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!

Comments

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

That scene was flat-out fantastic writing. And yeah, it makes me very uncomfortable but WHOA! And then at the end where she says that she knew when he handed her the gun that it was blanks I was all OH NO SHE DI'INT. Wow. I haven't used that phrase in like forever. That was like 2007 right there.

YOU HAVE THE BEST CUSS WORDS EVER EVER EVER. I LIKE TO CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE THEM.

[ava-leigh-fitz.livejournal.com]

I have a feeling it was that moment where the show kind of found what it was meant to do? Like 'ohhhhhhh, that's what we're being: dark, creepy and about robots. cool'. HAHAHAHHA I LIKE 2007 LAUREN, IT'S ENTERTAINING.

THEY ARE RATHER EXCELLENT WORDS, I CANNOT LIE.

Also, I was thinking about this the other day, in about a month it will have been two years since we met in London - how incredibly weird.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

If it does that in the future--yeah, I'll definitely think it's worth another chance. I'M GLAD I ENTERTAIN YOU!

That is so, so strange. Gah, time is weird. I think that this means that I need to go there again or you need to come here. Just because.

[ava-leigh-fitz.livejournal.com]

I'll be sure to let you know if there are episodes that are omgwatchthemrightnow.

I know right? How has it already been so long? And believe me, if I could, I would be on a plane to Nashville so fast.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

Do!

I wish we both had the money/time. We're having fantastic weather here, finally, so it'd be wonderful.

[ava-leigh-fitz.livejournal.com]

I STILL ADORE THAT ICON SO MUCH.

Our weather is beyond schizophrenic. I honestly don't know what to do with it.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

I really wish that I could use like EVERY ICON EVER from those icon posts all the time. What if I got rid of all of my icons and JUST had those Twilight-y ones?

I would never do that, but the thought makes me laugh.

Ours usually is. Right now all the trees are blooming--my grandparents' tulip poplar is glorious--and I'm so scared we're gonna have one more cold snap before it stays warm. *nail biting*

[ava-leigh-fitz.livejournal.com]

Seriously, that icon post was made of epic amounts of win. Nothing I like more than mocking Twilight, as well you know.

Aw that sounds lovely. Yesterday we had hail. This morning: bright sunshine. This afternoon: heavy rain. I seriously don't understand or like it.