Not finding them in a quick search, they kept being presented to me on my phone. Trying to quickly sum them up from memory:
The “chosen warrior” trope, which… sure, and it makes the show a bit more bland and generic. But I also kind of felt like the articles on that were flirting with/blurring the lines with the “great white savior” trope, which wouldn’t be accurate with this actress.
The way her disability is treated as a horrific thing, which she’s suddenly cured from, and which she’s desperate to not return to.
Could be others, but those were the ones that stood out to me. I’m a bit surprised I haven’t seen Catholic opposition to it, other than what was directed at the comic books already.
I can see concerns about the great White savior trope, which is all too typical usually, but the actress is Portuguese. (Her American accent was pretty damn impressive.) I appreciate the overall diversity of the cast and crew.
I also have to shrug at objections to the Hero’s Journey trope; because though much-tread, it’s an old and well loved narrative.
The last criticism mentioned is highly valid, IMO.
I think I remember seeing that article too, but gave a bit less weight to it. I do agree that the main character’s a bit shallow through most of the show… and the origin story accounts for some but opens up other plot holes. I think I glossed over that as being typical for a YA-targeted story… though on second thought it seems a bit… violent and serious at points for YA.
I found it to be an extremely thoughtful, funny show with a talented cast that created some remarkable characters despite the limitations imposed by the nature of the premise.
All six episodes of Orson Welles’ Sketch Book, a BBC limited series from 1955. Just Orson telling stories illustrated by some of his simple sketches. I’ve only seen the first two episodes, but so far they’re extremely funny. I don’t completely believe them (there is an accompanying webpage with transcripts and footnotes, which further explain and/or correct), but still entertaining regardless.
I was a little older than 10 when I discovered SG1, but yeah, I still have a little crush on Daniel Jackson. That actor was a villain in something else, I do not recall what, and I found it hard to believe he was evil.
I have not seen any of the Stargate series, but I know that actor from:
Imagine your typical medical procedural, but with a twist. One of the doctors can communicate with the almost dead and use that information to help them. Also, completely over the top blue lens flare. It is a strange show.
Youtube has for a while been putting episodes of Taskmaster in my recommendations…
Finally watched a couple episodes, and then a few more, and, well… it’s a British Comedy Game Show, which I’m just going ahead and giving a capitalized genre whether others have or not, but it definitely has been hilarious to watch. I started out on season 3, but going back to season 1 hasn’t been a problem.
The general conceit is that the moderator gives the contestants (a set of 5 comedians) some absolutely ridiculous task to complete, and their failures or successes are the source of hilarity.
Danny Thomas was a conservative, and when Marlo got on him about something he said or did, he snapped back, saying something along the lines of “it’s free to be you but not free to be me!” (I have her book, “Growing Up Funny”.
The horror!
Thanks for bringing up dark memories from my childhood. This was an learning activity doll, not intended to be fun. It was intended to teach how to use various clothing closures. I hated him down to his yellow vinyl shoes.
