So.

[lirazel]

I watched the first few episodes of Caprica. I found myself mostly reading Jezebel articles while I did so, which is a pretty good indication that it wasn't working for me and I wasn't connecting to it.

I was amused by the idea of the Adamas being in the mafia. That was pretty epic. And it's nice enough to look at. But I felt nothing for the characters. Plus, it's got the same over-the-topc serious nature of BSG, except that in BSG it's forgivable because ALL OF HUMANITY HAS BEEN DESTROYED and also Gaius was around to funny things up. Over-the-top grim for its own sake (or to prove how this is Serious! Art!) usually doesn't work for me.

[eta] I don't mind dark or angsty, though: keep in mind that S6 is my favorite BtVS season. I just have to care about the characters themselves not because they're angsty but for other reasons and then I can suffer with them through the angst. If that makes sense.

So now it's your turn to convince me that OMG I HAVE TO WATCH THIS SHOW. That it's worth my time and energy, that there are characters I'll actually care about. Also that it won't make me feel like the show thinks I'm stupid--or a potential terrorist--for being religious (it seemed to be heading that way to me).

Note: James Marsters is hot and evil in it is a good and convincing point, but it isn't enough. There's gotta be more. Also, you know how I am: if there's something I can ship hardcore, I'll probably be there.

Also: more answers to the fic-meme to come! I love you all and will tell you which of your fics I love, never fear!

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[next_to_normal]

Alas, I don't think I can do much convincing. I'm enjoying it, but certainly not sucked in the way I was with BSG. I'm really only invested in Zoe's plotline, and the rest of it mostly just reeks of untapped potential.

I've been thinking of writing up a post about it, actually. Maybe I'll do that this afternoon.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

Where is all the praise coming from then? I'm so confused!

I watched an out-of-order episode the other night (where Zoe had to "shoot" the dog?), and I really liked the parts with her in it. The rest not so much.

I would read your post!

[next_to_normal]

I don't know. I haven't actually seen a lot of praise, but really the only reactions I've read about it are on Alan Sepinwall's blog, so maybe people are praising elsewhere.

The battle of wills when Daniel tests Zoe is probably the most compelling stuff of the whole season. I do find her relationship with Philomon to be adorable (yet kind of creepy), but like I said... anything not Zoe (or James Marsters)? Zzzzzzz.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

I've seen a lot of praise scattered about. *shrugs*

That was compelling. I actually put my computer down and watched that part.

[anythingbutgrey.livejournal.com]

THIS ICON IS STUNNING.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

IT'S THE STORY OF MY LIFE.

[slaymesoftly.livejournal.com]

*nods* Zoe is what brought me back into it.