#ZEP S2

[aspiestvmusings]

ZEP thoughts

So... I find it entertaining to read several takes on ZEP. And though the “love triangle” as it was in s1 is sort over done & over, the two teams kinda still exist. Or rather... fans, who prefer Zoey with either of these characters exists. And another interesting thing I’ve notices is how most of Team Max wants Simon to get therapy & be happy & have storylines that focus on his character..so we’d get to know more about him (most Max fans do not dislike Simon’s character), many Team Simon fans dislike Max’s character. And I find the reasons WHY hilarious. 

First: I am not a Skylar fan. I mean... just like with every cast member of this show (except “Joan”, “Mitch” & “Maggie”) I had never conciously heard his name or seen his work before. And though I admit he has one of the best voices (vocally) on the show, I cannot be called his fan. I like the character he plays on this show. 

Second: I’ve expained in my past posts why I was Team Max. There was only one reason really why I could never support Team Simon. And that was the fact that the writers had Simon be in a relationship when his “emotional affair” with Zoey started. And the fact that it only got more serious after he had broken up, that didnt change...to me...how/when it started. 

Third: I am a, so for me the “hotness level” of either character means nothing.

Third: It’d funny to me that he number one thing that fans, who dislike Max’s character bring up about why he’s a not likable character & should not be Zoey’s choice is that he chose to profess his love for her via the flash mob. Somehow the majority thinks that such a public display of affection is not Zoey’s style. But... isnt she her fathers daughter? Wasn’t her dads motto “bigger moments, bigger memories”? Didn’t she only complain about Max actually telling her via the song that he loves her, and never ever mentioned that she was upset about the way he chose to do it? Didnt she call it unexpected & amazing? Cause despite being a “closed off personality” she has also a “wild & messy side”, and we’ve seen how she’s uncomfortable in unfamiliar situations with strangers, but she is comfortable with things around people, whe knows. I think that a lot of the things we learned about Zoey in S1 tell us that our first impression about her is not correct...and that our assumption that this kind of big flashmob love confession is not her style, is not the whole truth. Cause yeah..it is 100% Max’s style, but maybe he knows her better than we do, so he knows she’d appreciate the “bigger moments/memories” theme? 

Fourth: The second funny argument that fans, who dislike Max bring up is that he is not letting Zoey deal with her grief & pushes her into a relationship with alll his words & actions? While that may seem so... and be so... that he is the person, who pushes for Max/Zoey, then most of season 1 was all about Zoey avoiding dealing with the fact her dad is dying, denying it’s happening, displacing her grief emotions into everything else (taking on more work responsibilities, focusing on decising between two men in her life...)? Wasn’t she herself spending most of S1 pushing Simon into liking her? Wasn’t she rushing into a relationship with him instead of focusing on her dad & grieving? And letting Simon grieve, too? So I find it funny that fans claim she had not time for romance, when she herself chose to focus on it...instead of what she should have been focusing on all last season. 

Fifth: It’s also a bit funny how it’s the same with S2. This time Zoey pulled the same move she pulled on Simon in 1x10 on Max. And they mutually decided to give it a try. She made the first move. And theY both thought she was ready (even if deep inside they probably did know that she wasn’t...)...despite just losing her dad, and the grief. But this time Max might have made a few moves (the shield ring, talking to his best friend about his new business plan), but he did not push her into a relationship. This was again Zoey’s attempt to avoid dealing with her grief & finding distractions...doing everything she could to run away from her grief. She was making the same mistake Simon did (he proposed to Jessica after his dad died, Zoey decided to start a relationship with Max after her dad died). And as they admitted in 2x03...they both probably knew deep down that she wasn’t ready, even if they both “thought” she was...

#ZOEYS PLAYLIST #ZOEYS EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST #ZEP #Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist #Zoey Clarke #Clarkeman #Max Richman #Zoey x Max #Zoey/Max #Max x Zoey #Max/Zoey #Zax #Zomax #TEXT POST #REBLOG #team magma #ZEP S2 #SEASON 2 #ZEP SEASON 2

[thedoctordonnas]

asgdgdh wait why is skylar astin ur parasocial enemy

he just annoys me 😭😭

#leif.ask #there were also a lot of s2 zep interviews where he talked abt max like. deserving zoey #and it just rubbed me the wrong way regardless of his intentions in saying it yk #but first and foremost him and all of his acting choices annoy me ksjdgkdgj

[bixisarusher]

done with the ZEP S2 finale and I have so many FeELinGs... (spoilers warning)

don't expect this to be cohesive lol I'm brain dumping

the very first thing... I'd be ok with it not being renewed? the story isn't "over" but all the arcs are neatly tied, they are all in good spaces. I feel like there would still be stories to tell but they'd feel more sitcom than dramedy now? (Maggie going on dates, Mo dealing with odd costumers at Maximo, David and Emily trying to get Miles into a good kindergarten etc.) There are still things unwritten (reference intended) but they are all in a good place....

I'd love to see them fill the gaps (David's and Em's wedding, anyone?) but... it had a very final feel to it so... I'd be good?

Also the core of the show - Zoey losing her dad, Zoey learning to move on - is wrapped up? I feel? It was a bit fast but.. yes?

Anyway.

why do great break-ups make me attracted to the people breaking up? No joke, even in real life when someone breaks up in a mature way I'm all "ooooh so you can handle emotional challenging situations can you?" *heart eyes*

what I mean to say: I would have wanted Zimon to work out. But I predicted Simon getting frustrated with Zoey holding back and they handled it very calmly, so, ya. Not ok but ok. Rushed. But I'm ok with it.

Also it gave us Still Standing by JCS *.*

I was today years old when I realized that those are the same initials as Jesus Christ Superstar. Coincidence???? Moving on.

McTobin give me LIFE y'all

the incubation programm yes bro I had a feeling they'd do that, very true of them, happy for Simon to have this opportunity to change stuff

lol David i feel the same. Parents dating, even more so online, is a weird thing to witness. Been there. And yes, my mom has been catfished on dating platforms.

BEATLES + BALCONY I liiive

honestly all the songs. All the songs. so good. :)

i loved how angry Zoey got at Max giving her the job cause it mirrored my anger at the whole plot. I'm so glad that in the end it was more about him keeping it secret from her than about "you owe me cuz me a good boi"

ZOEY SAID A KEY SMASH I LOVE HER

"You got kids, I got her." Mo: Adoptive Parent Mode Activated

Did Emily really "if it can be broken, it means it still works" Maggie? I'm here for it. (I'm also here for characters taking meds without drama)

Good on Zoey to not overstep boundaries (even though she misinterpreted the song)

I pondered making an extra post on Max but maybe I can keep it short:

I'm not against Zomax, they can be very cute.

In an ideal world, Max would have to adress how petty he acted to Zoey on multiple occasions.

But the universe gave him the heart songs, so, that could help him understand other people better? (Not that Zoey became a master in that, but it helped her getting more understanding of others?)

They definitly can move forward and have a good friendship to build upon.

What can I say, I am weak, it's Friends to Lovers and Jane and Skylar are cute. So i'm not mad at it.

#Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist #zep 2x13 #zep s2 #also this is my 10011th post which looks like binary to me #it's 19 in binary if my finger binary isn't wrong

[erik-the-creator-mainblog]

I finished my construction lines for the animatic!

#jennifer's extraordinary playlist au #bttf animatic wip #bttf animatic #bttf zep au #zep a moment like this #zep s2

[whatyawatching]

ZEP: *throws love interests at all its problems*

#zep #whatyawatching #zep s2 #zoey's extraordinary playlist

[insertawkwardpeacesignshere]

I stg if Zoey cheats on Max (if they truly get together) I might just rage quit the show

#I love this show but I won’t be here for that #zoeys extraordinary playlist #zep #zep s2 #tv #tv shows

[silverscreenmusicals]

'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' Debuts Its First Original Song

Throughout its previous episodes, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist has licensed such beloved songs as “American Pie,” “Help” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” to express the innermost thoughts and desires of protagonist Zoey Clarke’s friends, family members and co-workers.

Aiden (Felix Mallard) and his garage band play “Crimson Love” -- which NBC is sharing first with Billboard -- for Zoey at her 30th birthday party. The song’s specificity (and intentionally humorous blend of sweet and cringeworthy) as Aiden declares his attraction to Zoey demanded an original song.

Listen here.

#zoey's extraordinary playlist #zep: aiden #zep news #zep s2 #zep s2 news #nbc

[dreamycas]

does anyone know where i can watch zep 2x01 in canada? i can’t find it anywhere and my pvr missed the first episode 🤦

#bee buzzes #zep #zoeys extraordinary playlist #zoey’s extraordinary playlist #zep s2 #zoey #extraordinary playlist

[hereidinathoreauwrites]

ZEP theory time

Mitch had Zoey’s gift. He kept it hidden from everyone over the years and it slowly unraveled his health. As his body deteriorated, he gained the ability to influence when people Sang but had no one to hear what he was projecting. Until Zoey got her powers.

So he sent Zoey all the Songs she’d need to hear: Songs to help her connect with more friends, Songs to clue her in to the boy who loved her, Songs to help her understand how her family was feeling. So that when he finally died, she’d be happy, safe, and surrounded by people that loved her.

#zep #zoey's extraordinary playlist #zoey clarke #mitch clarke #season 2 #zep s2 #im basically okay with zoeys dad being a god if it means he can better take care of her

[zoeysplaylistgifs]

TOP 10 SEASON 2 SONGS AS VOTED BY OUR FOLLOWERS » #3 I Melt With You

#zepedit #zep #zoeys extraordinary playlist #zoey x max #zoey clarke #s2 #2x13 #cinematv #userstream #bbelcher #tvfilmsource #chewieblog #* #ruth #s2top10

[aspiestvmusings]

UNPOPULAR ZEP THOUGHT

Sometimes I go through the ZEP show tags & be kinda stunned. About the Teams. (Team Max vs Team Simon vs...). Each side wants their team to “win”. And early S2 episodes made Team Simon unhappy, because Zoey chose the other team. But I cannot believe anyone being unhppy about that choice. I mean... who seriously wants their favourite to be chosen by that mess-of-a-character? I don’t find it “winning”, I find it “losing”. 

I did not want & do not want team Max to win...

I did want team Simon to win...

Interestingly the character is so stuck that it’s boring (And no, I cannot relate. And no, I’ve never used others the way she does, because “grief”... And no, I’ve never been drunk & made stupid decisions (and unlike with grief...I do think it takes a pesonal experience to feel able to “connect” on this...). And no, having a TV character make “mistakes” & connecting based on that doesn’t make a character or story relatable. It’s teaching not be take responsibility for own actions. It’s saying, despite the end goal being that this cannot end well & she has to deal with the ramifications of it all at one point, that it’s “humn”, so it’s okay. 

Remember when in S1 you think she can use her brain & analyze things: 

“I’m starting to realize that…problems don't just go away if I ignore them.” - Zoey “I say things,  but cannot apply them on myself” Clarke 

“Don’t blame it on your power. This one’s all on you. Old Zoey steamrolled through life living in a black & white world. But new Zoey has been given a gift to know how people really feel, and it’s helped you make connections, and have hard conversations. Real friends owe that to each other.” - Mo to Zoey in S1. But funny thing is that though she’s been given this “gift” (that she claimed at the end of S1 she doesn’t mind much) to understand people & emotions, she’s mostly avoiding dealing with it all, using it properly, actually connecting. She’s made some minimal progress, but she’s still steamrolling through all her relationships (work, family, personal...) Mostly she’s just doing everything she can to make it go away. When someone sings a heartsong to her (presents aprobem to her), she does everything she can to make it go away as fast as she can. If she cannot run/avoid it, she’ll just mostly (now) “put a bandaid on it”.  

#ZOEYS EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST #ZEP #Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist #Zoey Clarke #Clarkeman #Max Richman #Zoey x Max #Zoey/Max #Max x Zoey #Max/Zoey #Zax #Zomax #TEXT POST #REBLOG #TEAM MAX #ZEP S2 #SEASON 2 #ZEP SEASON 2

[bellamysgriffin]

ULTIMATE SHIPS CHALLENGE - Dances [3/5] ↳ Dammit. Back to Team Simon.

#zimonedit #zepedit #zoeysplaylistgifs #simonhaynesedit #zoeyclarkeedit #cinemapix #bbelcher #usernatalie #userruta #zimon #zoey clarke #simon haynes #simon #zep #zoey x simon #* #*usc #yeah like. this is what true human connection looks like #its just so sweet #:') s2 doesn't exist #also the second scene is so hard to color as u can tell i did not try

[clairefrser]

#zepedit #zep #zoey's extraordinary playlist #tvedit #filmtvdaily #dailytvfilmgifs #creationsnetwork #usernatalie #userleif #marylook #zoey clarke #simon haynes #zoey x simon #zimon #s2 #2x01 #mkedits

[bixisarusher]

gonna watch the ZEP finale. exited! Got myself a little spoiled, though. But. We'll see.

#zep s2 #zep 2x13

[beth-cassidy]

I get it. It’s not easy, especially for someone who’s had this certain idea for a very long time. But it seems to me that you just need to change your relationship with failure.  

SEASON 1 EPISODE 5 | Zoey’s Extraordinary Failure

#zep #zepedit #zoey's extraordinary playlist #zoeys extraordinary playlist #filmtvdaily #cinemapix #cinematv #dailycolorfulgifs #* #*zep #ehhhh #1st gif... cant wait to cry my eyes out during s2...

[flythesail]

I went into zoey's extraordinary christmas with pretty low expectations but I honestly loved it 🥺

#i was still salty about the s2 finale but i feel like the movie captured everything i loved about the show #and i like max more now djakskak #i really hope they pick it up for another season.. #they were doing a ton of promo for it #zoey's extraordinary christmas #zoey's extraordinary playlist #zep #flythepost