#alexi hawley

[loveyourownsmiilee]

Buddie & Chenford: Interesting Similarities, Pure Coincidence, Or Smart Marketing?

Hello friends!! I’ve been thinking a lot about these two pairings and the actors that play these characters lately. And I just keep thinking about similarities I’ve noticed both with the actors and the characters. So I went on a deep dive and uncovered some things that were eye opening and eyebrow rising. Again these are all things I’ve just found to be suspiciously similar and made me really side eye everything that we’ve seen and everything that’s yet to come. I’m simply sharing my findings and once again leaving you to come to your own conclusions. I’m not trying to force any specific opinion onto anyone, simply sharing some things I found to be very similar and suspicious. These are my thoughts and I’m just sharing them. Take what you will from this please.

In this post I will be discussing a lot about certain people so I wanted to make a quick introduction to them:

Eric Winter who plays Tim Bradford

Melissa O’Neil who plays Lucy Chen

Oliver Stark who plays Evan Buckley

Ryan Guzman who plays Eddie Diaz

Alexi Hawley, The Rookie’s show runner

Tim Minear, 9-1-1’s show runner

The similarities I’ve uncovered far surpass what we’ve seen of the characters on the show. There have been some parallels with Chenford and Buddie and sure I will discuss that briefly. But I’m mainly going to focus on the behaviors of the actors portraying them.

The one obvious difference as of right now between the two pairings is that Chenford is currently an established couple, whereas Buddie is still considered to be platonic.

But before Chenford became a thing, they had a huge fan base who would ship the two characters heavily because of their natural chemistry on and off the screen. Early on, the characters started as mentor/mentee type where Bradford was Chen’s Sargent and partner while she was a rookie in the LAPD. Kind of like Buck and Eddie but only in the sense where they’re partners at work even though Eddie was technically a probie his first year!

Alexi gave many interviews in the beginning how he didn’t think there’d ever be a time they’d persue a romantic relationship between those two characters regardless of the magic they brought onto the show. He did emphasize that they had a specific dynamic and that it’s mostly come from the actors chemistry.

Now why do I mention this? Because Tim has been very back and forth about Buddie. In the beginning he too would talk about their chemistry and dynamic but wouldn’t confirm or deny if things would become romantic.

Both Alexi and Tim had been asked questions on whether or not Chenford and Buddie would become anything more. And in the earlier years, both showrunners would stick to explaining how the chemistry these four had was very palpable and something they hadn’t foreseen. And that neither showrunner would stop writing specific scripts to prevent that intimacy and chemistry from flourishing.

Recently though, both their tones have changed. Both Alexi and Tim have made it known that they want to keep exploring the dynamic/relationship the characters have on the show.

Alexi:

Tim:

In an interview during season 3, Oliver mentioned how Tim doesn’t really anticipate how certain scenes he writes will come into fruition because of the chemistry between Ryan and Oliver.

So basically even though neither relationship was originally in the plans, the showrunners couldn’t account for the beautiful natural chemistry between their actors. And once the stories started rolling out, they couldn’t help that their viewers started seeing a deeper bond then what was intended.

Joint Press Tours

As we know, Oliver and Ryan have been going on this press tour together to promote this season of 9-1-1. And a lot of their interviews really hone in on the Buddie relationship. Well Eric and Melissa also went on a press tour before the season their characters got together romantically. It’s interesting because they went on similar talk shows as Ryan and Oliver and even got asked similar questions.

One important thing to mention is the love for the fans all four of these actors have. They’re always mentioning their respective fan base who without our love and support, wouldn’t have such a lovely coupling on a show so many people watch. Here’s a little video of all four of them mentioning their fans and how without us they wouldn’t be able to do what they do.

This next thing is probably nothing but I just found it a little interesting because both of those relationships had an article dedicated to their respective timelines.

Now I don’t see articles such as this for any other friendship on either show. Nor have I seen one recently for any of the established couples. But there was a deliberate reason they created one for Buck and Eddie. And that happened to be something they also did with Tim and Lucy when they became a couple. So I just find this interesting and somewhat suspicious.

The Actors Thoughts Matter Too

Throughout the years, all four actors have been asked endlessly about their thoughts on their characters’ relationships. And I would say they’ve always somewhat varied. Like in the beginning, it’s really blatantly obvious that all four actors were adamant about what a great friendship it was and it was pretty much mostly platonic. But all four of them were also on board should things take a romantic turn. Instead of posting pictures, I’m just going to insert a few quotes from each of them.

Eric Winter: “Whether it's deeper friendship or whether it's going to be love, whatever the case is, she's not his typical rookie.” In the same article he mentioned how he “was on board with it” should it go in the romantic direction. (x)

Melissa O’Neil: “At that point, [the chatter] was really happening online, and we thought for sure that maybe there was subtext…We were asking [Hawley]: 'Is this a true confession that she's masking as a thing?' And he goes, 'No, it's not. This is a joke.' So I don't know when it clicked. But I was surprised because even at that point, it was not a thing." (x)

Ryan Guzman: “If the fans want to go there with it, it’s cool. I mean, we see all the memes, we see all the things that are posted on Instagram and you know I’m all for it.” (x)

Oliver Stark: “If somebody watches the show and that is what they read into it then I’m all for it. I’m so yes so wherever it goes I’m happy to go with it.” (x)

It’s always a good thing for any ship that the actors portraying them are on board and can see the potential of a romance brewing. It also stems from having that raw natural chemistry with your on screen partner which both pairs have. It makes it easier to come off on screen and that’s what grabs the audience’s interest.

I mean there’s a lot more articles and a simple Google search can bring you to them. I personally think this is already long enough but we all pretty much know that the actors love these characters and would be alright with them being in romantic relationships. We’ve already gotten Chenford and with the similarities we’ve seen and may continue to see, I think Buddie is on the same track to becoming canon too. Especially considering they’re now on the same network and have similar publicity strategies being implemented.

Buddie & Chenford Parallels:

The final thing I’m going to bring up will be the similar storylines or scenes we’ve gotten on both shows that heavily parallel one another. If Buddie, a non canon pairing is mirroring a couple that also started off as partners and are now a romantic couple, then it’s very reasonable to think they’ll become romantic too.

Instead of actually posting gifs, I’m going to attach beautifully created gifsets that already show all four characters paralleling one another.

Here’s a lovely gifset by @lover-of-mine that’s a bit angsty.

Here’s another one where one tells the other they’re newly single haha. Made by @livelovecaliforniadreams

A shooting parallel made by @halsteadsass 😭

And if you just need a GREAT summary of every other moment that’s heavily paralleled, then it’s all here by the lovely @livelovecaliforniadreams!!!

One last thing to keep in mind is that yes Eric and Melissa really started promoting season 5 before it aired. And that was ultimately the season they pretty much got together. The same season in which both of their characters were actually dating other people. And I made a little comparison of stills that were similar to a current possible storyline we would get with Buddie. Not necessarily saying Eddie and Tommy are going to be a thing. But the whole jealousy aspect is very similar in these pictures lol.

Anyways if you’ve taken the time to fully get to the end, thank you so much! Again this is just something that’s been driving me wild because I’m seeing too many similarities and I wanted it all put together. I will reference where I gathered my info down here. If you have any questions, my ask box is always open 💜

Chenford References: (x) (x) (x) (x) (x) (x)

Buddie References: (x) (x) (x) (x) (x)

#buddie #chenford #911 on abc #the rookie #Oliver stark #ryan guzman #Eric winter #melissa o'neil #911 cast #the rookie cast #tim minear #alexi hawley #buddie meta #chenford meta #long post

[chenfordsource]

TIM BRADFORD AND LUCY CHEN The Rookie 6x02: “The Hammer”

#the rookie #chenford #lucy chen #tim bradford #angela lopez #aaron thorsen #melissa o'neil #eric winter #alyssa diaz #tru valentino #alexi hawley #s6 #6x02 #stills

[chenford-fan]

I miss them so much!!!😭 Please comeback to me!😭

#chenford #lucy chen #the rookie #tim bradford #nyla harper #john nolan #eric winter #melissa oneil #melissa o’neil #mekia cox #nathan fillion #alexi hawley

[lalawitheca]

This was posted in a Rookie group on Facebook.

#the rookie #lucy and tim #therookieedit #chenford #tim bradford #lucy chen #alexi hawley #melissa o'neil #eric winter #fretnot

[sgtbradfords]

The Rookie Cast for Television Critics Association 2024

#the rookie #melissa o'neil #eric winter #nathan fillion #mekia cox #shawn ashmore #jenna dewan #richard t. jones #tru valentino #alexi hawley #alyssa diaz #lisseth chavez #chenford #wopez

[neeterloveschenford]

Someone please refresh my memory. Did Eric, Melissa, or Alexi say that Lucy WOULD become a detective? Or did one of them say that that would be addressed this season? I wanna say I remember it being said they would address it, but I've seen people say that it was stated she would make detective. My middle-aged brain didn't get enough sleep last night. Lol!

#chenford #the rookie #lucy chen #tim bradford #melissa o'neil #eric winter #alexi hawley #my brain is too tired to remember this morning

[karihighman]

The Rookie cast at the 2024 TCAS 🌟📸😎⬆️

#the rookie #best cast #2024 TCAS #press tour #nathan fillion #mekia cox #richard t jones #alexi hawley #lisseth chavez #tru valentino #eric winter #melissa o’neil #alyssa diaz #shawn ashmore #jenna dewan #they’re amazing #they all look so good #!!!!! <3

[melissaoneilsource]

ERIC WINTER, JENNA DEWAN, LISSETH CHAVEZ, RICHARD T. JONES, ALEXI HAWLEY, NATHAN FILLION (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER), SHAWN ASHMORE, MEKIA COX, MELISSA O'NEIL, ALYSSA DIAZ, AND TRU VALENTINO attend the ABC Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, California on February 10th, 2024

#melissa o'neil #nathan fillion #richard t. jones #jenna dewan #lisseth chavez #eric winter #tru valentino #shawn ashmore #mekia cox #alyssa diaz #alexi hawley

[my-shields-are-down]

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Yep, sounds about right…..

#chenford #tim bradford #lucy chen #the rookie #tim x lucy #alexi hawley #resistance is futile

[ericwintersource]

MEKIA COX, LISSETH CHAVEZ, TRU VALENTINO, JENNA DEWAN, RICHARD T. JONES, ALEXI HAWLEY, SHAWN ASHMORE, SIMRAN SETHI, NATHAN FILLION, ALYSSA DIAZ, MELISSA O’NEIL, ERIC WINTER pose with the cake to celebrate 100 episodes of The Rookie in Los Angeles, California on December 6th, 2023

#eric winter #mekia cox #lisseth chavez #tru valentino #jenna dewan #richard t. jones #alexi hawley #shawn ashmore #nathan fillion #alyssa diaz #melissa o'neil #bts: the rookie

[harkeepitreal]

I have no faith left in this show. I feel used, manipulated and lied to by the Writers, Actors and Alexi.

First the writers say they are not breaking up Chenford what do they do break them up. Then we find out through an interview that Melissa did that Eric was pushing them to break up and he has been pushing it for awhile. Yet here is some one who the whole time has been all about Chenford and their relationship, now he wanted them to split up. Let's not even get started on the lies Alexi told about how they are supposed to be endgame, and we are doing their relationship justice, how they will face obstacles etc...screw all of you. How can you do this to the fans that you are supposed to "love?" So when do we get the I am sorry it went this way, but there is a chance for things to change interview from Alexi? Where are you hiding? Why don't you do the interview/apology/groveling in person? That way you can get the ear full you deserve. You asshole.

This was the best relationship on the show and you blew it up for what ratings? I am DONE!!!! I don't even believe Mel when she said that there is a nice Chenford scene in the season finale. I call BS

They gave this slow burn for 5 seasons only to rip it away. I just am DONE!!!! You lost a fan yesterday/today and I am sure I am not the only one. I may watch again once they are back together. I did that with Olicity on Arrow I still to this day have not watched the end of season 4 or season 5. I will do the same with the Rookie. If at all. Since I feel the way I do. I really hope that the fandom is letting Alexi, the writers have it on social media. Because they deserve it. Not so much for breaking them up (which they said they were not going to do). But for lying, manipulating and using us to get their ratings up. If we as a fandom own this relationship then why did you destroy it? You know what we wanted.

When Hallmark did the same thing on When Calls the Heart after they killed Jack off in season 5 and did not tell fans that the actor was leaving the show. They made us wait 5 years for Jack and Elizabeth to get married then an episode later they killed him off. I felt the same way and I didn't caught up on the show for 3 years. Because I was so hurt that I was lied to, manipulated, and used. Still don't watch it since it has gotten dumb.

I don't want to see them date other people. If they were supposed to be a strong couple Tim should be leaning on Lucy for what he is going through. No the writers are being lazy and doing a cop out a break up. FU all!!!

I personally do not see them getting back together at all this season if at all period. If they do it will be a long way off like next season if there is a 7th season.

SO PISSED!!! Thanks for ruining our show and our favorite couple.

#chenford #the rookie #tim bradford #lucy chen #the rookie spoilers #break up #hurt/comfort #pissed #Manipulated #Lied to #when calls the heart #Elizabeth Thornton #erin krakow #Jack Thorton #eric winter #melissa o'neil #alexi hawley

[convolutings]

I’ve been reblogging chenford all week since it happened because i’m obsessed with them and am so happy Lucy finally broke up with Chris and Tim asked her out. Also, Melissa and Eric did a great job with the material they were given.

but… as a writer.

I’m very disappointed with how it played out. Those scenes did not feel deserved and it felt like the writers got bored? of the angst and just wanted to put them together already. Which doesn't make sense because the type of angst they set up in the premiere was prime television. But neither of them was anywhere near ready for how quickly their getting together actually happened. Lucy was still denying it and Tim was still worried about the backlash and neither of them had the buildup to express that to the other.

With slow burns I feel like the declaration has to be somewhere along the lines of “I just can’t hold this in anymore.” While I love how simple and communicative their conversations were it doesn’t fit with their previous interactions of miscommunication to automatically be able to share how they feel. After all they've been through, Tim and Lucy deserved a big, loud, declarative moment.

There also should’ve been time between Lucy breaking up with Chris (which should’ve been done without Tim’s input) and Tim asking her out. There should’ve been Tim questioning if he’d be taking advantage of her, and Lucy questioning if he’s worth it (like she did with Nolan when she decided he wasn’t). The risk is not just about them losing their friendship and I wish that was touched upon.

We got a little of it and I know this is an ensemble show but they could’ve stretched it out over the course of the season to get them to a point where these conversations could happen naturally. Tim has never been a talk-about-it guy and watching him get to that point where he willingly opens up to Lucy would’ve been so well deserved and not doing that is a missed opportunity for character growth. And having Lucy decide for herself what she is worth and what she deserves without being told by others (which happens quite often) would’ve been amazing for her personal development.

I’m not complaining (not really) about it because I love that they’re together but it just feels lacklustre and kind of like “what just happened” instead of “I knew it was gonna happen now bc it had to.”

The Rookie is fun to watch but there are often so many missed opportunities it gets kind of frustrating some times.

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update: while reading other people’s analysis i’m starting to agree that the quieter reveal is better, sweeter, and more mature and in character with how they interact with each other. Also I’ve never been in a relationship and have trauma so I only understand angst and seeing them communicate is beautiful.

I’m also starting to recognize how Tim helping her and pushing her is in line with the trust they have in each other to tell each other the truth and how Lucy deciding to jump headfirst after breaking up with Chris makes sense.

I do still think that happened a little fast specifically on Lucy’s end. Looking back I can see the development of Tim deciding to put himself out there and it’s actually really nice and amazing to see how far he’s come especially when he’s talking to Angela about it. But prior to this episode we have never heard from Lucy or had her talk about her feelings toward Tim in any real way.

Lucy used to have Jackson the way Tim has Angela, but now she doesn’t have anyone. The first time we heard her questioning things with Chris was the same episode she decided to break up with him. It makes sense for her to open up to Tim about Chris but I would’ve liked to have her open up to someone (Nolan, Aaron) about Tim.

don’t get me wrong i’m still thrilled and can’t wait to see where they go from here I just thought I’d put out my thoughts into the ether.

#the rookie #tim bradford #lucy chen #tim x lucy #chenford #lucy x tim #tucy #5x08 #5x09 #alexi hawley #episode analysis

[dailyjennadewan]

Alexi Hawley, Lisseth Chavez, Jenna Dewan, Nathan Fillion, Eric Winter, Melissa O'Neil, Mekia Cox, Richard T. Jones, Tru Valentino, Alyssa Diaz, and Shawn Ashmore attend the ABC Winter TCA press tour in Los Angeles, California on February 10th, 2024

#jenna dewan #lisseth chavez #nathan fillion #eric winter #melissa o'neil #mekia cox #richard t. jones #tru valentino #alyssa diaz #shawn ashmore #alexi hawley #event

[renegadesstuff]

LET'S GO MAKE A 100 MORE! ❤️

#the rookie #the rookie series #the rookie promo #the rookie season 6 #the rookie 100th episode #alexi hawley #the rookie cast #LET'S GO MAKE A HUNDRED MORE

[rebelcaptain4life]

Day number 276819182 of begging Zander Hawley to put Daddy Cop on Spotify

#im watching 5x13 again #its just so catchyyy #its gonna be stuck in my head for the next week #daddy cop #the rookie #the rookie 5x13 #alexi hawley #zander hawley

[becky5203]

Noah Centineo is finally free from the shackles of bad writing I used to pray for times like these

#clearly he got a new agent #everybody cheer #noah centineo #owen hendricks #the recruit #netflix the recruit #the recruit netflix #alexi hawley