I have this theory, and I may be off-base here, but that people who have been or have people very close to them who have been clinically depressed tend to like S6 better than those of us who haven't been through that sort of thing.
I have been and known people who have and, I believe, I *was* going through that during S6. And I didn't much like S6.
But I think that was because, in my case, it was "Criminy, I watch this show and other TV so I don't have to deal with this crap! ARGH!"
So, my reaction to Buffy was sort of (he ashamedly admits) "Get over it!" but NOT, I wish to stress, because I thought her depression or any depression wasn't valid but because I wanted her to say something funny while chopping a demon's head off. Because I AM shallow that way, I will readily admit.
Hmmm, I guess I'm the outlier on the depression-experiencing=liking
Season 6 thing, as I hated Season 6, but I'm quite aware of what clinical
depression is like.(Been there, still taking the AD). Buffy's depression may
well have been a realistic portrayal, but it wasn't interesting to me.
Buffy's depression may well have been a realistic portrayal, but it wasn't interesting to me.
Yeah, this.
"Enough already, there's ultimate evil to vanquish! Yeehaw!"
But, as I said...that's not because depression isn't valid. It's because, in my opinion, it went on too long during the season and detracted from the storytelling.
YS6MV
So, my reaction to Buffy was sort of (he ashamedly admits) "Get over it!" but NOT, I wish to stress, because I thought her depression or any depression wasn't valid but because I wanted her to say something funny while chopping a demon's head off. Because I AM shallow that way, I will readily admit.
I cant totally understand and appreciate this reaction. I think a good number of fans felt that way. I know my husband did.
Thing is, I thought Buffy's struggle in S6 was entertaining. Besides...flaying? C'mon, how entertaining is that? So much fun and what other show was going to give us a good flaying.
Buffy could have had runny bowel syndrome, but do we really need to watch it for half a season?
Buffy could have had runny bowel syndrome, but do we really need to watch it for half a season?
BWAH!!
BuffyNMetamucil4EVAH!!!!!111!!
Thing is, I thought Buffy's struggle in S6 was entertaining. Besides...flaying? C'mon, how entertaining is that? So much fun and what other show was going to give us a good flaying.
What does the one have to do with the other?
Buffy Depressed = Boring, to me.
Flaying = Finally! The fun's started!
Can there be flaying?
No, but there can be uncomfortable itching, and redness.
