Thirty Days of TV: Day Twenty-Three

[selenak]

Day 23 - Most annoying characterDisclaimer first: like so many things, annoyance is in the eyes of the beholder. One person's much beloved character is another person's well of irritation, and I know I sometimes feel absurdly hurt reading my favourites torn to shreds by internet friends, so I apologize in advance. Another disclaimer: to me, there

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[selenak]

Oh, I liked him at the start of the show, too. The thing is, it's not like he suddenly aquired a new personality (which happened to some people I liked in other shows); you could see the traits that later made him so obnoxious early on, but back then they were held in check by more admirable qualities and also by the narrative. For example: mid s1, we have this great scene where Roslin confronts both Lee and Bill with them risking the safety of the entire fleet for Starbuck because they love Kara. And the story is on her side, and the men admit she's right, too. Not because the series doesn't love Kara as well or values her life, but because what's left of humanity is more important. Whereas in Sine Qua Non, not only does Adama risk the entire fleet for Roslin but he even rubs in his contempt and disregard for everyone but his immediate circle (Roslin, Tigh, Lee and Kara) while he's at it by refusing to give as much as an explanation or conversation not just to Zarek but to anyone at all. He completely abandons all his responsibilities. And the narrative DOESN'T hold him on to account for it anymore. And that's why one wants to strangle him.