#thanks michelle!

[the-blind-assassin-12]

Mando season 3... sigh. Sadly, I'm beginning to lose interest. The story seems disjointed, and the production value feels like it's diminished in quality.

I'm having difficulty suspending my belief. For example, the location of the covert. It looks like they're in the middle of nowhere. There are dangerous beasts all over the place, so why are they still there? Why did they save those baby monsters if they're only going to turn into more dangerous predators? It looks like no one has a ship, so how are they getting supplies? Where are they getting gas to fire forge? Practicalities like these are knocking me out of the narrative.

Also, the fact that Favreau said there's no end in site concerns me because shows seem to lose quality over time when there isn't a plan. The words "jump the shark" come to mind.

I'll keep watching, but I miss being excited for a new episode to drop each week. In fact, I haven't watched the latest episode and am in no hurry to do so.

Hi Michelle!! 😀 I was so happy to see you pop up in my inbox! I hope you’re doing well, lovely!! Thanks for swinging by with this!!

I’m sorry that you’re not enjoying this season as much as the previous ones. It seems like you’re not alone - I have seen quite a few people expressing less than favorable opinions on what’s going on with s3 - but that’s still unfortunate, and I hope that the remaining episodes give you and others more to enjoy about it!

That being said, I’m actually really liking this season so far, which probably (maybe?) isn’t what you were expecting me to say, but here we are. 🤷🏻‍♀️

But let’s talk about the things you brought up. Going under the cut to avoid spoilers for anyone who doesn’t want to see them:

I’m gonna start by saying that I do agree that the production value feels a little diminished. I’m wondering if it’s because of bigger budgets on other SW shows (I’m thinking Andor & Ahsoka- which I have HIGH hopes for), and them banking on the fact that the Mandalorian series already has a large fan base. It doesn’t feel (to me at least) as diminished as the production value of BOBF felt (that low speed chase on 50s era mopeds was … a choice), but I’ll agree that it feels like a half step down from seasons 1 & 2.

The only thing I personally have had a hard time with as far as the storytelling/disjointedness goes, was the way that the Pershing episode was structured. It was 5 minutes of Din/Bo/Grogu, and then a whole chunk of Pershing and the least trustworthy character in all of star wars, and then another 6 minutes of Din/Bo/Grogu. I didn't hate that we got some info on what was going on on that side of things - I have theories about where they're going with Elia Kane and all of that, and they were strengthened by some details in the latest episode - but I wish they had structured the storytelling differently by sort of breaking it up and sprinkling it into the rest of the episodes.

As far as the covert being in the middle of nowhere goes, it’s entirely possible that at least one other Mando has a ship, and it’s hidden. I always assumed that their tunnels and caves on Nevarro were more expansive than what we ever actually saw - Din at one point says he’s not familiar with a certain section of them, which made me think they were LARGE and possibly even connected to other tunnels where a ship (or ships) that belongs to the covert might be kept for emergencies or just to use when needed. I also recall a line (when the covert was on Nevarro) about how living in the shadows means only one can go out at a time for secrecy and safety, and that made me think that it’s not just Din who comes and goes off world, that others do, too if or when they need to. It’s also possible that they had a pre-arranged backup plan, so they didn't all need to leave Nevarro together, they just had to find a way there even if it wasn't right away. But again this is all just what my brain came up with throughout the series, so I have no idea if it’s canonically correct.

The fact that there are so many dangerous beasts on that planet was probably one of the things that made it a desirable hideout - because no one in their right mind would try to settle Dino World, but Mandalorians aren't in their right minds so I get why they chose it from that perspective.

THE BABY MONSTERS!!!! Can I tell you that as soon as the mama went down I gasped and said "but the babies will die now!" And then as soon as they turned up back at the covert I was filled with relief like "oh, nevermind, they're going to be loved and cared for!" I love that they were "adopted" by the Mandalorians. For one, raising them from hatchlings will allow them to bond with the lil beasts and possibly even rely on them for battle backup like Boba did with the Rancor. Also? I just love the reiteration of how important adoption is to Mandalorians. It's a part of their belief system that they take care of any children that need taking care of, no matter who or what their parents were. "Mandalorian isn't a race, it's a Creed" extends even to beasties and I just think that's very sweet coming from a group of tin cans. (idk what the beasts are called. I've been calling them pterodactyls to fit the Dino World theme - I've seen articles and posts where people are calling them shriek hawks, but I'm pretty sure shriek hawks are smaller and have feeyethers. I could be wrong about that, though!)

*thanks, Dieter*

The "no end in sight" is admittedly concerning, but I'm choosing to believe they won't let it go beyond where it needs to. Depending on where this season ends, I think it could probably go one more. With all the tie-ins from the Clone Wars & Rebels series (which honestly, I know animation isn't everyone's jam, but Rebels was truly great, and there is a LOT of Mandalorian lore and history in that show, including stuff pertaining to the Darksaber, Bo-Katan, and Clan Vizsla, so if you're ever looking for something to watch I recommend it, or at least the episodes that concern Mandalore) that have been popping up, I'm hoping that Filoni will take good care of the rest of this story. My fingers are crossed.

I hope that you do keep watching, and I hope that you do find things to enjoy about it as it continues! I'm very much looking forward to the next episode.

Thank you again for dropping in! I know my response was probably different from what you were expecting, so I hope that's okay!

#thanks michelle! #cannedsoupsucks #cannedsoupsucks is an absolute gem #the mandalorian #the mandalorian season 3 #mando season 3 #the mandalorian spoilers #mando spoilers #din djarin #grogu djarin #bo katan kryze #the beasts! #my hot take is that i am enjoying this season #though i do acknowledge that it feels a little different than the first two #thank you for asking! #ask me anything

[eggwhiteswithspinach]

🌟 Thanks Michelle!

#Medium #Writing #Thoughts #Personal #Thanks Michelle! #q

[coralsnake]

We mustn’t give up on him.

#star wars #the bad batch #tbb #bad batch #Crosshair #Omega #star wars the bad batch #clone #clones #CoralSnake art #fan art #digital art #procreate #I’m sorry I forget who was getting a Michelle Ang signature and she said this to them when they said she could sign over Crosshairs face #I’m really proud of this #thank you to all my friends and the Crosshair stans and bad batch artists sharing their gut wrenching beautiful art

[lifesizehysteria]

Fic asks… 4, 10 and 19 please! 👍🏻

4. what fic of your own do you read for comfort?

The Night Before Christmas is one that just makes me feel so light and happy every time I read it.

10. how has writing positively impacted your mental health or overall mood?

It's definitely been a source of pride for me and when I'm on a roll, I feel so much accomplishment. Plus, it's a creative outlet and that's something I've always really needed.

19. If you could write an ideal fic, what would it include?

I'm using "ideal" in the sense of the fic I'd most like to write but haven't been able to so far since most of my fics include the things that make them ideal for me. I would love to write a long, really in depth novel-like fic. That's how I imagine the spin-off adamsfoster fic that I'll probably never write but would love to. It gives the opportunity for all types of writing/tropes and would be an incredible challenge but so rewarding. Unfortunately, my brain really prefers one-shots and shorter form storytelling and I don't have the time to push beyond that at this point. Maybe some day, though.

#i can't add a link on desktop #it keeps disappearing #functional website #but i'd love more of these! #thanks michelle! #message #ask meme #englishstrawbie

[m-kyunie]

do not ask me about the plot of JJK

#jjk #jujutsu kaisen #geto suguru #getou suguru #i am going to suck this man thru a silly straw i swear to god. jesus #my biggest Ya Boi ever except its YEEEESHHHH #the heart piercing is my most indulgent of indulgences here. i think maybe Geto likes cute things #like simple heart or star-shaped things. lightly feminine #drooling over ur own art is how u know u've improved #sigh. maybe i shld add lacy pan--nevermind im done actually #OH TO BE GOJO SATORU! TO GET TO DEVOUR THIS MAN! #recommending Pressurlicious by Megan. ultimate malewife manipulate mansplain Geto song #one day i will draw his d!ick but today is not that day. there will also be a piercing. #also i wanted to add tattoos but even i was like 'damn Michelle that's overly ambitious' #oh what if he had a tongue tatt that was a dragon head disappear down his throat WOW what a visual #thank u Gege

[yesloulou]

Daniel getting ready for cousin's wedding in 2006 | @ BMW Daniel getting ready for the 2023 Met Gala | @ Vouge All credits go to @go-daniel for this absolutely fantastic post idea 💖💖💖

#little driver boy from perth is going to the met yall!!! #daniel ricciardo #f1 #met gala #bb badger #* #** #(yup that's michelle ;) #this is like the most nervous ive ever been making a gif set bc i just love love LOVED this idea 😭 #thank you for trusting me with this phenomenal idea lauren im so so so honored #hope i did it some justice!!!

[cherish--these--times]

Theodore I use humour to deflect when I don't want to hear it Lasso

Shoutout to @evendumbo for pointing out the first one. Added it in.

#ted lasso #ted lasso spoilers #jason sudeikis #hannah waddingham #rebecca welton #tedbecca #ted x rebecca #michelle lasso #tedlassoedit #thank you evendumbo #I agree #same tactic

[deedala]

Timestamp Gif Roulette ⇆ 05x10: South Side Rules ↳Peach + 10 for @michellemisfit

#hey random number generator? what the fuck!! #“good luck scrubbing your junk” is one of my favorite ian lines i dunno why guys it just makes me lawl #anyway wow michelle look what you did!! #thanks!!!! (crine) #shamelessedit #shamelessnet #shameless #shameless us #ian gallagher #mickey milkovich #fiona gallagher #lip gallagher #frank gallagher #gallavich #gallavichedit #ian x mickey #giffed🍂 #colorwheel timestamp roulette #s5 #05x10

[acrosstobear]

https://twitter.com/safeforlando/status/1655283170202222592

lando saying uh huh to being asked if oscar is his boy

Michelle: "Who's that in front of you?" Lando: "Oscar!" Michelle: "Ahhh ha ha, is that your boy?" Lando: "Uh huh!" Michelle: *guffaws*

SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#lando norris #oscar piastri #f1 #formula 1 #michelle rodriguez #miami gp 2023 #mclaren #ARE YOU KIDDING ME IM SO UNWELL #ANON THANK YOU FOR THIS I ADORE YOU #amanda answers #anon

[nicecurves]

#angelina michelle #portrait #boat #no thanks

[bunnybaum]

Worsties4ever 💘

#thank u for asking me to draw this Andy 🫡 #usami tokishige #ogata hyakunosuke #golden kamuy #yknow….romy and Michele’s high school reunion

[eggwhiteswithspinach]

🌟 Thanks Michelle!

#Medium #Writing #Thoughts #Personal #Thanks Michelle! #q

[god-u]

me about limoreau

#and of course a lesbian is the reason we have them like 😭 #thank you michele fazekas you absolute lesbian legend #gen v #gen v spoilers #marie moreau #jordan li #limoreau #mariejordan #marie x jordan #jordanmarie #* #x #💌

[sonchus-arvensis]

still obsessed with her

#staring at her for hours brings me so much joy #THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO REACTED TO MY LAST MICHELLE PIC #thank you all for every lovely comment and tag on reblogs!!!! #each and every note/rb/comment made my day #the brainrot continues #she's all i care about currently #m #michelle gomez #chilling adventures of sabrina #madam satan #mary wardwell #missy #gomez!master #dw missy #doctor who

[niymue]

atomicles arm chair: ts2 to ts4

I am obsessed with this conversion of the atomic living set from sims 2, so when I saw michelle’s arm chair version of the couches I was so excited and she was so nice to let me share my conversion with you 🤍 so here it is!

swatches match original ts2 colours

matches the conversion set linked above but beware: that set is old and will require the cats and dogs batch fix (in sims 4 studio) to show up in your game correctly!

found in arm chairs of course

happy nostalgia. what else can I say!

DOWNLOAD (always free)

#thank u again michelle !!! #love your work sm and love seeing it in my game #the sims #sims 4 #ts4 #ts4cc #ts4 cc #ts4 dl #sims 4 cc #sims 4 dl #ts2 to ts4 #ts2 conversion #sims 4 download #sims 4 custom content #ts4 buy cc

[ilikecarsandlike4people]

Are you familiar with the story of how Michelle Yeoh and little Mick Schumacher used to chase chickens together? https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-mick-schumachers-unknown-relationship-with-60-year-old-actress-michelle-yeoh-dating-f1-boss-jean-todt-mick-schumacher/amp/

Sorry for another prompt with animals, but I thought this would make an adorable doodle.

"It's getting away!"❤️🐔

#michelle yeoh #mick schumacher #f1 #f1 art #f1 fanart #thank you for the suggestion! #this was such a cute prompt! #doodle hour