Ship Tease

In this Very Special Episode of Ship Tease, Jennifer and Heather are straight-up gushing about Wild Cards and why shippers who love Castle, Bones, and The X-Files gotta watch it. This charming, trope-tastic crime dramedy follows a con artist with a heart of gold, Max Mitchell, and a grumpy-but-honorable demoted detective named Cole Ellis who are forced to work together to solve cases for various plot-related reasons. But it's no mystery to shippers that the real trick to solving any of life's dilemmas can be found in the chemistry between Max and Ellis. Show notes: Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKW-9ORTvC4 Link to Showrunner’s comments/posts about “when will they” and his plan for their relationship: ShipRecced post: https://shiprecced.com/max-and-ellis-wild-cards/ 

Heather and Jennifer return forMr. & Mrs. Smith, Part 2 to give  you the verdict on whether the show lived up to our shipping expectations. Donald Glover and Maya Erskine star as John and Jane Smith, two spies posing as a married couple for their mission, but is the chemistry enough to carry a full 8-episode season? What could the future hold of a potential season 2? Heather and Jennifer share their opinion on how the show handled the Mr. and Mrs. Smith dynamic and let viewers know if they should ship it or skip it. Show notes & recommendations discussed in the episode:Watch the trailer, here.Already caught up on the show and looking for more recommendations? Here’s what Heather and Jennifer suggest as your next read or watch:Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver (book)The Blonde Identity by Ally Carter (book)The Bourne Identity (movie)The Spy Who Dumped Me (movie)FUBAR (TV series)Reacher (TV series)

If you’re a romantic suspense fan, you are probably holding your breath just like we are that the new Mr. and Mrs. Smith TV series will live up to our shipping expectations. The series, which premieres February 2 on Amazon Prime, is a reimagining of the movie starring Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie. Donald Glover and Maya Erskine star as John and Jane Smith, two spies posing as a married couple for their mission who are maybe, just maybe, stumbling into real feelings for each other. Ahead of the show’s first 8 episodes, hosts Jennifer and Heather discussed their first impressions of the trailer. They share their hopes and fears for the series, and, of course, their predictions about whether they’re going to “ship it or skip it.”Show notes & couples discussed in the episode (by timestamp):Watch the trailers we’re discussing here:Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s “Teaser” trailer The “full-length trailer” for Mr. and Mrs. SmithIs the new Mr. and Mrs. Smith series based on a past movie or show? Here’s what we found:Alfred Hitchcock made exactly one (1) comedy, and it was the 1941 film Mr. and Mrs. Smith – zero relationship to the Pitt/Jolie movie or this new show from what we can tell, thoughMaria Bello and Scott Bakula starred in a short-lived 1996 TV show called Mr. and Mrs Smith that seems to be more of the template for this new seriesIn the 2005 action romance movie we all know and love, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt play a husband and wife whose marriage is on the rocks until they each learn that the other is a spy at a competing agency. Who knew attempted assassinations could save a marriage? Seriously, that’s the plot.See you in part 2 of this episode, where we’ll chat about our reactions to the full 8-episode season of the new Mr. and Mrs. Smith!

Heather and Jennifer pay their respects to 5 more iconic ships in the conclusion to a two-part roundup of their favorite fantasy romances. Stay tuned for send-ups to the classic pairing of Buttercup and Westley in The Princess Bride, enemies-to-lovers greats Geralt and Yennefer in The Witcher, K-drama royalty Kim Shin and Eun Tak in Guardian: The Great and Lonely God (aka Goblin), and more. Couples & gifs discussed in the episode (by timestamp):01:37 - Couple #6: Frank/Karen in The Punisher11:05 - Couple #7: Geralt/Yennefer in The Witcher TV series11:15 - “Same scene, VERY different fonts” gifset of Geralt/Yennefer and Arwen/Aragorn 16:15 - Couple #8: Kim Shin/Ji Eun-tak in Guardian: The Great and Lonely God (aka Goblin)21:41 - Couple #9: Tristan/Yvaine in Stardust27:42 - Couple #10 - Buttercup/Westley in The Princess Bride29:58 - Honorable Mentions:Quentin/Elliott in The MagiciansTim/Mary in About TimeR/Julie in Warm BodiesPenelope/Johnny in PenelopeZoya/Nikolai and Wylan/Jesper in Shadow & BoneJon/Sansa and Arya/Gendry in Game of ThronesJoyce/Hopper in Stranger ThingsLucy/Lockwood from Lockwood & Co.

What’s not to like about a good fantasy romance? There are life-or-death stakes, heightened emotions, and–above all–MAGIC. In part 1 of this 2-part recommendation roundup, Jennifer and Heather discuss 5 of their all-time favorite fantasy ships, with 5 more to follow in the next episode. Come for legendary couples like Aragorn and Arwen from the Lord of the Rings films and stay for new faves like Kaz and Inej from Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow & Bone universe, Lan and Nynaeve from the Wheel of Time TV show, and Jude and Cardan from the Cruel Prince book trilogy.Couples, gifs & parody accounts discussed in the episode (by timestamp):09:20 - Ship #1: Lan/Nynaeve from The Wheel of Time TV series21:00 - Ship #2: Jude/Cardan from Holly Black’s The Cruel Prince book series31:00 - Twitter follow recommendation: The Incorrect Cruel Prince account, @IncorrectCruelP33:30 - Ship #3: Sophie/Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle (book & movie)42:00 - Ship #4 - Kaz/Inej from Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow & Bone universe (books & show)50:00 - Couple #5 - Aragorn/Arwen from the Lord of the Rings movies56:20 - Aragorn gets the Girl: Aragorn and Arwen Reunion scene gifset via Morales-Stacey on Tumblr 

Netflix’s supernatural thriller Lockwood & Co. delivered on every level, from its riveting ghost stories to its delicious main couple, Lucy Carlyle and Anthony Lockwood (aka Locklyle). In a world where ghosts are real and only teenagers can exorcise them, paranormal investigators Lucy and Lockwood are an unstoppable force through the first (and ultimately only) season. Given its unmistakable X-Files vibes, Jennifer knew Heather would get into the spirit of the show–and indeed she did, watching it all before this recommendation episode was even recorded. Join them as they relive some of Locklyle’s best moments.Gifs discussed in the episode (by timestamp):34:17 - Ruby Stokes and Cameron Chapman’s chemistry read gifset via elysianrey on tumblr43:48 - Lucy’s possessed and Lockwood’s in love gifset via starwarsrebels on tumblr47:52 - Nice pajamas / Nice towel gifset via pearlcaddy on tumblr52:06 - “Where’s his slap?” gifset via psychecreations on tumblrRecommendations for more Locklyle:The Lockwood & Co. book series by Jonathan Stroud

Anyone can enjoy Netflix’s madcap adventure series Outer Banks. For shippers, though, the slow-burn friends-to-lovers relationship between JJ Maybank and Kiara Carrera is something to savor. Heather waited a few seasons to pitch this couple to Jenn, but now the time has finally come to talk about Jiara. Because, let’s face it: That “no Pogue-on-Pogue macking” rule was made to be broken. And if you love Joey and Pacey in Dawson’s Creek, you may just find yourself hooked on JJ/Kiara too.Show notes and gifs mentioned in the episode (by timestamp):12:14 - TV Guide’s spot-on review of Outer Banks season 1 16:30 - Jiara high-fives and hugs gifset via livelovecaliforniadaydreams on tumblr 33:54 - Kie hugging JJ in the hot tub gifset via jiarasource on tumblr50:13 - JJ and Kiara almost kissing gifset via erinchristmaselvis on tumblr 59:00 - Jiara fan work recommendations:“spinning in circles (hoping one day i face you)” fic by wolfchester“Hold Me While You Wait” vid by TeamHodgins“About Love” vid by tilltheworldendsx3

Shipping always involves risk. You may be invested in a will-they-or-won’t-they where the creator ultimately chooses not to go the romance route. Or maybe the creator WAS planning to pay off the relationship, but didn’t get to finish the story on their own terms. Jennifer and Heather know the pain of shipping pairings in these situations, and they have compiled a list of 10 TV couples who deserved a better ending to their story. Buckle up for rants about Criminal Minds, How I Met Your Mother, Veronica Mars, and more!Show notes & couples discussed in the episode (by timestamp):18:30 - Couple #1: Barney and Robin, How I Met Your Mother30:26 - Couple #2: Veronica and Logan, Veronica Mars35:15 - Major warnings for Veronica Mars character deaths40:29 - Couple #3: Derek and Penelope, Criminal Minds47:58 - Couple #4: Kara and Lee, Battlestar Galactica50:38 - Major warnings for Battlestar Galactica character deaths57:00 - Couple #5: Mike and Ginny, Pitch01:01:35 - Hulu's cruel Pitch teaser 01:06:36 - Couple #6: A tie between Bellamy and Clarke & Clarke and Lexa, The 10001:08:45 - Bellarke’s first reunion hug gifset via nina-zcnik.tumblr.com01:09:57 - Major warnings for The 100 character deaths01:17:25 - Couple #7: Quentin and Eliot, The Magicians01:20:55 - Major warnings for The Magicians character deaths01:26:15 - Couple #8: Ichabod and Abbie, Sleepy Hollow01:27:43 - Major warnings for Sleepy Hollow character deaths01:31:02 - Honorable Mention #1 - Karen and Frank, The Punisher01:31:47 - Honorable Mention #2 - Helen and Max, New Amsterdam01:35:45 - Honorable Mention #3 - Maura and Eyk, 189901:37:37 - Honorable Mention #4 - Norma and Alex, Bates Motel01:39:18 - Honorable Mention #5 - Booth and Bones, Bones We would love to hear from you! Drop us a line at our email address ([email protected]) or on Twitter (at @ShipTeasePod) about the ships you believe deserved better and we may read your note in a future episode of the podcast.

Slow-burn romances (where two characters take their sweet time getting together) are catnip to shippers who enjoy a buildup of anticipation before collecting their endgame. Jennifer and Heather discuss their love for the trope and share their top 10 favorite slow-burn ships, including Nancy/Ace from Nancy Drew, Tim/Lucy (aka Chenford) from The Rookie, Janine/Gregory from Abbott Elementary, Pacey/Joey from Dawson’s Creek, and many more.Show notes & couples discussed in the episode (by timestamp):15:04 - Couple #1: Janine and Gregory, Abbott Elementary17:40 - Janine/Gregory sexy dance gifsetsABBOTT ELEMENTARY 📚 2.10 Holiday Hookah via mcbride.tumblr.comDancefloor gifset via thejackalhasarrived.tumblr.com20:36 - Couple #2: Mindy and Danny, The Mindy Project25:34 - Couple #3: Nancy and Ace, Nancy Drew32:57 - Couple #4: Lucy and Tim (aka Chenford), The Rookie38:15 - Couple #5: Anna and Shtolman, Anna the Detective39:14 - Clarification! Detective Anna season 1 is available on both YouTube and Amazon Prime for free with ads. Season 2 is available for free with ads on YouTube or for purchase on Amazon Prime.42:20 - Couple #6: Mulder and Scully, The X-Files 44:39 - Couple #7: Phyrne and Jack, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries51:42 - Couple #8: Pacey and Joey, Dawson’s Creek58:00 - Couple #9: Harry and Sally, When Harry Met Sally01:02:15 - Couple #10: Josh and Donna, The West Wing01:08:22 - Honorable MentionsSydney & Vaughn, AliasJJ & Kiara, Outer BanksKara & Lee, Battlestar GalacticaJude & Cardan, The Cruel Prince series by Holly Black Sal & Kulti, Kulti by Mariana ZapataWe would love to hear from you! Drop us a line at our email address ([email protected]) or on Twitter (at @ShipTeasePod) about your favorite slow-burn couples and we may read your note in a future episode of the podcast.

It’s the moment of truth: How many of the TV show & book recommendations from Season 3 did Jenn and Heather *actually* take? Do they now share a few more OTPs, or nah? Find out in this Ship Tease bonus episode.If you'd like us to discuss your favorite ship next season, follow us on Twitter at @ShipTeasePod. Ships discussed in the episode (by timestamp): 01:50 - Eternals' Makkari and Druig07:50 - Nancy Drew's Nancy and Ace23:53 - Wheel of Time's Lan and Nynaeve33:20 - Starstruck's Jessie and Tom 41:25 - Stephen and Grace in Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher57:21 - Upload's Nathan and Nora 01:06:13 - Abbot Elementary's Janine and Gregory 01:13:32 - Bridgerton's Anthony and Kate01:20:24 - The Cleaning Lady's Thony and Arman01:23:38 - Bonus update from Season 2: Anna and Shtolman from Detective Anna You can listen to our full thoughts on these couples in their individual episodes.