Unfit for Society Recs

Batfamily

Vid

know that you're not alone by eruthros
Captures the sheer JOY and teaminess of Wayne Family Adventures. <333

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Stories

Detachment by smilebackwards
Bruce just wants all his sons home for the holidays. Tim thinks something more sinister may be at work. Oh Tim…

Displacement by Imbecamiel
I may have recommended parts of this series on their own, but really you should read the whole thing. It's about how Jason comes back to the family, and how Damian attempts to adjust to Gotham and it's a good read.

the life that is to be mine by WynterSky
Sequel to "Been a number and a name," i.e., more of the Tim/Kon 90s AU, this time with Kon going undercover in Gotham to see how the other half lives. Lots of identity shenanigans with Tim (and Steph!) ensue. <3

Make Me Your Future History (It's Time) by WinterSky101
Sequel to "How Sharp The Pieces Were (You Crumbled Into)" (previously recced, along with the first story in this series), where Deathstroke comes back to Gotham a year later to try to force Dick to become Renegade again. Oh Dick...

To Bury A Parent's Strife by cold_throw_called_shot
In which the Justice League aren't the only ones defending the earth during the Thanagarian invasion, Batman is an absolute dinglehopper, lectures abound, bets are made, and hugs are both given and received. <333

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Derry Girls

Vids

f a b u l o u s by thiswildernessismyhome
Sister Michael *is* fabulous! <3

You Told The Drunks I Knew Karate by evewithanapple
Captures the gleefully anarchic vibe of the show. <333

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The Bear

Think I Forgot (How to be Happy) by Vamillepudding
Nice look at Richie and Carmy post-s2 (written before s3).

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Fringe

Vids

Boom Boom Pow by @ hollywoodgrrl.youtube
I can't believe I never recced this! My favorite Fringe vid – I had to find it after my recent rewatch of the show and it totally holds up.

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Leverage

Somethin' I'm Good At by WerewolfSmile
Really fun Hardison-centric vid! #age of the geek, baby!

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Vids

The Umbrella Academy

The Mother We Share by Andraste
"I especially liked when you referred to us as a family bound by destiny and love."

"It was the booze talking. In the light of day, you're all still deplorable." SIBLINGS! <3

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Batfamily

The End of Infinity (With You) by lurkinglurkerwholurks
Clark and Bruce are stuck on a planet with a red sun and Clark is injured. Bruce handles it as well as he's able. This is full of grief but also a lovely look at their friendship.

The French Mistake by Vamillepudding
The universe Bruce wakes up in has superheroes, aliens and, somewhat more strangely, it also has four children living in Wayne Manor.

Bruce Wayne is almost forty. He's been an innovator, a philanthropist and GQ's Most Wanted twelve years counting. He doesn't remember being a dad. But now that he is, he's going to be the best dad one could possibly be.

Or: Batman is a dick. AU-Bruce saves the day. This is sweet and funny right up until it punches you in the gut with heartbreak.

the journey & the destination (are the same) by britishparty
The first time Cassandra speaks to Batman, it's in the language David Cain taught her. The way bodies speak is simple. Cassandra watches Bruce Wayne go, and thinks that people are not.

She goes back to Barbara. "I want," she says, and stops. She doesn't know the words for what she wants.

There's a story Cassandra heard once, about a boy made out of wood. He wanted something like this, too.

Oh Cass... ♥♥♥

the scientific method by orphan_account
5 stupid ways Duke's siblings discovered how his powers worked, and 1 time he figured it out for himself. ♥DUKE♥ I enjoyed this a lot.

To Catch A Mocking Bird by barfboy
Maps manages to get a hold of Damian's cell phone number and sort of maybe kind of starts using it as her own personal 911 Emergency call line. THIS IS ADORABLE. BEST TEAM.

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Legends of Tomorrow

Vids

Here Comes the Sun by JayneL
Behrad = Sunshine

♥BEHRAD♥

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The Raven Cycle

Recognize the World that You Call Home by likeadeuce
Since leaving Henrietta after high school, Gansey and Blue have been bouncing around the world looking for a place that fits. After more than ten years, they are almost ready to make some decisions, but first they decide to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail together. Along the way, Gansey revisits memories of the childhood that turned him into a lover of forests, mysteries, and traveling the world. Meanwhile, Ronan and Adam are creating their own family back at the Barns. Thoughtful and wistful look at Gansey as he and Blue make their way back home.

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Vids

Six of Crows

Bang, Bang, Bang! by Rivkah94
Really fun and excellently edited Crows vid. <333

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Ted Lasso

Vid

to build a home by isakvaltersnak
This isn't a songvid, but more like a highlight reel of s1 - I teared up a couple of times.

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DCU

Carry by Ptelea
Whoever said, "He ain't heavy, he's my brother," didn't have to haul you around. Aw, the Red Hood rescues Richie Grayson-Wayne from kidnappers. He really does care!

The coroner of his eye by Aaren
Jason had made a number of jokes about his death before. Sometimes, as a way to cope and sometimes, purely because he found them genuinely funny.

They had never garnered quite that reaction before, though.

Also, someone apparently wanted to murder him again so, you know, fun times.

Or: five times Jason made a death joke and one time someone else did it for him. I enjoyed this.

death’s outlet song of life by nex_et_nox
Jim Gordon recognizes a catatonic Jason on the street and brings him home. Oh my heart.

family is family (even in its reflection) by weareallmadeofstardust
Two long reverse Robins stories that made me achy in the chestal area. I think this is the first time Tim as Red Hood has really worked for me.

Four vigilantes walk into an elevator by Ididloveyou_once
Tim, Dick, Damian, and Jason get stuck in the elevator at Wayne Tower. Hilarity ensues.

not as I am but as I am by nex_et_nox
Batman doesn't make it to the warehouse in time. Red Hood does. Red Hood!Jason from the comics rescues YJ!Robin!Jason from the Joker. I would read a million more words of this. <333

robin's roast by envysparkler
There’s a new coffee shop in Crime Alley. It’s called the Red Hood. I enjoyed this. I always love it when Steph and Jason get to be friends.

a soft place to land by unchosenone
After Dick loses all his personal memorabilia in the apartment explosion/fire at Haly's, Tim gives him some of it back. Oh heart.

The Return by silverwhittlingknife
Tim falls. Dick catches him.

It is a near, near thing.
Dick's POV on the events at the end of Red Robin when Tim returns to Gotham to spike Ra's' plans.

TheBruceWayne of insta by artisticabandon
Gotham's favorite version of Bruce Wayne isn’t the “Brucie Wayne” of the tabloids. It’s their TheBruceWayne, insta sensation, well known for his insta snaps of his daily life and positive vibes.

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Bruce tries out insta after reading a self-help book. He still maintains that the rest of Gotham is weird about it. Aw, Bruce.

The Unseen Garden by Nokomis
Steph accidentally encounters the daughter she gave up for adoption. Luckily Bruce is there to talk with about the complicated feelings it dredges up. GROSS SOBBING

The way back home by Ididloveyou_once
Jason's having panic attacks, he misses his family and he wants to go home. It's that simple. But Jason's never been good at making things easy for himself. Aw, Jason.

What Friends Are For by The_Buzz
In the aftermath of a Justice League body swap incident, Clark is concerned about Bruce's well-being. Bruce is not thrilled about this. Clark is trying to be a good friend and eventually, Bruce lets him. Oh heart.

Vid

Invincible by smilebackwards
This is a fun vid of the JLU kicking ass.

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Six of Crows

Beware of Powerful Men by icarus_chained
(show-canon) Alina wishes she'd heeded Genya's warning about powerful men, and passes it on to Inej. This is a lovely moment between the two girls whose situations are similar but not the same.

By the End of the Day by insignificant457
Kaz Brekker has spent years building walls between himself and others. He begins to tear them down the same way he does everything else.

Brick by brick. Oh Kaz. This is really good.

Sneak by Anjali_Organna
In which Inej tries to get the best of Kaz. Her feelings get the best of her instead, whoops. Inej keeps trying to sneak up on Kaz without him catching her. This is exactly how it happens.

A Safe Place to Land by insignificant457
Both Kaz and Inej have been known by many names throughout their lives--Dirtyhands, the Wraith, Bastard of the Barrel, Lynx. Some are more preferable than others. But there are some names that simply are not meant to fit. Neither Kaz nor Inej ever carry the name “Mother” or “Father,” but they do their fair share of parenting anyway. Oh heart.

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Vids

Hit and Run by zowho
Really fun vid of the Crows being badass. <3

Trouble by arestlesswind
"I'm that knife in your boot, girl / I'm your number two man in a fight." Another really fun vid of the Crows being badass.

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The Mummy

Trip the Light Fantastic by misura
Rick accidentally kisses Ardeth, then Evy "accidentally" kisses Ardeth, and finally they figure it all out. Adorable.

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You Told The Drunks I Knew Karate by Josette_Arnauld
An adorable Rick/Evy vid. oh heart.

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The Expanse

Drinking Games by Sholio
Nice look at Ashford and Drummer between seasons 3 and 4.

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Rising Star by runawaynun
Excellent Bobbie/Chrisjen vid - this gave me chills.

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Vids

The Old Guard

Say When by purplefringe
This is a beautiful Andy vid.

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Vids

The Musketeers

Pipe That by dirty_diana
A really fun Musketeers vid. There was so much handsome on this show, honestly.

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The Good Place

Raising Hell by such_heights
Great ensemble vid! <3

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Star Wars

Growth (Or Else) by blackkat
"What did you do to it?" Han asks, horrified.

Leia has no idea, but she isn't about to admit that. Luke leaves a plant with Leia while he's off adventuring. Leia's not thrilled about this. This is adorable.

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Vids

Congratulations by starlady
Excellent prequel OT3 vid with Obi-Wan in the Angelica POV.

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