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thekingsgambit) wrote2008-08-06 08:51 pm
thekingsgambit) wrote2008-08-06 08:51 pm
Entry tags:
Otakon = Hiatus
Let's see I'm hiatusing because of Otakon starting tomorrow. I'll probably be back Sunday, although I will have company so availability is pretty slim.
So... I've been having an increasing problem with R2. Whether people take me seriously or not is another matter. I love Lelouch to the ends of the earth. He is a my woobie, and I will gladly fight to defend him.
That said, I really really don't like R2!Lelouch.
It's almost nearing, and judging by spoilers, will reach dislike levels. Sure, he can do things to remind me of old Lelouch, and I smile and want to give him hugs. But when I started Geass, he became my favorite character ever, later Suzaku tied up with him when I realized Suzaku was nutters in special ways. Now, I still love Suzaku. I hate that the fandom is vicious to him and even more that the series is vicious to him because he is the one who DOESN'T DESERVE IT. Suzaku has been fairly consistent with his decisions, and I can follow them to their logical conclusions. Yes, I can probably even take out the badly contrived Refrain incident because Suzaku was that upset about Shirley, given the events of 13. Lelouch... not so much. He does things purely for script now. First, his indecision about Kallen, then his reaction to Shirley's death and now whatever breakdown/tantrum he is off on.
Sure, I can BS why. I can ultra-analyze why. But the truth is... I don't want to. I don't want to backtrack for the director's forced writing. I honestly dread what Lelouch will do each episode the same way I dread what the directors will do to Suzaku. I especially hate the way he treats the now messed-up C.C. I don't know whether the series will salvage this. From what it looks like, things will only get worse. But my inability to understand or actually like R2!Lelouch makes me quite bitter toward the season in general. I just got my Season 1 DVDS and I love them like always. Season 1 is wonderful! But R2... we'll see. I just... want Lelouch back and not the script. I miss him so much. I think it's why I'm so focused on playing him more than anyone lately. I want to hold onto what was there. Sigh R2, will you really end up being a major disappointment after all?
So... I've been having an increasing problem with R2. Whether people take me seriously or not is another matter. I love Lelouch to the ends of the earth. He is a my woobie, and I will gladly fight to defend him.
That said, I really really don't like R2!Lelouch.
It's almost nearing, and judging by spoilers, will reach dislike levels. Sure, he can do things to remind me of old Lelouch, and I smile and want to give him hugs. But when I started Geass, he became my favorite character ever, later Suzaku tied up with him when I realized Suzaku was nutters in special ways. Now, I still love Suzaku. I hate that the fandom is vicious to him and even more that the series is vicious to him because he is the one who DOESN'T DESERVE IT. Suzaku has been fairly consistent with his decisions, and I can follow them to their logical conclusions. Yes, I can probably even take out the badly contrived Refrain incident because Suzaku was that upset about Shirley, given the events of 13. Lelouch... not so much. He does things purely for script now. First, his indecision about Kallen, then his reaction to Shirley's death and now whatever breakdown/tantrum he is off on.
Sure, I can BS why. I can ultra-analyze why. But the truth is... I don't want to. I don't want to backtrack for the director's forced writing. I honestly dread what Lelouch will do each episode the same way I dread what the directors will do to Suzaku. I especially hate the way he treats the now messed-up C.C. I don't know whether the series will salvage this. From what it looks like, things will only get worse. But my inability to understand or actually like R2!Lelouch makes me quite bitter toward the season in general. I just got my Season 1 DVDS and I love them like always. Season 1 is wonderful! But R2... we'll see. I just... want Lelouch back and not the script. I miss him so much. I think it's why I'm so focused on playing him more than anyone lately. I want to hold onto what was there. Sigh R2, will you really end up being a major disappointment after all?