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

[anythingbutgrey.livejournal.com]

IT WAS A SAD MOMENT. THE EMOTIONAL VULNERABILITY WAS OFF THE CHARTS. I AM SO SAD.

skins 2.0 was shit i can't talk about it. BUT I MISS GOOD TV. my parents love caprica, but for me it's not there yet. one day perhaps perhaps? i hope. THE WRITING IS SMART I LOVE SMART WRITING but it just doesn't click. needs moar ships.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

AW! SAD!

Okay, now I'm really glad I didn't watch it. Really, really glad. 'Cause I kinda thought: Effy, she's interesting. Maybe one day...? But no. It's better this way.

It is really, really sad when the best thing on television right now is a SITCOM. I mean, I don't even LIKE sitcoms, and I'm all up on Community (which is a 'shipper's paradise) but it is the only show on right now that I'm that dedicated to.

I LOVE SMART WRITING, TOO.

And everything ever needs moar ships always.

[ava-leigh-fitz.livejournal.com]

OH MY GOD DON'T WATCH SKINS 2.O SERIOUSLY SO BAD. I have watched perhaps a total of three episodes (and one only for the lesbians because yay confronting sexuality!) and yeah no. Also I will never understand the Freddy/Effy thing, he seems like such a nice bastard - you know that kind the one that loveslovesloves you but only thinks about you in terms of him?

Also Effy is much less interesting when she speaks. Fact.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

I WILL NOT I PROMISE.

Yes: I know what you mean.

Also Effy is much less interesting when she speaks. Fact.
Hahaha! I can imagine this easily.

[ava-leigh-fitz.livejournal.com]

EXCELLENT. YOU MISS NOTHING I SWEAR.

The Effy thing makes me so sad because legit, my favourite episode of Skins is S2 'Effy' because it's the most wonderful episode. The musical theme, the fairy tale analogies, the way that one young girl is taking on all of this responsibility - wonderful.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

Now I really, really need to watch this again because I watched that show in such a rush that I don't even know if I picked up on the fairy tale stuff but OMG I LOVE FAIRY TALES.

[ava-leigh-fitz.livejournal.com]

I really hope I remembered that right, other wise I feel like I totally set your hopes up only to dash them. But from what I remember, things with her mum get referred to in terms of Sleeping Beauty?

[next_to_normal]

Community (which is a 'shipper's paradise)

OMG I KNOW. I want to ship everyone with everyone on that show. Except Pierce, 'cause he's creepy, but IDK maybe with Jeff... AGH!

JEFF/ANNIE OTP!