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shadowkatHaving had COVID legitimately twice now? (Positive test confirming it). I'd say the flu and sinus infections, not to mention bronchitis are far worse. So too is Shingles for that matter, and it lasts longer.
Proof, in case you needed any, that these viruses affect folks differently?
We really need to stop generalizing about them.
Making my way through the Magicians, which has multiple dark plot twists. Also two people from General Hospital portraying charming villains on it.
I'm on S2, they've made it to Fillory and are none too happy about it. And Julia kind of went off with the Beast to track down the killer/rapist that traumatized her.
There's a heavy theme in this about not letting people who attack or rape or violate us to take us over. Or not allowing their actions to define either the victim or the perpetrator and finding a way to learn from it and move on. With trauma, particular intense trauma, that's not always possible. And in a society that equates Justice with Vengeance, I'm uncertain. Which the series seems to be making a heavy statement regarding. On the other hand - if the perpetrator in this case Reynard and the Beast are repeat offenders, and unlikely to stop, it may make sense to either put them down or imprison them for the public good. Kind of how I feel about serial rapists, serial killers, and child molestors - for the public safety, you kind of have to imprison or execute. Since these idiots can't figure out the line between their rights and impacting the rights of others, or don't care. If someone doesn't give a shit about other's rights - kill them or imprison them until they do. One or the other. While insanely charming and likable as portrayed by Charles Measure, the Beast is far from salvageable. He's gone too far. Killed too many people. And he shaved off his soul in order to do it. He has no true conscience.
So, while seeking vengeance on Reynard probably won't absolve Julia or make her feel better - depending on the vengeance, it could be Justice for others he killed, and prevent him from killing anyone else who accidentally summons him.
It's an interesting series. I figured out the twist regarding the Beast shortly before it was revealed. Mainly because Plover showed no true interest in getting back to Fillory, but Martin did, and he couldn't. Also he reminded me a bit too much of Edmund in the CS Lewis books, upon which a lot of this is obviously satirizing and is based. There's some things that seriously feel lifted from the books to the point of copying them - but satire is a loop-hole. I give Pullman credit for creating his own world to satirize Lewis, Grossman...is a wee bit too close. Anyhow, I realized it had to be Martin - that Plover's continued rape of Martin and molestation created the monster Martin becomes. Martin's siblings don't help him nor does Fillory - and as result he lashes out, and tries to treat the trauma himself - with magic, becoming the charming, nihilistic, sardonic, sociopathic killer he's become. He believes in nothing but himself, and as such nothing matters.
Not quite sure where this is headed, but it's co-creator is Sera Gamble, who was the co-creator of Supernatural. Also it's only five seasons. Syfy cancelled it before it got a sixth season, and Netflix grabbed it long after.
Proof, in case you needed any, that these viruses affect folks differently?
We really need to stop generalizing about them.
Making my way through the Magicians, which has multiple dark plot twists. Also two people from General Hospital portraying charming villains on it.
I'm on S2, they've made it to Fillory and are none too happy about it. And Julia kind of went off with the Beast to track down the killer/rapist that traumatized her.
There's a heavy theme in this about not letting people who attack or rape or violate us to take us over. Or not allowing their actions to define either the victim or the perpetrator and finding a way to learn from it and move on. With trauma, particular intense trauma, that's not always possible. And in a society that equates Justice with Vengeance, I'm uncertain. Which the series seems to be making a heavy statement regarding. On the other hand - if the perpetrator in this case Reynard and the Beast are repeat offenders, and unlikely to stop, it may make sense to either put them down or imprison them for the public good. Kind of how I feel about serial rapists, serial killers, and child molestors - for the public safety, you kind of have to imprison or execute. Since these idiots can't figure out the line between their rights and impacting the rights of others, or don't care. If someone doesn't give a shit about other's rights - kill them or imprison them until they do. One or the other. While insanely charming and likable as portrayed by Charles Measure, the Beast is far from salvageable. He's gone too far. Killed too many people. And he shaved off his soul in order to do it. He has no true conscience.
So, while seeking vengeance on Reynard probably won't absolve Julia or make her feel better - depending on the vengeance, it could be Justice for others he killed, and prevent him from killing anyone else who accidentally summons him.
It's an interesting series. I figured out the twist regarding the Beast shortly before it was revealed. Mainly because Plover showed no true interest in getting back to Fillory, but Martin did, and he couldn't. Also he reminded me a bit too much of Edmund in the CS Lewis books, upon which a lot of this is obviously satirizing and is based. There's some things that seriously feel lifted from the books to the point of copying them - but satire is a loop-hole. I give Pullman credit for creating his own world to satirize Lewis, Grossman...is a wee bit too close. Anyhow, I realized it had to be Martin - that Plover's continued rape of Martin and molestation created the monster Martin becomes. Martin's siblings don't help him nor does Fillory - and as result he lashes out, and tries to treat the trauma himself - with magic, becoming the charming, nihilistic, sardonic, sociopathic killer he's become. He believes in nothing but himself, and as such nothing matters.
Not quite sure where this is headed, but it's co-creator is Sera Gamble, who was the co-creator of Supernatural. Also it's only five seasons. Syfy cancelled it before it got a sixth season, and Netflix grabbed it long after.
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Date: 2024-08-20 10:55 pm (UTC)Haven't read the books, and the show didn't make me feel like I was missing much, y'know?
Glad that COVID isn't too bad. I felt awful the first time around, but it was easier the second time.
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Date: 2024-08-21 03:54 pm (UTC)I mostly enjoyed The Magicians, even though it was uneven. Julia was my favorite - not sure if it was the actress, the storyline, or both.
I'd agree with this assessment. It is a series with a lot of mopey/whiny characters - which is a problem and most likely why it got cancelled after S5, that and it lost fan favorite Quentin (sigh, don't ask, I never understood the fandom). I think Julia may be the only character who isn't constantly yelling at people or moping about it. They seem to fall into two categories? Annoyed, yelling, cursing people out, and punching anyone who gets close. (Basically assholery or bitchiness) or mopey, woe is me, I'm just going to sit here and mope.
My favorites? Julia and Eliot, who tend to spend the least time doing either. I like Eliot with every character - he truly brings out the best in the others. And Julia is the same - she brings out the best in Quentin and Kady. Alice? seriously, why couldn't they have let her stay dead.
I don't mind Margo, she has an interesting arc and is at least pro-active.
Alice and Quentin on starting to get on my ever-living nerve. So too is Penny and Kady. Best thing to happen to Penny - was for him to get stuck with the Librarians and then on the Astral Plane. He's less of a jerk - because no one can see him or hear him unless they hold a key.