Oh, Jenna got screwed over, no lie, but I don't quite see that as license to do whatever she wants to them forever. That said, my issue is more that she's so often framed entirely from their perspective, as a Threat (I love the ominous music that accompanies her when she just happens to be drifting by in the hall or present in the same room), and that doesn't give us much chance to really get to know her. She has quite the facade most of the time, which I see as a very necessary built-up defense, but I still want to get past it more. More flashback episodes, maybe (a better sense of who she was before the accident, in various contexts), and an Unlikely Allies episode would be amazing, where she and the girls are forced to team up against a common enemy, and maybe find that their dynamic gets complicated/problematized a bit as a consequence of working together closely. Even if that doesn't exactly make them allies after the transient threat is dealt with!
Hmm, yes, this is true; Spencer is definitely the new leader, insofar as they have one. It's funny, because the thing that I love so much about the show might be part of what prevents me from having really compelling 'shippy thoughts about the main four (although I'm highly convinceable): they are so cooperative. It's wonderful and I love the show for it, but I enjoy lots of headbutting and pushing and tension in my 'ships, and Spencer and Ali are perfect for that. Since Spencer's had a chance to grow into her strength (even with her big crash) in Ali's absence, it would be fascinating to see how their dynamic would have evolved. (Especially since I agree with you: Alison is totally alive.) And yes, yes, Spencer's (often incorrect) stubborn belief in her own ability to understand and control circumstances! <3 It's why it makes the most sense that she was the one to try "switching sides" for a bit (and how much did I love that plot, jeez).
Since when have I EVER had problems 'shipping ALL THE GIRLS with each other? ;) Never fear! (I do like Toby for himself and for his really lovely friendship with Emily, not just as Spencer's romantic object.)
P.S. I am ALL CAUGHT UP. Wheeeee. God, I'm so glad the current season's just starting, I'd go through such withdrawal.
Ooh, okay, thank you for the Bomb Girls thoughts. I was intrigued, because a) female-dominated cast and b) historical setting (how I love them, and that one's a favorite); it's been on my list, but I like your PLL headcanon, so it might have to move up a bit. ;)
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Date: 2013-06-24 05:20 pm (UTC)Hmm, yes, this is true; Spencer is definitely the new leader, insofar as they have one. It's funny, because the thing that I love so much about the show might be part of what prevents me from having really compelling 'shippy thoughts about the main four (although I'm highly convinceable): they are so cooperative. It's wonderful and I love the show for it, but I enjoy lots of headbutting and pushing and tension in my 'ships, and Spencer and Ali are perfect for that. Since Spencer's had a chance to grow into her strength (even with her big crash) in Ali's absence, it would be fascinating to see how their dynamic would have evolved. (Especially since I agree with you: Alison is totally alive.) And yes, yes, Spencer's (often incorrect) stubborn belief in her own ability to understand and control circumstances! <3 It's why it makes the most sense that she was the one to try "switching sides" for a bit (and how much did I love that plot, jeez).
Since when have I EVER had problems 'shipping ALL THE GIRLS with each other? ;) Never fear! (I do like Toby for himself and for his really lovely friendship with Emily, not just as Spencer's romantic object.)
P.S. I am ALL CAUGHT UP. Wheeeee. God, I'm so glad the current season's just starting, I'd go through such withdrawal.
Ooh, okay, thank you for the Bomb Girls thoughts. I was intrigued, because a) female-dominated cast and b) historical setting (how I love them, and that one's a favorite); it's been on my list, but I like your PLL headcanon, so it might have to move up a bit. ;)