ofmd reader 2: the second one
or: Holy Shit Can You Turn It Down With The Mindblowing Takes For A Second
or: the collective brainpower in this fandom is so strong, I had to make a second post
Also, before we get started 1 thing I thought goes without saying but apparently not: If you like something on this list, reblog it! Maybe even leave a nice tag or two so the author knows you appreciate their work! It's not hard!
✬ The Tragedy Of Israel Hands by @ferusaurelius, and this follow-up discussion they had with @speckled-jim
✬ on Izzy Hands and his need for (and struggle with) hierarchies by @ellicler (all of their takes on Izzy are gold but I like this one in particular)
✬ acting out: butchfemme dynamics in our flag means death by @loverboygf
✬ Stede's body image issues by @lestatsstims plus this addition by @orionsangel86
✬ ofmd is a romcom and that's why we can trust David Jenkins by @fuckyeahisawthat
✬ this analysis of the treasure hunt by @do-what-the-knight-tells-you with an addition by @the-moon-loves-the-sea
✬ Ed is a callback to Mad Max both design- and story-wise and it's brilliant by @notcuddles
✬ something something lucius as an audience stand-in by @dykevillanelle
✬ Historicity, Queerness, and Our Flag Means Death by @cuddlytogas
✬ his name is ed. by @forpiratereasons
✬ the tenderness with which ed physically interacts with stede will never not tug at my poor heartstrings by @forest-sprites, and this addition by @the-moon-loves-the-sea
✬ love and friendship by @mikimeiko
✬ OFMD: The Season Finale Rambling by @forest-sprites (predictions for s2, but also a beautiful summary of the character development in s1)
✬ on symbolism by @sadboyspock
✬ intersectionality by @knowlesian (eagerly awaiting the longer analysis & simultaneously not being sure I'll be able to handle it because this is already packed with fascinating thoughts)
These were brought to my attention by @soliyra-the-sunbringer (tysm!):
✬ Mary's art. Okay, I have Thoughts. by @mondfahrt (on why her art is so anachronistic) also, this post by @a-meance on the two lighthouse paintings
✬ Stede's clothes as a visual representation of his relationship with his family by @avelera
✬ The thing that really gets me about the fuchsia bird robe is (spoilers!) by @sisterfrnkly (if you end up making that robe i would love to see it <3)
✬ red curtains and colour theory by @amuseoffyre
✬ thoughts on Mary's costume design by @soliyra-the-sunbringer; (@throwing-roses-into-the-abyss and @tooqueerforyou also had very interesting things to say about this on this post)
Again, I strongly encourage you to either link your faves or promote your own meta on this post! love <3
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