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RE: Is Adalind is unfairly judged by the Fandom? - Hell Rell - 08-27-2017
(08-27-2017, 07:51 AM)irukandji Wrote:(08-26-2017, 03:42 PM)Hell Rell Wrote: I don't think anyone is supposed to like the bad guys, per se, but a fascinating character is a fascinating character no matter where their interests align.
True. What I think bart is asking goes beyond the fascinating or evil aspects of the character and into the viewership. Adalind is (or shall I was, before Nick got a hold of her) a fascinating character. But in my own personal views, I still see her as Marie's murderer. Because of that and other things she's done as a hexenbiest, I don't see her crimes as erased because she gave birth to Kelly and loves Nick.
I think what bart's asking is, is it unfair for fans to continue to judge Adalind on her past?
In my opinion, fans cannot be judged for criticizing Adalind's past deeds any more than fans can be judged for complimenting her as a great character because of the present.
I think that's fair. I think Adalind was more interesting as an antagonist and could've been just as good as a protagonist with a bit of that classic Adalind attitude. It would've made her interactions with the gang more fascinating to watch.
It's fine to not erase Adalind's past. I just think using it to paint Adalind as some schemer in seasons 5 or 6 don't hold weight because that wasn't the direction taken. I'm not saying it was particularly well-written but that was the end-product.
RE: Is Adalind is unfairly judged by the Fandom? - irukandji - 08-27-2017
(08-27-2017, 12:35 PM)Hell Rell Wrote: I think that's fair. I think Adalind was more interesting as an antagonist and could've been just as good as a protagonist with a bit of that classic Adalind attitude. It would've made her interactions with the gang more fascinating to watch.
It's fine to not erase Adalind's past. I just think using it to paint Adalind as some schemer in seasons 5 or 6 don't hold weight because that wasn't the direction taken. I'm not saying it was particularly well-written but that was the end-product.
All good points. I think your second paragraph hits the nail on the head and in many ways, it goes back to females not being well written in the series. I'm one of those who doesn't see Adalind as truly remorseful and good any more than I see Juliette as truly remorseful or good. The two women just haven't been developed enough for me to believe they've really changed. The direction was often so up in the air with them, it seemed to me they could turn on a heartbeat.