#hsmtmts speculation

[rinaforreal]

All the same shirt same episode. Hmmmmm.

[insomniactalks]

As Gina says EJ has been "acting like an old version of himself" or maybe this is the "real EJ," EJ's reaction really stood out to me. He doesn't act offended or that he can't believe she just said that, his reaction is one of deep pain and sorrow, complete with nearly being in tears. He seems ashamed. He's clearly holding back tears and trying not to break down at this point. Gina's opinion of him really matters to EJ, so for her to compare his past and present self cuts deep. Don't get me wrong, she has every right to feel hurt and react to that hurt! I'm more so talking about EJ's reaction and follow-up to these specific lines. The very next thing we see him do is have a phone call with someone, asking if they could make it there sooner. I'm fairly certain he called up Miss Jenn. Evidence:

Given the fact that there's blue and yellow in the background, pretty sure Miss Jenn is the surprise guest during 3.06 ("Color Wars"). Also, I know for a fact that is EJ's shoulder in the second screenshot LOL he's the only one tall enough for that angle. I don't know for sure the reasons he may have called Miss Jenn, but I theorize that it's for reinforcements. Gina just called him out on his current behavior, and he wants to take the steps to correct that. The very fact that he's calling Miss Jenn shows improvement and a step in the right direction because he's actively asking for help. He's realizing he can't do this alone and he needs someone with experience to help him on this journey as director. I think the Portwell angst in 3.05, specifically the scene I gifed, takes it back to the 2.08 couch convo. The way Gina saw him then surprised EJ because he was still ashamed of his past actions-

Gina: I see someone who tries really hard to do the right thing. And fails a lot. But he keeps on trying.

EJ: That's what you think of me? (2.08)

I get the feeling EJ may have been thinking back on the above conversation he had with Gina during their 3.05 fight. He hates that Gina's perception of him has changed, and he desperately wants to make things right. Hence why he calls in reinforcements via Miss Jenn, a director they're familiar with and who has plenty of experience. I have no doubt in my mind that EJ will do his damn best to do right by Gina and the rest of the Wildcats. I'm also expecting a breakdown and breakthrough for him at some point. He's definitely on the verge of one.

[theaviatorthatcouldnotfly]

PROTECTIVE ANNOYED "I will simultaneously punch you and hug you when I find you" SIBLING MADDIE? 👀👀

[aroundthewaygirlao3]

Quick real time trailer reaction:

Will we do Portwell/Gicky love triangle? It's definitely a possibility. And I'll be SO annoyed if that's what we get.

What I'm pulling for?

EJ sees the Gicky moment we saw in the trailer and freaks out about it, but instead of snooping and lying, actually TALKS about it. RICKY sets the record straight for him... a real convo about how Ricky wouldn't try to steal his girlfriend again, he's grown way too much for that.

And it wouldn't matter anyway, since Ricky knows Gina is in love with EJ.

Serves a growth arc for each and every one of them.

That's the S3 I wanna see!

And if we don't get it and end up with a crummy rehash of S1... Imma go ahead and write this myself!

[blues-valentine]

tim and now another reviewer said ep5 will have multiple revelations. what do you think those are? we might get to see ricky's pov on gina.

This is an ask from like a week ago but I was waiting to answer. So, it seems 305 will be the most interesting episode and I’m really looking forward to it. I think I have a fairly good guest: one of them will be about Ashlyn’s sexuality, another one is everyone finding out Maddox and Jet are siblings, maybe also learn why their relationship is so strained. EJ will reveal his full name. Another revelation is definitely around the love triangle, mostly from Ricky and "the full story" with Gina. Don’t know what type of revelation that could be – I won’t try to guest about it because it could be anything. I have a feeling we’ll be surprised by some things.

[organic-guacamole]

i had the thought that (if Ricky is the bisexual character they're exploring) Jett (still dk if that's the characters's name) would be the love interest kinda? I just came to that conclusion as they hardly showed both Ricky and Jett, and maybe Ricky just has a crush on him and is like "oh, this is new" and talks to Carlos about it because that is a very Ricky reaction.

[sofsversion]

if they give us rina instead if portwell, i will riot

[rkrispyt]

So like…I’m not the only one who took Jet’s line about Maddox and Madison breaking up at Camp Prom the year before as foreshadowing for Portwell, am I?

Just me?

Reading too much into it?