Queer As Folk Season 1 Episode 5 Now Approaching...The Line
Added 2023-03-14 15:11:49 +0000 UTC
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I think that's why I'm happy Michael went on the date and hope he goes on another. They def seemed very different and it wasn't the best chemistry, but I think he deserves to be treated like something other than a hook up. I love Michael!
Jessie Dobbie Reactions
2023-03-15 11:28:45 +0000 UTCit really is so hard to comment when we know what’s going to happen lol there’s always so much i want to say but can’t. i can’t thank you enough for sponsoring this show! especially doing 10 episodes this month. that puts us 8 episodes away from the finale which i’ve never seen anyone react to in real time and i definitely need.
Lisa
2023-03-14 21:27:52 +0000 UTCIt's so hard for me to comment on anything since I've already know what's gonna happen, haha. Like Lisa said, re-watching it just reminds me how much I love these characters. I feel like there is "Brian doesn't care", "Brian has no feelings", etc kinda mentality from all the characters and even Brian, but Brian shows again and again how he cares. He cared how making the decision for Ted, he cares about Michael looking nice and having fun on a date, he cares about not hurting Justin's feelings (at least not completely) and making sure he's safe, he cares about Lindsey, he cared about Marvin being a terrible father, etc. He think actions are definitely his way of caring, way more than words. Even if he doesn't wanna realize that, from trauma or not waning to look weak, etc. I've always thought the way Michael follows Brian's "way of life" was interesting. Like he obviously doesn't hook-up with guys every night like Brian does, was obviously interested in going on a date, has mentioned wanting to date someone, but just follows around Brian. He feel like he is almost 'pretending' to enjoy the ONS kinda life. I agree that Justin's mom really is trying. But I definitely see Justin's point-of-view too of feeling like a freak because she took him to a therapist. I'm glad he has a good mom though, and I loved that she stayed to talk to Debbie. For Brian, at this point, I agree that I don't know if he has feelings or not for Justin. But I think Justin does stand out amongst his other hook-ups because he's still there. We see Brian do the "who are you?" thing (which he did the same thing with Justin) and pretty quickly kicks the guy out. He doesn't really answer about seeing him again, but that guy doesn't have his number or anything so chances are low. Justin, on the other hand, from the beginning continued going after him. Like even after Brian ttried the whole "who are you?" thing, they still ended up having sex that morning and Brian drove him to school. Like you said, he shows up where Brian is, is making friends (kinda) with Brian's friends, etc. Then, like you said, he's hot, he's young, he's attractive to Brian on top of being there. Maybe he does see himself in Justin, maybe he kinda cares about him, maybe both? I definitely think he does feel for him, at least a little bit. I don't think he would defending him or trying to help if he didn't at least not dislike him.
Ophelia
2023-03-14 19:34:56 +0000 UTCevery time you watch a new episode i’m reminded of how much i love these characters. i’m so excited for you to see all of their journeys. one of the most interesting things this episode revealed is that brian never told his parents about him being gay. it definitely brings up a lot of questions about his relationship (or lack thereof) with them. as for brian and justin, i think it’s probably a mix of both. i’m sure he sees himself in him and wants to help even if he’d deny that. but i do think he is intrigued and has some sort of soft spot for him already. we know he’s hooked up with him multiple times by now which is rare and now he kicked out his hookup for being a dick to him. brian loves sex, it’s the first and most basic fact we know about him but he denied himself to defend justin. he didn’t need to do that but he wasn’t about to let someone else be mean to him. and then he tells him he’s nothing to him, not even his friend, and it’s like are you sure? it’s such an interesting dynamic to watch play out. something about michael and david (the doctor) felt off. i think maybe it is them being so different. but they are at the beginning of the getting to know you phase and michael isn’t used to going on actual dates so he was probably just extra awkward. the doctor seems much more sophisticated but it could still work. i definitely think michael’s insecurities were the reason he self sabotaged at the end. sex was the only part of the date he was actually looking forward to per his conversation with brian so when david didn’t want that, he felt rejected. he’s so used to that being the only time he feels wanted. it’s sad.
Lisa
2023-03-14 18:56:41 +0000 UTC
