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** Got to be [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]], right? Well, unless I'm talking about [[Spock's Beard]]... |
** Got to be [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]], right? Well, unless I'm talking about [[Spock's Beard]]... |
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* The story involves peril, adventure, and shadowy conspiratorial goings-on, but the emotional heart centers around an [[Odd Couple]] of two men who are ''very'' fond of each other. The younger one is a genius [[Guile Hero]] with killer cheekbones who has arguable sociopathic tendencies but remains on the side of good (in an antiheroic sort of way) and could even be seen as a bit of an understated woobie (or at least a sympathetic [[Broken Ace]]). The older one is a bit shorter, more cute than male-model handsome, very competent in his own skill set, and rather nicer than his partner. One of the guys has an [[Ambiguous Disorder]]. The other once served in the military and is an excellent shot. A sexually ambiguous dark-haired young man with a fondness for messing with the guys' heads makes an appearance as a villain. Who are this dynamic duo? |
* The story involves peril, adventure, and shadowy conspiratorial goings-on, but the emotional heart centers around an [[Odd Couple]] of two men who are ''very'' fond of each other. The younger one is a genius [[Guile Hero]] with killer cheekbones who has arguable sociopathic tendencies but remains on the side of good (in an antiheroic sort of way) and could even be seen as a bit of an understated woobie (or at least a sympathetic [[Broken Ace]]). The older one is a bit shorter, more cute than male-model handsome, very competent in his own skill set, and rather nicer than his partner. One of the guys has an [[Ambiguous Disorder]]. The other once served in the military and is an excellent shot. A sexually ambiguous dark-haired young man with a fondness for messing with the guys' heads makes an appearance as a villain. Who are this dynamic duo? |
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** Adamska and Hal, in [[Stray]], or Sherlock and John, in [[Sherlock]]? |
** Adamska and Hal, in ''[[Stray]]'', or Sherlock and John, in ''[[Sherlock]]''? |
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* This is a series of British TV dramas, composed of multiple very short mini-series, that is based (with notable deviations) on a series of classic British tales that are icons of their genre. The title character is a tall, thin, pale [[Badass Bookworm]] with curly dark hair, fangirl-bait cheekbones, and an aloof demeanor. He has a best friend/sidekick/foil who is a shorter, fairer-haired, more approachable [[Badass Adorable]]. They have lots of homoerotic subtext. One of the major supporting characters is an attractive in his own right older guy who functions as a [[Reasonable Authority Figure]]. A lot of the tension in the second miniseries is due to the machinations of an Irishman who has a thing against the main character. The last episode of the second miniseries involves a serious assault against the protagonist's reputation, and ends in a major character making a heartrending [[Heroic Sacrifice]]. |
* This is a series of British TV dramas, composed of multiple very short mini-series, that is based (with notable deviations) on a series of classic British tales that are icons of their genre. The title character is a tall, thin, pale [[Badass Bookworm]] with curly dark hair, fangirl-bait cheekbones, and an aloof demeanor. He has a best friend/sidekick/foil who is a shorter, fairer-haired, more approachable [[Badass Adorable]]. They have lots of homoerotic subtext. One of the major supporting characters is an attractive in his own right older guy who functions as a [[Reasonable Authority Figure]]. A lot of the tension in the second miniseries is due to the machinations of an Irishman who has a thing against the main character. The last episode of the second miniseries involves a serious assault against the protagonist's reputation, and ends in a major character making a heartrending [[Heroic Sacrifice]]. |
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** ''[[Sherlock]]''? Or ''[[ |
** ''[[Sherlock]]''? Or ''[[Hornblower (TV series)|Hornblower]]''? |
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* A nerd with few friends is consistently baffled by someone in pink who has many friends, and finds a rival prone to boasting and gloating who knows magic. |
* A nerd with few friends is consistently baffled by someone in pink who has many friends, and finds a rival prone to boasting and gloating who knows magic. |
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** Am I talking about [[Dexter's Laboratory|Dexter]] or [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic|Twilight Sparkle]]? |
** Am I talking about [[Dexter's Laboratory|Dexter]] or [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic|Twilight Sparkle]]? |
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