Unending
I've been sitting here for a while thinking about what I want to say. Far, far more than my usual alcohol-induced ramblings. I feel a bit... weird, because a couple of those scenes touched me far more deeply than I ever imagined they would
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As someone that hasn't experienced something like this, I have a harder time with it. I really liked the finale. And I liked that we finally saw Daniel break down. I think maybe it wouldn't have some reservations if the episode had been longer and if the rant scene had happened later in the episode. There wasn't enough build for me.
I'm not sure of the rant could be divided though. It's very teling how Daniel started yelling and insulting Vala and then how it changed to anger and pain on himself. That is more true to life. He started off being angry at her until we as the audience realize that he was basically just showcasing the pain he's felt all this time. That is very poignant. But I had some issue with the timing.
I know that I should never post right after I watch something because my emotions are running high. Give me a day and I calm down and appreciate more. I fear my ranting has created this view on my LJ that I hated the episode or something.
But you can't please everyone. All I can say is that while it wasn't perfect, the episode left me with an ache inside and that usually means something was done right.
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Personally, I respect everyone who feels that the rant and the resolution should have been separate. It's certainly more palatable that way, no doubt. But that isn't really how I've found it to work. I think it takes that emotional stripping down - for both of them - before they can connect in that way. Walking away and having a 'cooling down' period only makes you feel awkward and uncertain when you see each other again. There's too much time to think and build up even more defenses against that hurt. Anger and resentment creep in.
Moving forward while you're both still raw and vulnerable is much, much more powerful. Temporarily free of all that emotional baggage allows two people to connect in a way that sort of surpasses mere sex.
What really struck me about Daniel's rant was that he didn't think she really cared for him. That at the least she was only out for a quick screw as boredom relief. At worst, he was the butt of her jokes. That she was making fun of him. And really, who knew he was *that* insecure? Sure, he's secure to the point of arrogance professionally, but deep down? Wow.
So yeah, Daniel's whole rant pretty much blew me away and made the ep for me. The fact that Vala was the catalyst was secondary for me.
'Cos yes... tasty brains! :)
(OMG, I'm a zombie now)
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