I like what you have to say here. I'm not a shipper and would have been perfectly content if they'd left all hints at romance off. However, I'm not opposed to seeing romance if it's kept far in the background. While I never believed Katie was a good match for Rodney, the way it has shown was nice - a mention of dinner here and there. Just enough to note that they were still seeing each other. I like the idea of Rodney and Jennifer together. I think they make a good match. But I'm sorry to say (I really am) that I don't see chemistry onscreen between the actors.
I completely agree with your assessment that the writing is to blame. I like the concept of Keller - small town girl, socially awkward (at least when she was young), trying to take the reins from a beloved doctor in the midst of a crisis. I like that she isn't brave and doesn't have all the answers, that she isn't perfect. I'm not bothered that Jewel is young. I have no idea how old Keller is supposed to be, but I have no problem believing she is several years older than Jewel actually is.
My main issue goes back to the writing. A lot of time has been spent developing McKay (who I do find fascinating) and now Keller has been added to the mix while Sheppard has had little to no development and poor Ronon and Teyla barely even show up anymore. Does that make me hate Keller? No. It makes me wish the writers had taken the time early on to decide who these people are and how they want to develop them.
As to the hideous medical aspects of the show... *sigh* That's just laziness, pure and simple. Google is your friend! And please. If you establish something as canon, like needing the ATA gene to operate an LSD, don't throw it away later without a good explanation for it.
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Date: 2008-12-11 02:14 pm (UTC)I completely agree with your assessment that the writing is to blame. I like the concept of Keller - small town girl, socially awkward (at least when she was young), trying to take the reins from a beloved doctor in the midst of a crisis. I like that she isn't brave and doesn't have all the answers, that she isn't perfect. I'm not bothered that Jewel is young. I have no idea how old Keller is supposed to be, but I have no problem believing she is several years older than Jewel actually is.
My main issue goes back to the writing. A lot of time has been spent developing McKay (who I do find fascinating) and now Keller has been added to the mix while Sheppard has had little to no development and poor Ronon and Teyla barely even show up anymore. Does that make me hate Keller? No. It makes me wish the writers had taken the time early on to decide who these people are and how they want to develop them.
As to the hideous medical aspects of the show... *sigh* That's just laziness, pure and simple. Google is your friend! And please. If you establish something as canon, like needing the ATA gene to operate an LSD, don't throw it away later without a good explanation for it.