tv shows are like crack
Nov. 3rd, 2008 09:27 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
kricketsThis past weekend I decided on a whim to start watching Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. I basically marathoned the entire thing and ended up digging it a lot more than I thought I would. And because, in my opinion, the essence of any show lies within the characters, I'm going to talk about them instead of the storyline. (I'd probably make mincemeat out of it anyway.)
Cameron. Summer is perfectly cast in this role. I do wish they'd play a little more on the "human" side they showed with the dancing in season one and various other moments. I find myself asking questions like "Did Cameron try to (clumsily) console that girl in the bathroom because she genuinely felt for her, or because she thinks that's what humans are supposed to do?" Speaking of Cameron, I loved, loved, loved 2.04, Allison from Palmdale. Jesus that girl can really bring it. How heartbreaking and beautiful.
John. This is such a petty thing, but how glad am I that he cut his hair in season 2? So glad! It looks so much better, yay! I like John in the show. I feel like they're doing a good job at shaping him into the important future person he's supposed to become. And the revelation that he is the one that killed the guy in the opener of season two was so shocking and yet so completely perfect. Of course. Of course that's what happened. It all makes sense.
Sarah. I had a hard time warming to her. I'm not sure why, but I think it's because she's not supposed to come across as all that warm. (Hah.) But I've really grown to like her. I don't have much to say about her character because even though she carries the name of the show, she is probably the least interesting (to me) of the four leads. The actress does a great job with the character and I've never doubted for a single second that Sarah Connor means serious business. And I really enjoyed the interaction with the little boy in 2.05, a lot.
Derek. Wow, Brian Austin Green, to think I had written you off! Welcome back into my life! Those two years I watched 90210 were the best two years of my life. (Okay, not so much, but you know, let's pretend.) I really like his character. (And I like it when he gets it on with Kendra Shaw from BSG, despite her being evil, it's damn HOT.) I also kind of ship him with Cameron. I mean, her dancing almost made him cry, okay? I think it's the fact that he's the one who trusts her the least, that least believes that there is something more than metal underneath that skin, that makes the pairing intriguing for me. It certainly gives it an interesting dynamic. (And probably makes them doomed too, why do I always do this to myself?!?!?) Back to Derek, I like the fatherly role he's taking with John. Very much so. The scene when Derek took John to the park, and John realized he was watching his young father play catch with young Derek? Is one of my favorite moments of the show. That was truly great.
Others. Charley is fantastic and I really hope he comes back, but I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't. And the actress who plays Riley reminds me of a less delicate version of Emilie De Ravin. I used to love Garbage back in the 90s, but I'm having issues with Shirley Manson in her role. She creeps me out and not the awesome way a villian should. And god I hope she doesn't get Agent Ellison killed. I'm really digging him. He's all alone in this and that is very, very compelling.
Of course, I forgot to set the DVR tonight so I missed the most recent ep. Dangit!
Cameron. Summer is perfectly cast in this role. I do wish they'd play a little more on the "human" side they showed with the dancing in season one and various other moments. I find myself asking questions like "Did Cameron try to (clumsily) console that girl in the bathroom because she genuinely felt for her, or because she thinks that's what humans are supposed to do?" Speaking of Cameron, I loved, loved, loved 2.04, Allison from Palmdale. Jesus that girl can really bring it. How heartbreaking and beautiful.
John. This is such a petty thing, but how glad am I that he cut his hair in season 2? So glad! It looks so much better, yay! I like John in the show. I feel like they're doing a good job at shaping him into the important future person he's supposed to become. And the revelation that he is the one that killed the guy in the opener of season two was so shocking and yet so completely perfect. Of course. Of course that's what happened. It all makes sense.
Sarah. I had a hard time warming to her. I'm not sure why, but I think it's because she's not supposed to come across as all that warm. (Hah.) But I've really grown to like her. I don't have much to say about her character because even though she carries the name of the show, she is probably the least interesting (to me) of the four leads. The actress does a great job with the character and I've never doubted for a single second that Sarah Connor means serious business. And I really enjoyed the interaction with the little boy in 2.05, a lot.
Derek. Wow, Brian Austin Green, to think I had written you off! Welcome back into my life! Those two years I watched 90210 were the best two years of my life. (Okay, not so much, but you know, let's pretend.) I really like his character. (And I like it when he gets it on with Kendra Shaw from BSG, despite her being evil, it's damn HOT.) I also kind of ship him with Cameron. I mean, her dancing almost made him cry, okay? I think it's the fact that he's the one who trusts her the least, that least believes that there is something more than metal underneath that skin, that makes the pairing intriguing for me. It certainly gives it an interesting dynamic. (And probably makes them doomed too, why do I always do this to myself?!?!?) Back to Derek, I like the fatherly role he's taking with John. Very much so. The scene when Derek took John to the park, and John realized he was watching his young father play catch with young Derek? Is one of my favorite moments of the show. That was truly great.
Others. Charley is fantastic and I really hope he comes back, but I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't. And the actress who plays Riley reminds me of a less delicate version of Emilie De Ravin. I used to love Garbage back in the 90s, but I'm having issues with Shirley Manson in her role. She creeps me out and not the awesome way a villian should. And god I hope she doesn't get Agent Ellison killed. I'm really digging him. He's all alone in this and that is very, very compelling.
Of course, I forgot to set the DVR tonight so I missed the most recent ep. Dangit!