So ya know...

[ash48]

I'm not going to be writing up a reaction or review of 10.12. In fact, it's unlikely I'll be writing them any more. I feel I only want to complain these days and that's not fair on anyone (though I'm thinking of writing up some general stuff - mostly to help me try and work why I'm feeling just over it all).

I am still curious about what every one thought so I'll still do the polls (if you're all still happy to fill them out *g*).

[Poll #1998102]

Comments

[winsangel.livejournal.com]

I understand your frustration on wanting to continue your reaction posts. It's gotten to a point where we look deeper for something and it's never there so we aren't really satisfied, like a thirst that can't be quenched. I feel like I'm dying sometimes wanting that sip that will keep me going!

Don't get me started on Sam continuing to be sidelined, makes me see red.

I wasn't happy with the song choice at the end. It may have been a joke but after that great scene the boys had at the bus station, I wanted something classic rock angsty for their drive away. Adam Glass mentioned on twitter his son was part of this episode thought process, maybe it was the son's idea for the song reference and using it IDK. We can't get Zepp on the show but we can get Taylor Swift? Um, wtf?! That couldn't have been cheap.

Episodes are less scary than ever, maybe it's to keep the younger viewers tuning in and not be sent to bed early by their parents. They aren't the demographic so I'm reaching now for something to explain it. I'm drawing a blank tbh.

I always read your posts and the comments from other fans for other points of view even if I don't comment. I love your thinky thoughts on things that are relevant that I may not have thought about. If taking a break is what you need, I say do it for your own sanity <3

[tebtosca.livejournal.com]

Todd Aronauer said on twitter that the Taylor Swift song choice was all Bob Singer, who thought it was funny. It was just a lame Singer joke, as usual.

[winsangel.livejournal.com]

Ah, I missed that, thanks. And the keyword here being "lame."

[ash48.livejournal.com]

It's gotten to a point where we look deeper for something and it's never there so we aren't really satisfied, like a thirst that can't be quenched.

Yeah. I'm getting past thinking they're being clever or there's layered story threads and characterisations. I'm mostly seeing pandering to the fans and it's making be sad.

The song at the end is a good example. It made me laugh because it was such an obvious shout out to Jared's twitter comment about Taylor (and they even managed to do a Beiber joke as well). It's no longer about "what does that say about the character" but rather "that would be funny! Let's do that!".

The choice to instead have rock music playing would have signalled that Dean was really back (and if I thought for a minute there was any deeper meaning in having a TS song I would [wank] and say it symbolised the fact that even though it "looked" like Dean was back, the fact is he still has the Mark and so he's not really back. Or even - Dean is learning to accept different facets of his personality and after having a body changing experiences is able to shift his thinking) - but that would be all BS because it was there as a joke. So, *shrugs* is kind of sums up what's pissing me off so much about the show at the moment).

I love the discussions too! And even though I didn't post a review I've been able to discuss the show anyway. Which has been nice. :)
xx