I'll be interested to hear what you will think of "The Orville" after having seen season 2. Because it took till episode 4 of that season when I seriously and totally unexpectedly started with all the fannish things. I had watched and liked it in season 1, but then promptly forgot about it again when it stopped airing. I was not following any fan forums, nor was I eagerly awaiting for the next season to air. I certainly wasn't reading any fanfictions
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I'll be interested to hear what you will think of "The Orville" after having seen season 2.
I'm wondering if I should just go ahead and jump to season 2 now. I feel like season 1 has promise, but it's not gelling yet.
I don't know how you define "being fannish"
Good question! Like you, I think the need to read and write fanfic is a great indicator of my having crossed the line into "fannishness" about a show. There are definitely shows that I enjoy and look forward to, but don't feel at all "fannish" about: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is a good example. The season ended, and I'm not thinking about the characters, I'm not on edge waiting for the next season, I'm not seeking out fanfic, and I have no urge to write any fanfic. But I still think it's a great show.
I don't know, you can't force it. It either happens or it doesn't but when it does, it's wonderful. Literally butterflies in the belly. I'm really missing the excitement of looking forward to the next Doctor Who episode. I remember seeking out more stuff from David
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I'm wondering if I should just go ahead and jump to season 2 now. I feel like season 1 has promise, but it's not gelling yet.I would advice against it. Not much left now and "Into the Fold" is a very important set-up for something that happens later. It develops Claire and Isaac. Also you need to see the last two "New Dimensions" and "Mad Idolatry" to see how the Ed/Kelly relationships develops, some great scenes in there. Actually "Cupid's Dagger" is important for that too, but this one is a bit controversial. I like it but I can see their point about some scenes. "Firestorm" is about Alara's character, to see her grow confidence. So, in a way, they're all important. Also, one of these episodes introduces Dann and you really really don't want to miss that! Dann is everyone's favorite. He is so out of touch with everything
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Sorry for talking so much but then there are not many people left on LJ to talk to.
I loved reading your comments! I agree, it's sad how most people have left LJ now. That's the main reason I've been so absent from it myself lately. It's nice to have an actual conversation on LJ again!
What I love about such series - also with "The Americans" - that they are not black and white. There are lots of shades of grey and in the end you cannot tell who are the good and who are the bad guys as the good guys do bad stuff and the bad guys turn out not to be so bad at all.
Oooh, have you ever seen "Timeless"? That's a time-travel show that starts off where you think everything is totally black and white, and then as the episodes progress, it suddenly gets a lot grayer. I think you might really like it.
Hey, sorry for the long wait, I haven't been on LJ much lately.
So um, yes, Orville. Unfortunately I hit the episode "Home" and had to stop watching because I really, really can't take all that torture stuff. Then I tried another episode or two but Alara was gone and I don't know what happened to her and I am not sure I really want to know, and I didn't much enjoy the other episodes and now I am constantly worrying about hitting another high-violence scene that I simply cannot take. So now I've stopped watching completely.
As for stage doors, the trick is to go there a different day than you go to see the play.
Oooh, that's clever! I'll have to try that sometime.
As for fannishness, I forgot another sign - that I want to watch an episode more than once.
Yes, me too! Often I want to watch it again right away. Or at least a favorite scene or two. I haven't listened to dialogue to go to sleep, but I have memorized entire episodes and gone through them mentally. Sounds like we do fandom very similarly!
That's so awesome that you got a selfie with David! I went to the stage door too, but I didn't even get an autograph. Although I did get a photo of the back of David's and Catherine's heads. I did know about the recording, thanks! I made a whole post about my trip if you care to go back and read it (it's flocked, but you should have access): https://dbskyler.livejournal.com/107974.html
And hmmm, yes, maybe I'll try some of "Black Mirror." You've made me interested in "Nosedive" at least.
I have read books right away again after finishing them, but I don't watch episodes right away. I like to go online and see what others say about it, and often they mention little details that I missed, and then I watch it again the next day with new eyes
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I'm wondering if I should just go ahead and jump to season 2 now. I feel like season 1 has promise, but it's not gelling yet.
I don't know how you define "being fannish"
Good question! Like you, I think the need to read and write fanfic is a great indicator of my having crossed the line into "fannishness" about a show. There are definitely shows that I enjoy and look forward to, but don't feel at all "fannish" about: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is a good example. The season ended, and I'm not thinking about the characters, I'm not on edge waiting for the next season, I'm not seeking out fanfic, and I have no urge to write any fanfic. But I still think it's a great show.
I don't know, you can't force it. It either happens or it doesn't but when it does, it's wonderful. Literally butterflies in the belly. I'm really missing the excitement of looking forward to the next Doctor Who episode. I remember seeking out more stuff from David ( ... )
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I'm wondering if I should just go ahead and jump to season 2 now. I feel like season 1 has promise, but it's not gelling yet.I would advice against it. Not much left now and "Into the Fold" is a very important set-up for something that happens later. It develops Claire and Isaac. Also you need to see the last two "New Dimensions" and "Mad Idolatry" to see how the Ed/Kelly relationships develops, some great scenes in there. Actually "Cupid's Dagger" is important for that too, but this one is a bit controversial. I like it but I can see their point about some scenes. "Firestorm" is about Alara's character, to see her grow confidence. So, in a way, they're all important. Also, one of these episodes introduces Dann and you really really don't want to miss that! Dann is everyone's favorite. He is so out of touch with everything ( ... )
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I loved reading your comments! I agree, it's sad how most people have left LJ now. That's the main reason I've been so absent from it myself lately. It's nice to have an actual conversation on LJ again!
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Oooh, have you ever seen "Timeless"? That's a time-travel show that starts off where you think everything is totally black and white, and then as the episodes progress, it suddenly gets a lot grayer. I think you might really like it.
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So um, yes, Orville. Unfortunately I hit the episode "Home" and had to stop watching because I really, really can't take all that torture stuff. Then I tried another episode or two but Alara was gone and I don't know what happened to her and I am not sure I really want to know, and I didn't much enjoy the other episodes and now I am constantly worrying about hitting another high-violence scene that I simply cannot take. So now I've stopped watching completely.
As for stage doors, the trick is to go there a different day than you go to see the play.
Oooh, that's clever! I'll have to try that sometime.
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Okay, I won't skip ahead in Orville. :)
As for fannishness, I forgot another sign - that I want to watch an episode more than once.
Yes, me too! Often I want to watch it again right away. Or at least a favorite scene or two. I haven't listened to dialogue to go to sleep, but I have memorized entire episodes and gone through them mentally. Sounds like we do fandom very similarly!
That's so awesome that you got a selfie with David! I went to the stage door too, but I didn't even get an autograph. Although I did get a photo of the back of David's and Catherine's heads. I did know about the recording, thanks! I made a whole post about my trip if you care to go back and read it (it's flocked, but you should have access): https://dbskyler.livejournal.com/107974.html
And hmmm, yes, maybe I'll try some of "Black Mirror." You've made me interested in "Nosedive" at least.
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