Can we just take a second to appreciate the growth of Ava’s protective instinct towards Beatrice over these past 2 seasons because it’s suPERb. In season 1 we see the first time Ava reacted, completely subconsciously, to Beatrice in danger
at this point she’s not aware of her emotional connection to the halo’s power, and has way less control of what happens - so even though she does shatter the bullet and save Bea’s life, she also blows everything in the room backwards including herself. Even Beatrice gets pushed back (although super softly) as you can see her recover briefly to run over to Ava after
THEN we start to get spicier protection in season 2 when Ava does react with more understanding of the halo’s power and her feelings towards Beatrice, and not only does she accomplish a much harder goal (poofing away a demon???)
but this time Ava able to handle the blast AND it doesn’t get anywhere close to Beatrice. She does clearly have a blowing back effect on people next to her (cue Miguel/Michael folding like a lawn chair part 1) but Ava is learning to control the power of the halo and how to use it to protect specific people... or in her case specifically Beatrice
and then of COURSE because third times the charm, the last one is my favorite. This time it’s intentional, Beatrice knows Ava can control the power and she tells Ava to let go, and Ava nods AND pulls Beatrice in telling her to hold on
WHICH if we look at past experience showing Ava having a forceful blast that surrounds her after using her power, her instinct should initially be to tell Beatrice (and Michael I guess) to run so that they don’t get hurt, but she knows at this point that whatever power she releases won’t hurt Beatrice because Ava would never let it. I mean look at Michael ! ! !
Dude folds like a lawn chair (PART 2) as if he were one of the possessed enemies Ava is releasing a blast towards. Even though Ava thinks logically she’ll be able to protect both of them, her internal instincts are only thinking of protecting Beatrice in the moment and the halo’s blast reflects that.
Bonus is watching them walk away without a second glance at anyone because to them, as long as they’re both safe, it’s mission accomplished:
Thanks I’ll be here till 2049 talking about this show and couple
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too many “why did they recast akilah :/” comments and not enough praise for the way nia sondaya saw how intricate keeya king’s mannerisms were despite her not having much screen time, and she emulates them so well! especially akilah’s signature eye roll and whenever akilah isn’t entirely sure about something. it’s all so very akilah.
adult/teen casting gets so much praise for emulating each other’s mannerisms, etc., as they absolutely should! but I just think nia also deserves her flowers for taking a minor character and matching what the previous actress did with her so well, especially as akilah becomes more prominent.
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i know it’s only for like one scene but seeing john b in a sweatshirt just makes him seem more warm and cuddly (if that’s even possible)
this !!!!!!
john b stop!!! ur lap is too sittable!!! face too kissable!!!! arms so huggable !! they’ll kill u!!!!!
i think he looks sooooo boyfriend in anything long sleeved tbh like we rarely see him in jackets but like
this is daddy like !!???
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All My Own Stunts
Josh [Homme] comes and sings on this one. He’s very dominant, his voice. When you record his voice it just sort of leaps out, it’s great. What else can I tell you about that one? It’s got another reference to cowboy films. It just says, “I’ve been watching cowboy films on gloomy afternoons” which were something I were doing at the time. It’s also where we let ourselves have a bit of a wig-out.
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