The Minearverse 5: Closer to the Earth, Further from the Ax
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls, The Inside and Drive), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
Yeah, crap. The fourth episode finally hooked me good. Then I turned on my computer, saw the news elsewhere, and came here.
I'm sorry this is happening. Again. It's gotten to the point where even gallows humor wears thin.
Sorry Tim, sorry Kristen, sorry Nathan et al.
::sigh::
Even my nine year old son is bummed. He has yet to be jaded by network bullshit and is just very confused.
I just got home from work, and saw all the posts.
Damn. I'm so sorry, Tim and Kristen. Drive was a hell of a lot of fun, and I've already stamped my foot that I won't get to know "the real Alex Tully" and what's up with Wendy's husband, and what happens to John, and who the hell set this race up and controls it.
Many thanks to the great cast and all the wonderful folks who made it.
::slinks off to pout for a bit::
Well, crap. My condolences to Tim, Kristen, cast, crew, and staff. I was enjoying the show (I almost typed "ride." Groan.), and... well, just bleh. I think I'll go join AmyLiz.
I think I'll go join AmyLiz.
There's plenty of room in the pouting corner. And there's also plenty of liquor.
If you have cheescake and chocolate, I think all the mourners can be a little happier in that corner.
I've been sitting in the pouting corner. I really thought this one had a chance.
I did, too, Ginger. And I have to echo what Denise said earlier about not understanding the network's strategy. The ad campaign was fabulous, and they had to spend some money on that. How is it possible that two nights of airings is enough for them to say, "Forget it." Why not at least try to recoup some of those promo dollars? Are reruns of House really going to pull in better ratings? Or attract more advertisers?
Of course, I don't know the answers to any of these things, which is just one reason no one's giving me a job at a network.
Feh. I'm pouring a drink and going to bed.
I really thought it had a chance too.
And I wish it had been given the opportunity to build word of mouth.
I was going to do a drive-by to say I'd finally watched. Apparently, I'm being all redund!ant again. Day late yada, dollar short-cakes...
And also, also? I think the phrase drive-by (Drive bye?) is ruined for me now.
So, yeah, I want a pop-up Fillion doll. (IJS)