It takes a ton of self-confidence and sheer determination to make it through SEAL training. The two I met in RL were arrogant, but with marshmallow hearts. I don't think Steve's characterisation is out of line, but the show plays hard on his belief that he can do no wrong, especially first season.
I'm not questioning the realism. A lot of men are arrogant pricks :)
But for me, I'm not going to stick with a show when I dislike the so-called hero as much as I did him in the pilot. I'll give it a few more eps, but so far I'm not all that hopeful.
So far Danny doesn't seem to have much character. Chin is interesting. Is Kono Grace Park's character? Please tell me she'll get a few eps where she doesn't appear half-naked. I like strong women characters but not token booty.
I'm surprised that you see Danny as not having much character. He came through clearly for me in the pilot. What are you looking for?
I don't know. It's hard to define. I just need something I can connect with. A vulnerability. Intellect. Values I share. Something.
I have a tough time with cop shows in general. Procedurals leave me cold. The character setup for McGarret in the H50 pilot would normally be perfect for me - dead father or daddy issues - but he just totally turns me off. Which would be okay if I connected with the other lead.
Hell, I'm only three episodes in. Maybe I'll get there when the show settles in a bit. I've got the whole season, so there's time.
*nods* you may not like it because of its format, but the first season has a theme of ohana (family). I know folks who never liked it; that's OK too. You may like Once Upon a Time better, but that's a completely different show.
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But for me, I'm not going to stick with a show when I dislike the so-called hero as much as I did him in the pilot. I'll give it a few more eps, but so far I'm not all that hopeful.
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I'm surprised that you see Danny as not having much character. He came through clearly for me in the pilot. What are you looking for?
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I don't know. It's hard to define. I just need something I can connect with. A vulnerability. Intellect. Values I share. Something.
I have a tough time with cop shows in general. Procedurals leave me cold. The character setup for McGarret in the H50 pilot would normally be perfect for me - dead father or daddy issues - but he just totally turns me off. Which would be okay if I connected with the other lead.
Hell, I'm only three episodes in. Maybe I'll get there when the show settles in a bit. I've got the whole season, so there's time.
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