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13 Reasons Why We Love "Brio" (And Why That's OK!)

Beth and Rio aren't so different after all.

Marly McNeal

Jul 10, 2019

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13 Reasons Why We Love "Brio" (And Why That's OK!)

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Loving the character Rio, played by Manny Montana, is a guilty pleasure of most Good Girls fans. We know that men anything like Rio are dangerous out here in the real world. With that said, Good Girls is nothing more than a show that takes us on a rollercoaster of emotions, so we gladly go along for the ride.

Sprinkled amongst fan endorsement for "Brio" (Beth and Rio's relationship) are the occasional "It doesn't make sense, there is nothing good about Rio!" and "how could anyone support such a toxic relationship with him?" Some people even turn him down because they want Beth to be with Dean. If you're one of these Good Girls fans who simply doesn't get it, and allow me to explain.

1. Rio understands Beth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saV5EPiE434

Rio understands Beth in a way that nobody else does. I'm not just talking about Dean, but Ruby and Annie too. Beth isn't just the "good girl" they all see her as.

2. They aren't so different after all

https://dailygoodgirls.tumblr.com/post/172316206470/embed

It may not seem like it at first, but as time goes on, we see that Beth and Rio share much in common.

3. Rio is more than a two dimensional "bad guy"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51cY-KOi8Fk

Rio is basically Beth with some extra "work" experience. He also has a child who he loves and cares for. He knows how to live a relatively normal lifestyle. Rio just needs something more from life, though, and it turns out that Beth does, too.

4. He can see right through Beth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6K5abq2mTY&t=2s

Well, most of the time...the back-and-forth games they play only heighten the intrigue of it all.

5. Rio gives her what Dean doesn't

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reA0P2GcRPY

I'm not saying that Beth needs a man in her life, BUT Rio gives her what Dean doesn't in more than one way. Plus I just loathe Dean. He cannot see Beth in the light that she wants to be seen.

6. Just look at him though...

https://www.lipstickalley.com/threads/manny-montana-thread.1556056/

Okay maybe this isn't the strongest argument, but I mean, that smile...

7. Rio respects Beth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6K5abq2mTY&t=2s

Respect isn't exactly the right word, but I think he learns to respect her actions and strength. He starts to see her as a competent partner.

8. Rio clearly cares about her

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhiwSpoMYj4

You can see it not just how they look at each other, but by how Rio is always there to save her. Many would protest him having feelings for her based on how he spoke in the car toward the end of season two, but that was clearly his defensive response to the way Beth manipulated him.

9. Rio's apartment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnssW7R_wHk

Seeing inside Rio's apartment helped reveal that there is so much more to him than just his crime boss persona. He has a clean, organized home with a son he loves (and who seems to be doing just fine). Also, don't get me started on how Beth felt his clothes in that scene...

10. The danger in him excites Beth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnssW7R_wHk

Maybe not so much in the beginning, but as Beth develops through the series, the intimidating side of Rio sparks something in her. Don't forget the scene where she literally fantasized about him breaking stuff in her room!

11. The feels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhiwSpoMYj4

When we get Brio scenes, the feels are real. "Love" might be a strong word to use, but the way they connect is so much more than either a business or physical relationship. With their personal pride and even stubbornness, love will be hard for either of them to admit.

12. See above

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhiwSpoMYj4

I mean COME ON.

13. Are you convinced yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzR1mrpYjqk&t=2s

Based on the way that they interact with one other, it's safe to say than neither have experienced a connection like that before.

So to those of you who still aren't aboard the Brio boat...

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Let's hope that Season Three will change your mind!

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13 Reasons Why We Love "Brio" (And Why That's OK!)

Beth and Rio aren't so different after all.

1. Rio understands Beth

2. They aren't so different after all

3. Rio is more than a two dimensional "bad guy"

4. He can see right through Beth

5. Rio gives her what Dean doesn't

6. Just look at him though...

7. Rio respects Beth

8. Rio clearly cares about her

9. Rio's apartment

10. The danger in him excites Beth

11. The feels

12. *See above*

13. Are you convinced yet?

So to those of you who still aren't aboard the Brio boat...

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

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You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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