I’ve been asked to do this a couple of times so, alas.This barely covers all of the content on my blog but it’s a start. No direct TVD posts are on here because I have two separate masterlists dedicated specifically to TVD. MUST USE THE MOBILE APP TO CLICK ON THE LINKS. Enjoy.
In-depth Breakdown of the Cesare and Lucrezia timeline
Cesare and Lucrezia + The torture of “I manage to forget you”
Cesare and Lucrezia + The Unholy Family Kiss
Cesare and Lucrezia and their inability to abstain from their connection
Why Cesare and Lucrezia have the chemistry (and dynamic) other ships lack
The details that make up Cesare and Lucrezia’s dynamic
Cesare and Lucrezia in 3x09 - what are Lucrezia’s frustrations?
Cesare and Lucrezia in 3x08 - the bed scene
Cesare’s relationship to Ursula and how that relates to Lucrezia
Favourite Cesare and Lucrezia moments before season 3
Let’s talk about “You spent a lifetime pulling away from me”
What happened immediately after Cesare and Lucrezia gave in?
Let’s talk about Lucrezia’s smile after the kiss
How would Lucrezia react after Alfonso’s death?
Was Lucrezia jealous of Cesare getting married?
Did Lucrezia always want what Cesare provided?
What are my favourite Cesare moments?
Cesare and Lucrezia + Jon and Sansa
Cesare and Lucrezia + Jon and Sansa Pt. 2
When do I think Merlin and Arthur fell in love?
Can we PLEASE talk about this Merthur argument?
Let’s talk about Arthur’s love for Merlin
What do Merlin and Arthur love most about each other?
Do I think other characters see the Merthur devotion?
Why I think people love Merthur so much
Moments I love between Merlin and Arthur
Do I think Arthur marvels at Merlin’s devotion?
The beautiful pain of this Merthur moment
What’s great and not so great about 5x03, The Death of Uther Pendragon
Why I love 3x08 for Merthur
Overall favourite Merthur scenes
What do I think about Merlin not telling Arthur about his magic?
How did I want the Merlin magic reveal to go?
Yeah, I kind of do feel like this moment was OOC for Arthur
Merthur and Dair parallels part 2
Favourite funny Merthur moments
CAN WE PLEASE TALK ABOUT GWENCELOT AND THEIR CHEMISTRY?
The nature of Gwencelot’s relationship
Why Arthur and Gwen are only adequate in the face of Merthur and Gwencelot
Why Arwen are only adequate in the face of Merthur and Gwencelot Part 2
Favourite Colin Morgan acting scenes
Saddest moments in Merlin
Acting on Merlin in general
Kate does not work for me as a character
Kate does not work for me as a character pt. 2
Kate is a passive character, y’all
Ash and Michael are soulmates
Let’s breakdown Ash and Michael
Dan and Blair were not an uneven relationship part 1
Dan and Blair were not an uneven relationship part 2
So can we talk about how Dair does the “just gets under my skin” dynamic well?
Dan is the one who got through to Blair from season 1
I would’ve just continued Dair down their trajectory if I’d written the show
Dan understood Blair in a way Chuck didn’t, sorry.
Chair were not compatible, sorry.
How Dair’s build-up kind of mirror PJo’s (even though they’re better than Pjo)
The way Chuck saw Blair and the way Dan saw Blair
Why Chair worked in ways DE didn’t
When did I stop shipping Chair?
I don’t ship Chair but here are some moments I liked
I don’t ship Chair but here are some moments I liked part 2
I don’t ship Chair but here are some moments I liked part 3
Derena had the chemistry but they were really boring
Let’s talk about “toxicity” and Derena
I don’t feel bad for Serena in the Derena relationship
Let’s talk about the chemistry Serenate actually has
Why the Non-Judging Breakfast Club Chemistry worked
Gossip Girl cast chemistry
Romantic chemistry in Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl and TVD Part 1
Gossip Girl and TVD Part 2
The acting on Gossip Girl
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/search/gg%20rewatch
subcategory: here is why Sansa is a badass:
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184463381555/what-do-you-think-of-sansas-character-overall-and
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184485128465/hey-zal-whats-your-take-on-the-idea-that-sansa
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184787962300/im-not-tryna-sht-on-sansa-i-just-have-a
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184790549330/agree-with-the-other-anon-sansa-is-being-a-ruler
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184795134250/about-sansa-trusting-littlefinger-dd-made-it-so
subcategory: here is why Daenerys fucking sucks:
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184904471095/all-im-saying
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184853496740/ngl-i-was-buying-into-the-whole-from-broodmare-to
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184840125235/this-show-destroyed-a-great-female-character
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184520049955/if-dany-was-as-badpower-hungry-as-you-make-her
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184877853720/i-love-a-good-sinking-into-darkness-storyline
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184840501265/honestly-i-just-need-people-to-think-about-how
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/185014765100/ok-so-heres-the-thing
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184865405700/jon-giving-dany-side-eye-for-killing-a-traitor-and
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184877199065/im-seeing-all-these-posts-and-think-pieces-about
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184929658705/how-do-you-feel-now-with-all-of-the-dany-fans
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184844802580/waste-to-armies-and-cities-not-civilians-she
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184842946410/your-opinion-on-dany-would-sound-more-fair-and
Jonsa has chemistry, Jonerys does not
Jonerys does not have chemistry, sorry
The particulars of Jonsa chemistry
Kit and Sophie being compelling together onscreen
Jon’s chemistry with Sansa and with Ygritte
No reason, I just like them
subcategory: anti-Jonerys
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/183836691480/i-love-that-youre-analyzing-got-now-what-did
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/185014765100/ok-so-heres-the-thing
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184840156895/so-are-we-going-to-talk-about-the-fact-that
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184193677165/jon-shes-not-her-father-jon-didnt-she-just
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184785648735/your-got-opinions-are-pathetic-the-viserys-scene
Game of Thrones ships with chemistry
Favourite GoT moments but mentions of chemistry between scene partners
Ranking of GoT characters
The writing for Jon is ugh
subcategory: unpopular opinions
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184878384405/is-it-just-me-or-was-cersei-and-jaimes-death
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/182696102600/i-know-you-preferred-jaime-as-an-asshole-but-what
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184842885080/i-feel-like-people-are-being-over-dramatic-about
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/184774433485/the-jamexbrenne-sex-scene-was-soooo-dry-and
June’s unconditional love for Nick
Nick and June’s cosmic communication
Three Thoughts on June’s 5x09 Reunion
Fanvids showing the differences between Nick and Luke
Nick’s support vs Luke’s ego
The intimacy of Nick and June’s jokes
The exquisite torture of Nick and June’s 5x09 longing
The catharsis of Nick’s 5x10 punch
Why I’m obsessed with Nick’s “I’m nothing” in 5x10
Nick shares in June’s rage
When I knew I’d ship Nick and June
Fred deluded himself into thinking he is to June what Nick is to June
Can we please talk about Nick’s expression in 4x10?
Let’s talk about Nick and June’s kiss in 4x09
Breakdown of Luke’s suggestion for June to see Nick in 4x09
The fundamental breakage of Nick and Luke’s marriage
Nuances of June’s message to Luke Part 1
Nuances of June’s message to Luke Pt. 2
June and Luke’s reunion part 2
June’s expression when she sees Nick on the bridge
Analysis on Nick and June in 4x02
Why did Nick fall in love with June?
Nick and June heartwarming moments
Why I ship Nick and June after Nick saw Luke
Analysis on Nick and June snow kiss
Describe Nick and June’s relationship
Underrated Nick and June moments
Analysis of Nick and June in 2x02
Nick and June + their lovers’ quarrel
Was Lucas a good boyfriend to Brooke?
Brooke and Lucas absolutely had depth
Why Brucas is organic in season 2
Did I buy Lucas’ reason for keeping Peyton’s stuff in his room?
The difference between Brucas and Naley chemistry
Favourite Underrated Brucas scene
Outside factors played into the way Brucas ended up
Brucas’ chemistry vs. Leyton’s lack of chemistry
Does Jeyton from OTH have chemistry?
Brucas chemistry vs. Brulian chemistry
Favourite Scott and Kira moments
Why the Scira rain kiss works and Damon and Elena’s doesn’t
This is what I love about Scira
Did I ship Scott and Allison?
Favourite Stiles and Malia moments
Do I ship Scira or Scallison and do I ship Stalia or Stydia? Why?
The Stalia development wasn’t traditional but it was certainly there
Stalia actually was developed, sorry
Stalia had chemistry, sorry
You know who wasn’t developed? Stydia.
When did I know I’d ship Stalia?
Dylan’s best acting in Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf is highly stylized which is why certain things work on the show
Legit, Jackson and Lydia were awful but that chemistry...
Why I prefer Pacey and Andie over Pacey and Joey
Pacey and Andie were Pacey and Joey BEFORE Pacey and Joey
Pacey and Andie were Pacey and Joey BEFORE Pacey and Joey Part 2
Unpopular opinion: Season 4 PJo were not more mature than season 2 DJ
What kind of chemistry do Pacey and Joey have?
Pacey and Andie in the future
There are holes in the PJ dynamic
Just because y’all hate DJ doesn’t mean that they didn’t have chemistry
DJ has a lot of issues but people purposefully misinterpret them
Why I call Dean and Sam a romance (but not-incestuously)
The ferocity of Dean and Sam’s bond vs. other brothers
Why Dean works and Damon doesn’t
Seasons 1-6 Dean analysis
Sam’s perspective on his relationship with Dean
Did Sam feel bad that Dean didn’t go to college?
Dean’s perspective on killing Amy makes sense
Dean killing Amy vs. Sam killing Dean’s daughter
Kind of obsessed with Dean and Sam’s toxicity
Dean and Sam’s approaches to brotherly love
Dean is hypocritical about a lot of things but not about his anger in season 7
Dean and Sam + The Impala
Sam being Dean’s little brother
Kdrama recommendations (will be updated regularly)
Protective male characters (mostly kdrama men)
Why do I like kdramas so much?
Favourite Eun Tak and Shin scene in Goblin
Why I love Eun Tak and Shin in Goblin + Other Ships
Goblin and the age difference
Dong Man and Ae Ra in Fight For My Way
Jin Ah and Joon Hee in Something in the Rain
Hwi and Seon-ho are the loves of each other’s lives in My Country
Favourite thing about Crash Landing On You
How CLOY enforces kdrama tropes but also makes them fresh
I like both Seojun and Suho in True Beauty and wish it was poly and not a triangle
I like both Seojun and Suho and wish it was poly and not a triangle Part 2
I like both Seojun and Suho and wish it was poly and not a triangle Part 3
Seojun is not a better person than Suho in True Beauty Part 1
Seojun is not a better person than Suho in True Beauty
Not a proper love triangle in True Beauty
Young Hoon and Shin in Are You Human Too?
The use of “we” in Are You Human Too?
The triangle in Start Up is unnecessary
Parallels between kdrama couples I like and Stelena
Bro, I did NOT care about Extraordinary You
The King Eternal Monarch was a mess, sorry
I thought Come and Hug Me would ruin my life but it didn’t
I couldn’t get into Come and Hug Me
Ryan and Marissa were not toxic
Favourite Ryan and Marissa scenes
Ryan and Marissa being there for each other
Seth and Summer’s chemistry vs Ryan and Marissa’s
Favourite Seth and Summer moments
subcategory: EVERYONE. ON. FRIENDS. IS. TRASH. NOT. JUST. ROSS.
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/636611256737054720/is-it-ok-to-as-a-friends-question-did-it-bother
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/179934252950/i-love-your-blog-and-i-agree-with-almost
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/638623427663708160/the-one-where-nobody-is-ready-is-so-annoying-lol
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/180176784415/why-rachel-is-worst-than-ross-for-you
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/186968770355/im-only-on-the-first-season-of-friends-but-what
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/179872748195/sheishookedtothesilverscreen-zalrb-ive-been
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/639229867117936640/heyy-happy-new-year-what-are-some-of-your
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/659180589895794688/hi-zal-since-i-often-see-mondler-and-peraltiago
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/638265698514305024/can-i-ask-your-opinion-on-the-chandlermonica
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/637005782889693184/random-thought-but-i-think-chandler-and-monicas
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/190991085270/i-always-think-the-show-focused-on-the-we-were-on
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/661005414295552000/hi-how-would-you-rank-these-ships-in-order-of
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/641609018846199808/ill-never-understand-why-some-fans-of-friends
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/180078258785/i-think-i-just-like-how-a-large-part-of-their
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/658079693112803328/hi-zal-i-was-wondering-if-you-prefer
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/649641327984869376/do-you-find-chandler-as-funny-and-likable-as
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/644321030698139648/opinions-from-phoebe-and-joey-from-friends
https://zalrb.tumblr.com/post/180419586990/your-favorite-friends-dynamic-i-always-felt-like
Jim is not the devil, you all just need to stop
Favourite Jim and Pam moments
Jenna Fischer’s best acting moments
Did Pam’s storyline revolve around Jim?
What do I think about Karen?
Why did Buffy fall for Angel?
Was the season 7 Bangel kiss forced?
Do NOT compare Bangel to Delena
Spuffy does not have more sexual chemistry than Bangel
The difference between Bangel and Stelena
Spuffy would not have happened if Angel was still around
Buffy and Angel have chemistry, he and Cordelia do not
Oz and Willow’s chemistry
Xander and Willow and their cheating storyline
Willow does not like dealing with emotions
Why Willow and Xander have such a well written friendship
How Buffy deals with comforting others
BTVS and handling Buffy’s trauma
Buffy and the Scooby Gang post season 3
Xander and Buffy’s friendship wasn’t one-sided
Faith is a bit too conceptual of a character for my liking
Jake and Olivia in Scandal 5b
What do you think about Olake?
Olitz pisses me off so much
Olivia goes hard for Jake
I would restructure Scandal
Olake and Olitz as Patrick/Tashi and Art/Tashi from Challengers
Mellie and Olivia being the Same Person to Fitz
Why I loved Jane and Michael
Gina Rodriguez is terrible so I stopped watching JTV but let’s talk Villadero
Why I loved Jane and Michael Part 2
Let’s talk about Villadero chemistry
Why I liked the Jane faking an orgasm storyline
Breakdown of Dean, Jess and Logan as boyfriends for Rory
I don’t like Rogan but why they’re better than Delena
Why Dean actually was the perfect first boyfriend for Rory
I stopped shipping Jess and Rory LONG ago but here are scenes I liked
Why Mitchum actually isn’t an asshole to Rory
You know what’s funny about Lorelai moving to Stars Hollow?
Here’s the problem with the way the show wrote Rory part 1
Here’s the problem with the way the show wrote Rory part 2
Rory and her pattern of avoidance
Rory and lack of consequences
Why I’m “eh” about the Jess/Rory “Yale” scene
Why Klaroline chemistry reminds me of Chris/Lorelai chemistry
The relationship between Tara as a character and Jax and Tara as a ship
Why I don’t think Jax cheated on Tara (except with Colette)
Jax and Tara as a high school couple
Jax’s consuming love for Tara
Scenarios where Jax would be jealous of other men around Tara
Are Jax and Tara opposites attract or kindred spirits?
Breakdown of Tara and Gemma’s relationship
Favourite Jax and Tara scenes
Could Tara’s death be avoided?
Jax did not stay with Tara out of obligation
Top 5 SOA episodes or scenes
Would Jax ever kill Tara?
Analysis of Jackie and Hyde in That 70s Show
Analysis of Hyde cheating on Jackie
Why does Jackie and Donna’s friendship work?
One of my favourite things about zenmasters...
Favourite Donna and Eric scene?
Donna and Eric were not toxic
One of the things T70s did better than TVD (and there are many)
Favourite zenmasters scenes
Hyde could never stand to see Jackie cry
That 70s Show friendship dynamics
Interview with the Vampire
Why I preferred Loumand over Loustat
Why I find Armand more insidious than Lestat
Clarification with regards to Armand’s insidiousness
The issues I have with IWTV
Why I have issues with the IWTV dialogue
Why I like Movie IWTV better than Show IWTV
Claudia’s relationships to Lestat and Louis
Performances from Best to Worst
Why I prefer the eroticism of Movie IWTV over Show IWTV
Why the Armand/Lestat twist bothered me
Why I was unimpressed with the season 2 finale
Opinion on Show!Claudia vs Movie!Claudia
For the love of god I just want to SEE these things
Updated List of OTPs (updated semi-regularly)
I really do hate Belly in TSITP
Tokenism vs Representation in casts
Tokenism vs Representation part 2
What do I mean when I say Gen Z television
Why I don’t particularly care for Euphoria
Why I don’t particularly care for Euphoria Part 2
Grand Army was eh + writers of colour quit because of the racist environment
I prefer Jason and Tahani over Jason and Janet
Chidi and Eleanor did not work for me romantically
Grace was a terrible character on Peaky Blinders
What makes a good sex scene?
Movies that hit me right in the feels
Why Alicia and Will had bad kisses
Favourite Love Declaration speeches
Top ten physical-intimate moments that aren’t kissing
Moments I like with ships that are my NOTPs
Actors good at monologues
The acting in HTGAWM vs Scandal
Favourite quotes from ships
Favourite Matt and Julie moments
Why Robin and Barney from HIMYM weren’t toxic
Ben and Leslie are my favourite enemies to lovers trope
Ben and Leslie have such great build-up
What makes April and Andy work
Favourite love confessions
All of you need to stop purposefully misinterpreting Maiko Part 1
All of you need to stop purposefully misinterpreting Maiko Part 2
Book!Romione is not toxic, relax.
What makes Peraltiago so great
Best actors I’ve seen in teen dramas
Thoughts on Brokeback Mountain
Original Netflix shows/movies I actually enjoyed or didn’t mind
Favourite Childhood Movies
Opening Credits to shows I really like
TV shows I watched as a kid
Best scenes + background music combinations
Ranking Spartacus villains
The most manipulative characters I’ve seen on TV
Favourite reveal moments part 2
Favourite Disney sidekicks
What makes a villain complex?
It’s not that I don’t like villains with sad backstories...
Movies about female empowerment
Camera twirls that work with kisses
There is a lack of Black couples on mainstream television
Why I couldn’t get into All American
Favourite bickering couples
Favourite frenemies and rivals
Sitcoms match and sometimes surpass dramas in emotional beats
Ben and Leslie chemistry vs Jim and Pam
Ricky and Pray Tell’s relationship Pt. 1
Ricky and Pray Tell’s relationship Pt. 2
Let’s breakdown Silvermadi from Black Sails
The issue with the Maroon storyline in Black Sails
Which Breaking Bad death had the most impact - Gale or Jane?
Shows I recommend to writers
