A common theory circling the fandom is that Season 2 will have Amity be forced to choose between Luz or the Emperor’s Coven. Since Lilith already defected from the Coven, it makes sense that the ones forcing Amity to make that decision will be her parents.
Now, while I’m not particularly against this idea, I am absolutely against it being used as an excuse to stretch out Amity’s pining for Luz. There have been enough shows over the last couple of decades that utilized character angst to extend relationship drama over excruciatingly long periods, usually culminating in last-minute confessions or - even worse - the love interests constantly breaking up and getting back together.
What I want for Season 2 is for Luz and Amity to get together early onandstay together, giving time fortheirnewfound romance to establish itself as the new normal. That last point is especially important since I’m certain most fans will prefer slow-burn and/or angsty romances, so please take a moment to consider these points:
“Friends and family” can and do include lovers. The found-family themes won’t suffer from Luz having a girlfriend.
“Luz and her friend, Amity, does [blank]” becomes “Luz and her girlfriend, Amity, does [blank].” Their relationship changes, but the episodic plots and overall narrative doesn’t.
“Amity learning to confess to Luz” becomes “Amity learning to open up while in a relationship,” which is a much more compelling character arc.
An established relationship with Luz would mean Amity’s split loyalties and manipulation by her parents will have increased stakes as it affects someone she already has an intimate and vulnerable connection with.
What I’m ultimately getting at is that an established romantic relationship from early on will do more good for Season 2 than otherwise, because allowing romantic relationships to settle in will create opportunities for new dynamics to be formed, new hurdles to overcome, and higher personal stakes for potential drama.
That, and I’d rather not suffer through another “Will They or Won’t They” nightmare all over again.
