The fatal allure of doomed relationships

[selenak]

Tonight, Better Call Saul comes back, which makes me realise all of the fictional relationships (both friendly or romantic) I'm currently most invested in are doooomed, and it's usually because they're in prequel canons. Jimmy/Kim, because Jimmy is on his way to Saul-dom, and that's inevitable because Breaking Bad. Norma Bates & everyone, because Norma is the most doooooomed mother ever. (Bates Motel is also soon coming back on my tv screen.) Anakin Skywalker & Ahsoka Tano, because dammit, Anakin. John Silver & Captain James Flint because Treasure Island.

....and then I remember The Americans are soon returning, too, and this great promo for season 4 is mouthwatering. Philip! Elizabeth! Your incredibly messed up relationship is so my rescue here, because you're in an canon without a predetermined ending. I mean, sure, the Cold War will (temporarily) end in a few years and all you've done for Mother Russia will have been in vain, but at least I can root for you guys to remain messed up and together for more years to come!

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[selenak]

I suppose it's possible Caleb and Dylan will both make it out of the entire saga alive (and escape to Costa Rica, or wherever Caleb suggested to Dylan they should go), considering their fate isn't Psycho predetermined, but I can't see a scenario where both would believe Norman (post matricide) telling them Norma doesn't want to see them anymore and is only talking through him now, not with Dylan knowing about Norman's instability what he does. Also, my guess is once Norman has lost it that much, he won't be able to stand the idea of Caleb still alive, so if Caleb returns to White Pines, that will definitely be that.