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

[eilowyn.livejournal.com]

I just left a bunch of word vomit on eowyn_315's journal about the lack of really compelling characters - characters like Starbuck, who are so original and so dynamic that any interaction they have is worthwile, even if it's dealing with something as contrived as the maguffin love triangle with Lee and Dee. I say word vomit because it focused on the concept of awesome characters - and I was not sparing with the word awesome at all. There really aren't any compelling characters that I want to follow on their journey. It's like Angel season 5 without Spike - Cordy's gone, so why should I watch it? Lorne isn't in it enough to compel me to watch it; Fred, Gunn and Wes are a little too Team Angel for me, and Angel? He never did anything for me anyway, so why should I invest time into it?

As clever as the premise and world-building are, it's not enough to get me hooked. I may be fascinated by the theological debate going on, but if I don't care enough about the characters and if James doesn't have much screentime, why should I watch it?

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

I don't actually like Starbuck. But I totally understand what you mean about lack of dynamic characters.

LOVE SQUARE YOU MEAN. Poor Sam! *wibbles*

I actually love Gunn, but he's always been woefully underwritten, so I know what you mean--no Cordy, no Lilah, no Darla--what's the point?

I may be fascinated by the theological debate going on, but if I don't care enough about the characters and if James doesn't have much screentime, why should I watch it?
You are me.

[eilowyn.livejournal.com]

YES, LOVE SQUARE I MEAN.

Well, Sam wasn't maguffined (ooh! did I make a new word?) into the love polygon of doom (let's throw Zac in there to make even more fun shapes!), his relationship with Starbuck was organic in it's formation, rather than a half-assed cock-up thrown together before we even have a chance to mourn Billy (BILLY! Oh, poor, poor Billy!) *wibbles with you for dead love interests*