#two - they're a narrative foil to Izzy Hands who ALSO. as a younger queer. helps him out in various ways

[varyathevillain]

you know what I really like in season 2? how Jim Jimenez, who was not exactly part of the comedy in S1, which was most probably the reason why Blackbeard got them into the new crew in the last episode of S1... is now hamming it up as much as they can.

they used to be the silent support (posing as literally silent, mute) of the crew, someone who'd be on the fringes of both conflicts and comedic situations. and then, when Jim realises what exactly the good old days were to them, things they miss, the stories Stede told... they re-enact the wooden boy story the best they could. bring up the "toxic environment" to Izzy, refuse to let good things go, don't run from them, kiss Archie when she allows, ham it up with jokes and needlings, have a curly moustache drawn onto them and are the life of the party, and then Jim's the one to help Olu out with his new romantic partner. you'd think S1!Jim would be called "nosy interferer"? personally, wouldn't think so.

as much as we call a certain other character "person amongst Muppets", Jim Jimenez had also escaped their own genre, of "Hispanic revenge thriller", into queerness and acceptance of it wholeheartedly. with Jim being themselves, nonbinary and poly and breaking as many stereotypes as they can.

#Jim Jimenez #OFMD S2 #OFMD S2 spoilers #OFMD spoilers #OFMD #Our Flag Means Death #Varya rambles #one - it also adds to the narrative of genre switching within the story and how it affects OFMD #two - they're a narrative foil to Izzy Hands who ALSO. as a younger queer. helps him out in various ways #bringing up the toxicity. cutting his rotting leg (symbol of attachment to Blackbeard and that lifestyle). being supportive #and THAT is why in s2ep6 THEY are the one in center of the frame looking up at Izzy when he sings in the last scene #fuckin superb!! also like. healthy poly relationship showing that it's alright to shift them or let go #which might be another narrative foil if we ever get that Steddyhands wink wink nudge nudge #text post