TV Shows with weak protagonists
11-25-06, 03:08 AM
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TV Shows with weak protagonists
It struck me as I was watching Grey's Anatomy how little I cared for Meredith Grey's storyline or her as a character for that matter. I realize the show is a border-line ensemble cast as equal time is given to almost everybody, but the show is named after her, and she provides the narration. So I was wondering what other shows out their you guys think have weak/uninteresting protagonists, yet you find yourself liking the show.
11-25-06, 12:20 PM
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I was also going to say Jericho. Although I was interested in the premise, I dropped it at after several episodes because I couldn't get into any of the characters.
11-25-06, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman
Yes Dear
Everyone Loves Raymond
Scrubs
Undeclared
Everyone Loves Raymond
Scrubs
Undeclared
11-25-06, 01:06 PM
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I don't see Scrubs at all.
Yes Dear is a great example.
I'd argue that Buffy the Vampire Slayer qualifies. For me, the weakest part of the show (particularly seasons 4 on) was Buffy herself. The ensemble they put around her is what kept me watching.
ETA: Seinfeld also comes to mind. In fact, a lot of sitcom set ups are all about setting up the straight man in the middle and letting people bounce off of him.
Yes Dear is a great example.
I'd argue that Buffy the Vampire Slayer qualifies. For me, the weakest part of the show (particularly seasons 4 on) was Buffy herself. The ensemble they put around her is what kept me watching.
ETA: Seinfeld also comes to mind. In fact, a lot of sitcom set ups are all about setting up the straight man in the middle and letting people bounce off of him.
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11-25-06, 01:12 PM
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I can see how you'd say that about Jordan, but I am personally just so attracted to Jill Hennessy that she could play just about any character and I'd still like her.
I wish I had Dead Ringers on DVD. Yum.
I wish I had Dead Ringers on DVD. Yum.
11-25-06, 01:22 PM
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Grey's Anatomy for me as well, it's the way Ellen Pompeo looks when she talks. It's like she is have a difficult time speaking. I don't think it would be called a lisp, but it seems too forced for me. Strange I know, but it takes away from the show for me.
11-25-06, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimmy James
I can see how you'd say that about Jordan, but I am personally just so attracted to Jill Hennessy that she could play just about any character and I'd still like her.
11-25-06, 04:15 PM
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Grey's Anatomy for me as well, it's the way Ellen Pompeo looks when she talks. It's like she is have a difficult time speaking. I don't think it would be called a lisp, but it seems too forced for me. Strange I know, but it takes away from the show for me.
11-25-06, 07:22 PM
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24. There was this one episode, and Jack Bauer cried the last two minutes of it. What a joke.
11-25-06, 08:22 PM
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After the initial couple of seasons, I found Dawson (of Dawson's Creek) to be completely boring, but still enjoying the rest of the cast (mainly Jen and Pacey's storylines).
11-25-06, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by boredsilly
After the initial couple of seasons, I found Dawson (of Dawson's Creek) to be completely boring, but still enjoying the rest of the cast (mainly Jen and Pacey's storylines).
11-26-06, 12:24 AM
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Long before TomKat, I Hate, hate, HATE the fact that Dawson's Creek changed into Joey's Campus. I couldn't stand that character. She was basically the sole focus in later seasons so much that I'm surprised they didn't change the name of the show.
As for Jordan, well not only do I like everyone else's characters, but any episode that doesn't focus on Jordan herself, specifically that whole mess with her past...if that was the focus of the series, I'd never watch it. Macy, Bug, Nigel, Woody, Lilly - they are all fantastic characters with great stories.
As for Jordan, well not only do I like everyone else's characters, but any episode that doesn't focus on Jordan herself, specifically that whole mess with her past...if that was the focus of the series, I'd never watch it. Macy, Bug, Nigel, Woody, Lilly - they are all fantastic characters with great stories.
11-26-06, 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by boredsilly
After the initial couple of seasons, I found Dawson (of Dawson's Creek) to be completely boring, but still enjoying the rest of the cast (mainly Jen and Pacey's storylines).
I always thought that Dawson came into his own in season 4, thanks to his friendship with old man Brooks, and his falling for Gretchen. It is the only season of the show that I liked. Those two characters helped him grow up, even if only for one season, because then he was back to alternatiing between Joey and Jen for the last two years. Personally, I would have gone chasing after Gretchen rather than let her go.
