Somehow this got a little lost in my abyss of email. However, you know you're so preaching to the choir. It was so frustrating and disappointing that someone- whoever it was, and I have my doubts that the Schwartz was capable- created certain characters and initial scenarios. Regardless, he set the standard as showrunner and first writer as someone who simply had no interest or ability when it came to exploring and developing characters that required, you know, thinking, work, insight and continuity- for starters. He- and his staff- went for the easy way out and glossed the surface with far less compelling, or even engaging secondary and tertiary characters. It was all about the one-liners and short-term payoff. The way they went for stereotypes and cliches was beyond annoying.
As for T.T., since you mention her, she was, obviously, a horrible caricature in S3. Since she was a female cast member in the right age group, she was miraculously reinvented for S4. Presto! She actually had potential for maybe 2 episodes, but then became as whiny, needy, melodramatic, selfish and self-centered... and self-destructive as "M" had been. Any glimmer of someone more balanced not solely focused on herself was gone by the middle of the season. I, for one, wasn't invested in her at all and didn't like being forced to focus on her. Just when it had looked like some attention, progress, and maybe closure would be put on the original main characters and family relationships, the tables were turned- again. So sad. What a waste to have had such compelling characters, especially with Ryan, and actors to do them/him justice, and never take advantage of such a rare opportunity.
And, again, of course I enjoyed your take on this. TPTB fell far short in their own sad attempt. The story itself was never thought through by any of them, since the premise presented so many loopholes, but it certainly wasn't handled realistically or professionally. Their result was sloppy and half-hearted at best. They could learn from you!
I haven't forgotten the two comments for your most recent updates for AU Cohen family saga and "A Beautiful Noise." They're on my list for today. Here's to progress for later on when I get home- hopefully.
As for T.T., since you mention her, she was, obviously, a horrible caricature in S3. Since she was a female cast member in the right age group, she was miraculously reinvented for S4. Presto! She actually had potential for maybe 2 episodes, but then became as whiny, needy, melodramatic, selfish and self-centered... and self-destructive as "M" had been. Any glimmer of someone more balanced not solely focused on herself was gone by the middle of the season. I, for one, wasn't invested in her at all and didn't like being forced to focus on her. Just when it had looked like some attention, progress, and maybe closure would be put on the original main characters and family relationships, the tables were turned- again. So sad. What a waste to have had such compelling characters, especially with Ryan, and actors to do them/him justice, and never take advantage of such a rare opportunity.
And, again, of course I enjoyed your take on this. TPTB fell far short in their own sad attempt. The story itself was never thought through by any of them, since the premise presented so many loopholes, but it certainly wasn't handled realistically or professionally. Their result was sloppy and half-hearted at best. They could learn from you!
I haven't forgotten the two comments for your most recent updates for AU Cohen family saga and "A Beautiful Noise." They're on my list for today. Here's to progress for later on when I get home- hopefully.
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