This is one of those subjects about which I think it's just fine for women to have what some would call a double standard. Because we so rarely get that chance to identify with our own, you know?

It's like Angel's character is the classic "dark hero seeking redemption". And, wow, boring to me. Been done. I love a good redemption story, but Angel was too much of the hero. I like him when he's interacting with Darla and Spike, and I like it when he's being petty or dorky, and I like it when Cordy's calling him out on something. But yeah, as a character on his own? Bo-ring.

But she fascinates me because she's a woman. And it's different. And I'm finally seeing a woman in a stereotypically male archetype. Yes. You're right; it's totally different.

I think there's a big difference in it not holding your interest and you not being able to do it, though. Maybe that's just me. It's important that we learn to put ourselves in the shoes of those who aren't like us. So if a POC told me that they can no longer watch shows without a strong POC character, I totally wouldn't think there's anything wrong with that--they already know how to identify with white people. They've been doing it all their lives.

Also: Lilah was awesome. ;)