Let me take a second and express my outrage of American society and television.
Last night I finished up watching Ugly Betty. I had heard about it when it was on television, but I never really watch live television so I missed out on it during its run. But because of the wonderful Netflix, I have had the opportunity to watch it. And I became hooked.
And last night I finally finished the 4th season. And I was upset.
I get so angry with the fact that awesome television shows get cancelled after only a few seasons (Ugly Betty, Veronica Mars...) while stupid, pointless shows go on for countless seasons (The Bachelor, Survivor...etc...). What about the people who want a storyline, characters who develop and change, plots that cover important social issues, witty humor, intrigue...? We get jipped because people want to watch Snookie, or whatever the hell her name is.
Ugly Betty was cut short because the ratings dropped after ABC kept moving their time slot to different nights. I felt so connected with this show, as I often do with strong female heroines, but especially her. As a writer myself, who deals with feeling different, but still somehow finds the positive in situations, I grew quite attached to the character. The show inspired me in lots of creative ways.
But then there's also Marc and Amanda, who I wish were my friends in real life, because they are probably my favorite characters on the show.
And the dynamic between Betty and Daniel is fantastic. I really hope there's a movie in the works, because the new fledgling relationship between them at the finale was incredibly adorable. The change you see in the characters is just fantastic, especially (and mostly) concerning Betty, Daniel, and surprisingly, Marc.
As a writer, I see a lot of connections between the characters, and I really get emotionally involved with the storylines and the people involved. It's almost like reading a book for me, because I don't just watch television for the entertainment value. I see the story. And Ugly Betty's was cut too short.
Way to go, America. Keep watching Jersey Shore and The Bachelor, while my favorite shows that have real meat to them get tossed away. Our society wants the cupcake instead of steak, so I guess I'll keep hunting for better meat.
