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hello friends is anyone else also very sad at the state our beloved show has come to?? OUR PRECIOUS OTP?????

Hello Royals and fans of the hit CW period drama Reign! Have you ever wondered if other viewers share the same perspective as you towards a particular story-line? Maybe a specific character’s actions in a recent episode that you may have liked/disliked? Or are perhaps interested in tuning into a weekly podcast that discusses your favorite parts about the season so far? The Royal Reviewers is a 30-60 minute podcast that will feature five members of the fandom speaking out their thoughts/opinions about newly-aired episodes of the sophomore season of the show! Whether you have the urge to listen to how others interpret what is taking place in the series, or need a source to cure boredom one day, the podcast will serve as a post-episode recording that highlights the focus of the episode as well as the sub-plots that we watch unravel.

Ranging from analyzing certain scenes differently or speculating about what’s to come, these five members will voice their take on the latest happenings in the latest episode, and will talk about the most significant aspects of the airing as well. As a whole, this is solely meant for entertainment purposes only and to provide fans of the show with a critical but laid-back podcast that outlines flaws/strengths that we notice, and to share the same feelings that you may relate to having yourself.All and any views that are expressed are not meant to be seen as a singular outlook and belong to the members themselves exclusively.This is not at all meant to be set up as a representation of the entire fandom by any means. We understand that not everyone may agree with our input, which is expected with the limited number of five people being included, but we feel this could be an extra addition to gain more attention for the show and can serve as a podcast the fandom can look forward to.

This podcast will typically be a half-hour to an hour long, depending on the material and subject matter, and will officially start off and be posted this week. The recording will usually be done right after the episode airs Thursday on the east-coast, and will be shared soon afterwards, unless other non-fandom related responsibilities get in the way and push the recording until Friday - which would most likely be the latest delay. We hope your response to this idea is received well and can interest you in checking into the podcast from time to time! We’re all very friendly people who are excited to be a part of this and possibly garner more attention for the show. If you have any questions or want to find out more info about this concept, you can contact either one of the members below, and we will answer your inquiries as soon as we can.

Thank you for reading and we’re eager to begin The Royal Reviewers this week!

Members of The Royal Reviewers:

Ginny: Link to blog and twitter. Eva: Link to blog and twitter. Emma: Link to blog and twitter. Charlotte: Link to blog and twitter. Lily: Link to twitter.

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SWEET BABY JESUS ITS ACTUALLY HAPPENING

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Yesterday (15 October 2014), a major spoiler was leaked that sparked outrage among Reignviewers. In it, it was revealed that Mary Stuart, the show’s central character, will be brutally raped in an upcoming episode. The reaction among fans was intense and immediate: this is unacceptable.

Many of us have come to love this show for its portrayal of strong female characters and the unflinchingly feminine light it shines on the dynamics and pitfalls of power in a world that is dominated by men. Much of the series has focused on Mary’s womanhood and how she has learned to utilize it, manipulate and weaponize it, even as the outside world has looked upon it as her greatest weakness. After persevering through so much adversity and triumphing over those who have fought so hard to silence her, to have her suffer through this violent assault sends the message that the world will only punish—crushingly and humiliatingly—those women who dare to assert their places within it. It is a message jarringly out of tune with everything we have come to admire about this series, and it has no place in a show geared toward young women who dream of a future in which they may rise without fear of retribution at the hands of men.

Sexual assault is a very real issue that 1 out of every 3 women will face during her lifetime. In a show where so many characters and their stories vie for screen time, there is almost no way of treating this issue with the sensitivity and gravity that it deserves. To reduce it to something that serves as a plot device to further complicate a relationship between a married couple whose relationship needs no further complication is irresponsible and disrespectful to those many women whose lives have been devastated by sexual assault.

We, the fans, sincerely hope that the powers-that-be at Reignrecognize our passionate disapproval of this story line and our reasons for feeling so strongly, and that they do right thing and move forward without it. Please sign this petition and, as filming is scheduled to begin tomorrow, please do so quickly, so that our voices might be heard.