Hangster
Jake 'Hangman' Seresin/Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw
Top Gun: Maverick's new generation recreated the Iceman-Maverick friction with Hangman needling Rooster across every briefing room — then flying in at the last second to save his life. The dogfight rescue grin did numbers; the ship became the movie's runaway fandom export.
What is Hangster?
Hangster is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Jake 'Hangman' Seresin and Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw from Top Gun: Maverick. With over 8,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Hangster
Cocky antagonism with a heroic payoff, plus a bar piano and a beach football game — the rivals-to-lovers kindling stacked itself.
Most Popular Hangster Fanfics
The highest-rated Hangster stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
slowly you unwind me
by haridwar
Jake lost count of the number of times that he heard about Sadie Bradshaw before he first put a face to the name.
The Way Back
by Caitlin44
Bradley Bradshaw was eight years old when he lost the last connection he had to Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. The years that followed made him into a lot of things: an orphan, a street kid, an adopted son, a Marine Raider, a decorated war hero carrying more ghosts than he can count, and now, a firefight
The Ninth Inning
by Itsnotmes
Jake “Hangman” Seresin is trying to rebuild his life after his medical discharge from the Navy. Moving to LA seems like the fresh start he needs, from going to PT appointments, working on himself, and shifts at the local coffee shop. He barely has any time for anything else. Bradley “Rooster” Brads
This is my mess, my heart, my life
by SunMonTue
Jake, normally put together, hot as the sun, confident and sexy Jake, is an absolute mess of a human in front of this one guy in his apartment building. Apparently cursed to appear messy and clumsy in front of him. And it's always the same fucking guy much to Jake's growing horror.
Bases Loaded
by layzpotatochip
Jake finishes his drink and plucks the toothpick out of the lemon garnish. He flips it over and over in his mouth, flashing teasing peeks of his rolling tongue. Bradley takes his final gulp of watery scotch and says, “Let’s go out for a smoke.” “Oh… I don’t smoke,” Jake responds around the toothpick
ground control to major tom
by beyond_the_kitchen
When Tom Kazansky passes away he leaves behind a broken husband and a son he hasn’t seen in nearly a decade. But does he really leave them behind? After all Iceman was never a quitter in life, why should he be in death?
Evil plays in hidden ways...
by SunMonTue
In the 1970 and 80s the US Navy needed to boost its numbers, in particular of the naval aviator cohort. They trialled a top-secret programme using the genetic material of naval aviators serving at the time. Bradley, on his first deployment post flight-school is a little surprised to learn just how m
please excuse the mess
by prollybradshaw
“What’s it been, a year and a half? That crush is long gone.” Bradley glared down at him, using those few inches of extra height to his advantage. He hoped he looked pissed. Hoped, for once, that he could finally make his point. But damn him—without thinking, he flicked his eyes to Jake’s lips. Slig
just west of arizona
by jireusang
The truth cannot be threatened: Jake Seresin does not fuck sheriffs just to outskirt the law. But, well, maybe it could be bent. Bradley Bradshaw is a deputy. _________________________ originally called gasoline (you’re such a tease)
You Didn’t Lose Me.
Completeby themuseofthepoets
sereshaw lovers to enemies to lovers again. a little more backstory on jake’s family (my interpretation).
Just over the Horizon
by AviatorSnoopy
The Bradshaws have a long and sordid history with the Horizon festival. Not that Bradley dwells on it now, he’s happier than he has ever been, finally reaching his goal of heading up the cross-country outpost like his father has been amazing. Chasing dreams, he regales to anyone who will listen, cha
juicy 'n' fruity
Completeby k0ralik
"What the fuck." Bradley stops in his tracks. In front of him, right in the middle of the locker room, is Hangman, down to his boxer briefs. Bradley doesn't miss the pattern printed on them. Not something he would accuse Hangman, of all people, of. or, jake and bradley accidentally match
The Hanged Man
Completeby RavenAster
It wasn't supposed to be Bradley. Bradley deserved so much more than he got in life. Dead dad, dead mom, fucked up relationship with Maverick and Jake and seemingly everyone he ever cared about. And he was so good. So sickeningly good. Jake was never good. Jake was a rabid lion trapped in a dog crat
A Seat at the Table
Completeby RootedInRevisions
Jake Seresin knows exactly where he stands with his family. Loved? Maybe. Accepted? Never. After being quietly excluded from yet another family event, Jake finds himself spending Sunday evening at Penny's house with Bradley, Maverick, Amelia, and a dinner table full of people who don't ask him to be
baby, i'm burnin'
Completeby k0ralik
In June, a heatwave rolls through California. or, jake and bradley being annoyed together for 1.3k words straight
Better Luck Next Time
Completeby maybehonestly
Bradley takes a jagged inhale. The longer he doesn’t ask, maybe it won’t be true. He can’t fathom the thought that- He knows that avoiding it doesn’t change anything. “What happened?” - Jake gets amnesia and forgets that he and Bradley got back together (and the whole sordid tale of how they got the
Lay your hands on me
Completeby SunMonTue
He doesn't need to imagine what it looks like, has seen Jake naked dozens of times before, but it's been a long time since he's seen Jake hard, his hand wrapped around his own cock as he jerks himself off. Does he think Bradley is asleep? Or is he doing it on purpose so Bradley hears him? Jake has t
I've Been Shot
Completeby cc_cappy1
The room had stayed deadly silent for a full minute before Fanboy spoke. “.....Did I just get sniped?”
the roots of something greener
Completeby sonnywrites
It's not that Jake loves Rooster, because he doesn't. It's the knowledge that whatever Rooster sees when he looks at Jake, it's not something he wants to keep around. Jake should be used to it by now, the effect he has on people. He has a big mouth and an even bigger ego, things that most people can
Scattering seeds to the wind to see what grows
by SunMonTue
Newly single dad Jake Seresin has to navigate a new life after the sudden and tragic death of his ex-wife. He needs to be there for his kids. He needs to figure out what they need, how to support them the best he can. Question is, who is going to be there for Jake? (In which an entire small town bel
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What does Hangster mean?
Hangster is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Jake 'Hangman' Seresin and Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
How many Hangster fics are on AO3?
There are over 8,000 Hangster fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.
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