbinofvso]

hello tumblr gang. going insane over big finish posting THESE yesterday-

siobhan redmond as the rani I am literally so fucking in love with you and if they ever brought the rani back onscreen I would want her to be you. ever since I bought her rani's audio stories, she and her gorgeous voice have captivated me.

also I need to be sedated or something, because when I saw that first image I audibly, violently gasped at my desk at work and made my very confused coworker look at me like ❓️❓️❓️

[gxlden-angels]

You ever sit in the parking lot of a 4Rivers contemplating your relationship with your own religious trauma? Cause if you do that's kinda weird why tf would you do that?

[submech]

I'd give this year a 99% Raven out of 10

[twingeof-cosmic-angst]

Big Finish writers every single time they write an audio for Owen Harper:

[enhanced-operatives-division]

Junicrane/Starstruck Ramble

I will not be brief, all under the cut

To clear some things right off the bat:

No corpse, no proof with Juniper. Obligatory this is set in a canon where he's alive and adjacent to the agency in some way.

Reggie & Juniper are just gay to me, but I don't mind any interpretation of their sexuality

The games are set in 1967/68 to me (based on a couple bits in game) which is before it was legal to be gay in America at least (1971), which is relevant to how I interpret canon as being somewhat grounded in reality, despite unrealistic elements.

This is just an insane amount of headcanons/elements of and AU all culminated into one post. I will talk about some headcanons like they're just facts because they are established in my head, and it saves me over explaining literally everything, however I will explain some parts a little bit for clarity.

Alright. Actual beginning of the ramble:

Juniper is a character to me who had gotten so lost in his job as an actor and a social presence that in the end his whole life revolved around that 'role'. Because of this, by the time he's put into the situation where he's around the Agency, he basically knows nothing about himself, though he doesn't realise at first. Furthermore, what little identity he had has changed in so many ways. He's no longer a beloved famous actor in the prominence of public light, he's legally dead and he tarnished his career just before he was supposed to die, with the bonus of that making him lose the majority of his estate. From that, he also has horrific facial scarring from the electrical burns from literally having his face fried. I believe a friend of mine made a post about this a while ago (I also think they were the first to think it up also), but, to me, Juniper has a permanent trimmer in his right arm (aka his dominant hand) from the electrical current and it is messing with his nervous system.

All in all, he's not doing great, but he's too proud to admit that he's not doing great, because if anything, what's left of his ego is all he has as a defense since he's deep in unfamiliar water.

Before ending up around the agency (I have multiple interpretations of this, so I'm just going to bring it up generally), he'd never actually seen Reggie, and his only impression of him is a single voicemail, which was his only reference he had to later impersonate him. Juniper probably has very little feelings other than the ones he projects onto him because of Phoenix and that, at the very least, he's physically attracted to Reggie to some degree (that's like the beginning of how everything else would tumble into place in this sort of interpretation at least).

And on Crane's side? His feelings towards Juniper are probably very intense and muddled. On the one hand, he adores musical theatre, and that's his now ex-favourite actor. The thought of just casually being around him blows the bit of fanboy in him away at first because THAT'S the GUY, plus the inklings of a celebrity crush which still poke at him. And then there's the rational side of him, which knows Juniper has committed absolute atrocities on the side of Zoraxis, and hates him for that. Then there's how much Juniper comes off as an asshole at first because he refuses to cooperate with anything the Agency tried to put in place. He finds Juniper endlessly frustrating, and yet he's stuck working with him since, afterall, he's the one who knows the Agency's history with Juniper the best. I imagine him acting a lot like how he does IEYTD 1 around Juniper.

At this point, I'm just describing the pitch for a romcom.

I think the start of their relationship with one another largely started with Juniper trying to wind Crane up. It was a way of getting his attention, and I don't think Juniper knows why he's so dead set on that at first, because I don't think he realises he has a crush on 'this grump' at first. (I think that's actually the fun part about these two, because it's almost like a role reversal of the celebrity crush dynamic. This ex-big name actor has a TERRIBLE crush on an average joe and it is KILLING HIM.) But of course the Agency keeps them together because Juniper is at least conversing with Crane, so it's a start.

Through one way or another, they actually get talking casually, at least mildly at first. It takes Juniper a long time to fully deconstruct the wall he's built, and the thing is, Crane isn't the one trying to deconstruct it, at least at first, because yeah, Juniper realises if he wants Reggie to actually like him in any way, he can't keep winding him up. So they talk. Small talk at first, something rhythmic and almost easy to keep to a script. And over time that turns into actual conversations. Genuine ones in which Reggie rips out the occasional one of his jokes which Juniper is endlessly endeared about. The way he smiles just before he makes them, like he wants to chuckle at what he's about to say before he says it. That's probably when Juniper realised that he does have some vague crush on him, and that it wasn't going away.

This is what kickstarts John I can't-buy-you-things-to-impress-you-so-acts-of-service-it-is Juniper to do little things for him. It mostly starts off as him trying to make Reggie his tea how he likes it. However, the nerve damage in his arm makes that hard, as the weight of the kettle and trying to pour is hard all of a sudden. And he refuses to accept that, so he tries for a very long while. Long enough that Crane would go to investigate what was going on. And when he does see Juniper leaning over a cup with the kettle as he uneasily tries to pour it, and when Crane asks Juniper responds so matter-of-fact that his intention is nothing but genuine. And it catches Reggie off guard because Juniper hadn't done anything like that up to that point, and his very apparent vulnerability is so clearly on show.

It shifts something between them.

From that point on, conversations are longer, more familiar. Both of their attitudes soften, and Reggie makes more jokes. Juniper learns how to better use his left hand while strengthening his right back to a point where it could be used again. Slowly, they're both spending time with one another not because they have to, but just because they can. Little bits at first, not too far outside what they already were doing, but those little bits turned into long bits to a point where the other person's company was genuinely desirable.

As time passes, Juniper probably realises that he doesn't genuinely know much about himself or what hobbies he's into, because he never really had the time when he got big, and his home life in his youth wasn't bad, but it wasn't picturesque. I think Reggie would pick up on it, and absolutely try to introduce him to some things he's into. Some things stick, other things don't (corn husking very much stays Reggie's passion, and John will go with him sometimes because it's him, but it's not something he strongly cares for). Crane introduces him to a lot of music, and it's something that becomes a staple between them, with tracks they listen to more than others (tragically, I know relatively little about 60s music so I couldn't really say what). Occasionally they dance, never anything intense, think slow dancing, but the closeness is nice.

Through all of it, Juniper is battling the worst crush of his life, and he can't stand it, because I think he struggles to read people since he doesn't have anything like a script or a director to refer back to, so he has no idea if Reggie likes him back or if he's just desperate for that to be true. I think because of that any sort of confession between them would be incredibly raw, not only because of the time they live in making it hard for them to be truthful about how they love, but because it's a complete show of Juniper who's worked to be this better person. I don't exactly know how that would go, mainly because I don't have one set version of their dynamic, this post is just a generalisation of main consistent points.

Reggie does like him back, because he's gotten used to Juniper being just this guy, not a figure in the public eye, not a Zoraxis lackey, and not any sort of Agency operative (despite being under their care to some degree). He's someone he genuinely cares for, because they've given one another the time of day to learn one another, and I think because Reggie was a field agent, he was a lot better at reading Juniper than Juniper was at reading him. Eventually Juniper's company becomes something he could see around him for the rest of his life, and I think he accepts that he likes Juniper a lot more gracefully.

I think any affection directed at Juniper would at first be met with him feeling a little muddled. Reggie was a very physically affectionate person when he could be, and sure the initial flirting with one another came with the occasional little touches, but everything now was so deeply intentional. I also don't think Juniper would almost ever get over the novelty of being able to kiss him, or many other gestures, because it made the fact that they were together so very real, and it was great. I do think it comes easier to Reggie, and it's a big way of showing how much he cares, so it's important for Juniper to try and show it back because he knows how much it means to the other.

I like the idea of them eventually living with one another, too. I think Juniper would have always had a quiet little daydream of sorts where he does just live a domestic quiet life, and he can with Reggie (well, as close as they can get between the Agency and Zoraxis always being at odds), and he loves that, and he loves him, and it's immense.

I think they cook for one another a lot, it helps Juniper work on his dexterity in a controlled environment, which means a lot because it's a huge point of insecurity (that and his scars). He does improve, and Crane is proud of that and shows it and it's great. I also think they'd probably cook together too, because they can deal with being in the kitchen together and they work well with one another. It's probably a good way for them to unwind because over time they can do it in relative silence.

As I said before, I also think music is a staple in their household, and that Reggie listens to things on vinyl almost all of the time because he likes the background noise. Sometimes Juniper will catch him chuntering along to the music which he finds endlessly endearing. I wouldn't put it past his dramatic ass to also join in to fluster Reggie, but I also don't think Reggie would mind that terribly because Juniper has listened to the music enough to know the lyrics, and that's huge to him.

I don't think they are without rough patches, no relationship is, but I think the good part about them is that they're willing to talk about it (... eventually). They're used to long conversations, and while they're often less fun conversations, they're needed and they know that, and it works out.

Alright. I think I'm done for now. I haven't mentioned everything, but this definitely got the worst of it out of my system. If you ever want to hear any specific thoughts my ask box is open but other than that, behold my general dynamic for these two which has been festering in my head for years. I think they're great

[deadscell]

i don’t know if it’s just me. but the mental toll it puts on me as a player when i’m naked snake before big boss is unforgettable. especially the reference to when the boss says that jack is still a child before the events of her fate, and everything that happens after he’s given the title. when i think about how everything goes red around her, it’s truly haunting to me. jack completed his mission just as much as she did, and only now does he know what it feels like to carry that burden. plus i think it was important to include the torment of the sorrow and the reality of war. but not only does it record how little or how many people the player has killed, it has been up to us and he’s only showing us the consequences. it’s a terrifying concept really, because the player can only go two ways and even then there’s no way out of it, because jack still has to kill in order to progress the mission. a cruel realisation for him and the player.

anyway, i keep going off track. what i really wanted to say was the idea alone that jack knows the whole time that he has to assassinate someone, that has cared and loved him all of his life is heart wrenching. even more so than if the player didn’t know what was to come at all, especially since he’s reminded of it. he has to kill a soldier and a mother. heartbreaking. and what i mean is, i despise the anticipation as much as i love it. having to battle through to get to the inevitable, but the inevitable enemy was the hero the whole time. shit. in conclusion the whole lead up makes me want to tear my hair out because i love the boss, and i hate having to kill her every time. why must i be subjected to doing this and being forced to press the trigger on her patriot one last time. really, kojima? REALLY? anyways live laugh love the boss and her cunty ass son.

[aukly]

This is a draft from a few months ago i don't even remember writing this what the hell?!>!

wednesday season two right?! but xavier is gone and how are they going to address it?? we know there is a stalking so the easy (and boring) way out is just killing him off right away without showing his face but what if they did something funny like barely address it at all?? but like not in a what the hell happened to this pre-established character from season one kinda way but instead bc we are following the story from wednesday’s pov what if she just forgets about him like the moment she gets home her family see’s the phone in her hand and asks her how she got it and she’s tries to remember his name but can’t bc she’s wednesday addams and doesn’t give a fuck about anyone besides her family and yeah yeah i know she had some character development and learned how to care for friends but if the writers said that she never thought of xavier as an friend there is nothing that would make me not believe that also it could be such a quick scene of her not remembering him and moving on plus it would be a good way for quick callbacks throughout the season like during a conversation with enid wednesday doesn’t remember his name and enid asks her if she’s talking about xavier and wednesday

[shim-changmin]

the thing about black sails & my love for it is that so much of my fondness of it is also tied to the experience of watching it when it came out, along with the at the time absolutely tiny fandom, & i just cannot replicate that feeling, so i've never actually sat down to rewatch it & idk when i ever will.

like i remember getting into it at the end of season 1 & being one of like 10 ppl actually talking about it & making edits, organizing events, etc & i've never had that experience with any other fandom. i experienced the show & fandom so viscerally for better & for worse & i miss it dearly, but i also never want to do it again.

[beeduoo]

would u try

[whumpty-dumpty-doo]

How it feels to want to post WIPs, but literally everything you have would be a huge spoiler so you CAN'T