Aryan-Imlie/ AryLie Discussion Thread 3, DT Pg 77, Warning 148 - Page 49

Originally posted by: PreetD

That’s definitely another annoying thing about ITV. I find there’s a lot of sense of entitlement in ITV fandoms - give us what we want or else kind of attitude. TRPs rule everything, whole storylines change for it. And I get changes need to be made, ratings play a big role here on Canadian/American TV as well but it’s not the same I feel. It really hinders the ability for creatives to tell different stories. I haven’t watched any web series but I was having a conversation with a friend and she said that’s why web series have taken off. Writers have more freedom to tell the stories they want. I get that sometimes you need to pivot because a storyline just isn’t working but here they completely forget everything they wrote before to fit a new narrative. It feels sometimes like they’re just throwing all the random things at the wall and waiting to see what sticks. Which is frustrating.

I hear you. I’ve stayed away for a while and even when I initially saw a few Aryan/Arylie scenes come up on Instagram I tried to resist. But I’ve been going through a lot of change recently, and been feeling quite burnt out, and desi tv - despite how it makes me feel sometimes - feels comforting. But I might just have to give it up forever at some point if the storytelling is going to remain the same.

I’ll just have to stick only to my comfort American TV - which is just rewatching old shoes I grew up watching over and over lol

Bold: This is why I love short and sweet shows that tell the story they want and "sink" fast. Like Bepannah as you said. When it was good, it was good. Great chemistry, great acting, great writing, and a very organic and believable love story despite the unbelievable circumstances. Even the thriller aspect we saw coming and so knew it would get ridiculous. And when it needed to end, it ended.

Originally posted by: PreetD

I can see how the story can definitely be told in different ways. I really think that they have something here with Arylie. I mean I’m quite bias, but still lol

I was serious when I said I haven’t been quite as intrigued and excited about an ITV show since Bepannah which seems like an eternity ago. I mean I’ve casually liked other shows since but they’ve hit on something good here.

I know people have their frustrations with Imlie but I’m really liking her. FLs can sometimes get kind of annoying because the writers are trying to make them SO likeable/perfect they become the opposite.

I think we’ll have a better sense of where they’re going here once this marriage track is done. I had forgotten how much I hate wedding tracks on ITV. They drag on and on and on. At least here they’re getting costume changes and there’s different functions on different days. My mom and I used to jokingly keep track of how many days the FL in a show would have to keep working in her wedding outfit. I think I’m Rangrasiya it was weeks before she got to change lol Mind you, I think she was stuck in the same outfit for a few “days”.

But yeah, I really really like what they're doing here. And I feel like Gul is going back to her roots. Aryan's entry was so strong, the symbolism and voiceovers as you pointed out so blatant, that I just feel like they will tell the story they want come hell or highwater. They have with their own hands destroyed Adilie.

I also adore Imlie so much, as a character. She manages to be both strong and fragile, and it's such an accurate depiction of a girl on the brink of womanhood.

Originally posted by: PreetD

She learns day by day that hiding under that hard/gruff exterior is a big old softie. Aryan is essentially a teddy bear trying to hide behind the mask of a shark.

awwwww Aru the Tedduu Bearuuu 🤗

I want a for real Imlie and Aru hug so bad. With Aru's hidden teddy bear ways, I feel like it'll be the best thing ever 😂.

just posted something for my Imlie..

https://www.indiaforums.com/forum/topic/5271308#159829381

do drop by and see if you can share the same sentiments as me

Originally posted by: Charishma

I so agree. Bolded the parts that most stood out to me.

But yeah, I really really like what they're doing here. And I feel like Gul is going back to her roots. Aryan's entry was so strong, the symbolism and voiceovers as you pointed out so blatant, that I just feel like they will tell the story they want come hell or highwater. They have with their own hands destroyed Adilie.

I also adore Imlie so much, as a character. She manages to be both strong and fragile, and it's such an accurate depiction of a girl on the brink of womanhood.

@Bold - Completely agree!! Sumbul does an amazing job portraying her too, that balance of strong and fragile, how she can change her emotions ever so slightly in a scene. If she’s this good right now, I cannot imagine what she’s going to be like when she’s got a few more years of experience.

Originally posted by: Charishma

I want a for real Imlie and Aru hug so bad. With Aru's hidden teddy bear ways, I feel like it'll be the best thing ever 😂.

I feel like we’re so far off from this I hadn’t even allowed myself to imagine a hug between them. Janne kab woh din ayega… 😞

Originally posted by: Charishma

I want a for real Imlie and Aru hug so bad. With Aru's hidden teddy bear ways, I feel like it'll be the best thing ever 😂.

i can actually imagine that... but he needs to restrain himself cause he can crush that little girl if hug too tight..🤣

Originally posted by: PreetD

I feel like we’re so far off from this I hadn’t even allowed myself to imagine a hug between them. Janne kab woh din ayega… 😞

there is no cost in imagining what all our heart wants...lets have horses of our heart a field day today

Originally posted by: -tellyaddict-

i can actually imagine that... but he needs to restrain himself cause he can crush that little girl if hug too tight..🤣

I feel like this hug will only come if he fears she’s in danger, and upon realizing she’s okay, he can’t stop himself.

(Kind of like described in the fantasy scenes thread).