Minority Mindset

The ninth episode of NCIS: Origins Season 2, airing March 3rd, continues the story after the midseason finale. It shows what happened with Gibbs following his wedding to Diane (Kathleen Kenny) in Las Vegas, as seen in the previous episode. Meanwhile, as Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid) investigates their current case – which also had a cliffhanger ending – a significant moment in Gibbs’ backstory is revealed.

It’s unsettling to watch them spill out of the vans, scurrying into the darkness – it always reminds me of cockroaches fleeing danger. Charley told me she saw Craig just explode, seemingly for no reason, and she couldn’t make sense of it. She’s mentioned before that when he loses it, like he did at Austen’s during that literary dinner with Whitner, there’s something that triggers him. But this time, she was genuinely frightened because it felt like his anger came from nowhere, just bursting out all around like a chaotic, electric shock – she even compared it to Pikachu unleashing its power!

Colleen Hoover, another popular author on BookTok, has followed a similar path. After experiencing distress – which she described as PTSD – from having her book It Ends With Us changed during adaptation, she’s taken a much more hands-on approach to all subsequent adaptations, even launching her own production company to maintain creative control.

Edwards’ new film blends classic and modern ideas by featuring extinct creatures within a current-day story. This isn’t a new concept – Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park famously brought dinosaurs to life. However, Jurassic World Rebirth takes things further, exploring a fresh take on these creatures. While the original Jurassic Park focused on bringing dinosaurs back, Rebirth presents a story where dinosaurs might actually save humanity. The film has quickly become a hit with viewers, reaching the #1 spot on Netflix just days after its release.

As a reality TV fan, I’ve definitely noticed this pattern – it’s something The Cut recently called “I Love My Husband (Who Hates Me)” behavior, and it’s happening with a lot of celeb couples. Basically, it’s this push and pull where someone genuinely loves their partner, but also seriously considers leaving, all while worrying about what everyone else thinks. For me, what really struck me from what Caroline Batula said is how much the fan hate messed with her head. She said it made her doubt herself, and that’s a big reason why it took her so long to end things. She needed to be completely sure it was her decision, and not influenced by the show’s producers, her friends, or even the audience. Which, honestly, makes you wonder… were the producers subtly pushing her to leave too?

How people feel about a book or story adapted for the screen often depends on a few things. While staying faithful to the original is important, changes to the plot don’t always ruin an adaptation – sometimes, a reimagining can be incredibly captivating and enjoyable. Netflix, in particular, has produced many excellent book-to-screen adaptations, from short series to full-length movies, that are definitely worth checking out.

Details about the potential Perfidia series are still being worked out. Taylor mentioned casually discussing ideas with Paul, specifically wanting to explore what Perfidia was up to during the 16-year gap in the story. A key element, she feels, would be scenes featuring both Perfidia and Willa. To really satisfy her vision, the spinoff needs to cover a significant period of time, similar to OBAA, including Perfidia’s journey to Mexico and the aftermath of Willa’s involvement in the protest.