In Episode 2 The Figurine Representing Stede Doesn't Look So Good As In Episode 1.

In episode 2 the figurine representing Stede doesn't look so good as in episode 1.

It took me a rewatch to figure out Ed was most likely trying to burn it, but couldn't bring himself to do it. Hence the defeated look.

If Han Dong Soo hadn't been sick and tired of being submissive all his life and if Seo Do Young hadn't been ready only for a dominant position, it could really, actually, honest-to-God eventually work out, your Honour.

I genuinely love it how good Bernie is at acknowledging emotions and how he is ready to reach out to someone both to get and provide support.

Had Roman died (and I'm so fvking glad it's confirmed in gta v he didn't), Bernie would have been the only person Niko could actually cry to.

Ken Rosenberg, a man of many talents

"My wall, my beautiful wall..."

What if Tommy gave Ken cart blanche when it came to the colour of the walls in that new house?

I mean, poor timing of bringing up the issue aside, it didn't really sound like Tommy actually cared, but Ken - Ken got so excited about changing the design. Until Tommy interrupted him, that is.

Just can't help but wonder. What if we got Ken Rosenberg doing his first interior project design thanks to Tommy's permission? What if we got a calmer and more peaceful Ken Rosenberg, what with all the (generally) soothing effect of doing something creative?

What if we got Ken Rosenberg willingly rejecting a position of Tommy's right hand man (still serving as his lawyer, though, ofc) and signing up for a design school instead?

What if we got Ken Rosenberg who got so emotionally involved in interior design that he actually stopped doing drugs just because he'd rather spend extra time and efforts on studying, checking on design guidelines, etc., which requires clear mind? Like, he would still be all fussy, but in a positive and productive way, out of eagerness for creating rather than out of helplessness and anxiety?

Tbh, I'm enthralled by this non-existent and much happier Ken Rosenberg

The very first time Ghost calls Soap "Johnny" is, surprisingly, not during that Alone mission.

And not even during Graves' betrayal, like I thought.

It was in the El Sin Nombre's house! When Soap got released after the interrogation and was trying to get to the penthouse of El Sin Nombre.

Specifically, Soap's stepping outside and Ghost informs him that he can see him. That's the moment.

And I looove what it tells about Ghost.

In the beginning Ghost didn't take Soap seriously, even though Soap was doing his best every step of the way. But when he volunteered to be the bait for the El Sin Nombre's mission - that was the turning point for Simon, I believe.

(Lieutenant Riley just couldn't fall for some sucker, right? It had to be a guy who's brave to the point of recklessness)

And when McTavish actually survived the suicidal task - that's when Ghost started warming up to him.

...Huh. Looks like it was Ghost who made the first move, after all.

This mutual slapping looks like the opposite of tomgreg, right?

Oh, but it actually, really, honestly, so doesn't!

I love this scene so much for in fact it's a whole new tomgreg step to the healthy relationship.

Like, by slapping back Greg communicates loud and clear that he is not ready to put up with any more humiliation. He wants equals. Or as much of equals as a boss and an employee can be.

And I believe Tom gets it. He steps back first. And that whole fantastic 'I got you' scene happens. Tom is so fed up with all the humiliation Shiv put him through that he's gonna do his best to clean up his act.