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Nov. 25th, 2019 08:49 pm1. I've decided I have some non-bacterial version of bronchitis.( Read more... )
2. All caught up now on Prodigal Son -- which I'm watching more for the insane relationship family drama than for the procedural elements, well that and the cast -- in particular the lead -- who I think is hot. I also like shows with a brilliant profiler who figures things out via patterns, observations, and empathy. Yet is socially awkward. I find the character relatable on some level.
Plotwise -- it's not that surprising. I can pretty much see where it's going and the plot works. If the plot works -- I can predict it, when the plot doesn't quite work, I can't. There are exceptions but not many. It's why I don't really watch shows for plots -- all I really care about regarding plot is: 1) does it make sense or is it troll logic, 2) does it put character first or some theme, 3) is it about furthering character arcs or shocking the audience with inane plot-twists that seemingly come out of nowhere?
Here --( Speculation on the plot )
Again not watching for the procedural elements, which I'm hand-waving, but the relationship drama. Nor do I think the writers are all that interested in the procedure. Most of these shows aren't -- mainly because what they know about criminal procedure could be put in thumb tack. Also criminal procedure is boring and takes a lot of time and patience, and can feel bureaucratic. We have laws in place that prevent people from just breaking into apartments, etc. And DNA evidence isn't as reliable as you think, nor does it survive all environmental conditions. Fingerprints can't be taken from any and all surfaces. Makes it hard to plot one of these things...if you have to worry about the nitty gritty.
4. Stumptown - still enjoying it. But the writers want me to ship Dex and Gray and I'm really not. They have a brother/sister dynamic going on there. The idea of them sleeping together sort of...jars me. Sorry, writers, there's no sexual chemistry or tension there. Dex and Cop, on the other hand, have a bit more -- but seriously I thought she had the most sexual chemistry with the female punk rocker. Both guys are almost too tame for the character.
I don't know, I'm not interested in Dex's love interests (frankly they leave me cold), and a love triangle or quadrangle isn't interesting me all that much. Weirdly this is the opposite of Prodigal Son, I'm watching this for the case of the week and procedural not the relationship drama (which I don't think is working and is a definite weakness, it works better when we have the Native American tribes involved. Also, I kind of wish Benji had survived, he sounded interesting.) Also the relationship drama feels very cliche and sort of phoned in by the writers (not the cast who is trying to sell it, but doesn't have much.)
The mystery of the week on the other hand are fun, as are Dex's struggle to figure them out without landing in the hospital, the morgue, or jail or letting her PTSD get in the way.
So here, good procedural, bad relationship drama.
Very odd.
5. I'm almost done with all the shows on the old DVR. So I've decided to binge watch shows on Netflix, Amazon and HBO during the holiday. I'm saving His Dark Materials, Watchmen, Kominisky Method S2, Modern Love, and The Crown for Thanksgiving. Also thinking of renting - Spiderman Far From Home and Toy Story 2.
2. All caught up now on Prodigal Son -- which I'm watching more for the insane relationship family drama than for the procedural elements, well that and the cast -- in particular the lead -- who I think is hot. I also like shows with a brilliant profiler who figures things out via patterns, observations, and empathy. Yet is socially awkward. I find the character relatable on some level.
Plotwise -- it's not that surprising. I can pretty much see where it's going and the plot works. If the plot works -- I can predict it, when the plot doesn't quite work, I can't. There are exceptions but not many. It's why I don't really watch shows for plots -- all I really care about regarding plot is: 1) does it make sense or is it troll logic, 2) does it put character first or some theme, 3) is it about furthering character arcs or shocking the audience with inane plot-twists that seemingly come out of nowhere?
Here --( Speculation on the plot )
Again not watching for the procedural elements, which I'm hand-waving, but the relationship drama. Nor do I think the writers are all that interested in the procedure. Most of these shows aren't -- mainly because what they know about criminal procedure could be put in thumb tack. Also criminal procedure is boring and takes a lot of time and patience, and can feel bureaucratic. We have laws in place that prevent people from just breaking into apartments, etc. And DNA evidence isn't as reliable as you think, nor does it survive all environmental conditions. Fingerprints can't be taken from any and all surfaces. Makes it hard to plot one of these things...if you have to worry about the nitty gritty.
4. Stumptown - still enjoying it. But the writers want me to ship Dex and Gray and I'm really not. They have a brother/sister dynamic going on there. The idea of them sleeping together sort of...jars me. Sorry, writers, there's no sexual chemistry or tension there. Dex and Cop, on the other hand, have a bit more -- but seriously I thought she had the most sexual chemistry with the female punk rocker. Both guys are almost too tame for the character.
I don't know, I'm not interested in Dex's love interests (frankly they leave me cold), and a love triangle or quadrangle isn't interesting me all that much. Weirdly this is the opposite of Prodigal Son, I'm watching this for the case of the week and procedural not the relationship drama (which I don't think is working and is a definite weakness, it works better when we have the Native American tribes involved. Also, I kind of wish Benji had survived, he sounded interesting.) Also the relationship drama feels very cliche and sort of phoned in by the writers (not the cast who is trying to sell it, but doesn't have much.)
The mystery of the week on the other hand are fun, as are Dex's struggle to figure them out without landing in the hospital, the morgue, or jail or letting her PTSD get in the way.
So here, good procedural, bad relationship drama.
Very odd.
5. I'm almost done with all the shows on the old DVR. So I've decided to binge watch shows on Netflix, Amazon and HBO during the holiday. I'm saving His Dark Materials, Watchmen, Kominisky Method S2, Modern Love, and The Crown for Thanksgiving. Also thinking of renting - Spiderman Far From Home and Toy Story 2.