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such_heights) wrote2010-01-13 12:00 am
such_heights) wrote2010-01-13 12:00 am
Being Human
Dear internet: yesterday I tripped and fell, and suddenly I was watching the whole of Being Human's first series! I don't even know how it happened!
Naturally, I must make a post about it.
Okay, so there were some things that bothered me, primarily the sheer amount of instances of/references to sexual or domestic violence against women - I mean, I sort of resign myself to it with vampires, but Tully threatening Annie in 1x02 was incredibly uncomfortable to watch, as was the whole Owen arc. Obviously it's meant to be uncomfortable, but, eesh. Not good.
Aside from that, I really enjoyed it. To be honest, my thoughts can be summed up as ♥ ANNIE ♥ ♥ GEORGE ♥ ♥ MITCHELL ♥ ♥ NINA ♥ ♥ OT4 ♥
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I loved the stuff to do with death and the afterlife - the doors were amazing! I loved the snarky vicar in the finale and George talking about his faith. And yay for non-Christian religious tokens being effective against vampires! I love that Annie and Nina are hanging out now, I love the idea that Annie's getting new powers, all if that is very awesome.
I have four questions, actually. One, should I watch the original pilot? Two, are there theories on what Annie said to Owen? Three, did it actually get explained why George's Star of David doesn't bother Mitchell? Four, anyone have any fic/vid recs?
Naturally, I must make a post about it.
Okay, so there were some things that bothered me, primarily the sheer amount of instances of/references to sexual or domestic violence against women - I mean, I sort of resign myself to it with vampires, but Tully threatening Annie in 1x02 was incredibly uncomfortable to watch, as was the whole Owen arc. Obviously it's meant to be uncomfortable, but, eesh. Not good.
Aside from that, I really enjoyed it. To be honest, my thoughts can be summed up as ♥ ANNIE ♥ ♥ GEORGE ♥ ♥ MITCHELL ♥ ♥ NINA ♥ ♥ OT4 ♥
:D
I loved the stuff to do with death and the afterlife - the doors were amazing! I loved the snarky vicar in the finale and George talking about his faith. And yay for non-Christian religious tokens being effective against vampires! I love that Annie and Nina are hanging out now, I love the idea that Annie's getting new powers, all if that is very awesome.
I have four questions, actually. One, should I watch the original pilot? Two, are there theories on what Annie said to Owen? Three, did it actually get explained why George's Star of David doesn't bother Mitchell? Four, anyone have any fic/vid recs?
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I'd say definitely watch the pilot - it's definitely different - but it's geekier, lighter and more humourous - and though I love the dark show we have now, I still sometimes mourn that show we lost.
Also - a big word on the woman victimisation aspects of series 1 - as a side point, when we went to that pizza place on the south bank during the h_e trip last year, the guy who played Owen was there - very much prompting attack/flee reactions from my subconscious. Whups.
Alas I have no real recs. Though I've been trying to download this guys videos for a few days because I thought they sounded interesting, with no luck as my internet hates me - http://jesuit24.livejournal.com/tag///+videos+//
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