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We are part way through season 2. And I am getting more and more irritated with the writers.
My biggest issue with this show concerns our main characters complete disregard for the constitution and laws of the United States. Just kill a guy and cut off his head because you need it to make you cover look good. Jack should be in jail for the rest of his days.
People are ridiculously stupid. When pelted with TV shows showing the "good guys" bending and breaking laws and misusing their powers and authority, the general public perception of the real good guys will be damaged. Really. Plenty of decent studies have shown this to be the case.
The biggest irritation with the show is the needless drama created by every single character on the show. A simple statement of fact from any of them would be refreshing. A simple thoughtful response to a situation would be a miracle.
I will make it through this season, but I'm not going to start another one. It is just too frustrating to watch one character not say some bit of trivial information when asked a direct question. Stacey has suggested that to most people, this is the normal environment for them so it seems natural.
Give me a break.
On a related note, I started watching Torchwood. The jury is still out. I really like Captain Jack, but his people do the stupidest things imaginable.
My biggest issue with this show concerns our main characters complete disregard for the constitution and laws of the United States. Just kill a guy and cut off his head because you need it to make you cover look good. Jack should be in jail for the rest of his days.
People are ridiculously stupid. When pelted with TV shows showing the "good guys" bending and breaking laws and misusing their powers and authority, the general public perception of the real good guys will be damaged. Really. Plenty of decent studies have shown this to be the case.
The biggest irritation with the show is the needless drama created by every single character on the show. A simple statement of fact from any of them would be refreshing. A simple thoughtful response to a situation would be a miracle.
I will make it through this season, but I'm not going to start another one. It is just too frustrating to watch one character not say some bit of trivial information when asked a direct question. Stacey has suggested that to most people, this is the normal environment for them so it seems natural.
Give me a break.
On a related note, I started watching Torchwood. The jury is still out. I really like Captain Jack, but his people do the stupidest things imaginable.
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