Sanctuary ramblings + 3x06 - Animus

[freevo]

The B-plot held my attention way more than the main one, but I guess that's okay. I actually have a rather complicated relationship with the show - I may write about it someday - but my main problem is that I only like/care about some of the reccuring characters like Tesla or Druitt, but not the regulars.

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[aceofhadeon]

I should probably just say, "Yes, I agree to most of what you said," but where would the fun be in that! So let the massive quoting begin.

The B-plot held my attention way more than the main one, but I guess that's okay. I actually have a rather complicated relationship with the show - I may write about it someday - but my main problem is that I only like/care about some of the reccuring characters like Tesla or Druitt, but not the regulars.

THERE WAS AN A-PLOTLINE?! LIES! There was only Helen and Nikola and you know it. At least, it's just them when I watch the ep with the FF button.

But seriously. I've always been like that too, liking the villain of the secondary characters better. It's a curse, I think. 'Cause those character either die or are never in the eps, or both.

I like Helen, she's a pretty awesome lady but I feel like the other regulars are holding her back. She needs somebody equally interesting to play opposite her, otherwise I'm just not engaged enough to care.Oh, gee, I have no idea who would be great to play

[freevo]

Wow, you've really gone on a commenting spree! Thank god I haven't started writing reaction posts earlier. ;)

Although, I almost wrote one for Trail of Blood, but that would have been incoherent squeening about getting Tesla back on my screen after so long. I needed a week or two to get back to normal after that.

At least, it's just them when I watch the ep with the FF button.

Heh, I tend to do that too.

Oh, gee, I have no idea who would be great to play opposite her in every ep. *innocent look* Maybe Tesla?

Heh. I would hate to disagree with that, but I'm not sure Tesla would work as a regular, especially if we keep the current setting. He could lose his appeal longterm if he's relegated to less interesting B-plots. I'd hate to see him underused just because his not the focus of an episode. I liked what they did with him this season so far, so I hope they keep it balanced. I realize it's blasemphy so I'll just stop now...

[aceofhadeon]

lol Oh, I'm done now. Just had to catch up on your reaction posts and replies.

Yeah, I was immensely thrilled by ToB too.

I think the entire Sanctuary dynamic would have to be revamped if Tesla was her costar. He would have to hold a place of power in another organization or something, and/or have an ulterior agenda for working with her. That way he wouldn't wear out his welcome. Honestly, I just wanna see more Tesla/J-Yo, so I might not be too picky.

[freevo]

I get the sentiment, I want more Tesla too, I'm just not sure how it would work.

Sidenote: I've read through The Five discussion at sanctuary_cafe, really interesting stuff indeed.