Lol, we all have those moments
Yeah- I was sad when poor Nigel died too (yep I’m also a Bones fan… Mentalist & NCIS {I STILL miss Ziva, the show hasnt been as good IMO, since that character left. That doesnt mean the new character isnt well played, it just means the dynamics on the show have changed & are no longer as enjoyable or interesting to watch as they once were for me personally} fan as well, my fav currently running show at the moment, is Continuum though).
It’s funny because as I think about it, I usually dont watch shows for “couples”- nor is that the primary reason I watch them usually- it’s just the icing on the cake for me usually lol
…It’s nice to just be able to focus on just the story & characters, without having to worry or think about who’s with who or who should be with who, who has jaded who. It makes a refreshing change from current tv trends (not that there is anything wrong with loving a show due to pairings/couples etc. on it.) It’s just nice to feel like there isn’t a ‘side’ to take- if that makes sense
There are quite a few shows I watch where a character has left, and it always takes time to get used to the gap they’ve left or their replacement.
I’ve never seen Continuum but it sounds pretty good. I may have to check it out. 🙂
And yes, it is nice not to worry about romantic chemistry between the leads. That’s one reason I really liked the Law&Order series. Esp CI and SVU to a point, the main two male/female characters were friends/partners but there wasn’t really an inkling of romance between them. It’s nice to show that men and woman can be friends and that they can be there for each other without the need for an underlying sexual tension.
If one is to engage with the primordial forces of darkness, one must expect a little social awkwardness