#only friends thoughts

[psychdiarys]

I just love the diverse range of opinions among Only Friends viewers .....

If there's one thing I find quite fascinating as an OFTS enjoyer, it's the varying opinions we have about the show's characters.

Every single character has both shooters as well as critics, and there's not a single opinion that unites us all. Why?

Take RayMew for instance, cause I've seen heated debates on both sides of this dynamic. Some argue that Mew is treading on thin ice by pursuing a relationship with Ray, knowing full well about his emotional volatility.

On the flip side, there are staunch defenders of Mew who insist that he's vulnerable, having been betrayed and cheated on, and Ray is capitalizing on that (just like Boston implied)! The opinions here are a muddied mess, much like the characters' feelings.

Then, there's Nick and Boston. I mean, most viewers find themselves sympathizing with Nick and harboring a deep dislike for Boston for obvious reasons.

But a good number of them also admit that Nick was wrong to record Boston without consent, and Boston has always been transparent about his feelings toward Nick.

Sand, who is mostly loved by all, isn't immune to scrutiny either. While many of us adore him, we can't deny his imperfections.

It's this multi-dimensional nature of the characters that makes discussing this show so exhilarating.

There are no definitive right or wrong takes when it comes to these characters; it's all about perspective.

It's about slipping into their shoes, understanding why they make the choices they do, and then looking at it from another character's standpoint, and understanding why they are criticized.

It's the realism that I enjoy so much. In the real world, most people aren't simply categorized as inherently good or evil; they're shaped by their experiences and personalities.

We all have those people in our lives who staunchly stand by us, no matter what, and those who will never understand us. The characters of Only Friends embody this human complexity to the fullest.

None of them are perfect, and that's precisely why we're drawn to them. They're beautifully flawed, just like real people.

What makes it so captivating for me isn't just following the story in the show. It's also diving into character discussions, hearing a spectrum of fan opinions, and embracing the diversity of viewpoints.

Personally, I appreciate both the criticisms and defenses for each character. It's this variety of perspectives that makes this show so fun to discuss.

[storm2rain]

Mix arriving to the set of Only Friends:

omg hi everyone ☺️💞🫶🏻 i’m so happy to be here! hopefully i get to be in season 2! ☺️

Mond:

yo i’ve been here for 5 minutes and made out with 5 guys life is good

[thedooristhebluecushion]

What’s keeping me up tonight? Thank you so much for asking…

I think someone is going to die on Only Friends.

My first guess is Ray because “how many people do you think would cry for me if I actually died” and “I can be addicted to you for the rest of my life, can’t I?” kind of reek of foreshadowing.

But it could also be Boston if his dad’s campaign somehow gets f-ed up because of him & he becomes a target / collateral damage & with how shitty the crew has been that may be the only way they forgive him.

So yeah. Sleep tight everyone. 1 week & 3 days until I can rest easy.

[rocketturtle4]

Checkpoint: Only Friends Brain Rot, Ep2

(I'm still shadowbanned despite brief evidence to the contrary)

Ray: He went from prickly stray cat to little lost puppy and somehow remained both broken and sexy. Definitely going to get way too attached to Sands unfiltered caring. Definitely going to wreck Sand's emotions with his unchecked attachment to Mew. (I wonder if Mew was there for him when his mum died...)

Sand: Boy is far too succeptible to both stray cats and lost puppies. We all knew he was lost the moment he stared at Ray on the floor of his own bathroom. He knew he was lost the moment he ditched the hookup and then refused the money on the off chance his stray puppy was lonely. Hopefully the sex is worth it.

Boston: Still clearly pissed that his plan to bring in the hot boy he once fucked and wanted to fuck again got derailed by his prude of a friend who's way to full of himself (in Boston's eyes). Needs Nick's affection but doesn't know it, casually making Nick fall in love with him with every throway kiss.

Nick: Falling in love with every throwaway kiss despite the fact that he'd vehemently deny it (to Boston). Clearly needs to get laid by someone better at sex. I'd say his new roommate might knock some sense into him, but after this episode...maybe not. We're all worried for you sweetie.

Top: Sleeps around so that he can sleep at all. Very intrigued by his New Challenge but also beginning to run thin on patience with his teasing yes no (stop slow go) approach. Yanking Mew around by his feelings while not noticing his own feelings being yanked in return.

Mew: Self-Control R Us with his confidence and his clear boundaries...only problem is self-awareness only goes so far and emotions are real pesky at shoving one's control off a cliff. Yanking Top around by his feelings (read: dick) while not noticing his own feelings being yanked in return.

Couple I think most likely to NOT end up together: Top/Mew

Couple I most want to end up together: Sand/Ray

Character I am worried about relating way to much to in the coming chaos: Mew

Character I think most likely to die: ...Ray? (probably from something alcahol related).

At this point, I don't think anyone's going to get murdered, but death by accident...is a real possibility.

Other thoughts:

Ray collection post (adding as I find more - yes I am too attached)

Colour coding: Stop slow go: Ep 1, Ep 2.

Why does child Top have the same beadspread as adult Mew?

[anotherblblog]

Ok, lemme just cook here:

As down bad as Nick is, I could envision a version of this where Boston goes full corruption arc and Nick ends up as his Lady MacBeth

Like imo if Boston is was honest with Nick about how amoral he is, I think there’s a decent chance Nick supports his wicked ways

If Nick fesses up to his less than above board behavior, Boston would flip shit and his ego would be insulted someone tried to play him but I think after Boston moves beyond anger, he would probably be turned on someone would use nefarious means like he does

I don’t think it’s going to happen like this but I think it could happen like this

[stuckinapril]

friend wanted to see my tumblr, and when i told him i can’t show it to him bc it’s basically my personal diary he went “oh so I can’t see it but a bunch of strangers on tumblr can??” he literally does not get me. no one will get me like the people in my phone get me

[radiance1]

Danny: Hey, I need you to be my boyfriend for a week.

Jason: What.

Danny: My parents are coming over and I've apparently accidentally talked about a partner more than once and only realized when they said they wanted to meet them.

Jason, currently still solidifying his power as a Crime Lord: Excuse me?

Danny: Let me get this out of the way, I do not consider you at all a person of romantical interest and a friend. But I need you to act as my partner for only a week until my parents go on their merry way over to my sister, okay?

Jason: Is there, quite literally, no one else to ask this?

Danny: You're my only friend who lives in Gotham, plus we share the same apartment.

Jason: That's almost sad.

Danny: You in?

Jason: Sure, why not.

===

Maddie: Danny, honey.

Danny: Yes mom?

Maddie: I don't mean to.... question, who you choose as your parent but. Well, me and your father was just wandering if he was a... [Maddie gestures with her hand] you know, one of those.

Danny, uncomprehendingly staring at his mother's hand: What.

Maddie: Oh dear, how do I bring this up. You know, one of those.

Danny: Mother I need more context.

Jack: If your boyfriend a crime lord!?

Maddie: Jack!

Jack: What? Beating around the bush wasn't helping!

Danny: Say WHAT?

===

Danny: Hey dude, thanks for helping with this even though you didn't need to!

Jason: No problem, I wasn't doing anything too [Crime Lord activities flash through his mind] important.

Danny: Can you believe my parents thought you were a crime lord though? Weird am I right?

Jason:

Danny: Jason. You are scaring me.

Jason: Haha, yea that's weird isn't it?

Danny: Jason.

Jason: Well, I have to leave now to attend to my totally real and totally not crime related job at the ice cream shop.

Danny: [Squints eyes]

Jason: [Internally sweating bullets]

Danny: Suuuuure, bring me back some ice cream though.

Jason: [Thumbs up and leaves]

[tadfools]

POV the last piece of your grand evil scheme walks into the room for the first time and they have ‘forehead’ tattooed on their forehead

[magic-owl]

I don’t believe in gatekeeping at all but if you flat out admit to me that you’ve consumed little to ZERO of the canon media and have gotten all of your information based off of reading fluffy fic with woobified characters, I will not be taking ANY of your fandom opinions or meta seriously

[crawley-fell]

[cowardlykrow]

Stop light shenanigans

Extra:

[cam-stopped-eating-candles]

I’m sorry guys but this is exactly how Nico looks in my head about 90% of the time

[storm2rain]

is Boston ever gonna stop being so horny

[ryllen]

ᕙ(‾̀◡‾́)ᕗ

[viveela]

A style comic I just had to get out of my system

[pangur-and-grim]

frogs playing mario kart!

this is a risograph print that you can grab here