so I missed yesterdays Gina day (I wuv u gi) but today is Ricky day and I actually have time to say something.
Ricky is my everything. he is my favorite character, full stop. He’s funny, he’s sweet, he’s adorable, he’s stupid, he’s cute, he can sing like nobody’s business, he is charming, he’s passionate, he has an amazing smile, he never fails to cheer his girlfriend up, he is a WONDERFUL boyfriend, he’s stubborn, he’s protective, and he has absolutely stolen my heart (along with so many others, I think). he’s an absolute simp and a great friend. he never breaks his promises and loves like there is no tomorrow. He will always have your back and loves puppies. he is someone you can confide in and someone you can put your trust in. I know it’s only a four season show but it’s truly been the most incredible four years of my life. this show has truly changed my life and Ricky Bowen truly was a huge part of that. There are not enough words I can use to describe him. even though the show is over I know. we know. The fandom knows! I know that in the future he has over five dogs with Gina and two adorable little girls and teaches music and has music of his own and absolutely slaps every red carpet event he goes to with Gina Porter Bowen. I know that he is the most loving and supportive husband you will ever meet. I know his friendship with Carlos continues to be one of the most genuine friendships. I know his brotherhood with ej continues to grow and they become even closer. I know that jet is his snarky lil sidekick who is rude or die with everything Ricky does. I know that Ricky teaches Gina how to skateboard but cannot stop laughing or having a panic attack at how many times she falls. I know that Ricky has to teach himself a ton of first aid because of how freaking clumsy his girlfriend and eventually wife can be. and so much more. he is who I wish to be, who I would look up to as a brother figure, and literally fabulous in every way. I’m so sad that the season four was the last season but I’m so thankful for all of the Ricky content and especially for all of the Ricky growth. and also thankful that the season and the show was able to end on its own terms pre strike. anyways, that’s all that I have to say (for now 😉) looking forward for tomorrow! love u Ricky bubs!
i'll forever wish that hsmtmts was one of those shows that got 22 episodes a season so every character and plotline could've been given the proper treatment they deserved. like yeah it's a lot for the premise it had, but more episodes would've meant delving more into their backgrounds or giving more development into friendships and relationships of the show. i'm also still kind of mad that the season that was arguably their weakest ended up with the most episodes, while their stronger seasons had a limited number of episodes.
I just love seeing Ricky being his goofy, silly self, especially surrounding the musicals they were going to/are doing. I like to think that the HSM franchise have become his comfort movies, and that he listens to the soundtrack on a daily basis. As well as after stressful situations to help him feel a bit better. Which is technically canon imo, because in the first season he does just that in episode 4.
(Does anyone else headcanon Ricky as some form of neurodivergent? It just makes sense to me)
i have an extremely hot take, and maybe because it’s still fresh in my mind, but
This was the best season.
Y’all, it had EVERYTHING.
I think there’s a couple reasons for why it was so good in my opinion:
It felt less Disney, if that makes sense. The humor was edgier, it was more gay, it wasn’t afraid. i feel like in past seasons the show has had to hold back because of the mouse, but this was just batshit crazy, and I LOVED it
Season 4 felt so removed from the other three, and i don’t think it’s necessarily a bad thing. Obviously having background knowledge and connections with the characters and the story is great, but like i said before, hsmtmts is not the same show it was when it started. I truly and honestly believe that someone could watch just season four alone and have a jolly old time, cause the story feels so… full and complete
Bouncing off my last point, the emotional beats of this season were EVERYTHING. i cried so many times. From EJ’s conversation with Ricky, which was just so mf good, to Gina’s monologue at the end, which had me in pieces, the acting was just off the charts
It was a HOT MESS. Honestly some of these plot lines were giving Glee in the best way possible:
- the cHeAtInG 🤡
- the fvcking turkey hat
- Ricky’s entire personality
say what you will, this show was one of a kind and i enjoyed my damn self
✨✨✨8/10✨✨✨
cuz i will forever be salty for what they did to EJ, so disrespectful, my baby deserved so much better.
i know high school musical the series isnt even in my age range and i wasnt even going to watch the season but i did because i saw a video shitting on it and now i regret it how can you fuck up a show so bad it was so terrible