slightlyannoyedpanda:aflawedfashion:As I was making gifs from this episode, this moment stood out be
slightlyannoyedpanda:aflawedfashion:As I was making gifs from this episode, this moment stood out because it’s a very familiar moment in the world of super heroes and action heroes - the almost cartoonish villain threatens the hero’s girlfriend to get what they want and motivate the hero - except all three characters are women with very different personalities, strong characterization, and highly developed motivations behind all their actions. Putting them in this familiar situation highlights how the show is different. This is not a male hero, a male villain, and the female damsel in distress. In fact, Gabrielle’s not just the pawn. Her decisions have driven the central arc in this episode more than anyone else’s. Behind the over the top action, outfits, and comedy is a show that, at its heart, is driven by great female characters. I love her D: -- source link