Yes, the glorious bait-and-switch of a relationship that starts off as just pretending, but through lingering looks and intimate hand-holding, the magic of lust activates, and a true love blooms. In this show, it will be Simon Basset and Daphne Bridgerton, but they are one of many in this trope's history.

The post Bridgerton Trailer Teases the Best Romance Trope: Fake Relationships first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Today is the day that the actual electoral college votes! So we're stuck on this carousel watching Donald Trump lose to Joe Biden. Again.

The post It's Election Day. Again. first appeared on The Mary Sue.

William James Moriarty works as a professor by day but also works as a "crime consultant" who takes cases from those who have been wronged by the upper class. His actions soon catch the attention of Sherlock Holmes, setting the stage for the ultimate battle of wits.

The post Since When Is Moriarty the Hero? What You Need to Know About Moriarty the Patriot first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Not only is Paul Gigot, the paper's editorial page editor, not apologizing, he's published a full-on defense of the article.

The post Wall Street Journal's Opinion Editor Defends That Terrible Article Criticizing Dr. Jill Biden For Using the Honorific She Earned first appeared on The Mary Sue.

In 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' fans want Valkyrie and Lady Sif to find love as well—with each other.

The post Fans Are Hoping Lady Sif/Valkyrie Will Happen in Thor: Love and Thunder first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Few things bring me the kind of joy that Pedro Pascal's face does, and The Mandalorian gave me quite the gift in these trying times.

The post Pedro Pascal Showing His Face on The Mandalorian Can Save Us first appeared on The Mary Sue.

For the first few episodes, we see [Rebecca] actively trying to undermine Ted's attempts, but then, in episode three, "Trent Crimm: The Independent," a blonde curveball gets thrown in her way: Keeley Jones (Juno Tempe).

The post The Refreshing Friendship Between Keeley and Rebecca in Ted Lasso first appeared on The Mary Sue.

The Christmas setup is touching and romantic and exactly what a queer movie holiday should be: something that sees queerness for its unique beauty and not in terms of tragedy or shame.

The post The Christmas Setup Is the Actual Queer Holiday Movie of Our Dreams first appeared on The Mary Sue.

As Disney expands its empire by monopolizing our childhood, the least they can do is actually attempt to make inclusive and thoughtful explorations of their BIPOC princesses. If done well, these choices can expand upon the excellence of Moana and allow Tiana to enjoy a narrative about her own journey without helping a man-frog grow. Plus, she will get to be human.

The post Why I’m (Tentatively) Excited About the Moana and Tiana Disney+ Series first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Disney dropped a lot of news on us during their Investor Day last week—so much that, days later, I still haven’t processed it all. To be honest, I’m still stuck on all the Marvel Studios goodies, and after watching the new trailer for Disney+'s WandaVision over and over again, I think it may give us a big clue to the connection between the show’s sitcom shenanigans and its promised MCU action adventure elements.

The post So What's Going on With People Forgetting the Real World in WandaVision? first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Hope you're having a super Sunday, Sue Believers!

The post Things We Saw Today: Seth Rogen Makes Pottery, Lives the Quarantine Dream first appeared on The Mary Sue.

The Half of It is currently streaming on Netflix.

The post INTERVIEW: Director Alice Wu on The Half of It and Reimagining the Coming of Age Movie first appeared on The Mary Sue.

If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) or visit their website and live-chat at https://www.thehotline.org/.

The post FKA Twigs Sues Shia LaBeouf For Sexual Battery and Assault first appeared on The Mary Sue.

This seems like a lot of drama and decision-making that clearly could have benefited from bringing everyone to the table.

The post Dune Director Denis Villeneuve Condemns Warner Bros. HBO Max Deal first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Here's hoping Fisher can finally find some closure in this case, and that WarnerMedia is actually committed to addressing systemic racism and toxicity in their productions.

The post Things We Saw Today: WarnerMedia Concludes Justice League Investigation first appeared on The Mary Sue.

They're emboldened because democrats and mainstream media are not holding them accountable.

The post 126 House Republicans Ignored the Will of the People To Join Trump's Failed Election Lawsuit first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Ryan Murphy's star-studded musical extravaganza, adapted for Netflix from the hit Broadway play by Matthew Sklar, Chad Beguelin, and Bob Martin, wears its theater kid heart on its sleeve, with enough glitter and jazz hands to fuel the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The post Review: Go Ahead, Turn Off Your Brain and Enjoy The Prom first appeared on The Mary Sue.

Keep Dr. Biden's name out of your mouth.

The post Joseph Epstein's Misogynistic Op-Ed on Dr. Jill Biden Is as Out of Touch and Irrelevant as He Is first appeared on The Mary Sue.

What multiverses would you like to explore? Let us know in the comments!

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The Time Variance Authority shows Loki scenes from his future. This has the potential to seriously change up the Loki game.

The post Things We Saw Today: This Potential Loki Series Plot Point Is Devastating first appeared on The Mary Sue.