FNL 3x05
As surprised as I am to say this, I think I'm quitting FNL if there'll ever be a Season 4. Seeing Street this episode - finally! - reminded me just how much I used to be shaken and moved by these stories. I do enjoy them. immensely. but I don't think I have the time to immerse myself in a show that's loosing it's heart piece by piece. Smash grew into a wonderful complex character last season and it was a shocking news they were writing him out. but loosing Street is going to be like a blow the fan in me won't recover from. I thought this show was about Street and his struggles in a town obsessed with sth he can no longer be a part of... I know it's an ensemble drama - one of the best examples of an ensemble drama there is! - I'm just taking a shortcut in my thinking process here.
First I was misguided to think Lyla & Street were teh love story for this show, alas that ended finitely in Season 1 finale. I like all the characters. I especially enjoy scenes with Coach Taylor. he's my constant. but I feel I started watching this show for Jason and that's how it's always been for me. only his storylines are the ones that get me in tears. even this last episode I got a little misty eyed when Jason was talking with Buddy Garrity. and it felt weird them talking about Lyla as if she was only his friend from school or sth. I miss the intensity the show had when it evolved around Street's storyline. Smash took the lead last season with some heavy storylines. but with those two boys gone from the show I cannot imagine myself sticking around. I don't mean to sound bitter. but Street just gets to me every single time! and the other characters never got under my skin so much. The best ep last season was when Jason jumped into the water from that boat. the score was sublime to that scene and it was the highlight of Season 2 for me. I'm guessing I'm gonna be an emotional wreck after Street's last episode airs.
on a side note though, Riggins is great for comic relief! that "true visionary" line repeated for the second time was priceless! I miss scenes with Riggs and Street just hanging out, trying to be the best of friends.
First I was misguided to think Lyla & Street were teh love story for this show, alas that ended finitely in Season 1 finale. I like all the characters. I especially enjoy scenes with Coach Taylor. he's my constant. but I feel I started watching this show for Jason and that's how it's always been for me. only his storylines are the ones that get me in tears. even this last episode I got a little misty eyed when Jason was talking with Buddy Garrity. and it felt weird them talking about Lyla as if she was only his friend from school or sth. I miss the intensity the show had when it evolved around Street's storyline. Smash took the lead last season with some heavy storylines. but with those two boys gone from the show I cannot imagine myself sticking around. I don't mean to sound bitter. but Street just gets to me every single time! and the other characters never got under my skin so much. The best ep last season was when Jason jumped into the water from that boat. the score was sublime to that scene and it was the highlight of Season 2 for me. I'm guessing I'm gonna be an emotional wreck after Street's last episode airs.
on a side note though, Riggins is great for comic relief! that "true visionary" line repeated for the second time was priceless! I miss scenes with Riggs and Street just hanging out, trying to be the best of friends.