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Boxed Set, Vol. V: Just a Hint of Denial and a Dash of Retcon  

A topic for the discussion of Doctor Who, Arrow, and The Flash. Beware possible invasions of iZombie, Sleepy Hollow, or pretty much any other "genre" (read: sci fi, superhero, or fantasy) show that captures our fancy. Expect adult content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.

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JenP - Dec 18, 2008 4:28:11 pm PST #5876 of 30001

Hee! He's so conflicted. But he has one of the most amazing character arcs ever, start to finish. I mean, take a look at him right now; he's practically unrecognizable from the person he was in the pilot, yet it's been a very natural development.

You speak the truth. I'm so fascinated within the story and on a meta level to see how they're (that is, a show targeted towards kids) handling someone truly conflicted. "Good? Bad? What is honor, really? I don't know!! It's hard!" Because, really, it is hard. Even if your're not the outcast/formerly outcast son of the fire lord.

This! How much do I heart Zuko? VERY much! Although not as much as I heart Uncle Iroh. He is my favouritest, with Zuko and Toph a little way behind. But I like all the core ensemble v. much indeed.

Zuko and Iroh's relationship slays me. I think my favoritest character changes on a per episode basis, because I love them all so much (well, no, I don't love Zuko's sister; but I enjoy watching her and her BFF assassins). Also, I am fickle. But I think Zuko has me by a hair right now. I'm definitely most interested to see how it all turns out for the young prince, but only by a hair more than a bunch of other stuff. (I'm about a third of the way through S3).

I love the characterization of Sokka, too. Yeah, he's kind of a goof, but he is a good warrior, and he's smart and capable and has good ideas and he keeps getting subtly better... and all this with no bending. I could go on about them all, but I'll stop. Er, for now. Because I have yet to talk about my love for the girls! Who are awesome.

Thanks for the link again, Glam. I've bookmarked it for later. (Later only so I don't inadvertently spoil myself.)


JenP - Dec 18, 2008 4:46:52 pm PST #5877 of 30001

Ha! The episode I'm about to watch is, apparently, the one where Sokka bemoans his lack of specialness. Nice timing.


Fay - Dec 18, 2008 6:51:49 pm PST #5878 of 30001
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.

I love the characterization of Sokka, too. Yeah, he's kind of a goof, but he is a good warrior, and he's smart and capable and has good ideas and he keeps getting subtly better... and all this with no bending. I

This! Yes, I love that he isn't just the Zeppo, because in the vast majority of shows that would be it. He would be incompetent punchline guy. I love that the characters and their relationships are so nuanced, and that they all grow and develop over the course of the show.

Avatar for the win!


Glamcookie - Dec 18, 2008 7:02:27 pm PST #5879 of 30001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

Sokka is DW's favorite. She always says, "He's what Xander should have been."


Polter-Cow - Dec 18, 2008 7:11:29 pm PST #5880 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

(well, no, I don't love Zuko's sister; but I enjoy watching her and her BFF assassins)

I love Azula! And the Dangerous Ladies.

The episode I'm about to watch is, apparently, the one where Sokka bemoans his lack of specialness. Nice timing.

Heh. I found that sort of annoying because he always seemed perfectly content being awesome without bending ability before.

In conclusion, who lit Toph on fire?


aurelia - Dec 18, 2008 11:59:43 pm PST #5881 of 30001
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

In re-watching the last 3 episodes of Pushing Daisies I nearly choked when I heard a name I'd missed the first time. The real estate guy shutting down the open house at the lighthouse? Willie Gherkin.


Theodosia - Dec 19, 2008 3:40:12 am PST #5882 of 30001
'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"

Heh -- missed that one, too.

You know, I'm wondering about the significance of those watches and Ned's mysterious ability. I suspect they'll eventually be found to be linked.


Calli - Dec 19, 2008 4:07:34 am PST #5883 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

My SG-1 box set arrived yesterday, and I'm seeing Season 1 for the first time. RDA's hair is still brown. Michael Shanks hasn't buffed up. And there are naked women—this show was on Showtime or something at the beginning, wasn't it? Also, they come out of the stargate with frost on their faces, a detail that got lost in later seasons.


DCJensen - Dec 19, 2008 4:24:44 am PST #5884 of 30001
All is well that ends in pizza.

They "recalibrated" the Stargate to get rid of the frost.


sumi - Dec 19, 2008 7:46:01 am PST #5885 of 30001
Art Crawl!!!

Promo pictures from BSG 4.11