Class

[lyryk]

Class is so good! _profiterole_ had already given it the thumbs-up, so I went into it confident that it wouldn't disappoint, and did it ever deliver. So. much. equal. representation.

Kind of gif-heavy (and one gif is probably NSFW).

Comments

[_profiterole_]

Yes, I'm so glad people are starting to watch it! \o/ This show deserves all the love.

It's on the horror-ish side of Doctor Who, but I think it manages the same balance: there's enough cuteness and humour that I don't feel like I'm watching something "dark and gritty".

Charlie and Matteusz killed me in episode 3! ♥ And Ms Quill is so beautifully full of sarcasm. <3 I love everybody, really.

[lyryk]

I love how ~aware the show is about so many issues. And the humour is so great. I'm loving all the little character moments among all the carnage. \o/

Charlie and Matteusz in episode 3! I'm so delighted we got so much between them. <3 I love everyone too. MISS QUILL ESPECIALLY. ♥

[castalie]

Profiterole mentioned your post and since I'm so deep in Class at the moment, I can't resist the call of someone talking about it... so hi, sorry for crashing your comments ;)

it’s a refreshing change to see the psychological consequences of such events actually play out on screen, rather than being ignored in favour of a more action-packed script that’s not bogged down by trauma." This is one of the (many, many) things I enjoy with that show and something I've always regretting in other shows, how traumatic events never seem to really have consequences. It's never realistic and always makes for poor writing, imho

[lyryk]

Hello, hello! Thank you for coming by. Always great to talk to fellow fans about awesome things. *g*

One of my absolute favourite things about Class so far is that it addresses the various traumas. Totally agree with you about poor/unrealistic writing in shows that ignore what the characters have been through.

Yay for more Charlie and Matteusz in episode 4! I'll have to look up that trailer. *g* I love the whole cast so much. Can't wait for more! :-)

[castalie]

Back in the day, I'm sure LJ would have been filled to the (b)rim with people squeeing about Class and already creating comms and making icons I could have snagged to go with my entries... but now, well, now you often feel a bit isolated so when you find some kindred spirits you can't help but come and say "hi" ;)

It does make for a nice change, doesn't it? To see those characters face their past and try to deal with the consequences as best as they can.

Just in case, I was talking about this trailer. I was like, ohhh tension! Possibly leading to angst! Just my cup of tea ;)

[lyryk]

I knowww, right? I was just thinking that Class needs a comm, even if just for the principle of it. But yeah, even the DW comm is barely active. We'll have to hunt for some proper icons -- I really want some!

It really does make a great change, especially in the context of DW. Moffat's era has so much stuff that makes me uncomfortable (and not in a good way).

Thanks so much for the link! I read somewhere that there's possibly going to be conflict between the boys as Matteusz struggles to deal with the weirdness that is Charlie's life. And I can't wait to see April in action. I love the way her character seems to be developing.

[ragnarok_08]

Sounds like a neat show - I so need to check it out soon!

[lyryk]

I think you're going to love it. :-)

[giallarhorn]

Haven't gotten a chance to watch it yet, but everyone I know who's watched it has basically called it the best thing to come out of DW in a long while.

That said, it seems to occupy the territory that you usually don't see explored by DW in the main show? It doesn't seem quite dark and gritty, but also is willing to show more and explore more of the subthemes that don't get explored in the main show, a la SJA.

[lyryk]

I don't even know where to begin ranting about Moffat's era, haha. Yeah, I totally agree that this is the best thing in the Whovinerse in recent times.

The kids are older than the ones in SJA, but it's definitely not as 'adult' as Torchwood. And there's been quite a bit of blood and gore so far, and we're only on episode 3. I think having the same setting each week is a significant difference from DW? And the school has a long history on the show. Plus I think the Doctor will almost certainly make occasional appearances, as on SJA. I really really like the themes so far. And the fact that queer characters and POC are very much a part of the 'normalised' culture of the show.

[angelbabe_cj]

YES

[lyryk]

YAY! I'm so glad you love it too! DW sorely needs a new showrunner, IMO, so I hope the series will get better once Moffat leaves.

I love how 'normalised' everything is, too. I'm also curious about how things play out with the immigration aspect (and Charlie and Miss Quill are 'immigrants' too, I suppose) and about the characters' backstories. There's just so much to love about this show. ♥