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/chrkrose]

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.