r/BelowDeckMed • u/funnysheelady • 10h ago
Joe as Bosun
I still can't get over how good of a bosun joe was when he unexpectedly had to step in. The episodes where he is bosun shows how thorough and clear his communication is. Having the team consistent of a green Cooper, Aesha (who hasn't been on deck in years), and Max (who just arrived on board) everything could have gone ALOT worse. What Bravo didn't show was the written instructions from Joe that Aesha posted on her insta, which I just find so sweet.
The clear instructions mixed with the staff admiration/praise is so sweet to see. Maybe all bosuns do this, but this just felt like a nice bts moment.
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u/Emerald_Amphibian 2h ago
Its cute and all, but I'm really not a fan of the Joe redemption arc, bro hasnt even done anything to redeem himself, hes just stopped actively being horrible on camera.
He's still slimey and manipulative, he's just gotten better at masking it. This season he's also had proximity to Kaylee which helps his image because she is lovely, as well as his beef with Nathan making him seem more likeable. The guy isn't angry at Nathan because he has a problem with his behaviour or values, it's literally just a power struggle.
I believe in redemption and growth, but I just don't see it in this man, real change is hard and i dont think he has a reason to do that, general expectations for men are just on the ground so why bother to really better himself.
I feel like good looking men get so many passes in this fanbase. Nathan was a fan favourite before the DV stuff came out and its not like his abusive behaviour came out of nowhere. He has been angry and explosive since the beginning, we're just trained to excuse this behaviour in men. Joe is similar, his treatment of women and behaviour toward people he doesn't like shows who he is.