Black Widow’s director Cate Shortland on ‘involuntary hysterectomy’ clap-back

“So Eric, who is our writer, had written a joke about women being in bad moods because they have their period, Shortland recalls. And I remember Florence and Scarlett and I reading it and just being like, ‘Oh, my God, this is ridiculous.’

The director says she almost cut the joke entirely, but after discussing with her actors, ultimately decided to “answer it.” She didn’t clarify if that meant improvising on the day of or going back for traditional rewrites, but the outcome was the final digression on involuntary hysterectomies.

THOR (2011) - LOKI SERIES (2021)

Are these men suppose to be Alexandra’s kuyas?

They were barely mentioned in the show. They weren’t even in the family picture. It was as if  Alexandra was raised as a single child in order to fulfill the prophecy and her brothers never existed. 

I understand that Alexandra is the MAIN FOCUS of Trese because the prophecy stated “The Sixth Child from The Sixth Child” and that her siblings aren’t important to the storyline. But shouldn’t the other 5  Trese siblings (We already know what had happened to Alexandra’s sister.) have been a part of Alexandra’s journey as a Lakan, not just the parents? Why were the Trese brothers sidelined in all of this?!?!

This may have been mentioned in the original comic series, but I never read them, so I’m basing my thoughts on the Netflix series, All I’m just saying is that it would’ve been nice to have seen Alexandra bond with her kuyas in between fighting monsters when she was younger before they were killed in the battle (Heck! She didn’t even ask Hank what happened to them, just what happened to the dad!?!? [ Proof of their nonexistence]), while Alexandra was facing her trial, 

Manila, she'll welcome you with smiles as warm as the sun.

When the sun sets, take a turn down a dark alley and you might find yourself as prey. Kidnappers and thieves are the least of your worries. Beware the ones that crave your blood and covet your soul. They can't be bound by handcuffs.

My father used to say, "Leave the shadows be. Light will be there to maintain the balance."

Night has taken this city. The shadows have grown darker. The treaty that has kept the humans safe from the supernatural Underworld has begun to unravel. Good people keep trying to fight back, but the dark forces are getting stronger. There is no light to keep the shadows in check.

There is only me.

Kaz Brekker | 1.01 `A Searing Burst of Light`

THE GOOD PLACE / CHAPTER 51