02-11-2017, 02:15 PM
Nick hailed as the hero requires a distinction to Renard. As the villain, Renard isn’t expected to be heroic or self sacrificing. With Nick, it’s up to viewers to decide what they’re willing to have the hero/Grimm do to accomplish his objectives.
I don’t suggest that Nick is a bad man compared to Renard or any other character, but I do consider them to be more alike than different. My argument has always been about double standards that excuse behavior of some characters while condemning other characters.
A character’s intent might hold a lot of weight in evaluating his/her actions, but it’s not the only form of measure. Renard was willing to sacrifice many to achieve his power grab. Nick was willing to sacrifice Juliette to regain his Grimm power. Was Nick’s intent the greater good, and if so, was Juliette acceptable collateral damage? Or is the greater good an excuse for Nick wanting to be a Grimm? It’s all up to viewers to decide. In fiction, I doubt there’s a completely right or completely wrong conclusion.
I would have preferred that too. Let it end with the bang introduced in the pilot.
We wouldn’t want that happening. Although, you could have been the Asian version of Yoda enlightening the Grimm about the true meaning of his quest.
I don’t suggest that Nick is a bad man compared to Renard or any other character, but I do consider them to be more alike than different. My argument has always been about double standards that excuse behavior of some characters while condemning other characters.
A character’s intent might hold a lot of weight in evaluating his/her actions, but it’s not the only form of measure. Renard was willing to sacrifice many to achieve his power grab. Nick was willing to sacrifice Juliette to regain his Grimm power. Was Nick’s intent the greater good, and if so, was Juliette acceptable collateral damage? Or is the greater good an excuse for Nick wanting to be a Grimm? It’s all up to viewers to decide. In fiction, I doubt there’s a completely right or completely wrong conclusion.
Quote:Right up until the point where Meisner threw King Freddie out of the helicopter I thought that destiny was going to be to go to Europe to have it out with Hexenbiest Juliette and Viktor and finish his ancestors' war with the royals, and compared to BC I probably would have preferred that.
I would have preferred that too. Let it end with the bang introduced in the pilot.
Quote:OTOH, it probably would've meant fewer extra calls for me, because there wouldn't have been many 60+ yr old Asian guys hanging out in the Black Forest.
We wouldn’t want that happening. Although, you could have been the Asian version of Yoda enlightening the Grimm about the true meaning of his quest.
"If my devils are to leave me, I am afraid my angels will take flight as well." Rainer Maria Rilke