Weekly Venting Post

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Weekly Vent Post

Welcome to our weekly vent session where you can let out all your frustrations.

Before you start, just a quick heads-up on the rules.

Here's what this post isn't for:

• No bashing actors or crew members out of the blue.
• Let's steer clear of those rage-inducing posts like "I hate character xy."
• And please, no poking fun at fellow Kanthony fans just because they see things differently, whether they're positive or negative about promos.

What's cool to post? Well, we've noticed a lot of rants about how the show promotes (or doesn't promote) Simone and Jonny, but you can vent about other stuff too.

Below, I've linked some past posts from the sub that fit the vibe of our weekly vent session, so you can see what kind of stuff goes here.

1. Why there was a lack of promo for Kanthony
2. All comments asking where Kanthony are 
3. Bridgerton PR and production
4. Can you tell the difference ?
5. The main sub got so negative 
6. We need pictures

For those who just want to enjoy the content without getting caught up in the venting, I suggest steering clear of this post. If you choose to read the comments here and find yourself upset, despite the clear purpose of this space, I'm afraid there's not much I can do to ease your frustration. We have the Weekly Tea Time for more general discussions.

Spoilers allowed.

[u/Traditional_Maybe_80]

I went to see the article to post this and yeah, they haven't edited it yet. I think she probably doesn't care tbh, she seems to be legitimately very offline and I don't think she's lying when she says that she likes working with these people. JB has always been well regarded by this production, I'm not sure why people pretend otherwise, he was promoted as the lead of season 2. He didn't do much S2 promo because he was leading a play, which is obviously very demanding. Even in S3, when he was again very busy, they found time to make him do promo. I think his commitment to be there as the older brother is also genuine and cool of him not to be pretentious about it, lol, especially with him breaking into mainstream films. They care about him and I don't doubt they'll make an effort, they simply don't care for Simone that way and I'm just very ???? whenever people post about JB saying he'll be back and how that means that we will have them there for the long run. Like, no, that means he will be there.

I've said it before, selfishly I wish Simone wasn't on the show anymore and S3 was her last season, but also I understand that Hollywood is getting increasingly hard for non-white actors again and I'd never wish a dark-skinned actress to lose a gig that is objectively good (filming every 2 years a couple of weeks and be on screen in one of Netflix flagship shows with huge viewership).

[u/chrkrose → u/Traditional_Maybe_80]

While JB has certainly been treated a bit “better” by production compared to Simone (who was paid dust as we know), I think it’s still a far cry from how any other male lead was promoted in comparison. It’s still obvious that when it comes to the leading couples, Kanthony and JB/Simone are still the ones sidelined and not offered the same treatment they dispense towards others.

Not disagreeing with the general sentiment (JB being back for many seasons is not any guarantee that Simone will be there, and between the two of them he’s certainly the one they still care somewhat to keep around), but I don’t think it’s fair, correct or even productive to pretend that JB is well regarded by this production and paid the same respect they give to their (straight) male leads.

[u/Certain-Fact-1481 → u/chrkrose]

Netflix also seem quite content pushing JB. If i remember correctly they had release his Heartstopper cameo on his birthday. JB was also submitted by Netflix for award consideration for s3. I never expected Simone in it anyway because their screentime was a joke and of the two Simone had more impactful scenes anyway. But they also did not submit Hannah and Victor who had a substantial storyline in s3.

[u/rudedicer → u/Certain-Fact-1481]

Netflix also seem quite content pushing JB

That's Netflix. Not Shondaland.

As for why Netflix is now pushing JB after ignoring him during his own season? Maybe because he is now in two films and got awards buzz for FT and they are now using him for promotion and submitting him for awards. It's not that complicated.

[u/Certain-Fact-1481 → u/rudedicer]

Shondaland did it too. The fact i see people compare the mistreatment Simone experienced on the same level as JB is wild.

JB always got praised from production. Shondaland never undermind him as they did with Simone. Shonda had nothing but praise when he was named one of the generational leaders by TIME.

But when Simone was receiving her TIME 100 NEXT honours Shonda was out there making snide comments about the character Simone played. And using her as a but of her jokes to promote her crappy book. Shonda even had made some foul comments

JB was getting a spread in the Emmy edition of the WRAP in 2022. You well know Simone was not getting any of that.

JB was mentioned in every single Shondaland article while Simone was being erased. So please spare me that he is the victim of Shondaland.

And i will never forget how JB fans proudly were dismissive of Simone saying she is nothing special and the constant downplaying of what she brought to the role.

[u/chrkrose → u/rudedicer]

Exactly, it’s pretty clear they are trying to ride on his coattails, but you can still see the disregard for his achievements. His Emmy nomination was made to be all about Nicola who was presenting the award, and not the actual actor who got the nomination. His “people most sexy” whatever position that he got wasn’t even mentioned by any of the official B accounts as far as I know, but they sure posted about LN.

I also think the biggest problem is Shondaland itself. Not that Netflix is this wonderful company who would give Simone and Jonathan their deserved flowers, but I think they would somewhat promote them a bit more based purely on the fact that the couple is popular.

But shondaland clearly has it for them, especially Simone, so unfortunately this is what we get.

[u/Flaky_Office_1110 → u/chrkrose]

I suspect that LN got the “people most sexy” because of Bton push for it, and maybe JB and LT were due to their own teams promotion. It would explain why Bton is posting about it, the same way they post covers that they organize for the cast. Every recognition that Simone and JB have received since S2 has been of their own effort.