@mindibindi has challenged me back for her Ashes asks.
Ashes Asks: 1, 2, 3, 14, 15, 16, 19, 24, 28. :)
What was the scene or episode that hooked you?
Okay, this is tough... because from the first episode I knew I loved it. Hmmm... I feel like it was 1.03 that REALLY hooked me though. The whole “I’m not actually a prostitute but you couldn't afford me if I was” “I’d never want you” “Bitch” *punch* “if you could have anything” yeah, that hooked me. The absolute best 15 mins in television history, ever! (Straight outta fanfiction).
2. What’s your favourite episode?
See above. Though really, they’re all amazing. Really any ep with lots of Alex/Gene moments (yeah, okay, so I’m back to saying all of them).
3.Who’s your favourite character?
Alex Drake. I think she is just #goals, honestly. Smart, confident, pretty, and just never afraid to call people out when needed. I mean, I’ve thought a lot about Gene as a character and part of me thinks I should want her more with someone who is more caring and kind and.... I don’t know, modern(?). But he is perfect for her because she can handle him. Not only does she balance him out but she makes him better and as Shaz says, Alex just manages to take all their insults and use it to spur her on. Back to the point, Alex is incredible.
14. What’s your favourite Quattro moment?
Ummm... honestly, I feel like my favourite Quattro moments aren’t from the show but from fanfics.... which I probably shouldn’t link.
Oh! When Alex steals the Quattro and fills it with garbage from then French place (1.06?) and Gene gets super angry about it and they squabble like children and we all sit there just waiting for them to make out.
15. What’s your favourite quote/a quote you use regularly?
Another toughie. I feel like this is two separate questions.
Favourite quote: SPOILERS for 3.08. I think Shaz’s scream and “I haven’t had a life”. It’s like getting punched in the stomach every time.
Quote I use regularly: “It’s all shit, isn’t it?” Because it’s very applicable to everyday life. But also it’s a bit of a favourite line because it’s classic Galex, you know. Because at the end of an awful day, Gene comes to see Alex, she is the one he can share how he’s feeling with. It’s another moment of them being so married (a real classic S2 Galex feel).
16. What’s your favourite Ashes song?
Pretty easy for me because I’m not big on the 80′s music so True Spandau Ballet. Took it from a meh song to a yes song. I’d say Wonderwall but yeah, any happy feelings from that song were just crushed. Alternatively here’s some fanvids I love that I now associate with Ashes
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q3R7FwLwqA (Classic Galex)
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IOCXbDTcsg (Also classic Galex)
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1SBELagAz0 (A super emotional team video)
19. Which Alex Drake 80s look do you prefer?
Season 1. It’s just a way more fun look. I always feel like she could break out dancing. mindibindi I know you’ve commented before on how by S3, Alex is much more skeletal and sallow where S1 she’s as peppy as her hair is curly. I won’t lie, I’ve adopted a couple of her S1 staples, the sunnies, the high heel boots teamed with the black pants, loose tops, though not quite as much.
24. What’s your favourite moment of your favourite pairing?
So many! Really any time it’s just the two of them talking (or yelling at each other), preferable at the pub. Probably the 3.07 date up until the knock on the door (Up yours Keats). I mean, they’re so tender and sweet and nervous and just ready to move to the next level. We need a script rewrite where Luigi sees Keats and tackles him because he’s as keen for Galex as the rest of us.
28.Have you watched the Ashes cast in other shows?
I’ve seen Keeley in a few other things:
-The Durrells (watched it for her, loved her)
-Ambassadors (watched it for her, loved her, not enough of her)
-Death at a Funeral (watched it for her, meh, she didn’t feature heaps)
-Bodyguard (watched it for her, I know you’re all going to hate me for this, but not really my cup of tea)
-Line of Duty (watched it for her and absolutely loved it!)
Big School (saw it before I knew who he was, would definitely rewatch)
Frankie (good, show, very different to Ray, nice to see but gee he’s looking old)
Anywho, thanks for the tag mindibindi, I quite enjoyed this!