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* CharacterExaggeration: In order to make ''Lizzie'''s Caroline fit the crass, rude SocialClimber Augusta Elton, Caroline's pretentiousness and jerkassery are turned UpToEleven here -- while ''Lizzie'''s Caroline was a BitchInSheepsClothing, ''Emma'''s Caroline is a straight-up bitch. [[JustifiedTrope It's believable, though]], because the ''TLBD'' Caroline had to retort to manipulate her environment trying to get a man, while here we have the Caroline who holds the power and is free to express her worst.

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* CharacterExaggeration: In order to make ''Lizzie'''s Caroline fit the crass, rude SocialClimber Augusta Elton, Caroline's pretentiousness and jerkassery are turned UpToEleven here -- while ''Lizzie'''s ''Lizzie'' 's Caroline was a BitchInSheepsClothing, ''Emma'''s Caroline is a straight-up bitch. [[JustifiedTrope It's believable, though]], because the ''TLBD'' Caroline had to retort to manipulate her environment trying to get a man, while here we have the Caroline who holds the power and is free to express her worst.
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* CharacterExaggeration: In order to make ''Lizzie'''s Caroline fit the crass, rude SocialClimber Augusta Elton, Caroline's pretentiousness and jerkassery are turned UpToEleven here -- while ''Lizzie'''s Caroline was a BitchInSheepsClothing, ''Emma'''s Caroline is a straight-up bitch.

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* CharacterExaggeration: In order to make ''Lizzie'''s Caroline fit the crass, rude SocialClimber Augusta Elton, Caroline's pretentiousness and jerkassery are turned UpToEleven here -- while ''Lizzie'''s Caroline was a BitchInSheepsClothing, ''Emma'''s Caroline is a straight-up bitch. [[JustifiedTrope It's believable, though]], because the ''TLBD'' Caroline had to retort to manipulate her environment trying to get a man, while here we have the Caroline who holds the power and is free to express her worst.

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* NotSoDifferent: As Alex points out, she's very similar to [[SitcomArchnemesis Caroline]]. She isn't too happy to hear that.



* RichInDollarsPoorInSense: Somewhat. As the series goes on it's shown that she has ''very poor'' business sense: she's immature and volatile when it comes to taking clients, has very SkewedPriorities, and puts her reputation above her clients' happiness. It's implied this comes from her spoiled upbringing.

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* RichInDollarsPoorInSense: Somewhat. As the series goes on it's shown that she has ''very poor'' business sense: she's immature and volatile when it comes to taking clients, has very SkewedPriorities, crams major events, and puts her reputation above her clients' happiness. It's implied this comes from her spoiled upbringing.



Alex's brother and brother-in-law to Emma.

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Alex's brother and Emma's brother-in-law through his marriage to Emma.Isabella.



* CharacterExaggeration: In order to make ''Lizzie'''s Caroline fit the crass, rude SocialClimber Augusta Elton, Caroline's pretentiousness and jerkassery are turned UpToEleven here -- while ''Lizzie'''s Caroline was a BitchInSheepsClothing, ''Emma'''s Caroline is a straight-up bitch.



* JerkAss: Putting aside what people might know about her from TheLizzieBennetDiaries, her barely looking at Harriet and responding to Harriet's suggestions by talking directly to Emma does not bode well

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* JerkAss: Putting aside what people might know about her from TheLizzieBennetDiaries, her barely looking at Harriet and responding to Harriet's suggestions by talking directly to Emma does not bode wellwell.
* MustHaveCaffeine: She orders a very specific (right down to ''temperature'') coffee and wants it as soon as possible.



* ShoutOut: episode 43 has her delivering a few to TheLizzieBennetDiaries, including Caroline mentioning that she thought she could plan the wedding on her own due to planning her brother's birthday party, which she refers to as "very memorable"

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* RichBitch: As in the original, she's spoiled and wealthy and uses that to her advantage.
* ShoutOut: episode Episode 43 has her delivering a few to TheLizzieBennetDiaries, including Caroline mentioning that she thought she could plan the wedding on her own due to planning her brother's birthday party, which she refers to as "very memorable"memorable."



* SitcomArchnemesis: For Emma, which is unfortunate due to the fact that she's her client. Emma dislikes her for her rudeness to Harriet, constant pretension and condescension, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking referring to Alex as "Al"]]

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* SitcomArchnemesis: For Emma, which is unfortunate due to the fact that she's her client. Emma dislikes her for her rudeness to Harriet, constant pretension and condescension, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking referring to Alex as "Al"]]"Al"]].
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* EvilCounterpart: More like JerkAss Counterpart, but she resembles Emma in several ways: she's an upper-class Asian-American woman who is TheFashionista, is very particular about what she likes, and likes to meddle in other people's affairs, but while Emma is SpoiledSweet, Caroline is an AlphaBitch. When Alex {{Lampshade lampshades}} this, Emma doesn't take it well.

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* EvilCounterpart: More like JerkAss Counterpart, but she resembles Emma in several ways: she's an upper-class Asian-American woman who is TheFashionista, is very particular about what she likes, and likes to meddle in other people's affairs, but while Emma is SpoiledSweet, Caroline is an AlphaBitch. When Alex {{Lampshade lampshades}} lampshades this, Emma doesn't take it well.
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* EvilCounterpart: More like JerkAss Counterpart, but she resembles Emma in several ways: she's an upper-class Asian-American woman who is TheFashionista and who is very particular about what she likes, but while Emma is SpoiledSweet, Caroline is an AlphaBitch

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* EvilCounterpart: More like JerkAss Counterpart, but she resembles Emma in several ways: she's an upper-class Asian-American woman who is TheFashionista and who TheFashionista, is very particular about what she likes, and likes to meddle in other people's affairs, but while Emma is SpoiledSweet, Caroline is an AlphaBitchAlphaBitch. When Alex {{Lampshade lampshades}} this, Emma doesn't take it well.



* JerkAss: leaving off what people might know about her from TheLizzieBennetDiaries, her barely looking at Harriet and responding to Harriet's suggestions by talking directly to Emma does not bode well

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* EvilCounterpart: More like JerkAss Counterpart, but she resembles Emma in several ways: she's an upper-class Asian-American woman who is TheFashionista and who is very particular about what she likes, but while Emma is SpoiledSweet, Caroline is an AlphaBitch
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* SitcomArchnemesis: For Emma, which is unfortunate due to the fact that she's her client. Emma dislikes her for her rudeness to Harriet, constant pretension and condescension, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking referring to Alex as "Al"]]

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* JerkAss: leaving off what people might know about her from TheLizzieBennetDiaries, her barely looking at Harriet and responding to Harriet's suggestions by talking directly to Emma does not bode well



* ShoutOut: episode 43 includes a few to TheLizzieBennetDiaries, including Caroline mentioning that she thought she could plan the wedding on her own due to planning her brother's birthday party, which she refers to as "very memorable"

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* ShoutOut: episode 43 includes has her delivering a few to TheLizzieBennetDiaries, including Caroline mentioning that she thought she could plan the wedding on her own due to planning her brother's birthday party, which she refers to as "very memorable"
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* ShoutOut: episode 43 includes a few to TheLizzieBennetDiaries, including Caroline mentioning that she thought she could plan the wedding on her own due to planning her brother's birthday party, which she refers to as "very memorable"
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* CompositeCharacter: Already a composite of several characters from ''Literature/PrideAndPrejudice'' (for more elaboration, sher entry on that character sheet), she also takes the place of ''Emma'''s Augusta Elton nee Hawkins.

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* CompositeCharacter: Already a composite of several characters from ''Literature/PrideAndPrejudice'' (for more elaboration, sher see her entry on that character sheet), she also takes the place of ''Emma'''s Augusta Elton nee Hawkins.

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* RichInDollarsPoorInSense: Somewhat. As the series goes on it's shown that she has ''very poor'' business sense: she's immature and volatile when it comes to taking clients, has very SkewedPriorities, and puts her reputation above her clients' happiness. It's implied this comes from her spoiled upbringing.



* TheConscience: To Emma, whose wrongs he's constantly trying to set straight.



* LovingAShadow: Her affection for James Elton, as she acknowledges in Episode 42.
-->'''Harriet''': I think I was more in love with the idea of him...I didn't really know him.



* InUniverseNickname: Known as BMart among his friends.

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* InUniverseNickname: Known as BMart [=BMart=] among his friends.
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* FourthDateMarriage: Apparently met and got engaged to Caroline within three months. Lampshaded by Emma.

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* FourthDateMarriage: Apparently met and got engaged to Caroline within three months. Lampshaded by Emma.



* CompositeCharacter: Adaptation-wise, she's the future Mrs. Elton and also [[Literature/PrideAndPrejudice Mr. Bingley's sister]].
* FourthDateMarriage: Apparently met and got engaged to James within three months. Lampshaded by Emma.

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* CompositeCharacter: Adaptation-wise, she's Already a composite of several characters from ''Literature/PrideAndPrejudice'' (for more elaboration, sher entry on that character sheet), she also takes the future Mrs. place of ''Emma'''s Augusta Elton and also [[Literature/PrideAndPrejudice Mr. Bingley's sister]].
nee Hawkins.
* FourthDateMarriage: Apparently met and got engaged to James within three months. Lampshaded by Emma.
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* RaceLift: An 19th-century British woman is played by a Filipina actress. The Lee family is most probably Korean or Hong Kong/Singaporean/Malaysian Chinese.

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* RaceLift: An 19th-century British woman is played by a Filipina actress. The Lee family is most probably Korean or Hong Kong/Singaporean/Malaysian Kong/Singaporean/Malaysian/Filipino Chinese.
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Narrowing down possible origins of the Lee family based on the romanisation of their surname


* RaceLift: An 19th-century British woman is played by a Filipina actress. The Lees themselves are most probably of East Asian descent.

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* RaceLift: An 19th-century British woman is played by a Filipina actress. The Lees themselves are Lee family is most probably of East Asian descent.Korean or Hong Kong/Singaporean/Malaysian Chinese.

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* AgeLift: Emma's friend here rather than the ParentalSubstitute of the book.

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* AgeLift: Emma's friend friend, presumably around the same age as her, here rather than the ParentalSubstitute of the book.book.
* DropInCharacter: As one of Emma's clients.


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!!John Knightley (N/A)
-->'''Debuts in''': N/A

Alex's brother and brother-in-law to Emma.

* AdaptationalVillainy: His novel counterpart is a decent guy who occasionally sneers at his less intelligent wife. Here, however, he's straight-up emotionally abusive to his wife.
* TheGhost: We don't get to meet him to hear his side of the story.
* HappyMarriageCharade: See Izzy's entry.


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* DropInCharacter: More egregiously than other examples, as he's not a client of Emma's.

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* HopelessSuitor: To Emma.

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* FourthDateMarriage: Apparently met and got engaged to Caroline within three months. Lampshaded by Emma.
* HopelessSuitor: To Emma.Emma, who has no interest him beyond his being a client.




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** And since ''The Lizzie Bennet Diaries'' clearly shows the Lees are ''loaded'', it's implied his interest in Caroline is primarily based on the same sentiments.



!!Caroline Lee (Jessica Jade Anders)

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!!Caroline Lee (Jessica Jade Anders)
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* CompositeCharacter: Adaptation-wise, she's the future Mrs. Elton and also [[Literature/PrideAndPredjudice Mr. Bingley's sister]].
* RaceLift: An 19th-century British woman is played by an Asian actress.

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* CompositeCharacter: Adaptation-wise, she's the future Mrs. Elton and also [[Literature/PrideAndPredjudice [[Literature/PrideAndPrejudice Mr. Bingley's sister]].
* FourthDateMarriage: Apparently met and got engaged to James within three months. Lampshaded by Emma.
* RaceLift: An 19th-century British woman is played by an a Filipina actress. The Lees themselves are most probably of East Asian actress.descent.



* UnexpectedCharacter
* WalkingSpoiler: Just showing the name would be a huge spoiler.

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* UnexpectedCharacter
* WalkingSpoiler: Just showing the name would be
UnexpectedCharacter: Due to originating in a huge spoiler.different series entirely.

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* ShipTease: Increasingly with Alex and also with Frank Churchill.



* SavvyGuyEnergeticGirl: With Emma. He spends most episodes snarking about her new ZanyScheme.

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* SavvyGuyEnergeticGirl: With Emma. He spends most episodes snarking about her new ZanyScheme. ZanyScheme.
* ShipTease: Drifting into this with Emma, as the episodes continue.


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* {{Adorkable}}

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No use spoilering an entire name.


!![[spoiler: Caroline Lee (Jessica Jade Anders)]]

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!![[spoiler: Caroline !!Caroline Lee (Jessica Jade Anders)]]
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Elton's [[spoiler: new fiancee]], and a [[spoiler: character from ''TheLizzieBennetDiaries'']]. It's safe to say [[UnexpectedCharacter nobody saw it coming]].

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Elton's [[spoiler: new fiancee]], and a [[spoiler: character from ''TheLizzieBennetDiaries'']]. fiancee. It's safe to say [[UnexpectedCharacter nobody saw it coming]].
coming]].

For tropes relating to her from ''WebVideo/TheLizzieBennetDiaries'', see her entry [[Characters/TheLizzieBennetDiaries here]].

* CanonWelding: Her appearance and status as a CompositeCharacter join ''Emma Approved'' and ''The Lizzie Bennet Diaries''.
* CompositeCharacter: Adaptation-wise, she's the future Mrs. Elton and also [[Literature/PrideAndPredjudice Mr. Bingley's sister]].
* RaceLift: An 19th-century British woman is played by an Asian actress.
* SickeninglySweethearts: She and James kiss, visibly grossing Emma out.
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* SharpDressedMan: His first appearance has him in a nice suit, immediately establishing him as a man of class and opulence.

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* SharpDressedMan: His first appearance has him in a nice suit, immediately establishing him as a man of class and opulence.opulence.

!![[spoiler: Caroline Lee (Jessica Jade Anders)]]

-->'''Debuts in''': Episode 41

Elton's [[spoiler: new fiancee]], and a [[spoiler: character from ''TheLizzieBennetDiaries'']]. It's safe to say [[UnexpectedCharacter nobody saw it coming]].

* UnexpectedCharacter
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** FridgeBrilliance: Her ego gets in the way. She was probably fairly reasonable for the first twenty matches (disregarding her panic-filled attempts to save #20), but the stream of success likely made her think that she was completely infallible, causing her to start taking ludicrous risks in an effort to keep her streak going even if the methods weren't rational.

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-->'''Emma''':...You ''might'' think you hear panic in my voice, but that's just confidence!



* Adorkable: As seen in the question and answer videos, when he starts squeeing about his favourite Excel function and then there's his 'wruff wruff' impression when he says he's a dog person...

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* Adorkable: {{Adorkable}}: As seen in the question and answer videos, when he starts squeeing about his favourite Excel function and then there's his 'wruff wruff' impression when he says he's a dog person...



* TheSmartGuy

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* TheSmartGuy TheSmartGuy: When it comes to finer details on company handling, he's your guy: he excels at business administration and statistics.




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-->'''Emma''': You are the very definition of a party pooper, and this time, I am not going to listen to you!
-->'''Alex''':...Do you ever?
-->'''Emma''': No!



* CordonBleughChef: Makes jams with...interesting flavor combinations.



* LethalChef: Makes jams with...interesting flavor combinations.

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* LethalChef: Makes jams with...interesting flavor combinations.DropInCharacter: Since she's supposed to be giving financial consultation to Emma. She's also an old family friend.



Ryan's stepbrother.

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Ryan's stepbrother.
stepbrother, a wealthy, well-connected young man with plenty of companies. He is mentioned early in the series as the reason for Annie's nervousness, and shows up in person later on.


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* NonIdleRich: The Westons are old money, but it's clear Frank has done well financially despite this. Besides that, he's also interested in, among other things, renewable energy.

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* RaceLift: A 19th-century British man is played by a Chinese actor.

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* TheCharmer: One can practically see him worming his way into Emma's good graces in his first appearance.
-->'''Frank''': You can tell a lot about a person by the coffee they drink.
-->'''Emma''': And?
-->'''Frank''': Bold, strong, confident.
-->'''Emma''': Are you talking about me or about you?
-->'''Frank''': [[MathematiciansAnswer Yes]].
* RaceLift: A 19th-century British man is played by a Chinese actor.actor.
* SharpDressedMan: His first appearance has him in a nice suit, immediately establishing him as a man of class and opulence.

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* OneOfUs: One of his favourite movies is the Godfather and he can sing the Ninja Turtles theme song off the bat.



* SassyBlackWoman: And with a mother going deaf, giving her an excuse to be ''even louder''.

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* SassyBlackWoman: And with a mother going deaf, giving her an excuse to be ''even louder''.louder''.

!!Frank Churchill (Stephan Chang)

-->'''Debuts in''': Episode 38

Ryan's stepbrother.

*RaceLift: A 19th-century British man is played by a Chinese actor.
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* SpoiledSweet: Obviously grew up very privileged, but is very charming, mostly friendly, and genuinely wants to help people. Subverted in that her efforts make her look like a RichBitch.

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* CharacterBlog: [[http://www.emmaapproved.com/ Runs one]], with a [[http://emmaapproved.tumblr.com/ Tumblr]] version, where she posts about life coaching and fashion. She also tweets at [[https://twitter.com/emmaapproved @emmaapproved]].



* ChildhoodFriends: With Emma.

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* CharacterBlog: Sometimes writes on Emma's blog. He also tweets at [[https://twitter.com/AlexKnightleyEA @AlexKnightleyEA]].
* ChildhoodFriends: With Emma.Emma; he says on a blog post that they've known each other forever, which contributes a lot to their team dynamic.



--> Alex: "Hey, by the way, I wanted to let you know - I like the hair." [[note]] These were the new bangs Emma had deemed a 'cry for help'. [[/note]]

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--> Alex: '''Alex''': "Hey, by the way, I wanted to let you know - I like the hair." [[note]] These were the new bangs Emma had deemed a 'cry for help'. [[/note]]


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* TheCaretaker: To her deaf mother, Mrs. Bates.
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* LethalChef: Makes jams with...interesting flavor combinations.
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* Adorkable: As seen in the question and answer videos, when he starts squeeing about his favourite Excel function and then there's his 'wruff wruff' impression when he says he's a dog person...


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* OneOfUs: One of his favourite movies is the Godfather and he can sing the Ninja Turtles theme song off the bat.
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--> "I will support you 99% of the time, but you've just hit that 1%"

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--> "I will support you 99% of the time, but you've just hit that 1%" 1%!"



* TheConfidant: For Emma, so far he's the only character we've seen her confess her insecurities to. Twitter also makes its clear he's this for Robert in concern with Harriet.

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* TheConfidant: For Emma, so far he's the only character we've seen her confess she's admitted her insecurities to. Twitter also makes its clear he's this for Robert in concern with concerning Harriet.



--> Alex: "Hey, by the way, I wanted to let you know - I like the hair." [[note]] This was the new bangs Emma had deemed a 'cry for help'. [[/note]]

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--> Alex: "Hey, by the way, I wanted to let you know - I like the hair." [[note]] This was These were the new bangs Emma had deemed a 'cry for help'. [[/note]]
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* SavvyGuyEnergeticGirl: With Alex.


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* BewareOfTheNiceOnes
--> "I will support you 99% of the time, but you've just hit that 1%"


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* TheConfidant: For Emma, so far he's the only character we've seen her confess her insecurities to. Twitter also makes its clear he's this for Robert in concern with Harriet.


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* NiceGuy: Despite his snarking he's constantly supportive of Emma, and his quiet encouragement of Harriet cements this status.
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* SavvyGuyEnergeticGirl: With Emma. He spends most episodes snarking about her new ZanyScheme.
* TheSmartGuy
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* RaceLift: A 19th-century British woman is played by a black actress.

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* RaceLift: A 19th-century British woman is played by a black actress.actress.
* SassyBlackWoman: And with a mother going deaf, giving her an excuse to be ''even louder''.

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