Lot In Common

Chapter 36

Anonymous asked:

I ship Jeronica a lot, but I'd love for you to do an analysis on their dynamic💕. Love your books!

Hey there 💕 Thank you so much, I'm so happy you enjoy my stories :D

Going to their (Jughead & Veronica's) analysis... Well, there's a lot to say on the dynamic between those two. It's kinda difficult because after season 2, everything got really messed up and the characters are not easy to outline (like, who are they anymore, amirite?). That's why I always focused a lot on the first two season, in analyzing them. But I think it's time to move forward: First because I've already said so much stuff about s1-2, but also because we are facing a time jump so...let's get to it.

At this point of the narrative (taking for good the shitty writing we got), I think everybody in the core 4 kinda lost themselves. Jeronica wise: Veronica is spinning around the obvious contrast between her and Hiram, while Jughead stumbled from school to school and from being the king of a gang to...basically nothing. The centre of their whole world are the relationship they have right now, so Betty for Jughead and Archie for Veronica. They are relying on them so much that it feels kinda like a dead weight on the shoulders of the other two.

Of course, they are living a really peculiar period in everyone's life. Facing graduation is a huge defining moment: you start to ask yourself who you are, where you are going, what you want to achieve and who you are willing to take with you on the journey. It's the start of adulthood, and in order to take that step forward and let go of childhood, you have to sacrifice something - metaforically killing a part of yourself. In this sense, as narrative usually goes, that means breaking up with your high school sweetheart (in order to date Veronica😂).

That's what we are working with right now. Both Jughead and Veronica are not looking at each other: they are not even really seeing each other. That's the point. They are clinging to what they know and makes them feel safe, even though those relationships are obviously starting to slowly deteriorate. Cause, come on, cheating is at any level a huge red flag for something not working. And beware! It's not working for everybody. The only difference between Barchie and jeronica is that they have different perspectives and also different "safe havens". Barchie always had each other since they were children, while Veronica and Jughead met in the midst of their teenage years. It's only obvious that when these couples face a difficult moment like this, Betty and Archie would turn to each other, while Veronica and Jughead desperately cling to what they have - since is also the only thing they actually have.

Jughead and Veronica never really explored their relationship. They always felt connect to one another by their significant others. And that's a huge point that I think we should get to see in s5. Because, as I said in other posts, it's based on prejudice and on the way their characters are built. Both of them always jump to conclusion the quickest, building an idea of people and situations in their own mind and taking this for fact instead of just assumptions. In this sense, one could make a good point by saying that Betty and Archie help them smoothing their edges. To which I answer: no, they don't. They just kinda dull their characters. That's not even growth, it's just...emotional lethargy.

Jeronica is Pride and Prejudice 101. They have that quality that comes not just from the indeniable chemistry between the actors (haters, don't come at me but if you are reading this and you do not agree, I'm sorry but you're consciously lying to yourselves). It also comes from their backstories and their characters' subtleties, which have the possibility to interact almost on a chemical level and create a nice friction that always works really well both on the screen and on the page. Two similar, but also opposite characters are the right recipe for a great love story. Mostly because they bring a challenge to one another, triggering growth.

In my opinion, the fact that they might get closer due to the cheating bomb is just the needed sparkle to lighten a whole other narrative. Their relationship shouldn't be based on self commiseration, or on revenge make out session. The breakup should just serve the purpose of making them look at each other. That's it. Then the next step is seeing each other, understanding each other and by aknowledging that they had looked at one another through prejudice filled lenses, also growing as people and learn a life lesson on how to interact with the world.

I'll close with a general reflection. The writers seriously need to get these characters back on track, because we are losing them as individuals. They had been spinning around the same mistakes and the same narrative for too long. This needs to change. And also, of course, on a more basic level, it's always more entertaining to have some drama instead of flat narratives set in stone. That's the main reason why Riverdale keeps losing viewers: because it's just not interesting anymore. Nothing changes. Except for the weird ass background plots that, let's face it, nobody is really here for.
In my experience as a spectator and as someone who has an interest in this industry and got to study about its functioning: the viewer doesn't know what he/she wants. Especially if we are talking about a young audience. They might be really vocal about their likings - sometimes even too much - but if you don't keep them on their toes, if you don't poke them..they will eventually lose interest. It doesn't matter which endgame you give, as long as you create an interesting journey. Writing shouldn't be safe betting. Fans are not gonna leave you, even the ones who say they will. Especially those, actually, because they are the most invested. Playing it safe, in these cases, always leads to dead ends, because at the end of the day people will remember your show for the emotions you gave them. Emotions are created from contrast, from highs and lows, from wanting something and then finally getting it or having a door slammed in your face. These are the only moments people are gonna remember in a few years, when they are older and reminiscing the good old days. Safeness, validation and mild satisfaction just don't make the cut.

Riverdale has became Bettydale. Everything is about Betty. Literally everything. Okay, who the hell cares about that clownshit's problems? We don't want to see something about her boring, predictable and perfect life anymore. WE ARE BORED. We need to watch something interesting!

I've been hoping to see Jughead and Veronica -really- kissing since S1. I just can't get out of my mind the thought of a possible Jeronica makeout. Imagine the passion, the love, the feeling, the athmosphere. EVEN EARTH WILL SMILE ABOUT IT!

After watching 4×17 and 4×18, I've realized that Archie has lost his feelings for Veronica. I mean, he wants to be with Betty. Okay, I respect that, but if you don't love her anymore, break up with her. Of course, I will hate to see Veronica crying, because I love her so much, but it's better than being on a relationship with someone who doesn't love you anymore and keeps being with you, even if they don't want to, AND cheat behind your back. Same with Jughead. I'm not trying to come off as rude or something. All I'm saying is that it would be better if Betty and Archie have broken up with Jughead and Veronica and being honest to them, than keep trying on a failed relationship, which is basically a lie and a distraction, because both Betty and Archie like each other. You heard me. Jughead and Veronica are just distractions for their well-hidden feelings. That's the sad truth.

-I'm serious if those bitches make Jughead and Veronica cry, I'll beat their asses up and kill them-

Also - mark my words - you'll see that Riverdale will become even more popular if Jughead and Veronica get together. I'm not talking about the toxic, creepy, pathetic and stupid B*ghead shippers who will stop watching the show because of their stupid "endgame", I'm talking about you, guys, all the Jeronica shippers. Jughead and Veronica will explore each other's world. I bet that if they start a relationship, it will definitely NOT be for revenge or to make Betty and Archie jealous. It will be based on true feelings. True love. Because, you wanna know what? Jeronica is the REAL endgame here.

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