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]

Um, yes. ;D I have no desire to watch it: it felt like homework.

[anythingbutgrey.livejournal.com]

this.

okay done stalking.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

Stalk me always. Only you.

[anythingbutgrey.livejournal.com]

♥!

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

I have to admit, I didn't like the new BSG either...for much the same reasons. I didn't care about any of the characters and I found the show to be quite irritating.

Given that JM is in Caprica, I was really hoping to like it. Alas, so far the only thing I've liked about it is his performance... he does evil so well! lol

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

I definitely didn't love BSG as much as some people did. There were things I loved very, very much, it had smart writing (most of the time), but it wasn't the be-all-end-all of TV for me like it was for some people. The tone of it wasn't my favorite. So I understand where you're coming from.