Snowflake 2022 - Challenge 4

[prisca]

In your own space, make a list of things that you wish existed in fandom or elsewhere, and/or that you'd like someone to create or do for you.

Because it always feels slightly strange to ask for a ficlet, some icons, or artwork for my tiny bits of writing, I have decided to take a different route this year.

Here are my wishes, short and sweet.

I would like to know what TV shows and/or movies you love most at Netflix, Disney, or Amazon Prime; old or new stuff, all genre (as long as it is not hardcore horror, sorry ;) ). Everything is welcome. Maybe there is something I have missed so far?

Anyone around who loves audiobooks? Any recommendation (available on Audible preferred)? I am open to every genre; audiobook, audio drama or podcast because, why not try something new?

:::

Things I wish would exist in Fandom? Well, it would be great if someone owns a time machine and turns back time about 15 years. Fandom back then was different and more familiar to me. But probably people who are new in fandom would say the same if they would be thrown back into the old times.

The fact is, that fandom has changed over the years, it's much more short-lived because of the variety of new fandoms the media offers nowadays. I can't even say, that this is a bad thing; I do enjoy the wide spectrum we have now. But sometimes it can get a tiny bit overwhelming, and then I think back to the old times and allow me to miss them. At least for a while. Nothing wrong with that, isn't it?

Comments

[peaked]

I live in Australia so my streaming may be a little different, but maybe one of these may strike your fancy! These are all tv shows because the movies I tend to watch are just the Marvel ones lol.

Apologies if you're familiar with some of these already.

Netflix
• SEX EDUCATION — Set in England, modern-day, it focuses on a high school boy giving positive and good sex advice to his student cohort. His mother is a sex therapist, so a lot of the advice he gives is very positive and helpful. The show is sex-positive, features an assortment of different (and amazing) characters, and has fantastic writing imo. No kink is belittled and no character is shamed by the narrative.

• SCHITT'S CREEK — If you've seen Arrested Development, it's similar to that, but it's better imo because I don't think it will age poorly. It's about a rich family that loses everything. It's funny and has fantastic characters. They're all a bit dopey and stereotypes, but they do subvert them and the performances are great. The first season is rough, but I'd recommend sticking with it.

• DAYBREAK — If you like zombie stories, I think you'd like this. It's a lot of fun and is set in the aftermath of the zombie apocalypse, and follows this high schooler who's trying to find his girlfriend. It's not overly disgusting. It won't get a second season, but I did thoroughly enjoy it.

• A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS — I read the books so I have a love for this show, but I think it's a lot of fun and something you can follow if you're not familiar with the story. Three orphans who aren't of age go into the care of Count Olaf, who wants nothing more than their money. They have to outwit him and deal with adults who refuse to believe their story. The storytelling is fantastic, the sets are amazing, and I think that despite the somewhat repeated main plot per episode, it's a fun series to watch if you like a bit of mystery.

• THE WITCHER — The first season still confuses the hell out of me, but season two is infinitely better. It's a fun fantasy show that has amazing characters and women being badass. It does have some blood and guts due to its violence. I think the performances are great and the costumes are to die for.

• SHADOW AND BONE — This is another fantasy show, although it seems more set in just powers and politics. It follows people who are being persecuted for having powers and also a band of misfits who want to make some money. The characters are what I find the most enjoyable. The performances, costumes, and sets are really pretty, too.

• THE GOOD PLACE — What happens after you die? Other than being greeted by Ted Danson, you go to the Good Place. It's a fun comedy with great characters who change over the course of the show.

• THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR — It's a little scary in terms of ghosts, but it has such a beautiful love story and a haunting, sad tale of grief. It's not hardcore horror imo, but it is a touch spooky.

Disney+
• BOB'S BURGERS — I love this cartoon so much. It's a great show about a family who is trying to make ends meet. The kids don't make life easier, and the show focuses on each family member from time to time. It's a little like the Simpsons, The first season is rough, but it gets better after the finale.

• WANDAVISION — I love this show so much. It has great production sets, fantastic storytelling, a fun mystery, and a great exploration of grief. I don't think you need to watch MCU to be able to enjoy it since it does cover the main points of Wanda's life in the series.

I'll stop, but I can only hope you can enjoy one of these!

[prisca]

Thank you for the list, I will for sure check out the one or the other.