pirateshelly:

I’ve talked before about jacks arc being about learning to trust and value the women around him, but I also love that flint functions the best when has female partners who share his goal…

I think the points in the story when he flails the most are around mid season 2 and early season 3. When he’s attacking the fort mid season 2, he’s managed to completely alienate both Eleanor and Miranda, but gets his shit together once he actually listens to Miranda, gets Eleanor back on his side and gets the help of Abigail.

Then in season 3 his descent into suicidal insanity coincides with the death of one of his female partners and the other being sent off to prison. He regains his sense of purpose right when he gains the partnership of Madi and the queen.

Like, he’s amazing and respectful with women and also just seems to be able to work better with them. And I love that all of these relationships are genuine, mutually beneficial partnerships and alliances, not any sort of “man just needs a good supportive woman” bullshit.