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Boxed Set, Vol. V: Just a Hint of Denial and a Dash of Retcon

A topic for the discussion of Doctor Who, Arrow, and The Flash. Beware possible invasions of iZombie, Sleepy Hollow, or pretty much any other "genre" (read: sci fi, superhero, or fantasy) show that captures our fancy. Expect adult content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.

Marvel superheroes are discussed over at the MCU thread.

Whitefont all unaired in the U.S. ep discussion, identifying it as such, and including the show and ep title in blackfont.

Blackfont is allowed after the show has aired on the east coast.

This is NOT a general TV discussion thread.

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Calli - Sep 17, 2013 11:58:33 am PDT #23086 of 30001

I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Even I, with a non-religious upbringing, knew it was "The Revelation of Saint John".

Eh, I always heard it referred to as "The Book of Revelations" in my church (Methodist), when I was a kid. Although after reading that Making Light thing on the development of The Bible, I'd love to see some prophecy show up referencing the Revelation of St. Peter.

P.M. Marc - Sep 17, 2013 12:09:44 pm PDT #23087 of 30001

So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear

It's my top appointment TV at the moment. Basically it's Buffy with about 80% less depth and allegorical meaning and a corresponding increase in beefcake to compensate.

In Beacon Hills, shirts are totally optional, and the insecure boys seek reassurance that they are attractive to gay men.

I'm totally non-fannish about it, but it's good clean fun.

§ ita § - Sep 17, 2013 12:19:06 pm PDT #23088 of 30001

Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Even I, with a non-religious upbringing, knew it was "The Revelation of Saint John".

And I, with an on-again off-again one didn't know that until just now. is accuracy more important (for the writers, not us) than communicating? Is it worth the time it'd take to explain the real name to the audience? Why?

Theodosia - Sep 17, 2013 12:52:06 pm PDT #23089 of 30001

'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

There were also witch-burnings in Sleepy Hollow, which is even more of an anachronism to me. But, eh, alternate universe in which there are witches like that and stuff.

Hil R. - Sep 17, 2013 12:52:43 pm PDT #23090 of 30001

Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

I enjoyed Sleepy Hollow, though I kept getting annoyed at them making it seem like a much bigger town that it is.

§ ita § - Sep 17, 2013 2:20:38 pm PDT #23091 of 30001

Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

The number of inhabitants was picked straight from whatisname's Revelation.

Nothing bothered me more than the Hot Topic witchy outfit. It seemed...unlikely.

Atropa - Sep 17, 2013 2:49:57 pm PDT #23092 of 30001

The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Nothing bothered me more than the Hot Topic witchy outfit. It seemed...unlikely

Whaaaat? Clicky-link to screenshot, please? I need to see so I can chortle with ElderGoth bitterness.

§ ita § - Sep 17, 2013 3:10:25 pm PDT #23093 of 30001

Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Here, Jilli: [link]

The IO9 recap is one of the best of theirs I've read in a while: [link] I want that person on SPN, so I don't write my own and get bitter.

Atropa - Sep 17, 2013 3:23:47 pm PDT #23094 of 30001

The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Is that supposed to be a flashback to Ye Olden Times? Because wow, not historically accurate at all. Cute, and probably good club wear, but still. No.

My babygoths are trying to convince me to watch Sleepy Hollow. Should I, or will I grind my teeth a lot? Because I know that I'll be grinding my teeth during the NBC Dracula, so I should try to minimize my deliberate seeking out of cranky-making things.

EpicTangent - Sep 17, 2013 3:28:31 pm PDT #23095 of 30001

Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

Is that supposed to be a flashback to Ye Olden Times? Because wow, not historically accurate at all.

No, we actually saw her in an appropriately cover-y blouse with her hair up and in a mob-cap (that's what we call those poofy gathered hats, right?) in the scenes in 1700-whatever. My conjecture is that because he's her husband, she can appear to him (that was her appearing to him in a dream, BTW) in a top that brief and with her hair all loose - he'd have been the only person to see her like that in life. That's my handwave, and I'm stickin' to it.

But seriously, it was better than I expected. You'll probably enjoy it.

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