Not to mention the whole "why the hell are you messing with something that works the way it is?!?"
I'll never understand that, and that's why I'll never work in television (okay, so it's one reason among many). I guess they're afraid we'll get bored? You'd think they'd have more faith in their excellent show, the ninnies.
I was cringing when they really started to up the Jack/Sam, because that was just such a very trite storyline, you know? They did surprise me and manage to make it somewhat tolerable, by it being the end of the whole affair.
Me too. Infidelity is just about my biggest no-no; I'm more inclined to be understanding about murder (well really, who hasn't wanted to strangle that annoying neighbor with the blasting music and the noisy sex? I'm kidding. Sorta). Besides, we've seen this plotline before. Many times. I liked the way they were treating it- it happened, everyone's hurting, here's what happens next. Why go back to that trough, though? I want to see how they all move on, or try to but fail, or whatever. I want aftermath, because we never get to see that part of the plot. Stupid PTB.
Are you the same Aithine who wrote (or cowrote) "Closed Shoulder" and "Cross Up"? If so, I really liked those, particularly the way you treated Martin's state of mind. His caution and second-guessing in "Cross Up" really rang true. Ulterior motives!Danny also seemed to fit the character perfectly. Good luck with your writing!
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Re: Wail!
Date: 2003-07-09 07:51 pm (UTC)I'll never understand that, and that's why I'll never work in television (okay, so it's one reason among many). I guess they're afraid we'll get bored? You'd think they'd have more faith in their excellent show, the ninnies.
I was cringing when they really started to up the Jack/Sam, because that was just such a very trite storyline, you know? They did surprise me and manage to make it somewhat tolerable, by it being the end of the whole affair.
Me too. Infidelity is just about my biggest no-no; I'm more inclined to be understanding about murder (well really, who hasn't wanted to strangle that annoying neighbor with the blasting music and the noisy sex? I'm kidding. Sorta). Besides, we've seen this plotline before. Many times. I liked the way they were treating it- it happened, everyone's hurting, here's what happens next. Why go back to that trough, though? I want to see how they all move on, or try to but fail, or whatever. I want aftermath, because we never get to see that part of the plot. Stupid PTB.
Are you the same Aithine who wrote (or cowrote) "Closed Shoulder" and "Cross Up"? If so, I really liked those, particularly the way you treated Martin's state of mind. His caution and second-guessing in "Cross Up" really rang true. Ulterior motives!Danny also seemed to fit the character perfectly. Good luck with your writing!