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adelineHeroes, 3x25: The Invisible Thread
(Fair warning: this is actually a lot more about ~*~How I Feel~*~ than about the episode itself. Feel free to skip)
Beware of the kri moar in here, because, oh yes, let's not beat around the bush: I fucking cried. When Angela lets out that scream and cradles his body, godsdamnit, I sobbed. Sobbing right now just thinking about it, actually.
I feel so silly, because I saw it coming. I fucking saw it coming. I said to Zarina as the last chapter of last volume showed a teaser for this one, I said they were going to make him an irredeemable jerk so we'd all want him dead, and then give ~the people~ what "they" want. I knew they'd kill Nathan. I read the theories based on spoilers, and they made sense to me, and they turned out to be exactly right. I prepared myself for this. And yet, I still feel deeply betrayed by my show. (My entitlement. Look how fucking lame.)
I honestly feel like, with this cheap meaningless exit, the writers are clearly telling me "You know what? Don't invest in our show. Don't invest in our characters, don't invest in our stories. Don't invest time, don't engage emotions. Just make some popcorn and watch shit burn. Also, drive a Nissan and join the Sprint network. That is all we care about." This is my feeling right now: why bother? It's biased and clouded and what-have-you, but I'm not very able to see beyond that just yet.
Yes, this ~twist will provide excellent acting opportunities for Pasdar. I'm thrilled about that, really. There's the promise of a realization sooner than later, of a struggle, and there's the human debate. What makes up our identities, and all that. If he looks like Nathan, walks like Nathan, thinks like Nathan, talks like Nathan, has all of Nathan's memories, believes he is Nathan, then is he not Nathan? And why? That all has potential to be fascinating, in capable hands. (I'm rather dubious whether these guys can pull it off.)
But how long until we all tire of it? And since when does Heroes make good on its promises, anyway? People want to see shit burn, man. This ~Nathan's days are clearly numbered. They're killing him three times over. Fucking brilliant.
I'm not even going to touch upon the myriad continuity blind spots and basic common sense failures at play in this whole thing. There are too many to count. My loyal support of three continuous and, frankly, often hazardous years has been flung back at my face with not the slightest bit of care or respect, and it stings.
I am bitter, I've been up all night, and I'm greatly disappointed. The result is this post. In truth, I'll probably keep watching the show and then post 4-line reviews, if even that. Polls are a thing of the past. They take me hours every week, and that is much more than I'm willing to give up for the show anymore. I'll try and post one for this (otherwise rather enjoyable, I thought) episode for completion's sake, and then that's it. My heart isn't in it any longer, and no, a transplant is not an option. ;(
I'm not taking my toys and leaving fandom, but wow! I need to take a step back and take care of myself.Anybody know where I can find a F.U.T.K. shirt to wear to Comic Con? Anyone? D:
p.s. I reserve the right to post again about everything else in this finale after my ~emoshuns~ have simmered down a bit. Could be a while.
(Fair warning: this is actually a lot more about ~*~How I Feel~*~ than about the episode itself. Feel free to skip)
Beware of the kri moar in here, because, oh yes, let's not beat around the bush: I fucking cried. When Angela lets out that scream and cradles his body, godsdamnit, I sobbed. Sobbing right now just thinking about it, actually.
I feel so silly, because I saw it coming. I fucking saw it coming. I said to Zarina as the last chapter of last volume showed a teaser for this one, I said they were going to make him an irredeemable jerk so we'd all want him dead, and then give ~the people~ what "they" want. I knew they'd kill Nathan. I read the theories based on spoilers, and they made sense to me, and they turned out to be exactly right. I prepared myself for this. And yet, I still feel deeply betrayed by my show. (My entitlement. Look how fucking lame.)
I honestly feel like, with this cheap meaningless exit, the writers are clearly telling me "You know what? Don't invest in our show. Don't invest in our characters, don't invest in our stories. Don't invest time, don't engage emotions. Just make some popcorn and watch shit burn. Also, drive a Nissan and join the Sprint network. That is all we care about." This is my feeling right now: why bother? It's biased and clouded and what-have-you, but I'm not very able to see beyond that just yet.
Yes, this ~twist will provide excellent acting opportunities for Pasdar. I'm thrilled about that, really. There's the promise of a realization sooner than later, of a struggle, and there's the human debate. What makes up our identities, and all that. If he looks like Nathan, walks like Nathan, thinks like Nathan, talks like Nathan, has all of Nathan's memories, believes he is Nathan, then is he not Nathan? And why? That all has potential to be fascinating, in capable hands. (I'm rather dubious whether these guys can pull it off.)
But how long until we all tire of it? And since when does Heroes make good on its promises, anyway? People want to see shit burn, man. This ~Nathan's days are clearly numbered. They're killing him three times over. Fucking brilliant.
I'm not even going to touch upon the myriad continuity blind spots and basic common sense failures at play in this whole thing. There are too many to count. My loyal support of three continuous and, frankly, often hazardous years has been flung back at my face with not the slightest bit of care or respect, and it stings.
I am bitter, I've been up all night, and I'm greatly disappointed. The result is this post. In truth, I'll probably keep watching the show and then post 4-line reviews, if even that. Polls are a thing of the past. They take me hours every week, and that is much more than I'm willing to give up for the show anymore. I'll try and post one for this (otherwise rather enjoyable, I thought) episode for completion's sake, and then that's it. My heart isn't in it any longer, and no, a transplant is not an option. ;(
I'm not taking my toys and leaving fandom, but wow! I need to take a step back and take care of myself.
p.s. I reserve the right to post again about everything else in this finale after my ~emoshuns~ have simmered down a bit. Could be a while.
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Date: 2009-04-28 04:14 pm (UTC)And yet, I still feel deeply betrayed by my show. (My entitlement. Look how fucking lame.)
No. I feel you there. I've been a fan for three years and now this is how it repays me. OH WONDERFUL. Way to pay the fans, Kring. Have Nathan bleed to death in an armchair while his brother - the person who loves him most in the world - is none the wiser. Fuck this shit.
Yeah, the only plus side is that Pasdar gets to act the villain now. He plays a great villain (mmm Profit). But... I won't have the heart to watch. Maybe occasionally, but nah. I could care less at this point. Nathan was my investment in this show, and now that he's dead (POINTLESSLY I MIGHT ADD. THERE WAS MAGIC!BLOOD. AND WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED TO HIS BODY!? So much bullshit) I have no more stock in staying emotionally invested.
*hugs* I am so with you in this post though. You're definitely not alone.
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Date: 2009-04-28 04:41 pm (UTC)Also, what happens when Nathan tries to fly and can't? I'm assuming that since Sylar didn't 'take' Nathan's powers (that we know of) he can't fly. Or since he now thinks he's Nathan he can now fly because he... something.
MY HEAD! IT HURTS!
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Date: 2009-04-28 04:46 pm (UTC)But in all seriousness, I can't buy that Peter and Claire aren't going to notice something weird is going on. I hope they find out the truth and bust a cap in HRG, Matt and Angela's collective ass. THEY DELIBERATELY WITHHELD MAGIC BLOOD FOR REASONS UN-FUCKING-KNOWN TO ME.
I can't get the image of Nathan bleeding to death alone in that armchair. THAT'S HOW HE DIED. Jesus, that's just so terrible.
BAH. I can soothe my wounded soul my making anti-Kring icons, I suppose.
(lol, my spanish presentation went alright, btw hahaha!!)
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Date: 2009-04-28 04:50 pm (UTC)That's nothing unusual. LOL
THEY DELIBERATELY WITHHELD MAGIC BLOOD FOR REASONS UN-FUCKING-KNOWN TO ME.
BECAUSE THEY ARE ALL IDIOTS AND YOU WOULD THINK THAT MAMA PETRELLI WOULD BE SMART ENOUGH TO THINK OF THAT, BUT NO. WAY TO DROP THE BALL, SHOW!
I can't get the image of Nathan bleeding to death alone in that armchair. THAT'S HOW HE DIED. Jesus, that's just so terrible.
He ruined a perfectly good armchair, he did. ;__; I love the fact that it's covered in blood and no one is like 'Hey, how'd that happen?' Asshats.
(lol, my spanish presentation went alright, btw hahaha!!)
Oh, good! :D
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Date: 2009-04-28 04:56 pm (UTC)I KNOW, RIGHT? Damn, and here I thought Mama P was the baddest ass bitch ever. WAY TO EPICALLY FAIL, MAMA PETRELLI. So frustrating.
I love the fact that it's covered in blood and no one is like 'Hey, how'd that happen?' Asshats.
LOOOOOOL.
All I can think now is I need a new TV obsession to replace "Heroes." I've got "LOST" (and "24" and "NCIS" but I'm catching up during the summer - JUST A FEW MORE WEEKS!), but I need something crazy and scifi-ish with hot guys.
... I need to start watching "Supernatural," don't I? That Castiel guy is pretty damn fine~
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Date: 2009-04-28 05:00 pm (UTC)Yes, you can watch SPN, but just stay away from the fandom, otherwise it'll suck your soul out of you and the enjoyment of the show. LOL
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Date: 2009-04-28 05:20 pm (UTC)lol, this much I've gathered. It seems rather... unstable.
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Date: 2009-04-28 05:21 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-04-28 05:00 pm (UTC)Not to jump in all over this post, but THAT. I didn't even think of it like that, and... D-:
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Date: 2009-04-28 05:03 pm (UTC)....
Actually think that would be worse and it would mess up the Pasdar Hair of Awesome. :P
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Date: 2009-04-28 06:55 pm (UTC)That would have broken the fucking camel's back for me, I swearz! XD My one superficial comment of the night was thus: "pfft, and what a LAME OUTFIT to die in, too!"
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Date: 2009-04-28 08:33 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-04-28 05:19 pm (UTC)I have no idea what the writers were thinking.
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Date: 2009-04-28 05:30 pm (UTC)In other words, we got screwed. :(
I hate hate hate not only that Nathan died, but how he died too. Such a disservice to him and us.
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Date: 2009-04-28 05:52 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-04-28 05:56 pm (UTC)Kring doesn't realize how attached people get to characters on a show.
New villain would be great.
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Date: 2009-04-28 05:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-04-28 07:01 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-04-28 07:15 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-04-28 07:10 pm (UTC)That sounds genius. Link me when you're finished!
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Date: 2009-04-28 06:09 pm (UTC)If there is one small silver lining to all this nightmareish nonsense, it has to be the solidarity I'm seeing between fans here and everywhere else. I'm so glad to be in such great company. <3