The first reason: for the music. I just love the way that
those highly talented kids introduce generations to a music they might not
discover otherwise, while paying respect to their own. Many of the songs that
are high on the charts I wouldn’t know if it wasn’t for this show, and there’s
no style or era that they can’t do.
I’ve laughed, cried and shaken my head about the show and
the discussions it sparked in fandom alike, but I commend it for not being
afraid to touch subjects that are relevant. To me, the scene of the closeted
gay kid attempting suicide was probably hardest to watch--but it’s important to
show this in a popular TV. It matters, because things like that don’t just
happen on TV, and fiction can get a message across in a powerful way.
Most of all, Glee makes me so happy that my high school days
are long over.
This was recommended by a friend. I was skeptical at first,
because there are how many variations on this theme? It turned out to be my
favorite so far. There are many shows that have a ‘strong woman’ character,
fewer who have archetypal heroines. Showing women on TV doesn’t always mean
that you can find a portrayal of female friendship that is realistic. It’s
rare. Since with very few exceptions, these characters are straight, there’s
always the precarious balance of trying not to overshadow the friendship by
romance.
Another big plus is humor at the right time, and
appropriately dosed.
Fans asked for a third season in a trending topic on
twitter, and rightly so.
I am stunned that a show I like is actually coming back for
a fourth season, because frankly, that has never happened before. This show is
so perfect it intimidates me as a writer, and viewer. The characters are so
well defined and complex you appreciate even those you don’t like. You change
your mind back and forth on them.
To me, the heart of the show is the friendship of Alicia and
Kalinda. It’s told in such a smart and understated way that The Good Wife made
it past the Hollywood glass ceiling for stories of women
conspiring together. It’s incredibly clever marketing. I’m also glad that on
occasion it brings back women from shows I’ve loved and that have been
cancelled.
If it’s rare to see women in power in good, scripted TV,
it’s even rarer for women of color. Aside from the political, feminist aspect
here, the character of Olivia Pope is as badass as they come and just
delightful to watch.
Oh, Scandal sounds interesting, I might just check it out. You know I'm watching The Good Wife as well. Less than that it's British TV for me: Doctor Who and Sherlock.
ReplyDeleteThe Doctor for his crazyness, the fun stories and most of all River Song. She only appears once in a while, but she's such a badass heroine that I can wait for her. Amy Pond is also amazing. So, male lead, but two strong women too.
Sherlock, well, because I love the fact that he solves riddles with intellect not his fists. I also really like the modernized version of the characters. And from time to time there are great female characters as well.
We're kind of glad it's not too many this season, because we'll be busy, busy, busy : -- and I'm sure Scandal, as well as Nikita, is something you would like. A lot of people on my tumblr timeline are into Sherlock and Dr. Who (also some old lj friends).
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