Monthly Media Mashup | Television Ships

By Birdie

Good morning guys!

Normally for my Monthly Media Mashup I talk about everything happening on the new seasons of my favorite shows.  Here’s the problem, I’m not watching them lately.  I’ve been binge watching shows on Netflix instead.  So, probably next month we’ll talk about all the Marvel seasons on Netflix.  (Iron Fist just came out!  Whoop whoop!) I’m also on season 9 of Supernatural, so I have a lot to say.  I’ve been rewatching That 70’s Show with my daughter, which has been fun.  Current shows, I’m not stressing it.  I figure eventually they’ll be on Netflix and I’ll be able to watch them all then.

So, instead let’s talk about ten of my favorite television ships, old and new.  If you haven’t watched any of these shows, consider this a recommendation.  🙂

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Pacey & Joey – Dawson’s Creek

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I’m a Dawson’s Creek fanatic, and I’m aware Pacey & Joey were not supposed to be end game.  The show was written around Joey and Dawson’s friendship/love story.  If Pacey hadn’t been played by Joshua Jackson they may have pulled it off.  Fortunately for us, the chemistry was too strong between Pacey and Joey and the fans caught on quick.  This relationship started started off antagonistic but quickly became one of the focal parts of the show.  From season 3 and on, if you weren’t rooting for Pacey you were blind.
Yeah, I said it.

Logan & Veronica – Veronica Mars

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Logan and Veronica are another couple who wasn’t supposed to be.  Veronica was in love with Logan’s best friend, Duncan.  Logan was the villain.
Let’s all be honest now, Duncan was incredibly drab and boring.  On the other hand, we have Logan who was a bit of a jerk at first, but also witty and cute.  The bad boy.  I’m totally a marshmallow for Logan Echolls, and I’m not apologetic.  The final season ended without any resolution.  Thank Heaven’s for the movie, because this story left me devastated wondering if these two would find their way back to each other.

Willow & Oz – Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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Willow and Oz’s love story was sheer perfection.  Compared to most every other relationship on television, these two pulled off one of the most romantic and innocent relationships I’ve ever watched.  From the moment Oz sees her, not knowing who she is, through their ups and downs, never once does she stop being the center of his universe (in the healthy way).  I know there are a million Tara/Will shippers, and I get how huge it was to have Willow come out of the closet and explore a same sex relationship in the 90’s.  I adored Tara & Willow too.  Still, my heart will always be captivated by Willow and Oz.

Jess & Rory – Gilmore Girls

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Despite the Rory relationship merry-go-round, it has always been Jess in my eyes.  I know sometimes he was a jerk.  I also knew how angry he was.  He felt unwanted and lashed out at everyone around him to protect himself from further hurt.  He always loved Rory though.  They always had a connection that went deeper than just a physical one.  They shared the same interests, read the same books.  They could talk to each other, understand each other, and Jess has a habit of subtly helping Rory out of a spiral.
To me they belong together, so that’s how I’ve ended it in my head.

Ross & Rachel – Friends

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Ross and Rachel!  Come on, isn’t this one a given?  I mean, is there anyone out there who wouldn’t include Ross & Rachel on their list of 10 television relationships?  Right from the beginning you’re on pins and needles, wondering if Rachel will realize how much Ross loves her.  And then there’s the Central Perk scene when they first kiss, and then the one where Rachel sees the prom video.  How about, “You’re over me?  When were you… under me?”  Even sitting here, thinking of everything, I’m drowning in all the feels.
Nobody can argue this one.  He’s her lobster!

Rachel & Finn – Glee

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Even thinking about this couple makes me emotional.  I adored Finn and Rachel so much.  When Finn, in college, gives Rachel the big speech about knowing where they’ll end.  He tells her it doesn’t matter how many other men she dates because he knows she’ll always find her way back to him… It slayed me.  I was filled with so much hope and anticipation I nearly floated away.  And then we lost Corey Monteith.  Lea lost Corey.  Rachel lost Finn.  We lost both of them.  I actually cried.  Like, I really cried.  I didn’t know the actor, but I felt like I knew the character, and so I mourned them both.
The show wasn’t the same after his loss.

Damon & Elena – Vampire Diaries

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Damon and Elena.  The perfect example of loving the bad boy.
Taking it back long before this show existed, somewhere in the early 90’s, I had 5 YA books called The Vampire Diaries by LJ Smith.  As a young teenager I read, and reread, this series so many times the books literally fell apart.  Inside those pages was the story of Stefan & Damon Salvatore and their complicated feelings for High School student Elena Gilbert.  Inside those pages I was supposed to believe Stefan and Elena were meant to be.  However, little pre-teen Birdie loved Damon the most.  So, it’s really no surprise Ian Somerhalder’s excellent portrayal of Damon only served to cement my love.
I’m so glad the fans spoke and the story was changed.
Damon and Elena will finally be together.

Hyde & Jackie – That 70’s Show

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That 70’s Show is one of the best sitcoms on television, and it had the worst ending.
Jackie and Fez, really?!  How could the writers get it so wrong??  Clearly Jackie and Hyde had the most chemistry.  Their banter made for some of the best jokes on the show, and then the writers twisted it and had these two characters fall in love and it was even more brilliant.  I always love when two opposing forces come together like Jackie and Hyde.
They were so much hotter than Jackie and Kelso, and DEFINITELY better than Jackie and Fez!  It should have been Hyde.

Clarke & Bellamy – The 100

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Okay so right now this is a non-relationship.
Clearly Bellamy and Clarke care about each other, almost more than anyone else.  As leaders they have a deep connection, and their chemistry (since season 1) has been off the charts.  It’s their connection that has me hoping at some point we’ll see these two together as a couple.  Please don’t let the huge Bellarke movement be ignored.
It’s also worth mentioning- I really loved Clarke and Lexa.  If I couldn’t have Bellamy and Clarke, I was happy with Lexa.  I repeat, if I can’t have Bellarke.

Caroline & Klaus – Vampire Diaries/The Originals

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Caroline and Klaus were only a footnote in the Vampire Diaries history, and yet they left one of the largest impacts on me.  Klaus was so tender with Caroline, and so cruel to everyone else.  They were really beautiful, in a sick twisted Vampire Diaries way.
Since they’ve ended Klaus has since moved on with Cami (sniff sniff) and Caroline has moved on with Stefan, and I’m not unhappy with either relationship.  I’d still drop both for even a hint that Caroline was jumping over to The Originals.  Because Klaroline is my end game.

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Some of these may only be in my dreams, some are together only because the chemistry couldn’t be denied  Some of them were only for a split second, while some were long term but not meant to be.  No matter the outcome, these are still my all time favorite television relationships.

Who do you agree with?  Where do you disagree?  If you were to make your own list who would be on it?

About Birdie

Don’t look for her in any bar, club, crazy raging party, or anywhere there may be a large gathering of strangers. She’s more likely to be found tucked into the corner of the couch watching one of her favorite shows, or preferably under a comforter with her current novel.

31 Responses

    1. Birdie

      Hi! Thanks for stopping by. Sadly your comment went to spam, but I did want to let you know I appreciated your comment and I did actually follow you a few days ago. 🙂

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  2. Ryann the Reader

    I agree with most of these, but for me, the biggest one is Bellarke! Their chemistry is CRAZY, and I love how they are always pushing each other to be better leaders and better people

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    1. Birdie

      Oh my gosh, yes! I felt it in the first season, in the first few weeks, but I was really sucker punched in the first season when he thought she was hurt and she ran into his arms and they hugged. Their friendship/relationship is the heart of the show! I love them!

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  3. sophiethestark

    OMG you and are are probably shipping sisters! I absolutely can’t resist a bad boy, so obviously a lot of my ships will revolve around them.
    Damian and Elena are one I adore (always preferred him to Stefan) but my absolute OTP has to be Bellarke. I have no idea how they’re planning to have their relationship play out in the series but it’s about time they get together! My heart bleeds out every time they exchange a look or hug or… Ugh.
    I’ve watched some of the other shows but was never completely into them. Yet I couldn’t agree more with your choices. Definitely worth rewatching just for them!

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    1. Birdie

      Yes! I love the characters that are definitely more gray shaded, like Damon or Bellamy. Or Klaus, or Jess, or pretty much everyone on my list!

      I liked Clarke and Lexa, but Bellamy and Clarke is where my hope is for the outcome of the show. I have a feeling we’ll be waiting a long time though.

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      1. sophiethestark

        Absolutely! They are the best 🙂 There’re so many layers to them and so much moral ambiguity you never really know what to except. Plus, they’re always so much more fun.
        I was never a big fan of Clarke and Lexa. Mostly because it was too brief for me to get a feel of it or even realize it was happening until it did. And also because the fandom is exceptionally aggressive, rude and dismissive of Bellarke and anything else that goes against their personal opinions. So I don’t have a lot of love for it.
        I’ve read the books almost at the same time as I started watching the show, and they compliment each other well.
        Unfortunately, I agree that we won’t get to see them as a couple for a long time but that doesn’t keep me for shipping them hard XD

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      2. Birdie

        I do remember reading about the backlash when Lexa was killed and I thought it was silly. It’s a post apocalypse show, people are going to die. Love interests will die. Though I do get the need for more lgbt representation on television. I don’t know, I liked Lexa. I liked how she was tender with Clarke when she could be. It just didn’t make me feel the same level of chemistry I feel with Clarke and Bellamy.

        I almost bought the book but then I heard that they weren’t as good as the show and I got nervous!

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      3. sophiethestark

        Yeah I definitely prefer the show! Which rarely happens. They are vastly different, even plot wise. And Lexa is not even in the books so I don’t know why they would invest in that relationship instead of Bellarke, which is canon and much easier to do at that point?
        I, too, love to see more diversity but not just for the sake of diversity. Like, to fill in a spot or something. It has to make sense and it has to pull me in, which this one didn’t do. Like you said, with Bellarke you can just feel the chemistry. With Clexa… Eh.
        I thought it was silly too. Just because she was a lesbian/bi, doesn’t mean she’s suddenly immune to death. In my opinion, *that* would be much more discriminatory. Besides, it was a creative decision based on the actress not being able to continue on the show due to schedule conflicts. Not an attack on the LGBT+ community. It was not even planned.

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      4. Birdie

        Yeah, exactly. That was another thing that I was thinking when reading about the anger. The actress was contracted to Fear the Walking Dead, and I thought they gave Clexa a beautiful ending, since the actress couldn’t stay. I loved the episode where they were reunited in the City of Light. Even though I’m a Bellarke fan, I still cried.

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      5. sophiethestark

        Indeed! It was very thoughtful, too. So I don’t understand the criticism and the whole “boycott the show” thing that followed. Very immature and disrespectful for the whole team, including Alycia who got so upset about it…

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      7. sophiethestark

        Indeed. It’s like losing a friend or family at times… But it’s still fictional. The actors, crew and fans are very real, though, and a little sensibility goes a long way.

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  4. Whimsically Meghan

    OMG I am a marshmallow for Logan too! I was so happy when they made that movie because uhhh my heart! Just talking about it I just want to gush lol. I also agree with Pacey and Joey OMG Joshua Jackson! ❤
    Ugh I hated Ross and Rachel but that's because I hate Ross. He was always complaining and whining and I feel like he never treated people right. it's been a while since I watched the show, but I don't like him.
    YES Hyde and Jackie! Those two were my favourite when they got together you have no idea how happy I was. Hyde was my favourite character! 😀
    #TeamJess I had to add that! 😛 Clearly I loved this post a lot! 😀

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    1. Birdie

      YAY!! We sound the same! Logan, ugh! When they ended the show with that look in the cafeteria I just knew, they were supposed to be endgame. The movie was PERFECT. except I want another.

      Pacey and Joey, they’re so amazing. I ached for them through all of the college years and thought the finale was perfect.

      Ross was a complainer, lol. But I also thought he was hilarious, and I always get sucked into the pining love story. The underdog.

      Hyde was my favorite too, and I loved the pull between them. I was crushed when they didn’t end up together!

      TEAMJESS!

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      1. Whimsically Meghan

        OMG ME TOO! I wish there was another movie… or you know the show never ended! 😛
        I liked the ending of Dawson’s Creek; the show isn’t my favourite but I love Joshua Jackson, OH and I also loved Jack on that show 😀 Even if he was gay.
        I like Ross for his antics because that’s a lot of what I remember from Friends, like the classic “I’M FINE” or “I’m making fajitas” omg “My Sandwich” was a good one too. Otherwise I didn’t care of him.
        ME TOO! Ugh I wish I could date Hyde haha! 😛

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      2. Birdie

        LOL! How about “Pivot!” That episode cracks me up every single time! Or the New Years Rockin Eve… I loved Ross’s nerdiness. I guess I’m more of a fan of his than I thought.

        Jack was awesome! And I loved that he wound up with Doug in the end. It was awesome, haha.

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      1. raven avery

        Yes I am caught up with The Originals but not with Vampire Diaries, shock horror, but I was so hoping when Caroline went to New Orleans that something would spark with her and Klaus but no such luck 🙂

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      2. Birdie

        I’m not caught up with Vampire Diaries either, so I’m not sure how it ends. I haven’t given up hope yet. I was getting ready to say that the only time I felt anything for Cami and Klaus was when she died.

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