Century City (again) and CSI 3.0
Mar. 24th, 2004 09:37 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ealgyldenRight then. I can't believe I forgot to put this in my main post about "To Know Her," since it was the thing that bugged me most about the episode, even more than the brain-crushing Anvils of Cheese (hey, did you know Lukas is a Good Guy? I know, isn't it surprising? I had no idea either). Even when I take notes, I forget stuff. Still, this was just sloppy of me to leave out, because it really bothered me.
I totally agree with the main thesis that what happened to Sylvie was rape, not to mention disturbing as all-get-out. I'm not sure I'd ever feel safe again, under similar circumstances. The fact that Bob (was it Bob?) taped it for later was the frosting on a really unpleasant cake. But how is what happened to Mr. Sylvie (whose name I've obviously forgotten) not rape as well? His body was drugged and invaded, his consent taken away, his experiences stolen and recorded, just like Sylvie's. He was used without his consent or knowledge for the sexual gratification of another, again, just like Sylvie. So why no trial on his behalf? And if he didn't want to go through that, well, okay. I don't understand, exactly, because I'd be out for blood and maiming, but that's an unfortunately common response. But why was the issue never raised, by him, by Lukas, by anyone? At least mention why that plot twist is being avoided.
It also hit a big nerve of mine (a nerve like the one "I don't believe in guns" hits) that in his quite histrionic closing arguments, Lukas rallied the jury behind the safety of their wives and daughters. How about their sons, Lukas? Men get raped too, and if anything I'd think this nasty technological advance would make it easier to do so, since there's no need to rely on physical strength or weaponry. That sort of exclusionary thinking really bothers me, because it helps keep victims quiet, much like Mr. Sylvie kept quiet. Poorly done, Century City. I'm disappointed.
In other news, Victoria will be joining Gary Sinise on CSI: New York. Er, Melina Kanakaredes, that is. I still think this show is unnecessary. New York is overcrowded with crime shows already, and I don't think the CSI formula is infinitely elastic, like Anthony Zuiker seems to believe. The promise that "CSI: New York will feature stories with undertones of 9/11" also really fails to thrill me. But who knows, maybe it'll have some cute, slashy lab geeks, and I'll like it despite myself. Stranger things have happened.
Stranger things like my current addiction to Providence reruns. Melina K. obviously has evil mind-controlling powers; maybe those will get me hooked on CSI: Yet Again in the end. I mean, I never, ever watched this show when it was on. I made a point of avoiding it (the whole "Victoria" issue. I'm never letting go of that irrational grudge, no way, no how). But now, every Sunday at midnight, I faithfully tune in to see how Syndey, Joanie and Rob have screwed up their lives this time. Considering my newfound weakness for Providence (and Judging Amy), my diet was apparently lacking in melodrama. But sometimes it's just too much fun to resist. All the swooning! All the weeping! All the wacky dream sequences and chats with Ghost Mom! This past week even featured two Joan of Arcadia guest stars, Vice Principal Price and Chess!God (sure, they were on Providence first, but of course Joan takes precedence with me). Keen. Providence is as dubious and irresistible a viewing choice as, oh, Kingdom Hospital. Which is coming on in a few minutes, so away I go.
I totally agree with the main thesis that what happened to Sylvie was rape, not to mention disturbing as all-get-out. I'm not sure I'd ever feel safe again, under similar circumstances. The fact that Bob (was it Bob?) taped it for later was the frosting on a really unpleasant cake. But how is what happened to Mr. Sylvie (whose name I've obviously forgotten) not rape as well? His body was drugged and invaded, his consent taken away, his experiences stolen and recorded, just like Sylvie's. He was used without his consent or knowledge for the sexual gratification of another, again, just like Sylvie. So why no trial on his behalf? And if he didn't want to go through that, well, okay. I don't understand, exactly, because I'd be out for blood and maiming, but that's an unfortunately common response. But why was the issue never raised, by him, by Lukas, by anyone? At least mention why that plot twist is being avoided.
It also hit a big nerve of mine (a nerve like the one "I don't believe in guns" hits) that in his quite histrionic closing arguments, Lukas rallied the jury behind the safety of their wives and daughters. How about their sons, Lukas? Men get raped too, and if anything I'd think this nasty technological advance would make it easier to do so, since there's no need to rely on physical strength or weaponry. That sort of exclusionary thinking really bothers me, because it helps keep victims quiet, much like Mr. Sylvie kept quiet. Poorly done, Century City. I'm disappointed.
In other news, Victoria will be joining Gary Sinise on CSI: New York. Er, Melina Kanakaredes, that is. I still think this show is unnecessary. New York is overcrowded with crime shows already, and I don't think the CSI formula is infinitely elastic, like Anthony Zuiker seems to believe. The promise that "CSI: New York will feature stories with undertones of 9/11" also really fails to thrill me. But who knows, maybe it'll have some cute, slashy lab geeks, and I'll like it despite myself. Stranger things have happened.
Stranger things like my current addiction to Providence reruns. Melina K. obviously has evil mind-controlling powers; maybe those will get me hooked on CSI: Yet Again in the end. I mean, I never, ever watched this show when it was on. I made a point of avoiding it (the whole "Victoria" issue. I'm never letting go of that irrational grudge, no way, no how). But now, every Sunday at midnight, I faithfully tune in to see how Syndey, Joanie and Rob have screwed up their lives this time. Considering my newfound weakness for Providence (and Judging Amy), my diet was apparently lacking in melodrama. But sometimes it's just too much fun to resist. All the swooning! All the weeping! All the wacky dream sequences and chats with Ghost Mom! This past week even featured two Joan of Arcadia guest stars, Vice Principal Price and Chess!God (sure, they were on Providence first, but of course Joan takes precedence with me). Keen. Providence is as dubious and irresistible a viewing choice as, oh, Kingdom Hospital. Which is coming on in a few minutes, so away I go.
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Date: 2004-03-25 09:44 pm (UTC)Logic? We don't need no stinkin' logic. Geez. *g*
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Date: 2004-03-30 10:35 pm (UTC)