post 373: Character Discussion, Lori Weston

[rocsfan]

  I’d like to explore the character of Lori. I don't want to bash the character or sing her praises, but just share some thoughts. I know there are fans who have strong opinions, so let me be clear that I don't want to offend anyone and I don't want to start an argument. Possibly a cargument, though? :D I want to objectively look at this. I’ve

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[justtracy]

Actually for a while now I've thought that maybe Lori has more involvement in the bigger picture than we know right now. I've become convinced that her character ambiguity is there for a reason and the fact that we don't really know that much about her is for a reason that will be addressed at some point in future episodes. I kinda hope I'm right.

I like the idea that maybe Lori has been reporting to the Governor of screen and maybe in a future episode we'll find out quite what she's been telling him and maybe it'll be used against the team.

My brother also thinks that they wouldn't go to the trouble of writing in a new character for no reason. There's got to be more to her than we're seeing.

Oh, and for the record, I like Lori. I find her ambiguity really interesting.

And I'm still holding on to my Lori is involved in the Shelburne storyline theory!

[rocsfan]

I'm even more unsure now as to her purpose on the show! It's going to make the season that much more interesting for me. It could be that she has a personal secret that has little to do with the team, too.

I was thining about Shellburne today, too, and it occurre to me that Wo Fat is afraid of Shelburne. Shelburne killed his father, but that isn't enough to explain why he's afraid. Angry, vengeful, yes. But afraid? I still agree with you that Lori is mixed in there somewhere.

[justtracy]

I'm trying not to think about it too much as I like her character anyway but I would love for there to be more to her or her to be involved in something bigger.

But is Wo Fat afraid physically - like afraid for his life - or is he afraid about what Shelburne might know? There might be some information about Wo Fat (or his father) out there that he doesn't want people to now. Or something.

[rocsfan]

We still have almost half the season left, so this gives me something to look forward to! There could be so much going on here. I don't even know if Wo Fat will be back at all, but I'm sure there will be more to Steve's story. And Lori's!

[justtracy]

That's true.

Wo Fat's gotta be back at some point right and I'm sure the Shelburne storyline is gonna come back before the finale too. I want there to be more to Lori's storyline but if she stays on for a third season (assuming there's gonna be one) we might not find out for a while.