I heard Ben Barnes say in one of the interviews that they didn’t want to show kirigan’s character as diabolically evil. That’s why the consent scene. After the second long kiss, he leaves her after hearing about the attack on alina’s decoy, then he comes back running like a school boy to get one last kiss. All these were written into the script to offer a bit more humane and likable side to dark Ling. They didn’t want to show him as pure black evil. He has many shades to him and even darkling himself believes he is a good person and he is doing all this for his country and all that.I’m glad that they didn’t make his character very single toned. He is still THE bad guy and villain. Sorry Ben Barnes, your character needs to go; but I still love you 🥰
@@WolstenMystery he is! Hes able to express so much emotion even in just the way he moves certain parts of his face. It’ll be interesting to see how he portrays the darkling in coming seasons 😅
Saints. I'm not alone.😆😆😆I paused at that moment in Ep 5 and screamed and grabbed my pillow and did a little run around my room because it was just electric gahhhhhh🤣🤣🤣
@@zahrah5193 I think it's to add a bit of "real" tension and nerves + to get the intimacy up between the actors so they feel more natural in later scenes together. Have already done the difficult bits so it's easier to film the rest :)
I really love Darklina and Jessie and Ben managed to have such a chemistry that it’s even more impossible for me with the show to accept anything else than a Darklina endgame
@@zasvane I don't dislike Mal either, they had relationship issues. They should have just sat and talked, same with Darklina. But, nah, the girl is gonna save the world. The show runners did them good on the show.
@@amariigavriel no, Mal is a good guy, they did him good on the show. But they are like each other's safety net. Kinda already in love. I want to watch characters fall in love, struggle for it, fight for it, deny it, get hurt, literally loose each other and find each other again. Because, real life is too boring, contrary to which, we love books and specifically fantasy.
I mean I'm a book nerd but I won't mind if they change the story. Kinda started obsessing over Darklina, more than I should. Look at their chemistry tho
@@BI-no5kq no they didn't change anything "yet". Just saying personally i didn't like the ending & endgame of the books. Pretty sure there are people who'll get pissed if they change the major ships. But I'm totally fine by it 😅 Hope I didn't spoil anything for you :v Read the books, they're amazing.
I never really noticed him as a -hum- man when I watched Caspian and Seventh son... but in S&B it hit me square in the face. I had to watch Punisher right after finishing S&B to have a new fix of Ben Barnes... 😅
@@sabrinapechard5310 Google his other screen performances, like "Jackie & Ryan" and "Dorian Gray." Then watch them. He's also in "WestWorld," "Gold Digger," "Sons of Liberty," and others.
Jesus...I swooned so goddamn hard when Alexander rose to his full height and smiled after the kiss looking down at Alina like...did you just...kiss me?? And Alina was like...yea Darkling...what you gonna do about it??They worked that scene SO well and they made me love Darklina from that moment on. I don't care if he is a baddie. I love them together okay????? 😪😂🤣😂🤣🤣 God I'm so hopeless!
I didn't need a kiss to see the chemistry in Darklina. Same for all of my other ships. Eye contact is usually enough. The way characters/actors breath, interact, etc. It's not something that can be created actually. It's something innate between some actors. It's why the casting is important and finding two people with such chemistry is rare. All directors want that but it's not easy to find. And I still find Darklina way more interesting in terms of storytelling and symbolism. So I guess I won't change my mind. Though, I don't feel anything but siblings vibe between Mal and Alina.
The Darkling is a man one should only hump then dump. Yes, he's pretty, but so is a Black Mamba snake. Mal is the type of man one loves-- one to laugh with, grow with, have his babies and happily grow old with. Only a person who hasn't been kicked in the teeth by a toxic man would find a murderous, manipulative enslaver to be remotely appropriate as a lover. Good luck in life learning the lessons that will cure you of your misguided fantasies. I hope the lessons aren't brutal.
Yes please! IMO, it would make for a much more compelling story line where Aleksander could possibly be redeemed (after a huge struggle) with Alina's help, the forces of light & dark working together for the greater good. As opposed to "Alina & Mal vanquish the enemy & the childhood sweethearts live happily ever after" which I find sooo predictable and boring. Plus the on screen chemistry between A & A is so fierce I thought my TV would catch on fire!
They need to give the Darkling a Klaus redemption arc and make him an antihero or something. It would be criminal to let this chemistry go to waste in future seasons!
I think him and Klaus are so similar in terms of evilness! The biggest difference I see is that Klaus had siblings tethering him to his humanity, the darkling hasn’t had a constant like that for centuries. I think they could redeem him if they chose to though.
When I was reading the books I don't why but I just wanted to chop the Darkling's head off but the show kinda made me a Darklina stan I mean LOOK.AT.THAT.CHEMISTRY THO
The consent part was so good. I think it should be implemented more in other shows and in real life as well. It adds so much to the character in my opinion.
Netflix testing out Darklina support? Consider me supporter! These two had an amazing chemistry, please, please give us more of that! I'll sink with this ship if I have to, no way you can get me this invested on other options.
@@leasa1567 yeah thats what im thinking as well. They have a great dynamic but he is an abuser and enabled Genya's rape. Leigh Bardugo as an abusive victim herself said she would never make such a harmful relationship canon. And it shouldnt be endgame
What about redemption? We know what he did, but there are others like Spike in Buffy or Claus in Originals..... I know based on the books that they are no endgame, but look at GOT, they did not really go with the books....I am still very hopeful 🙏
@@josisonofview4948 GOT did mostly go with the books until they ran out of books & then the ending sucked.... you can hope but know that it is unlikely & given he's the main villian who will continue to do evil & abusive things he will be even harder to redeem so dont be disappointed if they stick to the actual ending . Besides Alina doesnt need to fix him
Oh, yes, yes. Big job, but do it. Also, sometimes it feels like, they are doing it so, many people don't generate this resentment against Darklina and enjoy the show. And in the end they will give us a Malina. Saints, that thought is terrifying!
lmao keep dreaming, ben literally called archie after he was cast and told him that mal and alina are the heart of the show and jessie also prefers malina. do you all have selective hearing? oh wait, yeah you do, cause you also practices selective reading when you read the books
@@itsflowerside No because it literally looks like you're the one here with selective hearing and seeing cause nowhere in my comment did I ask for Darklina endgame. I just said I wished to see some angsty moments between them. And dreams do come true because as long as I remember during a recent interview when asked what she would want to see from Alina if there's another season, Jessie literally said she'd want Alina to be a bit evil who would want to keep her power, the possibility of her life with the darkling because although she feels betrayed, there's a part of her that still wants to be near him. And Ben has been promoting darklina since the very beginning (kindly read his other IVs instead of sticking to just one) . And just for the record, I really don't care what the s&b cast ship. They did their job & provided me with enough darklina contents and that's all I asked for. You really thought you did something with that?
Same. Alina and Mal feel like siblings. Like he is her twin brother or something. Very close, almost like a part of her, but very non-sexual. Cause like if you've been together since childhood and also through the changed context of him becoming a fearless fighter... And there was still no signs, that they are attracted to each other physically. It probably won't work as a romantic partnership, if they try.
@@strayfreckles yes! They don't have that sexual chemistry at all, they look like the best bffs but NOT lovers. I just hope they give us more of darklina in later seasons. I loved season 1 but i think it was a little rushed i mean her days on the little palace, darklina build up and darkling's real motives being exposed, all of this needed a little more episodes.
The chemistry of this two is just simply off the charts. I was already hooked with them just by watching the trailer and I have not even read the book or have heard this series at all. I guess I am too old for YA.
That second more intimate kissing scene was fantastic. I wouldn’t be surprised if it ends up nominated for a best kiss award somewhere. It was so real and genuine, and just flowed naturally. A+ chemistry. Man, how I wish they didn’t get interrupted, and their romance cut off so soon!
I finished the books 2 years ago. What darklina has, that opposites attract dynamic and them being soulmates is just facinating. Yes, I know darkling needs a redemption arc and all but come on, they are worth it. This ship is worth it. No one can say that after all of the struggles alina has been through, she doesn't deserve someone who can understand and accept her with all she has. that inner strength and grisha powers. you guys have tried on making mal better but he is better as a brother figure for her. malina could never have this chemistry, they never will. DARKLINA ENDGAME IS WHAT WE DESERVE.
*Jessie* : * talks in great detail about kissing Ben Barnes whose poster she had on her wall as a teenager * *Me* : Jesus I've seen what you've done for other people, and I want that for me
Netflix putting out a 6 minute deep dive on the Darklina kiss??? Hmm, is it just me or does it seem like they *might* make them endgame? They obviously know what the audience wants 🌘
@@samr2145 I mean obviously they want to explore malina because it's such a huge part of the books, but that doesn't mean they can't change the ending.
I really hope soo!! Like they can change the series ending for the people who wants a darklina endgame and the books can be for the people who wants malina endgame! It’s a win win for everyone.
I love that you went behind the thinking of Alina, you are so amazing for this role! I for myself am a Darklina shipper but understand why people like Malina, especially with the mistakes the Darkling makes with his manipulation and war efforts. I think I like the idea of Darklina more, because to me it is the more interesting story than Malina, I can see it working if the Darkling has a redemption arc which would be nice. Regardless of what you ship though, thank you for such amazing chemistry and acting, hopefully more Darklina moments to come
Yes, it is. Malina shippers don't like it. At all. So, they go around slandering Darklina. I mean, you are allowed to have your opinion, no one's stopping you, just, let us be, at our bliss.
They won’t darklina was already very popular before the books finished and the author still didn’t bother to make them endgame and she’s in charge of the shows decisions as well
@@samr2145 she is for this season. those things change. george r r martin only was a part of the initial seasons of GOT (though that's a bad example, since the change was for the worse)
I was just analyzing their intimate scenes and this interview came up! Ben and Jessie's chemistry is really powerful and natural, and I love the blocking of both scenes! The shadows on the wall before they have that passionate 2nd kiss! I've been looking for more content where they talk about the 3rd little kiss when Kirigan comes back to kiss Alina again. I've read that it was Ben's idea and I think that scene adds more layer to their story as I interpreted Kirigan does have true feelings for Alina! And I'd love to hear Jessie's point of view on that 3rd kiss, especially sharing about these off-script scenes that requires her as an actor to be vulnerable.
Ikr it feels like a crime even though she shares an old connection with Mal. I just can't see her and Mal be anything but friends. Her chemistry with the Darkling has ruined me to see her with anyone else.
I tried to because I know that Malina is a healthier choice especially in the Series but Darklina always pulled me back. The second they were on screen I forgot about Mal.
I loved the consent question and I’m SO GLAD you brought that up. Not only does it convey to audience this was mutual but that there should always, always be consent. One of the best decisions the show made from a character perspective and for societal reasons overall. What we see and hear on screen can really influence viewers, and seeing more of this dialogue is def a positive way to encourage healthy behaviors in domestic relationships :)
this is the first time that I wish a show wouldn't follow the books. Ever. Like, netflix, this has so much potential. Please hear us out. Make the Darkling more human, make him have a redemption arc, make them endgame. Malina can stay as best friends. 🙏🏼🌒 We really don't ask much. These two have such chemistry...
They took so creative liberties in LOTR with Arwen and Aragorn I’m not following the book to a tea. It turned out amazing. I hope they do the same here!
these two are amazing, their chemistry is insane and really gave me goosebumps. i hope they explore darklina more in season 2 because what they have is so special !!
After watching these episodes and then reading the spoilers from the books I was heartbroken. I haven't fangirled over a fictional couple like this in forever. Their chemistry is so good! The opposites attract thing is too perfect! Who cares about boring Mal.
i think jessie is an amazing actor and i feel like it would be the best thing having them around, they are such a joy and watching them in interviews makes me so happy
these scenes were just so spot on, actors did amazing job, I was really into them and through out episode were rooting for them, his betrayal really shocked , because their chemistry and care felt so real
I love how she cant stop smiling and she nervously looks away sometimes, SO CUTE. Darklina all the way ! You seriously cant expect us to ship anyone else other than the people who represent light and dark !!
i want to say to all people who keep on targeting the darklina shippers , First and foremost its a fiction , its not real second- we can ship whoever we want third- stop criticising the relationship between darklina as toxic , he sure did wrong things but for RIGHT reasons. All he want to do is protect grisha. He’s been hunted , threatened, misused coz of his power since he was a child so after so long living in darkness if alina is his only light , he will try everything to keep her by side . I don’t know about the books darkling but this aleksander right here in the show did fell for her and it was not just manipulation .
Mannn this couple is like made for each other as we all know in a human being both light and dark is required so they can fullfill each other void as one is dark king and another is light queen.... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Total Darklina fan. I don't care how well the books are written, it just can't overpower Ben's acting skills and how he's made the Darkling character 10million times more interesting than Mal. His chemistry with Jessie/Alina drives the show. I can't imagine how Season 2 will be if they can't continue along that same plot and give them a chance to actually become a couple, its something major to look forward to for so many fans.
Why am I doing this to myself? This video makes me want Darklina more and has CONVINCED me that all it is between them is poor communication. They were SO CLOSE to happiness.
Even the 'bad guy' can ask for consent - I really loved that they showed this
bruh, he was literally gaslighting, manipulating and abusing her for her power the whole time
He didn't even have to do anything, she jumped on him (which is understandable)
He also saved her life.
@Bailee Ku haha exactly! That’s a great point
I heard Ben Barnes say in one of the interviews that they didn’t want to show kirigan’s character as diabolically evil. That’s why the consent scene. After the second long kiss, he leaves her after hearing about the attack on alina’s decoy, then he comes back running like a school boy to get one last kiss. All these were written into the script to offer a bit more humane and likable side to dark Ling. They didn’t want to show him as pure black evil. He has many shades to him and even darkling himself believes he is a good person and he is doing all this for his country and all that.I’m glad that they didn’t make his character very single toned. He is still THE bad guy and villain. Sorry Ben Barnes, your character needs to go; but I still love you 🥰
@UThink UCan lol a darklina shipper calling someone broken haha!😂!!
I’m sorry, the way Ben made the darkling look at Alina absolutely took me out. The chemistry was insane.
Ben is just so amazingly talented that way. He's so good it hurts
@@WolstenMystery he is! Hes able to express so much emotion even in just the way he moves certain parts of his face. It’ll be interesting to see how he portrays the darkling in coming seasons 😅
Who else is here to fill a void after watching all of season 1 in 24 hours??
Please i keep refreshing for new S&B interviews 😭😩
I can't get enough season 2 isn't coming fast enough. 😭😭😭
the void in my soul is basically the fold
Relatable
me lol
The chemistry between Jessie and Ben is UNREAL 🔥 They absolutely did a great job !
Simply in sane! It could tear down any walls 🥵phew 😍🔥
What chemistry
It was so off it looked like a grown man with a teenage girl trying to act like an adult
@@nawal10 For literally every couple, there's always a commenter who says they have no chemistry.
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@@TheNoybusiness umm ok well they just don’t 🤷🏽♀️
I actually *SQUEALED* when they kissed, that's how good their chemistry is
SQUEALED Girl I SCREAMED For a solid minute.
Same 🥳🥳
@@angelazayn4878 GIRL I replayed those scenes like a million times I still can't believe I got to witness them with my own eyeballs
@@xxmarjaxx Same I watched that kiss and unhealthy number of times.
Saints. I'm not alone.😆😆😆I paused at that moment in Ep 5 and screamed and grabbed my pillow and did a little run around my room because it was just electric gahhhhhh🤣🤣🤣
Me in the audience "Get it Alina, YAAAASSS".
Trust me you weren't the only one screaming it.
AHAHSHCKSKFKAJFD A WHOLE ASS MOOD
Snapping those fingers 🤩😻🤩😻
Same sameeee
From having him as your childhood crush to kissing him for a show 😍
Right
I love Jessie but God I'm so jealous.
Goals
Wait she had a crush on him in childhood , aww how am I just finding this out ✨😭
@@ge3583 she had a prince caspian poster in her room lol 🤣🤣 she admitted it in an interview
their chemistry is incomparable, I haven't seen great chemistry like theirs in a long time
ARE WE NOT GONNA TALK ABOUT THE FACT THAT THEY DID THE BIG KISS FIRST?? Like they had all that chemistry and it was THE FIRST TIME???
I know when it comes to acting they always film the love and kissing scenes first.
@@cassigio2692 is there a reason for it
@@zahrah5193 I'm not sure but even from old movies like A Walk To Remember they always film kissing scemes first
@@cassigio2692 yeah even with bridgerton they did the intimate scenes first
@@zahrah5193 I think it's to add a bit of "real" tension and nerves + to get the intimacy up between the actors so they feel more natural in later scenes together. Have already done the difficult bits so it's easier to film the rest :)
I really love Darklina and Jessie and Ben managed to have such a chemistry that it’s even more impossible for me with the show to accept anything else than a Darklina endgame
You are not alone.
Me too!! I mean I don't dislike Mal but Darklina is the superior ship here haha
@@zasvane I don't dislike Mal either, they had relationship issues. They should have just sat and talked, same with Darklina. But, nah, the girl is gonna save the world. The show runners did them good on the show.
honestly after this malina just... doesn't make sense. like I can't see it even if mal is such a good guy. but yeah...no, darklina all the way
@@amariigavriel no, Mal is a good guy, they did him good on the show. But they are like each other's safety net. Kinda already in love. I want to watch characters fall in love, struggle for it, fight for it, deny it, get hurt, literally loose each other and find each other again. Because, real life is too boring, contrary to which, we love books and specifically fantasy.
Now we just need Ben Barnes to react and talk about these kisses!
EXACTLY😆
YES
Yessssssss
YES
Haha righttt
Love that now that season one is out Netflix is no longer bothering to call him General Kirigan.
The Darkling suits him so much better though!
@@AnastasiaEnglish I agree.
I like Aleksander
I mean I'm a book nerd but I won't mind if they change the story. Kinda started obsessing over Darklina, more than I should. Look at their chemistry tho
Hands downnnnn no one wants mal to be endgame 🤢
I did not read the book 1 yet, what are the scenes they changed? Hehe, just curious👀
@@BI-no5kq no they didn't change anything "yet". Just saying personally i didn't like the ending & endgame of the books.
Pretty sure there are people who'll get pissed if they change the major ships. But I'm totally fine by it 😅
Hope I didn't spoil anything for you :v Read the books, they're amazing.
@@clementine2820 Oh oki. Actually I have the 2nd book on hand right now. I was just worried that there are scenes that we cut or changed. Thank you!🌟
Even when i was readimg the books i somehow wanted them together😂😂
The chemistry between them is AMAZING! I was hooked every time the two of them were on the screen together. Please Netflix give us more of Darklina !
I forgot how insanely hot Ben Barnes is, he's aged like fine wine.
Yeah, definitely a cutie in Stardust and Narnia. But now? Move over boys, time for a new Hottest Man in Hollywood.
I never really noticed him as a -hum- man when I watched Caspian and Seventh son... but in S&B it hit me square in the face. I had to watch Punisher right after finishing S&B to have a new fix of Ben Barnes... 😅
Truly !
@@sabrinapechard5310 Google his other screen performances, like "Jackie & Ryan" and "Dorian Gray." Then watch them. He's also in "WestWorld," "Gold Digger," "Sons of Liberty," and others.
yep
You cannot give me a girl with the power of light and a boy with the power of darkness and expect me to ship her with the childhood best friend😭
So true!
Sooo true !!! Your comment made my day !! 🌓🖤
Ikr
Rightt!!!
Exactlyyyyyyy it frankly just doesn't make sense in my ruined by Darklina's explosive chemistry head🙈
c’mon netflix you know what we want give us more darklina
Yes please Netflix
Seriously!
Yessss!!!
I don’t know if Leigh would allow it 😭
@@celia3078 they have close scenes in the other books too so at least we will get those
Jesus...I swooned so goddamn hard when Alexander rose to his full height and smiled after the kiss looking down at Alina like...did you just...kiss me?? And Alina was like...yea Darkling...what you gonna do about it??They worked that scene SO well and they made me love Darklina from that moment on. I don't care if he is a baddie. I love them together okay????? 😪😂🤣😂🤣🤣 God I'm so hopeless!
when he rose to his full height, 🔥🔥💀that was soo hot moment
YES DARKLINA DARKLINA
omg yes! it was such a nice touch to the scene
Thank you! I’m glad I wasn’t alone in swooning at that moment!
In that one comment you wrote almost everything I feel myself
I didn't need a kiss to see the chemistry in Darklina. Same for all of my other ships. Eye contact is usually enough. The way characters/actors breath, interact, etc. It's not something that can be created actually. It's something innate between some actors. It's why the casting is important and finding two people with such chemistry is rare. All directors want that but it's not easy to find. And I still find Darklina way more interesting in terms of storytelling and symbolism. So I guess I won't change my mind. Though, I don't feel anything but siblings vibe between Mal and Alina.
Same
how i see darklina : lovers
how i see malina : siblings
EXACTLY
YESSSSSSSS
Right!!!
Eww
The Darkling is a man one should only hump then dump. Yes, he's pretty, but so is a Black Mamba snake. Mal is the type of man one loves-- one to laugh with, grow with, have his babies and happily grow old with.
Only a person who hasn't been kicked in the teeth by a toxic man would find a murderous, manipulative enslaver to be remotely appropriate as a lover. Good luck in life learning the lessons that will cure you of your misguided fantasies. I hope the lessons aren't brutal.
The darklina relationship is so complex and beautiful, There is so much to explore in other seasons, so Netflix make them stay together
Yes please! IMO, it would make for a much more compelling story line where Aleksander could possibly be redeemed (after a huge struggle) with Alina's help, the forces of light & dark working together for the greater good. As opposed to "Alina & Mal vanquish the enemy & the childhood sweethearts live happily ever after" which I find sooo predictable and boring. Plus the on screen chemistry between A & A is so fierce I thought my TV would catch on fire!
exactly their relationship has so much potential and their chemistry is fuvking fire i really really hope netflix change the ending
Yesss, Netflix has everything to turn both the series and darklina into something very grand and get out of the clichê
Yes!!!@! Omg
YES NETFLIX NEEDS TO GIVE US DARKLINA
darklina is so power couple energy, deserves to be endgame
Agree
definitely, also the cHEMISTRY✨
"THEY REALLY DO CARE FOR EACH OTHER" SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE BACK QUEEN (STAN DARKLINA FOR A CLEAR SKIN)
I literally gasped watching it, their chemistry is off the charts!
Netflix please keep feeding me all the Darklina content I promise I will never get enough of it
They need to give the Darkling a Klaus redemption arc and make him an antihero or something. It would be criminal to let this chemistry go to waste in future seasons!
Yes! Klaus! But he didn't have the most satisfying ending for the fans, still 😂
I think him and Klaus are so similar in terms of evilness! The biggest difference I see is that Klaus had siblings tethering him to his humanity, the darkling hasn’t had a constant like that for centuries. I think they could redeem him if they chose to though.
dw they still have quite a few moments in s&s and r&r bc of their tether/bond (and it's a SERVE)
OMG so trueeeee that kind of Klaus arc
When I was reading the books I don't why but I just wanted to chop the Darkling's head off but the show kinda made me a Darklina stan I mean LOOK.AT.THAT.CHEMISTRY THO
Saaaameee, I really hope the show gives him more humanity going forward
@@sophiacurnow1812 sameee
omg same
same!
When you hate the villain but he is too hot ?
😈
They had 5x as much chemistry as malina. Change my mind.
no need to cuz you’re spitting facts ✨
Me: The Darkling is a villain, I'm not gonna ship him with Alina-
*Watches the show*
Me: I retract my statement
The consent part was so good. I think it should be implemented more in other shows and in real life as well. It adds so much to the character in my opinion.
Netflix testing out Darklina support? Consider me supporter! These two had an amazing chemistry, please, please give us more of that! I'll sink with this ship if I have to, no way you can get me this invested on other options.
please there relationship is so complex yet so beautiful and interesting. netflix please darklina deserve another chance please make darklina endgame
What about what he does to Genya, bahgra, and the whole town he wiped out?
@@leasa1567 yeah thats what im thinking as well. They have a great dynamic but he is an abuser and enabled Genya's rape. Leigh Bardugo as an abusive victim herself said she would never make such a harmful relationship canon. And it shouldnt be endgame
Leigh would not want Darklina as endgame, and I can see why.
What about redemption?
We know what he did, but there are others like Spike in Buffy or Claus in Originals.....
I know based on the books that they are no endgame, but look at GOT, they did not really go with the books....I am still very hopeful 🙏
@@josisonofview4948 GOT did mostly go with the books until they ran out of books & then the ending sucked....
you can hope but know that it is unlikely & given he's the main villian who will continue to do evil & abusive things he will be even harder to redeem so dont be disappointed if they stick to the actual ending . Besides Alina doesnt need to fix him
jessie mei li is so beautiful please spare some beauty for the world m’amm 😔👌
😃😃😃
They have the best chemistry I’ve seen in while from other couples in tv shows or movies.
The chemistry between these two is off the charts!!! Wow. I watch videos over and over of their scenes. It is so amazing.
Ben & Jessie both are spreading the darklina agenda. C'mon netflix don't be shy & give us Alina corruption arc and Darklina angst in season 2
Oh, yes, yes. Big job, but do it.
Also, sometimes it feels like, they are doing it so, many people don't generate this resentment against Darklina and enjoy the show. And in the end they will give us a Malina. Saints, that thought is terrifying!
YES netflix come one, we want a corruption arc for Alina or a redemption arc for the Darkling, dARKLINA ENDGAME 🌒
lmao keep dreaming, ben literally called archie after he was cast and told him that mal and alina are the heart of the show and jessie also prefers malina. do you all have selective hearing? oh wait, yeah you do, cause you also practices selective reading when you read the books
@@itsflowerside No because it literally looks like you're the one here with selective hearing and seeing cause nowhere in my comment did I ask for Darklina endgame. I just said I wished to see some angsty moments between them. And dreams do come true because as long as I remember during a recent interview when asked what she would want to see from Alina if there's another season, Jessie literally said she'd want Alina to be a bit evil who would want to keep her power, the possibility of her life with the darkling because although she feels betrayed, there's a part of her that still wants to be near him. And Ben has been promoting darklina since the very beginning (kindly read his other IVs instead of sticking to just one) . And just for the record, I really don't care what the s&b cast ship. They did their job & provided me with enough darklina contents and that's all I asked for. You really thought you did something with that?
@@itsflowerside Jessie has said time and time again she wants Malina to stay platonic
I love Aleksander and Alina together, it was so well executed in the series... Netflix, hear our pleas. Darklina needs to be revisited in season 2!!
look at her smile while she's narrating the scenes!! i totally love them!!!
When u ship darkling and Alina more than Alina and mal
I mean, Malina has such a best friends energy? am I the only one who thinks this? they feel more like friends than lovers idk...
Same. Alina and Mal feel like siblings. Like he is her twin brother or something. Very close, almost like a part of her, but very non-sexual. Cause like if you've been together since childhood and also through the changed context of him becoming a fearless fighter... And there was still no signs, that they are attracted to each other physically. It probably won't work as a romantic partnership, if they try.
@@sakurazukamorisubaru Agreed. I'd rather they leave them as "adopted siblings", them becoming lovers feels forced to me
Is there any other possibility??
@@strayfreckles yes! They don't have that sexual chemistry at all, they look like the best bffs but NOT lovers. I just hope they give us more of darklina in later seasons. I loved season 1 but i think it was a little rushed i mean her days on the little palace, darklina build up and darkling's real motives being exposed, all of this needed a little more episodes.
DARKLINA STANS HOW ARE WE FEELING? ... NETFLIX PUSHING THE DARKLINA AGENDA AND I'M HERE FOR THAT
The chemistry of this two is just simply off the charts. I was already hooked with them just by watching the trailer and I have not even read the book or have heard this series at all. I guess I am too old for YA.
Am I the only one who hyped over this? I mean I ship darklina too much
you are not alone
Nope definitely not alone. All I want right now is for them to end up together in the show even if they didn't in the books👀
You are not alone AT ALL
Me too
nope, i was literally jumping around hyperventilating during both kiss scenes... guess that makes me a darklina stan too lol
When darklina is brought up I literally forget who mal even was, they are so endgame
The way Ben slowly stands up after the kiss is just soo insane
That second more intimate kissing scene was fantastic. I wouldn’t be surprised if it ends up nominated for a best kiss award somewhere. It was so real and genuine, and just flowed naturally. A+ chemistry. Man, how I wish they didn’t get interrupted, and their romance cut off so soon!
I finished the books 2 years ago. What darklina has, that opposites attract dynamic and them being soulmates is just facinating. Yes, I know darkling needs a redemption arc and all but come on, they are worth it. This ship is worth it. No one can say that after all of the struggles alina has been through, she doesn't deserve someone who can understand and accept her with all she has. that inner strength and grisha powers. you guys have tried on making mal better but he is better as a brother figure for her. malina could never have this chemistry, they never will. DARKLINA ENDGAME IS WHAT WE DESERVE.
Re-reading the books It's hard to disagree with you.
I'm still salty in regards to Mal because of how horrible he was in the books.
@@thandondlovu5392 definitely! I hope netflix will realise what they can give us instead of that painful ending for both darkling and alina.
DEFINITELY!
Yes! Darkling is her true equal, but he has some growth to do to be worthy of her. Which makes for an amazing storyline for this series!!
The Darkling and Alina have so much chemistry !!!!! I love Ben!!!!!
me as a non darklina fan screamed so hard at their kiss scene bc they're just ✨
Ugh love jessie and ben-theyre such great actors
I love them together they have some much chemistry. I really hope they explore there relationship more in future seasons.
*Jessie* : * talks in great detail about kissing Ben Barnes whose poster she had on her wall as a teenager *
*Me* : Jesus I've seen what you've done for other people, and I want that for me
ROFL! THIS!
I ship the two so much, the chemistry between them is so insane, Netflix please change the ending, they should be endgame together.
Netflix putting out a 6 minute deep dive on the Darklina kiss??? Hmm, is it just me or does it seem like they *might* make them endgame? They obviously know what the audience wants 🌘
I hope so !!! 🌓🖤
really really praying for it
Nah they already said they want to explore malina more in the next seasons
@@samr2145 I mean obviously they want to explore malina because it's such a huge part of the books, but that doesn't mean they can't change the ending.
I really hope soo!! Like they can change the series ending for the people who wants a darklina endgame and the books can be for the people who wants malina endgame! It’s a win win for everyone.
I love that you went behind the thinking of Alina, you are so amazing for this role! I for myself am a Darklina shipper but understand why people like Malina, especially with the mistakes the Darkling makes with his manipulation and war efforts. I think I like the idea of Darklina more, because to me it is the more interesting story than Malina, I can see it working if the Darkling has a redemption arc which would be nice. Regardless of what you ship though, thank you for such amazing chemistry and acting, hopefully more Darklina moments to come
I pretty much broke the replay button on that kiss 😆 The chemistry and the buildup was great, so this was so satisfying when it finally happened.
Their chemistry is unreal.
The chemistry That they have 😍 how could you not fall for them?
This man can talk with his eyes, his gaze is breathtaking
Episode 5 might be my favorite
Even Netflix is shipping it ?
seems like it
They’re just baiting us 😔
@@DM-lh5hk Probably 😔
Their chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS! Definitely hoping we get more and more of them in the upcoming seasons. 🤞
I want to see more of them together next season :( this guy is the perfect grey character with good reason for his angst and rage.
this scene is soo beautiful
darklina is by far more popular than malina. netflix will make it endgame if they know what's good for them
Yes, it is. Malina shippers don't like it. At all. So, they go around slandering Darklina. I mean, you are allowed to have your opinion, no one's stopping you, just, let us be, at our bliss.
They won’t darklina was already very popular before the books finished and the author still didn’t bother to make them endgame and she’s in charge of the shows decisions as well
@@samr2145 she is for this season. those things change. george r r martin only was a part of the initial seasons of GOT (though that's a bad example, since the change was for the worse)
@@LiaAwesomeness guess we’ll see if it does change or not then but so far she still in charge
@@evev4480 Sounds like me.
It's just he's so horrible.
He hurts my heart with how awful he is.
Jessie ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Now we need Ben's analysis....
Yes, please!😀👍💐😁👑💎🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
COME ON NETFLIX. THIS IS IT. THE GIRL WITH THE LIGHT AND THE BOY WITH THE DARKNESS???? IT'S JUST TOO GOOD.
I was just analyzing their intimate scenes and this interview came up! Ben and Jessie's chemistry is really powerful and natural, and I love the blocking of both scenes! The shadows on the wall before they have that passionate 2nd kiss! I've been looking for more content where they talk about the 3rd little kiss when Kirigan comes back to kiss Alina again. I've read that it was Ben's idea and I think that scene adds more layer to their story as I interpreted Kirigan does have true feelings for Alina! And I'd love to hear Jessie's point of view on that 3rd kiss, especially sharing about these off-script scenes that requires her as an actor to be vulnerable.
your chemistry with ben is awesome jessie soo awesome i just can’t ship malina i CAN’t
Ikr it feels like a crime even though she shares an old connection with Mal. I just can't see her and Mal be anything but friends. Her chemistry with the Darkling has ruined me to see her with anyone else.
I tried to because I know that Malina is a healthier choice especially in the Series but Darklina always pulled me back. The second they were on screen I forgot about Mal.
I can't, Darklina is so good
let's be honest, Malina is boring af
Same omg i like them as friends better like family better lol
I loved the consent question and I’m SO GLAD you brought that up. Not only does it convey to audience this was mutual but that there should always, always be consent. One of the best decisions the show made from a character perspective and for societal reasons overall. What we see and hear on screen can really influence viewers, and seeing more of this dialogue is def a positive way to encourage healthy behaviors in domestic relationships :)
The fact that I didn't ship Darklina in the books but I ship Darklina in the show bc of their chemistry says a lot.
They did a great job! 👏🏻
Yeahhhhhhh🥰😍😍
Please have more of this couple. They have so much chemistry together!🥰
I think we all want alina to end up with darkling instead of mal
I can watch them all day. They’re look so good together.🤯
this is the first time that I wish a show wouldn't follow the books. Ever.
Like, netflix, this has so much potential. Please hear us out. Make the Darkling more human, make him have a redemption arc, make them endgame. Malina can stay as best friends. 🙏🏼🌒
We really don't ask much. These two have such chemistry...
They took so creative liberties in LOTR with Arwen and Aragorn I’m not following the book to a tea. It turned out amazing. I hope they do the same here!
Stan for Darklina as end game!🙌🔥
these two are amazing, their chemistry is insane and really gave me goosebumps. i hope they explore darklina more in season 2 because what they have is so special !!
After watching these episodes and then reading the spoilers from the books I was heartbroken. I haven't fangirled over a fictional couple like this in forever. Their chemistry is so good! The opposites attract thing is too perfect! Who cares about boring Mal.
Love for them... Please Netflix changes the ending please😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
their chemistry is on another level tbh❤️🌒
Genuinely good story writing and, her acting skills in particular, made the show wonderful and enjoyable to watch. Can't wait for season 2!
The chemistry was lit 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
i think jessie is an amazing actor and i feel like it would be the best thing having them around, they are such a joy and watching them in interviews makes me so happy
Alina going a bit dark in S2 and loving/hating the Darkling at tbe same time : THAT'LL BE SUCH WILL GRAHAM MOVE
these scenes were just so spot on, actors did amazing job, I was really into them and through out episode were rooting for them, his betrayal really shocked , because their chemistry and care felt so real
ben barnes really makes it hard to hate the darkling.... the man has so much charisma, i'd willingly go to the dark side for him if he asked lol
What they have is beautiful, Darklina have to be endgame. Their chemistry is so good, that I smile each time I see them together 😍❤️
I love how she cant stop smiling and she nervously looks away sometimes, SO CUTE.
Darklina all the way ! You seriously cant expect us to ship anyone else other than the people who represent light and dark !!
You can see Alina’s and the darkling’s EYES looking for each other in their scenes,eager to see each other!!
That’s CHEMISTRY!!
i want to say to all people who keep on targeting the darklina shippers , First and foremost its a fiction , its not real
second- we can ship whoever we want
third- stop criticising the relationship between darklina as toxic , he sure did wrong things but for RIGHT reasons. All he want to do is protect grisha. He’s been hunted , threatened, misused coz of his power since he was a child so after so long living in darkness if alina is his only light , he will try everything to keep her by side . I don’t know about the books darkling but this aleksander right here in the show did fell for her and it was not just manipulation .
🌓🖤
They did him good in the show.
No he didn’t do it to protect the fire ha
the fact that they shot the map room kiss scene FIRST *whew* CHEMISTRY!!
Oh that scenes, they were amazing, so much chemistry. Can't wait for second season!
Really hope they show the bond they end up forming in the books.
If we don’t get more darklina scenes in season two or a redemption arc for the Darkling I will scream!
They have so much chemistry that you can't waste it, @netflix make darklina endgame I begging you on my knees
Mannn this couple is like made for each other as we all know in a human being both light and dark is required so they can fullfill each other void as one is dark king and another is light queen.... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
M telling you
I really like how Jessie’s representing her Chinese side with what they’re wearing 🥺💕
I noticed that too! Their qipao is so elegant.
the chemistry of alina and the darkling is undeniable 🔥
I really want the Darkling and Alina to end up together. I feel like she and the Darkling have a lot more chemistry.
Total Darklina fan. I don't care how well the books are written, it just can't overpower Ben's acting skills and how he's made the Darkling character 10million times more interesting than Mal. His chemistry with Jessie/Alina drives the show. I can't imagine how Season 2 will be if they can't continue along that same plot and give them a chance to actually become a couple, its something major to look forward to for so many fans.
Why am I doing this to myself? This video makes me want Darklina more and has CONVINCED me that all it is between them is poor communication. They were SO CLOSE to happiness.