What do you think of the Stelena scene at the end of 3x18? I think it's so underrated. It was such a relief of unspoken words and Stefan finally opening up. I know it ends sadly but my goodness, I FEEL it
I’m quite curious which SE scenes anons don’t think are underrated. Personally, I don’t think the scene itself is underrated because it’s a pivotal moment for Stefan and Elena where they’re confirming their love for each other as a fact (and I think SErs recognize that), which is something I have always loved about SE, despite the fandom idea that Elena was wishy-washy and that Stefan felt insecure in their relationship because she was torn, their love for each other was actually treated like an irrefutable fact
and 3x18 confirms that yet again
It’s basically a how could I possibly stop loving you even when he says that she’s in love with Damon, she panics
and what’s also telling is that even though this season is about whether or not Stefan will lose Elena, when Stefan confirms that she hasn’t lost him, she’s relieved
and like you said, it’s a cathartic moment that’s been building for a long time and that the show has been inching toward since Stefan came back to town because essentially every few episodes, they’re working their way up to this moment.
In 3x11, they have their out but they don’t get too far because there’s just too much pain there:
In 3x14, they get a little further because Stefan’s vulnerability is breaking through and she reaches him and he almost let’s her but then he leaves
In 3x17, he finally tells her that it’s not that he doesn’t want her in his life, it’s that he can’t be who she wants and he’s distancing himself, so we’re getting even closer
And then we have this where he’s finally just saying the rest of what he didn’t say all those times before:
and it’s not a “this is it” conversation, it’s not a breakup, it’s a things are different, things are complicated but one thing that’s always stayed the same is that we love each other.
What I do find underrated about 3x18 is the ending because yeah, it ends with her saying she doesn’t know how she feels about Damon but the nonverbal reactions to each other:
An underrated aspect of SE I find is how much Elena needs to know what Stefan is thinking and feeling, she needs to know that they’re OK, she needs to know that she hasn’t lost him to the point that it’s compulsive, which is why she can’t handle him not knowing who she is when he has amnesia, which is why when she has no humanity and she tells off Rebekah she says that Rebekah ruined her relationship with Stefan as an indicator as to why Rebekah’s a bad person, which is why her brain essentially short circuits when he tells her he’s not in love with her anymore --- and we’re seeing this here through her reaction, she’s not just sorry that she’s hurt him, she’s silently pleading for an indication that despite this they’re OK (which is how she responds when she tells him she kissed Damon in 3x12)
because the way she responds to other men who she hurts isn’t the same
like she moves with him and watches him leave, hoping he’ll say something
and when he’s gone, she’s trembling
when she and Damon have a confrontation about her feelings in 3x19 and he leaves, she doesn’t actually look shaken, she looks annoyed and vaguely ashamed
but the fact that they may not be OK doesn’t have the same emotional toll on her like in 3x18 and if they really wanted the PASSION-RAGE-UGH-I-CAN’T-STAND-IT her reaction to this confrontation should’ve been this
but that’s a different post.
So yeah, those are my thoughts on 3x18
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The Originals 3x17-3x22 Review
So I watched TVD during quarantine last year, and even though I swore to never watch another Julie Plec show again, I’m watching TO! I thought I’d share my thoughts, let people read my clueless predictions or my feelings about Klamille. You can find my reviews of S1-3 on my blog.
3x17
How did Lucien make a deal with the ancestors???
Freya’s scream was so classic horror movie
That’s smart of Vincent to record the video in a neutral area
Kol is REALLY getting mad, oh my lord
YAY KLAYLEY’S DOING THEIR OWN INVESTIGATION…they’d be great at that stuff
That weird liquid of Lucien’s looked like Kool-aid lol
God the ancestors are so fkn cruel, who likes them anyway
DAVINA, DON’T U DARE LET KOL TOUCH CAMI
I wish we could’ve gotten more foreshadowing of Lucien being the villain, bc him being evil is understandable but narratively unexpected
I like that we’re talking about Finn being daggered, it makes me empathize with him a little more
I’VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY, DAVINA KICKED KOL OUT OF CAMI’S APARTMENT
AWW KLAUS COMMENTING ON HAYLEY’S CARPOOL KARAOKE SKILLS
Also how tf does Matt plan to stop the Originals
I FKN LOVE THAT KLAYLEY’S FIGHTING TOGETHER, LITERALLY AMAZING
THOSE POOR WOLVES, THAT WHOLE PROCESS LOOKS SO PAINFUL
WAIT, MATT KILLED FINN?! I forgot about that…god that was horrible writing
OHHH SO THAT’S HOW LUCIEN CURED HIS BITE
OH GREAT, FINN HELPED LUCIEN BECOME AN UPGRADED ORIGINAL…OF COURSE THINGS CAN NEVER GO RIGHT
Elijah’s getting beat up…sad to see but not unexpected
KOL IS TURNING ON DAVINA…I really hate the power imbalance of this scene, Davina looks so childlike next to Kol
Oh my god, I know Klayley doesn’t happen but I want them to kiss so badly
That was a quick turnaround for Finn being a little more receptive to his siblings
RILEY’S ACTING IS FUCKING ME UP
OH FUCK I’M CRYING FINN’S DEAD
HIS WHOLE FAMILY FORGAVE HIM AND FUCKK THIS WAS SO FUCKING SAD AND THEY’RE HOLDING A RITUAL FOR FINN, BE STILL MY HEARTT
Well it’s kinda sad that Kol is being manipulated
I’m loving Vincent’s speech, LET’S GET RID OF THE DUSTY OLD ANCESTORS
OF COURSE LUCIEN HELPED AURORA ESCAPE AND PLANS TO HELP HER UPGRADE
3x18
Well…Lucien and Aurora seem to be having fun
Although it’s still pathetic that Lucien wants Aurora
LMAOO AURORA REALLY ADMITTED KLAUS WAS BETTER
AND SHE DOESN’T FULLY BELIEVE LUCIEN UPGRADED HAHAHA
OH MY GOD LUCIEN’S BASICALLY PROPOSING WOWW
Klaus, STOP BEING A MORON. U can’t possibly walk into a fight that u don’t know how to win
I’m glad the bar isn’t affecting Kol, and he looks happy too
OHHH THAT KLAMILLE SCENE JUST RIPPED MY HEART IN HALF
I love the vibe of this NOLA music festival, it looks so fun
OH SHIT THE TUNDE BLADE’S IN KLAUS NOW
Of course Lucien wants Elijah to come alone to the penthouse
Why hasn’t Aurora drank the Upgraded blood?!
Looks like Van Ngyugen is taking over as regent
OOH SO AURORA DOESN’T LOVE LUCIEN AND SHE’S PLAYING HIM…can’t say it’s surprising
Surely the Strix will come to defend Elijah?? What happened to them??
Yayyy Haymille has a scene together
AWW CAMI’S AFRAID, I CAN’T BLAME HER THO
Oh shit, Kol’s acting up again
WELL FUCK, HAYLEY’S BEEN KNOCKED OUT
Oh my god, it’s insane how good Davina looks
KOL, GET YOUR GRUBBY HANDS OFF MARCEL
“I would never hurt Davina” this isn’t going to age well
Marcel providing Kol with solid advice
Those poor Strix vampires are about to die for nothing
FUCK YEAH, HAYMILLE DEFEATED AURORA, U GO TEAM
KLAUS LOOKS SO PROUD OF CAMI AWW LITERALLY SO CUTE
OH SHIT, KOL LITERALLY CAN’T LEAVE TOWN
OH MY FUCKING GOD, LUCIEN HAD SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS ON AURORA AND SAW WHAT SHE SAID
AWW THE S1 TRIO TALKING ABOUT KLAMILLE, I LOVE THIS LITTLE TALK
GOD FUCKING DAMNIT, LUCIEN IS AT CAMI’S DOOR INSTEAD OF KLAUS
LUCIEN BIT CAMI NOOO
I’d like to personally say fuck you to all the people that hated on Leah Pipes and made her quit TO
3x19
I’m so unprepared for this episode…
OH NO KLAUS SEES THE BITE
CAMI SAID I LOVE YOU I’M GASPING, MY HEART IS RIPPING APART FUCKKK
KLAUS DON’T GO BLAMING VINCENT
I’m so happy everyone’s banding together to help Cami out
OH SO NOW MARCEL FINALLY REMEMBERED CAMI EXISTS
I can’t believe I’m not going to get another Klamille kiss…THIS IS BLASPHEMY
KOLVINA’S REALLY FIGHTING, FUCK YEA
Is it bad that I’m on Davina’s side? Kol’s just annoying me too much
KLAUS, PULL IT TOGETHER, GO BE A BOYFRIEND TO CAMI
WELL THIS IS GETTING REALLY SAD
OHHH CAMI’S GIVING ELIJAH THE GAME OF TRIVIAL PURSUIT AND NOW THAT SET ME OFF, I’M CRYING
Lucien’s a scorpio…that explains everything (jk, idk anything about Scorpios)
Now why am I more interested in the Lucien and Davina scenes…as a dark ship tho
NOOO IT’S THE FUCKING CORNER CAFE DATE BUT IT’S IN KLAMILLE’S MINDS
KLAUS WANTS TO TRAVEL WITH CAMI, TOO MANY FUCKING TEARS IN MY EYES
OHHH VINCENT DOESN’T WANNA GIVE UP, BABYY
Oh yeah, Lucien’s handling Aurora’s betrayal really well, he’s totally over it
FUCK KLAMILLE’S HOLDING HANDS AND IT’S SO CASUAL AND I’M DYINGGG
I’m crying, listening to this stupid fucking speech of Cami’s
I mean c’mon, Kol did try to warn Davina about the spell but she didn’t listen
Danielle Campbell is putting so much emotion into this Kolvina scene but Nate is just not giving anything back honestly
Cami’s starting to go…
OHHH KLAMILLE ADMITTED THEY BOTH LOVE EACH OTHER
I HOPE EVERY PERSON THAT BULLIED LEAH PIPES STEPS INTO A PUDDLE WITH SOCKS ON
I’m crying again…Cami deserved the world, I really do hope she found Peace
I like that Vincent’s pledging to continue their cause but it’s making me cry even more
Hayley’s speech to Cami was really sweet
Wait how does Freya still have Lucien’s blood??
OH SHIT, KOL’S BEEN UNDAGGERED
THIS IS SO BRUTAL WTF
I can’t believe it…Davina’s dead
“I WOULD NEVER HURT DAVINA” MY ASS, I HATE THIS FUCKING SHIP
Nate buzz, GIVE ME MORE EMOTION
3x20
AWWW POOR MARCEL, MY BABY
OHHH CAMI’S BODY IS STILL IN THE BED
I hope Cami gets that Irish wake
LOL I KINDA LOVE THAT VAN AND LUCIEN ARE CLASHING
YEAH, LET MARCEL GET THE HELP HE NEEDS
It makes my blood boil that Elijah’s gonna kill Marcel after they’ve been so close this entire season…it’s too cruel
WOW, KLAUS MOVED REBEKAH TO A SECRET LOCATION?!
I like that Klayley’s spending more time together
This is so painful, knowing what’s gonna happen to Davina
WHYYY ARE WE GETTING A STUPID KOLVINA MOMENT AFTER HE KILLED HER
Also, Danielle is putting on a great performance, I can really feel her fear and worry
This is a really tough decision about Davina but these are the Mikaelsons, they’re not supposed to be heroes
But I love that Klayley’s against it, we stan
Oh shit…Elijah and Freya are about to end Davina’s peace
Poor Davina, honestly…this is just a bad situation, and I know no one’s gonna get out of this with a smile on their face
LOL THE FACT THAT THE REGENT CAN JUST BE PUSHED AROUND
JFC WHAT A HORRIFIC CAR CRASH
CMD is giving me way more than Nate, jfc
KLAYLEY’S FIGHTING TOGETHER, WE LOVE TO SEE IT…even if Lucien’s winning
Klaus kneeled to save Hayley…I like it
Lucien was a pretty good villain, not my absolute favourite but still, I like him
That’s pretty cruel, mutilating Lucien like Tristan did all those centuries ago
Klaus looks so hurt by Marcel’s words, but solid points are being made
WHY DOES DAVINA HOLD THE BRUNT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR KOL NOT KILLING PEOPLE
Honestly the Mikaelsons deserve the other characters’ anger but they’re not known for being good people, so this is not necessarily anything astounding or surprising
They’re already painting Marcel as a villain…it’s warranted but I hate that HE has to be the villain out of everyone
OOOHH MARCEL’S ABOUT TO UPGRADE
3x21
OHHH JOSH IS THERE, HE LOST BOTH CAMI AND DAVINA :(
AWW MY HEARTT JOSH WAS TOO CHOKED UP TO SAY ANYTHING
“The Mikaelsons will answer for this” um Davina’s murderer AKA Kol is literally right next to u
OH GOOD IT WAS CAMI’S WAKE, I’M SO GLAD
I literally forgot all about Kinney lmao, but I appreciate him coming to the wake
Klaus understands Marcel’s anger, thank god…
OH GOOD, KOL’S ABOUT TO HAVE IT OUT WITH FREYA
Kol’s being cold af, but I can’t exactly blame him
I mean…Lucien is already dead, so there’s no “justice” left for Cami’s death?
So what’s up with the Strix now
LOL JOSH’S REACTION TO MARCEL AND THE UPGRADED SERUM
The funny thing is Klaus is showing a lot of empathy and compassion towards Marcel but it’s too late for that
Looks like the consequences of the Mikaelsons’ actions are catching up to them
OOHH WHAT’S GOING ON WITH KOL AND THIS WITCHY MAGIC
I’m on board with this plan of Vincent’s, fuck the ancestors
Why is Elijah so aggressive when Klaus and Marcel are literally just talking
LMAOO THE POLICE BUSTED THE MAGIC SHOP FOR HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS
*insert meme of Lucy Liu saying tear that bitch apart* (this is me talking to Marcel about the Mikaelsons)
LOOK WHAT YOU’VE DONE ELIJAH, THE PROPHECY IS COMING TRUE BC U SHOWED UP DUMBASS
OMGGG MARCEL IS SERVING UP SO MANY GOOD POINTS
Poor Marcel…Elijah, u little bitch
I’m just gonna shake my head in disappointment for the next minute
Elijah’s crying, it’s sad but I don’t have a whole lot of sympathy for him atm
This story of Kol seeing Davina is so boring, like flowers?? REALLY? THAT’S THE BEST THE WRITERS COULD COME UP WITH?!
GOODBYE ANCESTORS, HAVE FUN BURNING
Also, Klaus doesn’t need to forgive Elijah, LET THE DUDE WALLOW AND DON’T DEFEND HIM, HAYLEY
Oh thank god, Josh knows Marcel isn’t dead
THE MIKAELSONS PLAYED RIGHT INTO VINCENT AND MARCEL’S HANDS, FUCKKK
3x22
I love this little flashback of mini Marcel and him rising as an Upgraded Original
Klaus is giving such a sweet speech to baby Hope…also she’s adorable
SHITTT, THE MIKAELSONS ARE SURROUNDED
Well, Marcel’s right, u don’t go after one Mikaelson, you go after all of them
WHY IS KOL’S ATTITUDE SO HOSTILE WHEN HE LITERALLY HEARD MARCEL PROMISE REVENGE
Wow, the witches got won over by Vincent pretty quickly
Oh my god…the Strix are all dead…
Also, what a shitty way of wrapping up the Strix’s storyline, they’re supposed to be super powerful but got wiped out so quickly
I JUST REALIZED WHAT HAPPENED WITH KOL GETTING BITTEN, IT TOOK ME A MINUTE ANDDD ELIJAH’S BEEN BITTEN TOO
HELLO MY QUEEN REBEKAH, OFC SHE’D BE ABLE TO STOP THE FIGHT
I love that Rebekah’s basically Switzerland in this whole fight
Wow the Abattoir is seriously getting beat up
OMG REBEKAH SAYING “THEY WON’T BE KIND TO ANYONE STANDING IN THEIR WAY” AND HAYLEY + HOPE APPEARING IN FRONT OF KLAUS…I love that Klayley moment
WHAT A BITTERSWEET KLAYLEY MOMENT, I KINDA LOVED IT THO
This whole trial scene with the mob looks pretty cool
Rebekah’s mark is really coming back in…
Is it bad that I want Elijah to hallucinate Gia
I can’t tell if Rebekah’s basically under the influence of the curse or just faking…I’ve seen the end scene so I’m gonna go with faking
That was a nice Haylijah moment…but can Phoebe give me a little more
I like Klaus’s speech, he’s kinda right but he’s still wrong….it’s the perfect Mikaelson speech
It’s kinda smart tho that Klaus is framing his death as “peace”
I hate that all the people named by Marcel were mostly POC or women…DID THAT CROSS YOUR MIND, JULIE
Poor Hayley…she’s basically all alone
OOOH VINCENT IS REALLY CALLING OUT MARCEL, HELL YEAH
I like this little mental safe haven for the Mikaelsons but the colouring is so ugly lol
Klaus’s letter to Hope…too sweet
I really liked the ending scene…what a whirlwind season
4x01-4x06 review coming soon! Please, DO NOT POST SPOILERS OR HATE COMMENTS. I don’t expect people to agree with my opinions, but being rude is not going to get me to change mine. I haven’t seen the show before, my opinions are probably going to change over time as I keep watching. If you want longer notes on any of the episodes, opinions on a TO ship, my overall thoughts on S1-3; please ask or message me, I’d be happy to share them.
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