shane & ilya (1.01)
Why am I just noticing that they’re wearing the same colours? Gray sweats and a black sweater/jacket
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shane & ilya (1.01)
Why am I just noticing that they’re wearing the same colours? Gray sweats and a black sweater/jacket
I’ve been reading Hollanov fanfic and I’m actually so irritated. Why is there such a bias between Ilya and Shane?
Like Ilya can do no wrong. His feelings are more important, like he’ll do shit or say some stuff that clearly hurt Shane, but the fans make it so that he never has to apologize, instead Shane apologizes to him.
Also why is it that it’s okay for Ilya to be jealous about a short term relationship that ended in friendship, but Shane isn’t allowed to be jealous about the woman Ilya says is his regular fuck buddy best friend who’s like family to him (I’m sorry but idk anyone that sleeps with someone they consider family) who he could marry for a green card?
Maybe it’s just me but I need someone to make it make sense.
I’m sorry but idk anyone that sleeps with someone they consider family
Lmao I knew this take would show up sooner or later. Ilya better not grow too close to Yuna or David as parental figures because that would also make the main romance of this show like incest!
Well when I say like family I meant someone not romantic. Shane and Ilya will become family but in the married way…I don’t think Ilya and Svetlana have that kind of relationship. Relationships definitely ebb and flow. I guess I’m just trying to say that for Shane it’s probably hard to get his head around it at first. It would definitely take time to get used to their relationship. And I think a lot of people don’t think he should get that time to come around I guess. I don’t know.
PS. Anybody teach english out here cause clearly I need help articulating
I’ve been reading Hollanov fanfic and I’m actually so irritated. Why is there such a bias between Ilya and Shane?
Like Ilya can do no wrong. His feelings are more important, like he’ll do shit or say some stuff that clearly hurt Shane, but the fans make it so that he never has to apologize, instead Shane apologizes to him.
Also why is it that it’s okay for Ilya to be jealous about a short term relationship that ended in friendship, but Shane isn’t allowed to be jealous about the woman Ilya says is his regular fuck buddy best friend who’s like family to him (I’m sorry but idk anyone that sleeps with someone they consider family) who he could marry for a green card?
Maybe it’s just me reading things wrong but I need someone to make it make sense. Cause I feel like that is definitely something that would take time for a significant other to get over
So life has been rough recently and Heated Rivalry came at the perfect time…hence why it’s all I’m talking about recently.
But I’ve been doing some discovering and thinking, and while I love Shane and Ilya’s relationship I don’t think I’d want it for myself. If anything I’d want what I see Hudson and Connor have…or what I’m assuming they have. I don’t know how to explain it.
How I feel about Hudson and Connor is quite strange cause I don’t think I’ve ever felt cuteness aggression for people I have never met
I don’t draw often…so don’t mind how crappy it looks.
So I’m rewatching Heated Rivalry as one does and I’ve noticed some things in episode 1
Ilya’s Hotel room
1. When Shane comes in all angry he looks Ilya up and down, whispers “Fuck” then kicks off his shoes.
2. If you look closely enough when Ilya asks Shane if he’s scared, you’ll notice that Shane does in fact have a tiny tattoo.
from what i remember from the book and from what you can see in the show, Shane's parents have hard time when it comes to calming Shane down, bc Shane was never able to voice what is wrong.
so to see him not only freak out, but to see Ilya just handle it on the spot must have felt like the only comfirmation they needed
You can see this dynamic in the scene where Shane and Yuna have a chat on their own. When she wants him to look at her she has to repeat herself a few times, but when Ilya wants Shane to do something, for the most part he just does it, no hesitation.
Ilya is pretty good at reading Shane, especially since Ilya is kind of the only person who knows all parts of Shane. Yuna gets the version Shane thinks she needs and Ilya gets everything. Especially since he’s stuck around this long. Not to bring up the ginger ale thing but I’m bringing it up.
Correct me if I’m wrong though
Is it just me or is Conner Storrie with the beard not giving Wyatt Halliwell?
Idk maybe it’s just me
As much as I love Shane and Ilya…. Imma tell you right now. Hudson’s a level of unhinged that I cannot handle and I feel I would be terrified if I had to interact with him. Connor on the other hand seems more my speed….he’s up there but not like Hudson up there.
That saying, it’s highly unlikely that I’ll ever meet these people so I gotta chill.
Also it would be hilarious if we did meet and they both terrified me. Panic attack on main immediately.
Song Association
Ilya Rozanov : James Arthur - Empty Space
One thing I can say about heated rivalry is that I love love LOVE the fact that we can see weight fluctuations throughout the season. Given the fact that their story spans years, it’s more natural to me. Most people don’t stay the same over an 8 year period. Especially when they go from teenager to adult. I really liked that.
So Heated Rivalry….I feel like a have a pretty bad parasocial thing going on. Besides that though. Absolutely LOVED the finale.
I loved that they were finally honest with each other. Shane shared his thoughts, clearing away some of the doubt Ilya was feeling.
Also can we talk about the domesticity of it all. The couch, the lake, the fire pit. The whole thing just warms my heart.
I love that Ilya was a bit of a menace. And let’s be honest, Hayden definitely probably had some inclination that Shane was up to something naughty, cause we was he breathing so hard and sweating out of nowhere, and then kinda rushing him off the phone! I don’t know though, I’ve heard that Hayden can be a bit slow on the uptake.
When it comes to Daddy Hollander’s accidental voyeurism, I’m just glad that’s all he saw and not full on back breaking or even a gawk gawk 3000.
CAN YOU IMAGINE! I’d die with Shane right there.
He hightailed it outta there though. I actually also like how quickly he went into explaining why he was there. He realized that he went to his son’s place and witnessed something he definitely wasn’t supposed to see. So I liked that part.
Ilya’s steady presence definitely helped Shane through this. He would have spiralled more if he had to do it alone.
I liked the moment between Shane and Yuna as well, when she apologized to him. Hudson’s acting in that scene did something for me. Watching him, you could see his distress, refusing to look at Yuna for a while. That was a beautiful moment.
I like that they ended the episode on a happy note and with a little giggle for me.
Yuna couldn’t fathom why they had to text before showing up but both Shane and Ilya are like PLEASE text before you show up, you don’t need to see or hear anything you’re not supposed to see or hear.
On another note, the fact that this show was filmed 30 minutes from my house in all directions blows my mind.
Shane and Ilya as well as Connor and Hudson…you guys need to stop. I’m literally talking to myself out loud because of you people. I love watching you guys but damn.
Please give me more reasons to do so.
Also I’m kinda crushing very platonically really hard on Svetlana…would learn Russian for her…and Rose…I’d just wanna be in the same room…. I’m not cool enough to hang.
I’m a woman but I want a body like Ilya Rozanov….unfortunately….I am very lazy.
I need a workout buddy so we can be hot together.
So episode 5….let me be honest. I feel like I relate to Shane very well….and I feel that if I’m Shane, it’s a good thing I don’t understand Russian, cause I personally wouldn’t know how to respond to that beautiful confession.
It’d definitely be awkward and probably embarrassing for both of us. Ugh my Shaylas. I love them. I need them to do more stuff together…hopefully longer shows
Been watching Heated Rivalry…it’s got me in a choke hold…I read fanfic to tide me over till the next episode…don’t know what I’m gonna do when the season ends. I’m already grieving the end of his show. I hope it goes on for longer.
Also…Sophie Nélisse….something about those eyes does it for me.