Statler Riley and Dempsey Wilson are a couple from 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way. They are sharing their relationship, but Statler is not impressing viewers.
In Season 5, they faced some awkward moments and insecurities. Dempsey worked at a staycation business that had few amenities.
Statler had to adjust to a basic living situation, like starting a fire for warmth or digging a hole for a toilet. Once Statler got comfortable, she quickly wanted to move to England to be with Dempsey. This made their relationship speed up fast.
Statler told Dempsey that she loved her. Even though Dempsey thought it was too soon, they planned to travel the world together.
Now, in Season 6, they are back for another round. The couple started in their own countries while preparing for big changes. Dempsey sold her house and car.
Statler packed her apartment and took out a $20,000 loan. Together, they bought a van and are ready to travel. However, Statler is struggling to adapt and is earning a bad reputation in the show because of how she treats Dempsey.
When Statler first appeared on the show, she was not open-minded about Dempsey’s living situation. Dempsey lived in a staycation rental made from shipping containers.
These containers did not have full amenities, meaning some basic needs, like using the bathroom, had to be done outside.
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Dempsey enjoyed her cold farm life, but Statler was used to the warm Texas climate and indoor toilets. This made Statler grumpy, and she complained about their living situation. Even so, she agreed to travel internationally with Dempsey in a caravan.
Statler seemed to understand better the second time around and was excited to move in with Dempsey, so both fans and Dempsey thought she would be happy about their freedom.
However, Statler appears grumpier than before. While some things about traveling in a van are starting to appeal to her, she is still closed-minded about the entire trip. She is also upset about being the main breadwinner, which she talks about in her interviews.
This makes her uncomfortable and irritable during their travels. Instead of enjoying their journey, Statler prefers to complain and worry about money.
This creates a cycle where Dempsey tries to help Statler with her feelings, but Statler shuts her out and withdraws.
Statler’s concerns are understandable. If she loses her job or the van does not work for their trips, they could face problems. However, her constant complaints and negativity are starting to wear on fans and Dempsey.
It is normal to feel scared about new challenges. Dempsey has lived this traveling life since childhood, so she finds it easier to jump into their plan without issues. Statler lacks this experience, which likely adds to her negative attitude.
However, being negative is one thing, and being rude is another. Statler has been rude to Dempsey since arriving in England.
When she got off the plane, she was unfriendly and did not seem happy to see Dempsey after their time apart. She also complained about the van being small and having no bathroom.
Every time Dempsey tried to make things better, like suggesting a toast or going for a nice boat ride, Statler responded negatively or was simply rude.
In some cases, her attitude is understandable, especially when she feels panic or discomfort. However, during a boat ride, Statler snapped at Dempsey when Dempsey tried to talk her through her feelings.
Statler gave short answers, expecting Dempsey to understand her. Each time this happens, Dempsey looks upset and stressed. She has to put aside her excitement, which could lead to bigger issues between them.
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Another problem giving Statler a bad reputation is her trust issues with Dempsey. Statler seems insecure and has trust issues that affect their relationship. These issues make her want to move fast in their relationship and fall in love quickly.
Ironically, she has a history of cheating and rushing into relationships, while Dempsey prefers to take things slow, especially since she has been cheated on in the past.
Trust issues are common, especially for someone like Statler, who has faced trauma. However, she does not protect these issues in a healthy way in their relationship.
To make matters worse, when Statler arrived in England, she thought Dempsey was using her for money and worried she might be a scammer. Since Statler was the only one working and the van was in Dempsey’s name, she felt taken advantage of.
Statler let her negative thoughts overwhelm her. Dempsey was heartbroken when Statler confronted her about this. It is confusing because Statler was so eager to move to England before, but now that they are together, she seems to have doubts.
In the end, nobody is perfect. Statler has concerns that affect her mental and emotional well-being.
She has been open about her issues and even sent Dempsey articles on managing panic attacks and interacting with autistic individuals. This shows that Statler knows her limits and is trying to set boundaries for a healthy relationship.
However, she still lacks self-awareness and does not realize how her emotions and rude attitude affect Dempsey. As a result, she continues to lash out.
Each time she does, she creates a bigger gap between herself and Dempsey and loses support from 90 Day Fiancé fans.
Statler’s ongoing struggle to adapt to her new lifestyle and her trust issues continue to create tension between her and Dempsey. If these problems persist, it could put their relationship at serious risk moving forward.
Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power adds to the story of Middle-earth by showing events from the Second Age, which takes place thousands of years before Peter Jackson’s films. This series tells a unique story of good versus evil as characters fight for their homes.
Conflict spreads across Middle-earth, and characters face many dangers, including threats from Sauron (Charlie Vickers) and Adar (Sam Hazeldine), as well as from dangerous creatures that live in the world.
The Rings of Power has shown many creatures in Middle-earth, from giant spiders to balrogs. In Season 2, Episode 6, called “Where Is He?”, the show introduces a sea worm that connects to the Numenórean story.
This beast is big and scary, with tentacles, huge teeth, and a pointed nose. It is no surprise that the Numenóreans see it as a danger. But what is the mysterious sea worm, and is it as dangerous as it appears?
The sea worm plays a small but important role in the series, showing proof of the Valar’s favor. Its presence adds to the Numenórean story, which is about a struggle for power. Míriel (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), the former King’s daughter, is one of the few Faithful who serve the Valar.
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But she has lost favor with the Numenóreans, who chose Pharazôn (Trystan Gravelle) to be the new King.
Pharazôn has no connections to the Faithful and even persecutes them. Although it appears only for a short time, the sea worm changes the conflict between these two rulers.
Elendil (Lloyd Owen) supports Míriel, but a fight in Episode 5, called “Halls of Stone,” leads to his arrest. Elendil refuses to reject his beliefs and swear loyalty to Pharazôn, so he is put on trial.
Ironically, Pharazôn decides to punish Elendil in an old way, following the traditions of the Faithful that he wants to destroy as King.
Instead of executing Elendil for his rebellion, Pharazôn plans to summon the monster, intending to throw Elendil into the sea to face it, giving him a slim chance to survive. However, according to their beliefs, Míriel takes Elendil’s place because his so-called treason was done in her name.
Míriel goes into the water, and the sea monster’s tentacle pulls her under. But when Míriel meets the beast, it does not attack her. Instead, it watches her for a moment, lets out a loud sound, and spits her back out.
Míriel’s miraculous survival wins her favor with the Numenórean once again, showing that the sea worm has power even as the old ways fade.
This connection links ancient Numenór to the frightening creature and shows a relationship between the sea worm and the Valar, as the beast is trusted to deliver their judgment. However, there is still much we do not know about the creature.
Although many differences exist because of the limits on what Prime can adapt, much of The Rings of Power is inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings.
The series includes familiar characters, like Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) and Elrond (Robert Aramayo), and the growing conflict between Míriel and Pharazôn is part of that.
However, no sea worm is mentioned in Tolkien’s extensive writings.
The Rings of Power created the idea of a trial by sea monster as a new twist, making it an interesting part of the series. It adds tension to Míriel’s story and gives the Valar a chance to intervene, if Numenór will listen.
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While Tolkien did not create a sea worm or similar creature for Numenór, he mentioned sea monsters in Middle-earth. In The Lost Road and Other Writings, Tolkien talks about sea serpents or fish-dragons, but these are mostly Elvish legends.
It is important to note that few of Tolkien’s stories take place near the sea, so sea monsters are not a big concern. Since Numenór is an island nation, adding the sea worm to The Rings of Power makes sense.
The biggest issue with having no equivalent to the sea worm in Tolkien’s writings is that there is little information about the creature. Its role in the show, though important, is short.
However, Season 2 is not the sea worm’s only appearance. It had an earlier role in The Rings of Power.
At the beginning of the story, Galadriel is sent to Valinor as a way for the Elves to honor her, but she refuses to give up her quest for Sauron. She jumps off the boat as it enters the Undying Lands and tries to swim for shore. During her swim, Galadriel meets a monster, which is a sea worm.
It is unclear if this is the same creature that judges Míriel, but it is at least the same species. In Season 1, the sea worm scares the crew of a ship that held Halbrand (who is actually Sauron).
Galadriel joins the survivors, setting up her deception by Halbrand. Elendil eventually saves both of them, bringing Galadriel and Halbrand to Numenór.
This is another brief part for the sea worm, but it helps show where the creature is located. Given that Galadriel lost her ship just outside Valinor, it makes sense that Elendil meets Galadriel and Halbrand in that direction.
This hints that these creatures live in the waters between Numenór and Valinor, reinforcing the link between the sea worm and the Valar.
Although it judges Míriel innocent, the sea worm is less calm when it meets a ship carrying Sauron, who is an enemy of the Valar.
If the sea worm truly follows the orders of Eru Ilúvatar and the Valar, then it may not be as dangerous as it looks.
The lack of explanation about the sea worm creates a new mystery for Middle-earth, adding to the world in a surprising way
