So what are your thoughts on the recent TSaMS lore (if/when you get caught up)?
I don't keep up with the show much anymore bc the direction took with some of the characters have been... upsetting and disappointing, to say the least. Only really watch if there might be angst involved lmao
Anon you have such perfect timing, I just finished getting caught up again finally!
Also I def don't blame you for taking a step back from the show, I know a lot of ppl did during the Nexus arc. Fortunately??Unfortunately?? these shows have me in a chokehold so I've been watching all of it (for better or worse). Every time I think I'm out I get pulled right back in. LMAO š©
I'm gonna have to break this up cause it's gonna be long...
First off, I see the 3 sub plots they got goin' on (the NovaFrost plot, the Dark Sun plot, and the Solar plot) and I feel like there's a little too much going on at one time (I feel like 2 plots at once is a good amount personally) and progress with all the plots feel very drawn out at times.
NovaFrost Plot Thoughts
So I enjoy the NovaFrost plotline, but mainly just because I love NovaFrost. (They are so sweet and cute!! I adore them sm!! š)
I will say the whole 'Afton family tree is backwards in this dimension', for me, is kinda confusing so I kinda just...clock out for those bits ngl. I want to know more about the boys and I'm glad we're finally seemingly getting somewhere with the plot.
I'm curious about Rosie too, but so far as a character she kinda falls a bit flat for me, but I guess we'll see when her role is more revealed. It's obvious she seems to be a double agent, but for now she's a bit...meh for me.
Also I gotta say the whole Chris Afton bit with Ruin and Tiger Rock teaming up with Moon and Solar was fun...up until they actually found Chris and he was a red herring for the whole NovaFrost thing. I was just like...'oh...ok...that's it?' and then Tiger killed him and we haven't seen 'em since. So I'm just....*gestures hands confusedly*
Dark Sun Plot Thoughts
The Dark Sun plot, I'mma be real it's....ok? I'm not really that invested but I'm gonna watch it regardless.
I do think it's interesting seeing Dark Sun again with him being "good" this time around and seeing more of his sanctuary for Suns. It's a really fun concept in my opinion so I'm at least a little excited to see it with the plot of Dazzle going to school there.
Tbh I think it would have been more interesting and fun if Sun actually did leave the house and stay there (at least for a while) after the whole fighting with Moon. I feel it's justified after all of Moon's broken promises and being a hypocrite. It's been a long time coming over the past 3 years. (Plus I just like angst. LMAO) BUT I do feel a little disappointed that that whole fight bit was 'cleared up' so quickly and that part of the plot was as rushed as it was.
Tho don't get me wrong, I'm glad that Moon is better now after unlocking his emotions and is actively working on them. Hopefully this will be a good push forward with progress as a character. I like seeing Moon that way with his emotions, and that's what drew me to Nexus a lot when he first came to be as 'New Moon'. He was sweeter, kinder, and more genuine with his feelings, and I loved that about him a lot.
While Nexus could never be replaced for me, and despite Moon's flaws as a character, I do really enjoy OG Moon a lot, and I'm happy to see him get some character development.
I'm also curious about Dark Sun dying. The way it's playing out is...suspicious but also maybe hinting that our Sun might take his place? I'm not sure. I think Dark Sun is an interesting character but he's been shoved into the background quite a bit in whatever plot he's been a part of, so I just don't have too much of an attachment to him. The whole 'him dying' thing is something I could take or leave.
Solar Plot Thoughts
YEAH BABY I LOVE THIS CONCEPT A LOT!!! (And honestly yoinking it for my AU) But so far the way things have played out are...a bit lackluster imo.
LOVE the idea of Solar being hunted down for being an anomaly, and I really hope/wish that Ruin and Eclipse would get more involved with it. Cause let's be real, they're all in the same boat. They've all cheated death and played a part in bringing Solar back, and I feel like having a villain wanting to rectify things and restore balance to the timelines and dimensions is really cool!
But I'mma be frank, the Overseer is not making himself out to be much of a villain so far at all. His reasoning seems so flat. (And I mean Solar, Nebula, and Molten taking pot shots at him while he was monologing was funny, but also just...kinda took the wind outta my sails with the whole thing.) His reasoning for doing this because of his son is just....eh? That he was a human? Maybe? Kinda also eh but idk.
I do like the fact too of Solar pushing everyone away to deal with things himself. He's such a pillar for the family, and it's like on one hand he's upset at not getting 'the help he wanted' from the family but on the other wanting to protect them. Him being so nonchalant about killing and being distant with Jack getting hurt. I can understand why he's doing all of it and I'm enjoying that part about it. (Again I just like angst and not justifying his actions obviously!) But I like the concept of a good character going bad. The road to hell is paved with good intentions and all that. It's a neat way to explore his character more. Plus he is an Eclipse after all so it's a fun twist watching a 'Good' Eclipse turn evil!
(I'm still eyeing the whole Ruin and Killer Sun interaction too and wondering if anything will come of it. I honestly really hope so. I love the fact of Moon approaching Eclipse about it and Eclipse turning around and approaching Solar.)
I feel like this plotline has a lot of potential, but I feel like it's getting shafted in terms of quality because of the juggling 3 plotlines simultaneously. Maybe my mind will change in the future, and I hope it does! But that's all I got for now.
P.S. I JUST WANT MORE ECLIPSE AND RUIN I'M SAD THAT EAPS ENDED AND I'M HAPPY THAT THEY'RE SHOWING UP HERE AND THERE ON THE MAIN CHANNEL BUT I AM ON MY KNEES I MISS MY WIVES. I NEED MORE OF MY LITTLE GAY BRITISH TWINK AND MY GRUMPY DORITO DAD!! ššš
