From good, to 'meh'

Deana_beepbeep

score 1/10

It's often noted that in good storytelling the writer has no idea how the story will end when they start writing it.

It's no surprise then, considering the creator of the show kept the character of Michael longer than she initially wanted, the earliest seasons were the best. These episodes, with no clear plan for the endgame (or at least, significant deviations from what was planned at the outset), were the most entertaining and endearing. The ones with the most surprises, best character development and organic story telling. Not to mention, the deviation from the endgame was because the majority of viewers didn't buy the Jane and Rafael pairing. Yet for some reason, rather than allowing the story to flow, the creator decided to force the non-working storyline on the viewer anyway.

Since the death of that main character, the story has been marching along to a predetermined end. With every step feeling forced and insincere. Everything is trying to convince the viewer to buy a relationship that does not work. It doesn't help that the two main characters, Jane and Rafael, have zero chemistry. Each scene the two share is unbearable. Which isn't to say they are bad actors. But their interactions are cringeworthy, in a bad way - and considering its central to the show, that's a pretty big deal.

On a positive... PETRA. Yael is the undoubtable star of the show and the only reason to watch passed the third season. Also Xo and Ro. It's a shame that the supporting actors and storylines are far more interesting than the main protagonists. The only reason this show hasn't been cancelled is because of viewers investment in the supporting casts characters and stories.

Deana_beepbeep 13 November 2015

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