Hmm well now that Disney went and showed their asses (again), I feel like I can say this without putting bad juju out/jinxing anything. I honestly think the writing was on the wall when amandla, who was arguably the most excited pre the show coming out, essentially went radio silent. Then my gut feeling was only compounded by them (Disney - Lucasfilms - whoever) clearly pushing Qimir/Manny as the lead… which is just not how the show works??
There are possible reasons for that. As for pushing Qimir, it’s clear he (and maybe Sol as well) ended up being breakout characters from the show. I can’t begrudge that - Qimir is interesting as hell. But we see him through the eyes of our leads - he wants an acolyte. There is no acolyte without Osha and Mae. Also why isn’t Manny being pushed in tandem with the actually lead of the show. As for Amandla not being invited to things like d23 or swcj (like Manny), I’ve seen people be like “well, they could just be taking a break considering all of the racist stuff that’s been hurled at them”. And like yeah maybe, but you’d think the people that employed them, would ya know say something about it. Especially considering that Amandla has been burdened with dealing with racist since like the age of 12.
But this is Disney and Star Wars and Lucasfilms where everyone outside of the main story gets treated like shit.
Now for the thing that I didn’t want to put out there before actual news of s2 - I’m sorry but I can’t help but feel like this is them pushing the black nonbinary lead out so they pluck parts of the acolyte for something else. Because while I don’t cruelty pass them (releasing this news on Manny’s birthday is vile), something about them dragging Manny out in particular to several events knowing they were canceling the show just doesn’t make sense? Nothing is set in stone obviously but now I’m seeing people talk about them highlighting Qimir and Darth Plagueis (literally who gives af about that hag) but gutting the story of anything else.
I hope no one takes this as me saying Manny hasn’t dealt with his fair share of shit. He’s been outspoken about how hard it is being a Filipino man in Hollywood. But at the end of the day, Qimir (and by extension Manny) being a mysterious double lightsaber wilding MALE sith gives him an element of protection Osha and Mae (and by virtue Amandla) don’t have as characters. Because notice how much of the ire with the shows casting is about the lead character(s) being black women.
Anyway this is just me rambling about something that’s been on my mind. Tbh I actually have hope that it won’t happen simply because I don’t see the creator/writers of the show being down with that. Also Manny has been vocal about supporting Amandla and not being able do this without them
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all the stottlemeyer/monk fics i've written:
*more under the cut.
i. an old watch with no parts to fix it (2,4k)
Rating: Gen
Tags: Whump, Angst, Pre-Slash, Realization of Feelings.
Summary: No one likes to start their day off on a odd number.
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ii. no miracle can bring the 'stache back (563)
Rating: Gen
Tags: Established Relationship, Slash, Kissing, Teasing, post-s07e09.
Summary: Turns out, Monk doesn't want the Captain's 'stache gone as much as he'd initially thought.
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iii. just a little wordplay (1,7k)
Rating: Gen
Tags: Established Relationship, Slash, Caught in the Act, Innuendo, post-s07e10.
Summary: A twist to Mr. Monk and the Other Brother.
“And bring your handcuffs.”
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iv. a friendly word of advice (2,6k)
Rating: Gen
Tags: protective leland stottlemeyer, semi-estbalished relationship, post-s08e14, hurt/comfort.
Summary: Captain Stottlemeyer hears of a little rumor, one he doesn't like one bit.
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v. hydrogen (6,4k)
Rating: Mature
Tags: Telepathy, Angst, Pre-Slash, Hurt/Comfort, Realization of Feelings, Panic Attack.
Summary: In which Monk is a telepath and gets more than he bargained for.
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vi. Room 103 (1,3k)
Rating: Teen
Tags: Mistaken for Being In A Relationship, Pre-Slash.
Summary: A suite upgrade then, for your partner and yourself?"
Partner? Leland thinks.
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vii. an itch to scratch (3,6k)
Rating: Explicit
Tags: A/B/O dynamics, Porn with (little) Plot, Overstimulation, Praise Kink, Strength Kink.
Summary: Leland's always been a giver.
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viii. the day erased (1,5k)
Rating: Gen
Tags: Light Angst, Pining, Pre-Slash, Comfort.
Summary: It's a late work day and Monk decides to keep the Captain company.
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ix. a knee jerk reaction (2,2k)
Rating: Gen
Tags: Jealous Leland Stottlemeyer, Post-Season 8, No Spoilers for Season 8, Unresolved Romantic Tension, Mutual Pining, Resolved Romantic Tension.
Summary: Leland doesn't overreact. He really doesn't.
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x. 20:20 vision (3,4k)
Rating: Gen
Tags: Shooting Range, Pre-Canon, Pre-Slash, Pining Leland Stottlemeyer.
Summary: They all watch, mesmerized, as all of Monk's shots hit every single moving target with perfectly centered 10's.
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xi. hello, detective. (1,9k)
Rating: Gen
Tags: Pining, Living Together, Pre-Slash, Flirting, Jealous Leland Stottlemeyer, Oblvious Adrian Monk.
Summary: If you don't make the move, someone else always will.
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xii. quite the endorphin (2,4k)
Rating: Mature
Tags: Touch-Starved Leland Stottlemeyer, Unresolved Sexual Tension, Pining, Pre-Slash, Post-Divorce.
Summary: Letting off some steam is the perfect way to get a little less wound up after a not so great day.
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xiii. happy shedding season (2,7k)
Rating: Gen
Tags: Catboy AU, Inspired by Fanart, Fluff, Humor, Fur Brushing, Cat Ears, Established Relationship, Obsessive Cleaning, Cat Tails.
Summary: Monk's having a tough time keeping everything pristine clean.
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xiv. how to make a chicken pot pie (1,4k)
Rating: Teen
Tags: Established Relationship, Cooking, Domestic Bliss, Living Together, Kissing.
Summary: It's chicken pot pie Tuesday. Leland gets a little distracted.
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xv. wake-up call (2,8k)
Rating: Gen
Tags: Crush at First Sight, Pre-Slash, Neighbors AU.
Summary: Who in their right mind vacuums everyday at four in the damn morning? No one, that's who.
Leland's new neighbour seems to be an exception to that.
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xvi. right angles (2,5k)
Rating: Teen
Tags: Outsider POV, Married Leland Stottlemeyer/Adrian Monk, Established Relationship, Slash.
Summary: Harry doesn't mind Mr. Monk. He's a model neighbour - he minds his business, keeps to himself and occasionally lends a helping hand. But he wishes the guy would stop arranging the lawn chairs.
Or, at least, that's what his fiancée wants. Which means he does too.
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xvii. fingertips reaching (2,7k)
Rating: Explicit
Tags: Praise Kink, Touch-Starved Leland Stottlemeyer, PWP, Service Top Leland Stottlemeyer, Overstimulation.
Summary: Adrian's reactions are what really gets Leland going.
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xviii. bitter taste (1,2k)
Rating: T
Tags: Angst, Jealousy, Possibly Unrequited Love, Pre-Slash.
Summary: Coddle envy for too long and it will begin to curdle.
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ix. in september (277w)
Rating: Gen
Tags: Domestic, Living Together, Double Drabble, Mr. Monk Is Drunk Again.
Summary: “Let's get you home.” Leland says.
“Oh, mine or yours?”
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xx. the grass may be greener (2,7k)
Rating: T
Tags: Episode Studies, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Pre-Slash.
Summary: “How're you... How're you feeling?” Adrian asks.
The pit in Leland's stomach has yet to stop gnawing hungrily inside of him, threatening escape.
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Rating: G
xxi. frozen peas (2,1k)
Tags: Protective Leland Stottlemeyer, Minor Injuries, Pre-Slash
Summary: “What the fuck happened?”
Natalie winces at the same time Adrian's cheek gives a particularly angry throb. It must look ghastly if Leland's reaction from a scale of one to ten is already ranging around nine.
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xxii. whiskey neat (1,4k)
Rating: T
Tags: Heartbreak, Self-Reflection, Drunken Confessions, Pre-Slash.
Summary: Leland drinks a glass of beer too many.
Or, T.K never said yes.
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