No Ordinary Family
Jeff and I have been watching it, and we mostly like it. I love Julie Benz. I have to restrain myself from petting the screen and telling Darla how pretty she still is. You know? And Michael Chiklis is wonderful, Katie is a doll and though George is in the tired role of Funny Black Sidekick, he's still warm and cuddly.
But....you knew this was coming.
Tuesday's ep might have broken me. I'll keep watching, but I'm so frustrated by the poor writing in spots I want to claw my face.
Writers, take note. These things sucked:
1. Daphne's amnesia handwave. Come ON! I know it causes too many problems, but that's the POINT of conflict. And since when does she need to touch someone to absorb their memories? Very. Bad. Scene. Bad.
Bad writers.
2. Various instances of People Jumping to Correct Conclusions Conveniently. Just....various.
3. Hi, I'll confess I'm the art thief now and let you walk away with the knowledge. What? What? What?!
4. Hi, I'm an assassin who very coolly murdered two people onscreen with a smile but ZOMG, I can't take your virginity without love. Also, I will choose to take your virginity WITH love, but first I must quit my assassin job. And my boss will let me. And let me live.
5. Hey friend, I just found out you're a dangerous professional jewel thief. Let's chat about that over coffee.
6. Ooh, I'm the evil art fence. You have seen my face and I haven't even killed anyone yet. I will shoot you now. Oh. Wrong one. Oh well. *walks away*
Lessons from Michael Weston: If you have seen the bad guy's face, no matter what he promises you, he will kill you. You are dead.
Stephanie saw the license plate, reported it and the guy was arrested. Uh..DUH! That's why he would have shot them BOTH before leaving. Only thing I can think here is that he thought he got them both on the through and through. But you would think he would at least check. What's the rule? Make sure: double tap. (I know, that's for zombies, but it's a good rule. Would have kept him out of jail.)
7. Knew the kid was drawing the punch when it was happening. Seriously. DUH.
I love all the characters. The actors are doing the best they can. But these writers are trying so hard to get cute dialogue that they are FAILING huge on the plot.
I wish this weren't a network show. I really do. Dexter has cute dialogue, but it's still a brilliantly written show. This? Not so much.
Dammit.
But....you knew this was coming.
Tuesday's ep might have broken me. I'll keep watching, but I'm so frustrated by the poor writing in spots I want to claw my face.
Writers, take note. These things sucked:
1. Daphne's amnesia handwave. Come ON! I know it causes too many problems, but that's the POINT of conflict. And since when does she need to touch someone to absorb their memories? Very. Bad. Scene. Bad.
Bad writers.
2. Various instances of People Jumping to Correct Conclusions Conveniently. Just....various.
3. Hi, I'll confess I'm the art thief now and let you walk away with the knowledge. What? What? What?!
4. Hi, I'm an assassin who very coolly murdered two people onscreen with a smile but ZOMG, I can't take your virginity without love. Also, I will choose to take your virginity WITH love, but first I must quit my assassin job. And my boss will let me. And let me live.
5. Hey friend, I just found out you're a dangerous professional jewel thief. Let's chat about that over coffee.
6. Ooh, I'm the evil art fence. You have seen my face and I haven't even killed anyone yet. I will shoot you now. Oh. Wrong one. Oh well. *walks away*
Lessons from Michael Weston: If you have seen the bad guy's face, no matter what he promises you, he will kill you. You are dead.
Stephanie saw the license plate, reported it and the guy was arrested. Uh..DUH! That's why he would have shot them BOTH before leaving. Only thing I can think here is that he thought he got them both on the through and through. But you would think he would at least check. What's the rule? Make sure: double tap. (I know, that's for zombies, but it's a good rule. Would have kept him out of jail.)
7. Knew the kid was drawing the punch when it was happening. Seriously. DUH.
I love all the characters. The actors are doing the best they can. But these writers are trying so hard to get cute dialogue that they are FAILING huge on the plot.
I wish this weren't a network show. I really do. Dexter has cute dialogue, but it's still a brilliantly written show. This? Not so much.
Dammit.