That's a good summary of why I watch Numb3rs, SA. The stories can be formulaic, but the characters are wonderful.
Well, if we followed the recipe...should be cake. A demon-violence-free-zone cake.
Lorne ,'Why We Fight'
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]
sj - May 02, 2007 3:22:56 am PDT #293 of 820
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Vortex - May 02, 2007 4:52:14 am PDT #294 of 820
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I loved the hitman. Such a marvelous performance. Subtle and powerful. *sigh*. I didn't think that Larry was scared of losing the change, more scared that now that he had accomplished his main goal, what did he have to strive for?
-t - May 02, 2007 5:08:49 am PDT #295 of 820
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Yeah, Larry struck me as being in a "What do you after you live your dream?" place. He doesn't exactly seem changed to me, but more open to change. And going to a monastery seems more sane than living in the university basement or access tunnels or whatever it was, which makes me think he's more in touch with what he needs.
Wood Harris, y'all. Awesome.
esse - May 02, 2007 5:21:25 am PDT #296 of 820
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
Well, Larry was only living in the tunnels because he was divesting himself of property in preparation for the trip. He had an apartment prior to that.
I think Larry did change, which was evident in his last determined line about hoping he doesn't retain the same obsessions he had prior to the space station. I really think that nothing could have been better for Larry in terms of self-growth that forcing him out of the many little boxes he'd pushed himself into. On the space station, there was no room for any of that, so he was forced to divest himself of them, and so became different because of that.
I hope Meghan comes back soon--I want to see their reunion. I don't know if the actress has had her child yet, though.
-t - May 02, 2007 5:49:45 am PDT #297 of 820
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Right, but I think the living in the tunnels phase was an expression of the same impulse that is now taking him to the monastery. I guess if being ready to change is change (which I can buy, actually, because he was very comfortable with his, as you put it, boxes before) then he's changed, but he hasn't added the greens yet.
sumi - May 02, 2007 7:42:19 am PDT #298 of 820
Art Crawl!!!
Interview with Michael Shanks regarding his role on 24. Not spoilery if you've seen this week's episode.
lisah - May 02, 2007 7:59:05 am PDT #299 of 820
Punishingly Intricate
Is it wrong that I loved the GG ep last night? Lorelei singing the Dolly version of that song KILLED me. I am a giant sap (also giant Dolly fan).
sumi - May 02, 2007 7:59:20 am PDT #300 of 820
Art Crawl!!!
sumi - May 02, 2007 8:01:12 am PDT #301 of 820
Art Crawl!!!
sumi - May 02, 2007 11:30:57 am PDT #302 of 820
Art Crawl!!!
Zap2it story with TJ Thyne - slightly spoilery for tonight's episode.