Their argument in the barn was fairly realistically portrayed I thought, and each character was allowed to be human and feel what they feel, yet at the end of it all, their open declaractions of love were just indicative of how potentially strong these two already are in their faith in each other and their relationship. And frankly, that strength is something of a boosting factor needed by both of them in their lives.
You always say things way better than I could like ever.
There's really no fault I can find with Clark' writing here and I think that adds immensely to why I've taken such a liking to the ep itself. I loved his assured stance on his beliefs, whether it was communicating that to the General, or to Flagg. He was polite, yet firm with Sam Lane, not willing to back down from what was right or be daunted or intimidated or overawed unnecessarily. And I particularly appreciated the little touches, such as his shift of using 'Sam' from 'Sir.' That goes such a long way in highlighting where Clark is at in his life right now. Yet, for all his maturity and confidence, the writers also remembered to present him still as someone with real, human emotions - note the display of frustration in the wood chopping scene. I like it when my characters are allowed these moments, for I appreciate them that much more when they rise above it all and triumph from their greatness.
*Nods* This alone convinced me that it was the best episode of the season.
//You always say things way better than I could like ever.//
Aw, thankyou. :-)
//*Nods* This alone convinced me that it was the best episode of the season.//
Y'know, I honestly feel the difference in sheer quality between this and the rest of the season so far is stark - in terms of characterization alone. And I guess that just goes to show how crucial getting the right characterization and doing it justice, really is.
You always say things way better than I could like ever.
There's really no fault I can find with Clark' writing here and I think that adds immensely to why I've taken such a liking to the ep itself. I loved his assured stance on his beliefs, whether it was communicating that to the General, or to Flagg. He was polite, yet firm with Sam Lane, not willing to back down from what was right or be daunted or intimidated or overawed unnecessarily. And I particularly appreciated the little touches, such as his shift of using 'Sam' from 'Sir.' That goes such a long way in highlighting where Clark is at in his life right now. Yet, for all his maturity and confidence, the writers also remembered to present him still as someone with real, human emotions - note the display of frustration in the wood chopping scene. I like it when my characters are allowed these moments, for I appreciate them that much more when they rise above it all and triumph from their greatness.
*Nods* This alone convinced me that it was the best episode of the season.
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Aw, thankyou. :-)
//*Nods* This alone convinced me that it was the best episode of the season.//
Y'know, I honestly feel the difference in sheer quality between this and the rest of the season so far is stark - in terms of characterization alone. And I guess that just goes to show how crucial getting the right characterization and doing it justice, really is.
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