02-11-2017, 12:25 PM
Quote:As in many TV series, it usually takes multiple characters to make up a complete "hero" package. The usual formula is one character for action and anger, another for intellect and knowledge, and a third for conscience/compassion. The reason for this is that if one character possessed all of these qualities, he or she would spend every story delivering lectures to the rest of the cast and the audience. Split up the components of "heroism," and instead of those lectures, you have dialog. Throw in some initial disagreement between the characters before the eventual decision is made, and you have dramatic tension and a depiction of a decision process that would otherwise all be taking place inside someone's head.
This is pretty spot-on in cohesively blending the characters for a show or movie, but where have I missed this occurring in the show:
Quote:Throw in some initial disagreement between the characters before the eventual decision is made, and you have dramatic tension and a depiction of a decision process that would otherwise all be taking place inside someone's head.
One of my biggest complaints is that the group behaves like a cult driven by a singular purpose instead of the diverse group they should be considering their personal & professional differences. Monroe & Rosalee researching and directing Nick on the best way to kill the WoW is simply part of the established procedure. And while I somewhat agree Monroe & Rosalee are the typical voice of reason, I don’t recall any instances of differing opinions of Nick’s actions/decisions causing disagreement or tension.
If anything, the show seems to be very careful not to introduce storylines that would presumably cause conflict and tension in the group. In S1 or S2, Monroe challenged Nick about killing his former girlfriend/hunting buddy, but I don’t recall anything similar since. I don’t recall any situation where a member of the team had an opposing view during an episode/storyline that caused tension or conflict between him/her and the group. Even Hank and Wu’s introductions to the Wesen/Grimm world were carefully orchestrated so each man would fear insanity before being relieved to discover Nick hadn’t yet told them what was really happening.
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