New Fall shows proving unpromising

[effex]

Tried watching the first episode of the Charlie's Angels reboot, but it was bad before they killed off the Latina character. 8 minutes in! Terrible, terrible acting while the other two angels grieve!

I've moved on to Terra Nova, where 22nd century people dress exactly the same as 21st century people.

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[zanzando]

Yes. YESSS. I watched the first episode today, and I reeeeaaalllly want fic now. I have episode two and three lined up, and obviously Finch knows everything about Reese, and now Reese pretty much has to find out more about him, and oh, the potential.

[effex]

\o/ I'm half-way through the second episode and there's perfect setup for everybody-thinks-they're-dating/fake boyfriends. The show's like an oldschool slash trope goldmine.

[zanzando]

Oh, I see I'll have to bump up episode two on my list. Not past Merlin though. ;)

Oh fake boyfriends. Why do I love that trope so much? Most tropes, in fact. Undercover in a gay club. OH, there could be some D/S. Suits fandom has been such a treasure trove for that, ha.

[effex]

They've got banter too. Really, really dry banter.

Tropes are like comfort food! Tasty, familiar, comfort food. Mmmm, fake boyfriends.

[zanzando]

... not like I haven't spent the last couple of days re-reading Merlin favourites and everything Blythely has ever written.