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Oct. 2nd, 2014 11:37 amSo a few things while I'm still off banging my head against a pair of uncooperative stories (![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
trovia's and thecatisacritic's; oh, and something for in_the_blue's challenge just to clear out mental cobwebs, though I won't freak if it doesn't happen since nothing seems to be happening).
I've spent a few hours when I should have been sleeping watching the new seasons of Gotham, Agents of SHIELD, and Nashville. Spoilers ahead.
Gotham is too violent, but it intrigues me. It opened solidly and interested me deeply in several of the characters (though I really wish they'd lay off of so much time with Penguin; he's just nasty). I read that many thought it wasn't very good, but I'll opine that most of the people saying that probably have some background in DC. I chose to try Gotham simply because I have no background in DC and don't feel like gaining it anywhere with a backlog to catch up on. The show's new and my curiosity is new. It works for me.
I felt the premiere was solid and laid the premise and groundwork for an awesome season, and for someone totally new to the world, I honestly don't think it could have done more. What it did, it did well. I loved the hints of Selina/Cat's personality and how compelling Bruce was in the very little time he got in that episode. He really had three scenes in there and in each one, he was in a completely different emotional place. The character arc was pretty spectacular for having such short shrift. I see the budding vigilante in him. And Gordon... Just yes. I love the character and since he's the main character here, that matters.
Agents of SHIELD
I missed most of the first season and caught the last 3-4 episodes. They were good, if a wee too graphic for me in spots. It was interesting and a good window into MCU where I can't get everything else just yet, so I thought, hey, I'll give it a whirl.
Then season two happened. I. am. hooked.
I don't care what anyone says, the first episode was pretty good and heavy on the great in a couple spots. The second episode was amazing. I love that Skye seems to be extremely capable and feels frustrated that Coulson's giving her little to do and keeping her out of the loop because it means I'm not frustrated that she has less to do. I'm feeling with her for the loss of much close relationship with Coulson. He's barely holding himself together. The yoga line was actually adorable. And May standing there while he lets go into something he doesn't trust for obvious reasons (Garrett, anyone?) was for me very, VERY compelling. And Raina, hello, yes.
And Hunter. I have such a new appreciation for why Coulson probably didn't have any trouble with Clint's making another call. Now I seriously am considering hitting some MCU fic where Natasha and Clint work with the new SHIELD. Just so much yes.
Nashville
I just have to squee this: the baby is Avery's. There is a lot going on and the Layla/Will dynamic just went powerfully interesting, but seriously. The baby is Avery's. I'm FINALLY itching to write fic for this show instead of just read it. Just yes.
trovia's and thecatisacritic's; oh, and something for in_the_blue's challenge just to clear out mental cobwebs, though I won't freak if it doesn't happen since nothing seems to be happening).I've spent a few hours when I should have been sleeping watching the new seasons of Gotham, Agents of SHIELD, and Nashville. Spoilers ahead.
Gotham is too violent, but it intrigues me. It opened solidly and interested me deeply in several of the characters (though I really wish they'd lay off of so much time with Penguin; he's just nasty). I read that many thought it wasn't very good, but I'll opine that most of the people saying that probably have some background in DC. I chose to try Gotham simply because I have no background in DC and don't feel like gaining it anywhere with a backlog to catch up on. The show's new and my curiosity is new. It works for me.
I felt the premiere was solid and laid the premise and groundwork for an awesome season, and for someone totally new to the world, I honestly don't think it could have done more. What it did, it did well. I loved the hints of Selina/Cat's personality and how compelling Bruce was in the very little time he got in that episode. He really had three scenes in there and in each one, he was in a completely different emotional place. The character arc was pretty spectacular for having such short shrift. I see the budding vigilante in him. And Gordon... Just yes. I love the character and since he's the main character here, that matters.
Agents of SHIELD
I missed most of the first season and caught the last 3-4 episodes. They were good, if a wee too graphic for me in spots. It was interesting and a good window into MCU where I can't get everything else just yet, so I thought, hey, I'll give it a whirl.
Then season two happened. I. am. hooked.
I don't care what anyone says, the first episode was pretty good and heavy on the great in a couple spots. The second episode was amazing. I love that Skye seems to be extremely capable and feels frustrated that Coulson's giving her little to do and keeping her out of the loop because it means I'm not frustrated that she has less to do. I'm feeling with her for the loss of much close relationship with Coulson. He's barely holding himself together. The yoga line was actually adorable. And May standing there while he lets go into something he doesn't trust for obvious reasons (Garrett, anyone?) was for me very, VERY compelling. And Raina, hello, yes.
And Hunter. I have such a new appreciation for why Coulson probably didn't have any trouble with Clint's making another call. Now I seriously am considering hitting some MCU fic where Natasha and Clint work with the new SHIELD. Just so much yes.
Nashville
I just have to squee this: the baby is Avery's. There is a lot going on and the Layla/Will dynamic just went powerfully interesting, but seriously. The baby is Avery's. I'm FINALLY itching to write fic for this show instead of just read it. Just yes.
