cash going from your typical “ugh here we go another loser drug dealer” stereotype to an asexual child of an alcoholic who struggled with self harm and is desperately trying to escape his groomer and ex-gang to be with his non binary poc partner…I LOVE YOU CASH!
I think Heartbreak High might actually have the best ace representation I've ever seen in a TV show! I love that it's a significant and meaningful part of Cash's character but not the only aspect of his character, & same with in his relationship with Darren - their relationship has other elements and problems other than just Cash's asexuality. Also, their relationship isn't seen as lesser than the other relationships in the show because they're not having sex, if anything they have the most profound romantic relationship of any of the characters which is why both of them are trying so desperately to make it work. Plus, I love how Cash's asexuality isn't presented as the problem in the relationship - if there is a problem it's that Cash's asexuality and Darren's hypersexuality are somewhat incompatible, but no blame is placed on either of them for that. And like Cash's grandmother said, there are things that need to be worked through in every relationship, and asexuality isn't the be all end all thing that makes it impossible to be with someone. Honestly there are just so many little details that made me so happy, I really needed to see this type of representation <3
What I’d give for one of the Cinderella remakes to go into how when you’re in an isolated and abusive situation, sometimes you need to be saved and you’re not weak if you can’t escape by yourself
I’ve never been a fan of bad faith reinterpretations of fairy tales, especially ones which flatten the originals into “princesses is saved by a prince and nothing else”, to then go #girlboss. The princess can save herself because she’s a strong female character! (Implying if you’re in a bad situation, it’s because you’re not strong enough to get out)