This whole Bumper spin-off thing is shit.
So, indulge me: If they’d announced a Bechloe spin-off instead, what would the series have looked like? Would it be them finding their way to each other post-PP3? Would they fall in love during the series? Or would they be pre-established??
And would the series have been true to the PP we know and love, or would it have been a cash-cow of a show?
Oh Doc, you ask and say the most insightful things. Genuinely though, if there was a Bechloe spin-off, I'd want it to be in the midst of their lives post-PP3 (similar to this thing Chloe and I worked on). I'm here for the drama and passionate singing. All about their mutual pining for each other. Let's say they're already in love with each other, but there'd be a classic case of misunderstanding - not knowing that their feelings are reciprocated. And then all the Bellas would chime in on the impending relationship, trying to help their ex-co-captains get their acts together. Humor ensues.
It's honestly very simple! All tried-and-true series of tropes, themes, and narratives we've seen in popular tv shows or movies. and fics!
also there would be no Bumper.