#tmf yap

[leiziie]

TMF would be relatively shorter if Jake just directly asked Drew what his problem with the music club is

So as we know, TMF was built around Jake's growing friendship with the music club but at the same time deteriorating his friendship with the dromies, and it was clearly miscommunication between Jake and Drew that led up to the events that happened in the last episode. But I think the series were shorter and be more resolved if Jake directly addressed the root cause of his problem among his friends: and it's simply Drew's problem with the music club. (because he seems to be the one affected the most when Jake considers the very same people Drew bullied/despised as his friends.)

From what I have observed from the series, Drew actually looked like he was quite open to communication. I mean, he talks with his friends a lot and in return, he even tries to listen to them no matter what absurd topic they might be into. This is being shown when he was talking to his friends about Zoey being suspicious in Episode 5 (but Jake wasn't even listening!), and when he tries to talk to Jake, asking him why he was sulking after school in Episode 9. Not to mention, he was just THAT upset when he said, "Well, how am I supposed to know anything about your passion, when you don't tell me a damn thing anymore?" Drew just really wanted Jake to actually talk to him, fr. At this point, Drew is always the one who is initiating any kind of interaction or communication between him and Jake. Whenever Jake talks, Drew never fails to listen to him, though.

AND OFC Jake, on the other hand... he barely even tried.

Jake was probably caught up with his excitement of finally being part of the music club and trying to gain the trust of every member, till there's a point that he barely tries to make an effort to hang out with Drew again. At Episode 8 right after Drew and Hailey's argument, when he told Drew, "I'll hang out with you guys after school, we can catch up then, okay?" Guys, I don't know, but the way Jake says it gave me the impression that Jake's forcing himself to hang out with Drew like it's an obligation, and just to stop escalating the situation. I mean, he clearly wanted to stay longer with Hailey in the music room and wants Drew to leave. And if Drew didn't bother them in there, Jake wouldn't have wanted to hang out with him. Jake doesn't look too excited hanging out with Drew and the others after school in Ep. 9. It's always Drew reaching out, not Jake. But Drew still believed in Jake because he held onto Jake's words when Jake said, "You guys are my homies. Of course I prefer you guys."

Jake had too many chances to talk to Drew.

If he only saw the bigger picture, he could've simply tried asking Drew what his problem with the music club is. Maybe he could have tried that in Episode 9 in Drew's house after witnessing the heated argument between him and Hailey. They could have sat down and talk about it alone and maybe, just maybe, Jake could've understood Drew better. Maybe then, Drew would even become a lesser asshole if only at least one person could see right through him, because there's clearly a reason why Drew acts the way he does. Jake has witnessed Drew bully people for years, at some point he could have asked Drew why he does that, right? And it wouldn't even put a risk on their friendship, because Jake is just simply going to ask a question. He didn't have to be scared with doing this, because it's different from telling Drew that he wanted to stay in the music club even after the competition.

At Episode 10, when Jake talked to Lia, he said, "I just don't understand what everyone's problem is with them!," Jake, darling, has it crossed your mind to ask that exact question to Drew, maybe even Liam and Henry, not just Lia? Because when he asked that to Lia, she just said, "I don't really," which means she doesn't have a problem with the club at all or their passion with music, she's just jealous because Jake paid more attention to them than with her. And if Jake would ask this to Liam and Henry, they'd probably rethink their own actions, too. And Jake has a chance to hear Drew's explanation instead of just accusing him about the recording (which is something Drew didn't even do), making things worse. And for that, I understand when Drew said he's done with Jake, because Drew's tired. He's tired of being the only one making an effort for their friendship. He's tired of being lied to. The light in his eyes faded because Drew has given up. In season 2 on his design reveal, he looked so isolated. Not even trying to have fun with Liam and Henry.

But despite it all, I wouldn't have TMF in any other way. Maybe Jake and Drew's broken friendship was meant to happen in order for them to end the toxic parts of their friendship, heal and fix themselves first before trying to make amends (which i hope is going to be a long process) and the Jake plush beside Drew at the arcade on his design reveal just shows that in season 2, maybe it's not truly the end of their friendship. Because it symbolizes that even after Jake's gone from Drew's circle, they could never deny the fact that Jake was once a part of them, and will still be if they try to fix things. Maybe after everything, this would help Jake realize that he's not a perfect friend, and he doesn't have to be a perfect friend, and realize where he fell short with his own friendship with Drew. And maybe Drew would realize how much of an asshole he is, too, and how Jake gets affected by it. And I can't wait to see it being delved further in season 2^^ besides, there's no fun when there's no angst anyway LMAO

(sorry for yapping it's just a random thought and I still love all the characters TvT)

[soprantrupa]

I'm kinda feel like the music competition wasn't as big of the deal as it should be.

We know that the club takes part in it but we don't know the exact reason (or at least i don't remeber that) why they do it. And sure they could just want to show of they skills to pepole and that was the only way to do this, but its just not an intresting one. This supposed to be this big thing, since the whole reason why they let Jake into the club was so they could perform and the season ends with the competition. And the competition show highlights important thing, it show an end to Haliey's arc, and the fact that even after the audio situation the club still deciaded to performe together, with Jake, so to seal thier friendship. Which is awsome, but again why this competition is so important? Why as an audience i should care? Because there is none negative impacts that could happend to the club if they would not do it. Which makes the competition plotline not that interesting even tho the premis in itself is. What if one of the judges was a fameous producer that could give them a record deal, or help with thier career in the future? What if the school want to close the music club do to budget cuts so this is the way for them to save it? That could rise the stakes and give us a reason to care more about this.

[leiziie]

a possibility of drew and zoey getting back together at s2? +what is expected of drew

i'm not even the biggest droey shipper out there but this was something i had in mind as a possibility in s2

knowing zoey, she'd possibly do all means to get drew back. she, at some point did develop feelings for drew. because if she already has a rich sugar daddy, why would she still be in a relationship with drew? she even had to beg jake, "please don't tell drew about what you saw". she even cried when drew broke up with her offscreen. her feelings were real. i don't think zoey's going to give up on drew just yet.

on the other hand, drew might consider the idea of getting back with zoey. not because he forgave her, not because he would still love her, but because drew wanted to show EVERYONE at school that he still has his shit together.

after losing his best friend and girlfriend and being betrayed by basically his whole friend group, people might see him become vulnerable. but the thing about drew is that he's goddamn stubborn. he has a reputation in the school. he's so headstrong to the point he'd do whatever it takes to show everyone that he's still fine and strong despite everything that happened to him could literally cause him a mental breakdown.

he'd still go on his highschool years as an asshole, showing off a tough demeanor that would convince himself that he's moved on from all the shitstorm that happened to him.

so. he'd go back with zoey in order to show the school that he still got his relationship under control and show everyone that everything is fine, even if he knew zoey was a cheater. he'd show this off, and maybe even jake would be shocked or confused seeing them back together.

drew would also start bullying jake and the club even more to mask the fact that he actually still cared about jake. it's called reaction formation-- drew acting the opposite of what he truly felt. and ofc, projection. blaming the club for their fallout.

in short, drew is probably going to get worse before there would be a real focus on him in s2. he'd dig a hole for himself till he doesn't know how to get out. and maybe that's where his arc would start♡

[leiziie]

What's up with the "X" designs on Drew's outfits?

It's something i've long noticed, but both Drew's S1 and S2 designs included an X on them. Since Rosy's one for detail, I just thought it probably means something.

For me, I could theorize that it probably means:

Drew's parents probably owns a huge/global fashion line and this would be the mark of the brand, which adds how rich his family is

Drew's clothes or items were engraved/personalized.

Drew's last name probably starts with an X.

Drew's intimidating aura makes people afraid/weary of him, and those Xs feel like a shield to everyone around him, meaning he's a person you don't want to cross over with

Just a main antagonist vibe lol

or maybe i could be overthinking this LOL

[leiziie]

weird headcanon but Drew secretly wants Hailey as a friend- +Drew might break down in front of someone in Season 2

Right, so there should just be a reason why Drew always bothers Hailey first, right?

Starting off at their freshman year at the Jailey comic, Drew told her: "Haven't made any friends yet? Ah, what a surprise, come to beg?" Drew, you know how much of an asshole you are, why would Hailey even consider wanting you as a friend? Unless, Drew was actually assuming that Hailey came over to him to be buddy-buddies with him. LMAO

At episode 1, he bothers her first, too. And when she left, Drew said, "No wonder she hasn't made any friends, what a cow." Hailey literally has the music club with her, and is Drew implying that if Hailey wasn't the music freak he thinks she is, would her consider her to be decent enough to become her friend?

In Episode 5, he bothers the whole music club at the lockers. He said, "Maybe we should hang out more together, so we know what kind of freaks he (Jake) likes." Would Drew actually consider hanging out with the music club? If he hates them and thinks they're freaks, why would he give the idea of hanging out with them? I thought he's the type who wouldn't be caught dead associating with the music club lol

Because he couldn't get on Hailey's good side, so he puts his frustrations by bullying her and the club instead.

I think if Hailey and Drew did become friends, Hailey would have the potential to get through to Drew and talk to him the same way she talked to Jake back in her house. Maybe about why he acts the way he does, why he bullies people and what is wrong with him in general. Hailey is a good listener, and she's very therapeutic to talk to. If this interaction does happen, it might be in a very unexpected way.

If Drew did have issues back at home, there's a good chance he'll vent this to someone at some point. For example, Hailey. Maybe Drew would say something in the likes of: "You wouldn't know, you have a happy family.", I think Hailey would still listen to him.

I don't see this as a possibility that's happening in season 2, but if it were, it would be really interesting. Drew should possibly be able to break down in front of someone at some point in Season 2, it could be with Hailey, or maybe, in front of someone else.