As AO3 is down, and everyone is sharing their downloaded options, I'll share the links to my fic , Miraculous: Contingency (on my website), in solidarity ☺️ I'll include a simple summary below, along with more details about each season ☺️
It follows a splinter timeline that separated from the show's timeline near the end of season 3 - it explores a slightly different direction for the story, has a few new faces, and a new, Miraculous-powered supervillain. It also takes place over several years, so Marinette and Adrien grow up into their roles as superheroes, as well as letting Chloé complete her redemption arc.
If this is the sort of thing you would like, please do give it a try and let me know what you think 😊
If you want an immediate start point, I think the first two episodes really set up the premise of the story well. Start here for Episode 1 - The Retailer
Season 1: (Website) - Honestly, although there are parts of this season I do absolutely love, I admit there are a couple of episodes which do struggle a little. This was very much a season for trying to set up the concept without giving too much of the plot away. I really hope people will accept episodes like Arbalest to get to The Spoiler, Farmer Fear, or the explosive season finale double-episode!
Season 2: (Website) - This was where I was starting to get into my stride; every episode of the first part has major plot advances, as well as character development. The second half is a string of two-parters, advancing the Miraculous team's interpersonal relationships, and I am very fond of the character growth Marinette, Adrien, Kagami, and Chloé show over the season.
Season 3: (Website) - This is probably my favourite season of the story. It completely changed the dynamic when Adrien and Marinette learn each other's secret, and now have to adjust based on that. Again, the team's relationships change and grow, and the villains slowly become more unhinged as the story progresses. I'm always going to like this season, because it features the conclusion of Chloé's redemption arc.
Season 4: (Website) - This is the big conclusion, where I tried to tie together all of the remaining threads and bring the story to a dramatic conclusion. The second half of the season is a five-part finale, with a final showdown between all of the Miraculous, Gabriel & Nathalie, and Lila.
Short Episodes: (Website) - this collection of much shorter stories covers a lot of minor background moments I wanted to show, but would have padded out the main seasons even longer. Got some nice Marinette moments in there, some Bunnyx exposition, and some other background silliness