Well, I've never seen Moonlighting. And my perspective is definitely shaped by watching about four eps a day for the last ten days (minus weekends). And I totally see this thread of build-up, from episode 101 to 213 (the one I'm on now) that they'll probably deal with in season three or so.
Weird love's better than no love.
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Experimental TV: Network Drama
This thread is an experiment to discern the Buffistas' interests in television discussion. It will close on June 1st, 2007, after which our community will assess our future direction. Discuss network aired drama here. [NAFDA]
esse - Apr 18, 2007 2:07:29 pm PDT #13 of 820
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
Ailleann - Apr 18, 2007 2:11:56 pm PDT #14 of 820
vanguard of the socialist Hollywood liberal homosexualist agenda
The short story behind Moonlighting is that they had two great characters with smokin' chemistry, but as soon as they actually became a couple the show went downhill.
I think mainlining like that would definitely change the perception. Oh gee, maybe I'll have to rewatch this summer, twist my arm.
SailAweigh - Apr 18, 2007 2:47:00 pm PDT #15 of 820
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Then there was JAG, where they kept the veiwer watching in exasperation for 10 YEARS for something to happen between Mac and Harm. I quit watching around year 5 or 6, it couldn't compete with Buffy on Tuesday nights once I found her. I want something to pan out between Bones and Booth sooner than that.
Jesse - Apr 18, 2007 2:49:38 pm PDT #16 of 820
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I'm just watching House, and like Jessica said in Natter, lip waxing is totally not part of a spa day! It's five minutes on the way home! Of course, I'd never do it at lunch, because of the redness, but still.
tiggy - Apr 18, 2007 2:55:47 pm PDT #17 of 820
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
I watched the first episode or two of Bones and just wasn't grabbed, but so many people whose tv opinions match my own love it. so maybe i'll give it another shot this season or something...
Theodosia - Apr 18, 2007 2:56:57 pm PDT #18 of 820
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I think Bones took 5 or 6 episodes to gel -- suddenly the generic Squints became cool characters and the show really took off for me.
Topic!Cindy - Apr 18, 2007 2:58:19 pm PDT #19 of 820
What is even happening?
It was too much for me to keep up with Bones, last year, because I already watched Lost and VM was on Wednesdays for a good chunk of the year. Then I just let it go. Now I'm watching Jericho, even though I suspect Bones is much better. I just haven't gotten back around to it.
tiggy - Apr 18, 2007 2:59:30 pm PDT #20 of 820
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
yeah, i think that's another reason i gave up on it, Cindy. so much tv, so little time.
esse - Apr 18, 2007 3:14:44 pm PDT #21 of 820
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
It helped that I had a super pimptastic introduction to it. But really, watching it all in one go is my favorite way to watch television, especially television I'm just getting in to. You undertand a lot more of the character motivations and overall energies better.
I just watched the episode with the serial killer, and man, it just hit home for me how this show hits all the right emotional highs for me. And this show is the perfect example of letting DB off the chain! The man can freaking act, and you never saw it as much with Angel because Angel was such a one-note character. In Bones, it's like Dave has the freedom to really stretch himself, which, after lusting after him for the last ten years, is a treat and a half.
Sheryl - Apr 18, 2007 3:22:32 pm PDT #22 of 820
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Am I the only one who liked it better when Booth and Bones were more friends than anything else? I've been annoyed with the way they've been playing up the romancy vibe, what with the roadblock relationships.('Cuz you can't get the leads together romanticly or the show will die. Nevermind that Moonlighting had a lot of other problems besides the lead characters boinking)
Then again, I'm not fond of the fictional romance I'm seeing these days.