#of zaya right before prom <3

[nikkiruncks]

#cheaters (affectionate-ish)

Bonus:

[crashingwavesinmyworld]

Riverdale Review

Wow I can’t believe I actually missed this show lol. It’s so ridiculous but 95% of it so entertaining I can’t stop watching

But this episode actually had me emotional 😭😭 I feel so horribly for Veronica. Especially when she sang that song not knowing it was Archie’s song for Betty I cried so hard. And when she told him she loved him, it just reminded me of how hard it was for her to say it before, and now that same person she finally let herself be vulnerable with betrayed her, and with one of her best friends of all people. And I’m also really angry that Archie still wasn’t fully honest with her either. Like they may have just kissed once(not counting the staged kiss that Veronica knew about) but they were meeting in secret, that one romantic dance sequence that I know wasn’t real but like he actually had feelings for Betty and he wasn’t straight up about this, it doesn’t matter if he was just confused or not. I’m still so mad that this plot had to happen in the first place. They could have still had Varchie go their separate ways because of Archie’s fear of holding her back/long distance, Why was the cheating necessary? It’s just so unfair to Veronica she deserves so much better. And I know that this isn’t as important but like it sucks to see another one of my OTPS get destroyed by cheating. It doesn’t matter what happens in the future because that will always be the elephant in the room. Like, my OTP on Degrassi (Zaya) got tainted by cheating too and as much as I still love them, it’s still hard to look at them the same. Thankfully I wasn’t as attached to Varchie but it still hurts because I genuinely loved them for a long time. I don’t even hate them now I’m just upset and frustrated and I don’t even care if they end up together now I just want them both to be happy but mostly Veronica. Also, I love Mary but can she stop saying endgame now this goes for any character it’s so cringe please. Even if it weren’t for what Archie did that line still would have bugged me lol

Last thing about Archie, his boxing plot is so boring I just...do not care...and hope he doesn’t change his mind and decide to do the academy because it’s just so boring I wanted to fall asleep thanks

Okay onto Cheryl/Toni. I’m SO happy we met one of Toni’s family members. She has every right to be wary of a Cheryl cuz of her family, and I feel so bad for both of them because Toni wants to be loyal to her family but also to Cheryl. But honestly, I’m in favor of right now Toni having her own life outside Cheryl. I love them together but they both need to grow on their own and we need to learn more about Toni outside of Cheryl. This was a step in the right direction but we still need a solo Toni Plot without Cheryl involved, and also have her interacting with other characters. As much as I don’t like the Serpents, (mainly cuz of the overuse of Jughead in the storyline, I love him but he was so obnoxious then) it was interesting to see Toni bring it up again wanting to be the leader and I’m curious to see where that goes. My heart did break for Cheryl too though, when she was crying in the end about being alone and it being her curse, I feel that way all the time 😭😭😭 It did bother me though when she visited Toni’s aunt without her permission. At this point Cheryl thought the issue was that they are LGBT, and Cheryl visiting was basically outing Toni. (Correct me if I’m wrong I can’t remember if her aunt already knew and was just unaccepting or if Toni wasn’t out to her yet) But it’s actually besides the point it could have created a huge problem for Toni. This is another reason why they need to grow on their own, a problem Cheryl has is she tends to overstep and do things without thinking about the consequences. Which, is realistic and is true for more than just her character, but still, it’s something she needs to grow from. On a positive note though Choni looked stunning in their prom dresses and I’m glad they won prom queens 💕💕 Also on another positive note I am glad they were able to split them up without irreparable damage in a realistic way that wouldn’t taint either character or their relationship. Idk why they couldn’t do that with Bughead and Varchie but I’m glad they could do that with Choni.

Okay onto the Betty and Jughead Plot. They were SO cute before/during their prom pictures 💖💖💖 their actual plot was okay, classic Bughead but nothing really new or exciting and honestly when Jellybean turned up at the rave I thought she was gonna be behind it all or at least a part of it and I’m glad she wasn’t but it would explain why she’s barely around. As much as I wouldn’t want her to be a villain, it would have been an interesting plot twist and given her something to do at least. God though I wish Bughead (and all the characters) could have just had one nice dance without weird shit happening but that’s the Riverdale way lol. I still can’t figure out whose doing this but we did see Brett in jail, I honestly can’t remember what happened to Donna in her last appearance but maybe she’s behind it some how? Or one of the other Stonewall kids but I really don’t know. It’s funny how they at first assumed Reggie did it lmao. Anyway, i guess for Bughead I should address that Jughead still doesn’t know yet about the cheating. What bugs me about this is that Archie said that he and Betty “swore” not to tell. I don’t remember that happening, must have been offscreen and I get it, they don’t wanna hurt them and at least with Betty I can believe she actually loves Jughead and wants a future with him, based on every interaction they’ve had since that whole fiasco, it’s almost like nothing ever happened and if it weren’t for Betty’s face during Veronica singing the song I honestly would have forgotten until Archie mentioned it tbh, (based on Bughead scenes only) but with Varchie scenes it was obvious something was off with Archie. And like it didn’t even seem like Archie wanted to fight for Veronica, I don’t know if it’s because he already thought he was holding her back, I mean, the reason he even told her the truth was because she said she wanted to stay in town with him instead of going to college, with or without the cheating he clearly didn’t want to hold her back. I feel like that’s the likely reason but like, the Archie’s stiff demeanor and awkwardness before the confession could have been explained as guilt but afterwards, he still acted so indifferent like he didn’t care much. He didn’t even cry. Like. It was just weird, but I don’t imagine that happening with Bughead. The thing is though, if Betty really did swear to never tell him, then that really makes it harder to believe they could make their future work whether they both want it to or not because if she can’t be honest, there is little hope. And now it will just look like when Jughead does find out it will only be because Veronica did, so it’s likely he won’t even hear it from Betty herself. I don’t think Veronica will tell him because her and Archie agreed not to but with all the creepiness going on he could find out another way, but I WANT to believe Betty confesses on her own. I actually think it could be Archie that convinces Betty to tell or maybe even he will tell Jughead because in the promo for the next episode Betty’s asking Archie what’s wrong. Jughead is also present, maybe they both tell him together. I hope that’s the case because I think something the writers have largely forgotten is the Core 4 Friendships. They barely interact one on one or even as a group it’s either the couples off together or throughout some of season 4 it was Cheryl/Veronica or Veronica and her parents and Betty/Charles but like no Beronica or Jughead/Archie, Hell even the Betty/Archie friendship was nonexistent before their random affair. If not only the relationships but the friendships can ever be repaired they need to be honest. All of them with each other. I mean I guess it’s kind of good those friendships haven’t on screen because they still would have been keeping that secret acting like all was fine and we already got Betty doing that to Jughead/Archie with Veronica until this ep so it would have been awful to see Betty do that to Veronica and Archie to Jughead, But like they’re still lying to them and they need to stop. All the truth needs to come out.

Also in the promo for next week it shows the Archie/Hiram conflict is back and like there is actually a good reason for it this time but I also just cannot bring myself to care because they overdid that shit in seasons 2-3 and like he has every right to call Archie out and that doesn’t bother me but the violence does because it’s really unnecessary and once again they already have overdone that and I know it’s possible Archie is 18 now but like Hiram’s obsession with terrorizing teenagers is creepy and if this was the first time he did if it wouldn’t bother me because Archie cheated on his daughter so his anger makes sense but he was already trying to kill Archie before for no good reason for 2 seasons straight so like, I can’t get behind this. Just call him out on his shit then move on. And please no more fights or boxing matches please I’m begging you. (For the record I know the promo could have been misleading but it did look like Hiram was trying to beat him up. Now like if Reggie or Jughead wanted to beat him up or fight him I wouldn’t be so bothered but Hiram is an adult and he’s been such a shitty father even if his anger is justified he’s hurt Veronica twice as much so he can sit down tbh). If this is them trying to redeem him for protecting Veronica or something it’s not the way to do it.

Anyway wow this was long. It’s been awhile since I’ve had a show to look forward to. As crazy as Riverdale is I’m glad it’s back and am excited for next week but am not prepared for my Bughead heart to break either 😭 at least Choni aren’t on bad terms and Varchie can’t hurt me anymore than this episode did

[vildethewinemom]

what did u like and not like about the season?

I’ll put my answer under the cut because MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD…

So let’s start with the positives: 

I really liked Saad and Lola. I haven’t really shipped anyone with Lola yet and I felt like they were a good fit. Also, this whole season brought out a really sweet and friendly side of Lola that I feel we had been starting to see emerge but hadn’t really reached before now. 

I also liked Yael’s storyline about them coming to terms with the fact they’re nonbinary. I think it definitely gave Yael’s character a lot more depth because we got to see what makes Yael, Yael. And Vijay and Baaz being supportive and respecting their pronouns gave me life! 

Also I hate to say it but I liked Goldi and Winston. 

And Rasha’s one liners. So happy to have her next season. And Zasha was adorable and didn’t break up unnecessarily (*cough*TRILES*cough*).(SERIOUSLY HAS DEGRASSI NEVER THOUGHT OF LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS?! Literally have seen them work for at least a year after high school. My parents dated for years long distance)

I also enjoyed finding out about Jonah’s past more. That was cool. 

AND ZAYA! Even if it wasn’t official, it was hopeful and that’s all I needed. 

LAST ONE TO MENTION: 

MILES SAYING HE’S BISEXUAL! (And Tristan’s acceptance and encouraging response when Miles read him that email). 

Now the negatives: 

I feel like there wasn’t enough Tristan in his final season. And yeah, I know I’m bias but he kind of got screwed over all his seasons. I’m also not happy Degrassi pulled a Fimogen with Triles. On the positive side, Miles spending prom alone with Tristan was so special. I loved it and it made me feel like even though they are officially broken up, they still are in love and there’s some hope left there riding over. But yeah not happy the writers pulled another “queer ships sink” move. I think after everything they should have just kept them together to say “love conquers all.” And if your argument is “that isn’t realistic,” to quote Eli, the character who never seemed to leave, “Welcome to Degrassi.” 

While I didn’t hate the whole Frankie/Zig/Esme thing at first, it got a little much and I think Frankie got too much screen time.

Also Hunter was so flip-floppity this season it was ugh.

Also Grace sidelined as just part of Gronah was not my fave thing. 

We also needed more Maya. 

I think season didn’t have the strongest episodes or maybe it was there wasn’t enough of them. I think things were started but never finished or happened to quick like Shay and the supplements and Zoe’s mom drama only being a ten minute thing. I think season 3 definitely had more of a punch. 

LET’S BE HONEST: I really wish we were getting a movie like we used to. Another Don’t Look Back or Degrassi Takes Manhattan to say goodbye. I think this class is going to take some time to say goodbye to. 

Sorry it’s so long. I have so many feelings right now! Thank you so much for the ask! 

[youscheminglittlebitch]

Degrassi live blog for episodes 6-10

Lola finding farts funny is so unsurprising

I know where the Yael plot is going and I’m so happy about it. Like I agree it has nothing to do with being a girl or not and also that gender identity is weird

Lola is fuckin DELIGHTFUL you know

Oooh yay it’s the Craig episode I’m actually so excited

POOR ZIG

Yael is so metal. “it doesn’t say no girls it says somebody wearing pants and I’m wearing pants”

I’m so proud of Tiny for turning is life around so much. He’s so smart and I’m just so happy that he’s doing something with it and isn’t being sucked into gang shit

Lola is the best I love her so much she is the supportive friend this show needs

Their farts thing went through and everyone did love it. Okay

I’m crying guys I’m so happy for Yael

I hope Craig is doing well. I always liked to think that he’s famous in the Degrassi world

I’m not surprised Craig liked Maya’s music when his songs were like Rescue You and My Window

I’m sad that Hunter is like this but I’m not surprised

I’M SO THRILLED ABOUT THIS BEING A LEGIT POLY GROUP

Ep 7

Lola I love you, Shay I love you

“have you tried being their friend?” you know Frankie, I believe she has not

Lola and Frankie being like “nononononono” to Shay makes sense but good on Shay for being transparent with her parents, like that shows a lot more trust and she’s going to feel way better with the full consent and not any sort of lies/lying by omission 

I love how they’re camping in Degrassi’s one little clearing which we know is near the school but we’re meant to think that they’ve actually gone away somewhere

“and had I?” “No you’d just gone and cut the sleeves off all your shirts” TRU

I understand why Esme is upset and I know she has this whole thing against Maya for various reasons but she didn’t really think too hard before pulling out edibles now did she

That lil moment of Jonah/Frankie interaction made me happy?? I guess it’s a closure thing I like when Degrassi couples still talk to each other post-break up (but I mean there aren’t enough characters for them to not, usually)

MAYA NO look I haven’t even seen that many drugs in my life but I know you need to go easy on the edibles because they hit at once

Oh look Esme being manipulative who’d have thought

ZAYA YAS

Esme didn’t even use the epipen right like this is all going to add up but you gotta flick the cap girl if you’re anaphylactic you’d know that

HA SEE TOLD YOU I knew they’d realise she faked but I didn’t think that was going to be how

I like Esme as a character. As a person she annoys me and I’d like to slap her quite often (but also like the girl is so mentally ill???)

Yas Shay you go girl get your man

Fun idea: Esme gets some therapy and starts taking the meds she’s meant to

Ep 8

OH HEY TRIS

“relive Paris” oh right because everyone wants to remember what it was like when you were leading Tristan on and also were in a love triangle with Zoe and Maya and Tristan kissed Maya and so on and so forth

wow writers thanks for making Zoe’s promposal about Shay 

“you dated both Zig and Esme” so that WAS how it was it wasn’t one of those one person two partners poly groups it was potentially a everyone has two partners group

Vijay and Baaz deserve more plots tbh. Like Vijay has sort of been reduced to hat jokes from Hunter and I want more Vijay??? Like not crazy amounts more necessarily but some more

Tristan’s therapy friend (Ollie?) is great?? I love him. The assumed straight but cool with gay friend Tristan needs tbh

AWW TRISTAN NO I feel so bad for him omg he didn’t deserve any of this

that promposal was so cute omfg go Tiny I was smiling so freaking big

Well I did not consent to that breakup.

Ep 9

Grace, Jonah, Maya, Zig, and Tiny is a really logical friend group. Like you have the band the rubber room kids with a huge overlap in the venn diagram so it all sorta works out and it doesn’t seem like Jonah is there just for being Grace’s boyfriend. Like he seems to actually be friends with everyone and it’s nice

Vijay hon you can’t say “she changed her pronouns, she’s using they/them”. Like listen to yourself for a hot second. But Baaz and Vijay are making the effort and that’s so nice. Ofc Hunter isn’t though he’s always been a dick like that. Look Hunter I love you but come on at least try

Zoe and Miles have all kinds of interesting little things in common and I never *shipped them* but I’ve always liked them as friends who have had sex

What a casual thing going on there for Zaya wow I’m so happy for them

SHAY LOOKS GORGEOUS

I hope Hunter comes around. Being with a nonbinary person doesn’t mean you’re not straight Hunter??? Calm down???? (also at least he’s not actively rejecting their pronouns)

This scene with Miles II and Miles III was so good???? Like it’s... resolution. It’s the happy ending that I needed for Miles. But it’s also been written in such a way that isn’t out of character for either of them

Everyone keeps using “they” with singular conjugations. Like “if they wants” and no just use want it’s the conjugation that matches the pronoun it’s not about it being singular or plural

HE’S NOT GAY VIJAY. But I’m living for this?? And they just suggested poly AND pan???? Oh man. “I don’t think we have that in Syria” bless

I love having Katie around. What a wholesome scene

I have a lot of prom feelings and ship feelings and you can probably fill all those blanks tbh

So I’ve cried twice this season: once at Yael when they looked in the mirror at Lola’s makeover, and now at Tristan and Miles having prom at the rehab centre. It’s like it came out of my brain omfg

Hunter’s reaction started out so well how did that scene end that way

GRACE IS ALL OF US

Esme needs help tho

Ep 10

YAY ZASHA and yay for Grace being so happy for them

I’m so happy for Zoe with her mum but I have a bad feeling about it too

Grace is so good for Maya

HOW CUTE I love call backs to old episodes

wait no I’m not ready for graduation

SIMPSON YAY I mean of course he’s there, I just like seeing Snake. Also when is Jack Simpson starting at Degrassi because I’m ready for that

Zoe you weren’t a freshman here lmao

I’m so emotional???? Imagine if at the beginning of Zoe’s time on the show you told these people what was going to happen now. Like Tristan wanted to be Zoe’s friend always so maybe he wouldn’t be surprised but like, these others didn’t really love her

Chelsea is an amazing actress omfg

Well that’s that then holy shit I’m not ready for a life post trash sons numbers 1,2, and 4 (#3 is staying) wtf do I do now

[darkshadowbeauty]

Here’s my hopes and Theories for Triles in Season 4

What I want is for Tristan to be somewhat better. Like obviously they're going to the prom together and he'll be on his feet. Idk if that is a surprise for Miles, like maybe they thought he wouldn't be able to dance but he surprises everyone and they both win prom kings?

But that was one theory. I was hoping that he'd be in leg braces. You know? I know I’ve said it a million times lol. But like he'd have all his other traits, but his walking and maybe his reading and speech would be a little off, almost like Jesus in The Fosters. But if we don't get that I'd at least like the leg braces. Like he'd have to get his walking back in order and that means severe physical therapy, that I'd like Miles to be a part of. I'd like to see them working together, but still letting Tristan shine.

 I also want him to rethink the Miles cheating thing. Like not too much...but like for him to have doubts. I mean I know that anyone who goes through a cheating scandal and takes the person back, has had doubts (I feel that Zaya will probably go through this too). Like maybe he'll get agitated if he sees Lola and Miles together. Like that's normal for some people. I still want Triles together, I do, but I need for Tristan to really think about this since we didn't see him come to the conclusion.

 Maybe coming to the play and seeing it made him forgive Miles. And listening to his reason. Because I watched him watch Miles as he gave his reason for doing what he did. But it seems like he came to the conclusion before he spoke to Miles. I suppose he wanted confirmation from Miles on who he wanted to be with, hence the "Who do you want to be with?" question. 

Off topic really quick, I'd also like for him to talk to Lola. Like I want some form of approach. Like he'd thank her for being Miles’ rock while he couldn't. He's not happy about the cheating and the pregnancy, but her being there for Miles and making sure he didn't relapse means more to him then the cheating. And he also sees her as a strong person for going through with the abortion and wanting to talk about it online. He’d respect her for that.

But in a Tristan fashion he'd let her know that NOTHING will happen between her and Miles again now that he's back. Like I need things to come full circle this season. I want to understand from Tristan's mouth why he chose to forgive Miles. Most people probably wouldn't and some would see reason. I'd like to know why he forgave him and how he came to that conclusion. 

I was also wanting to see some after effects of Tristan’s TBI. Like in The Fosters the character Jesus had problems with his speech, walking, reading, and it appears that he’s having sexual performance issues. Like I’d like to see Tristan go through that. It would be interesting for his character and to see how Miles stands by his side through all of it.

 So okay here’s how I’m gonna label it.

For issues with Speech: Like okay say he’s like 90% healed from his TBI. But maybe he has speech problems. Since Tristan loves to talk, it would be a challenge for him to speak. Like he can but maybe he has stuttering problems and he gets agitated when he can’t say things right.

 Problems with Walking: Okay as I’ve said before the leg braces thing would be awesome. Because let’s say he has everything back but the correct use of his legs. So he has to use the leg braces and work extremely hard in physical therapy. To which he ends up walking and dancing at prom almost like how Quinn did in season 3 of Glee. Like it would shock Miles and it would be such a fantastic journey for Tristan.

Okay so reading: Now we know that sometimes it can be tough to read. Now with a brain injury it can be even more difficult. So I’d like to see him have issues with his reading. Like the words would be blurry and jumbled to him.

Sexual Performance and Insecurities: Okay so this could pose as a problem too. So what if he’s close to fully recovered and he can’t have sex with Miles? Now I know that would royally upset anyone if they couldn’t have sex or in Triles case, make love. I’d like to see that pose as a slight, not huge, but slight problem.

 Like for example: Miles and Tristan are making out on Miles bed (still wondering why we haven’t had a proper make out session since season 13) and maybe Tristan can’t feel anything. Which prompts maybe a discussion about the whole cheating thing. Now while it can be the insecurities of the past infidelity, it can also be the TBI.

That’s something that would be fantastic to watch. All I know this that whatever happens, I want them to be happy and healthy. I would also like to see Zoe make Tristan her VP. Ooh that could also tie into the whole can’t read, talk well, or needs use of the leg braces. I can totally see that. Him not wanting to have help, when he knows he needs it. It’s so Tristan, he’s headstrong and would prefer to do things himself. But he has to know that he has the help of his family (still wish Owen would’ve come back. Katie came back for Maya) his boyfriend Miles, his best friend Zoe, and the rest of the gang (Winston, Frankie, Hunter, Maya, Zig, Grace, and Jonah).

I also would love to see either a Prom-Posal or an actual proposal. I think it would be unique for there to be a same sex engagement on the show. Plus, it means that Triles and their senior class would come back for the wedding. And it also means a glimpse of Triles when Frankie and Hunter are seniors. Anything to keep Triles on the show for a little longer.

 Well that’s my hopes, wants, and theories for our boys in Season 4. Man I can’t believe it’s their last season. It seems not too long ago that they had just met. I’m gonna be even more sad when they leave than when Ziley (Riley and Zane) left because these two actually lasted. We saw the ups and downs (more downs than ups, but still entertaining), the romance, and the love. It’s gonna be hard when Triles graduates. But there’s always fanfic and making fanvids. Oh and btw I will be doing two Triles videos soon. I’ve found two songs that fit them perfectly and can’t wait to make them. I’m debating on whether or not to make them soon or wait until Triles graduates so I can come full circle. Hmmm decisions, decisions.