And the Next Cancelled Show is...
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I found the second season a disappointment.
Tbh I thought it started to go off the rails at the end of season 1 going from a pirate comedy to a love story between Steve and Blackbeard.
^^ Good, I have never been a fan. It feels like every time that an autistic character is on screen, they have to be somehow super human mentally, but lacking socially. For someone like me, who has Asperger's, this isn't an accurate portrayal of the entire autism spectum.
But is it accurate depiction of a point on the spectrum?
Because a singular portrayal of a particular person is by definition not going to accurately depict the entire spectrum of options, AFAICT.
OTOH, if your complaint is specifically about the "super-human mentally" then that's not unfair, but the reality is that any protagonist has to have at least one advantage/hook over the rest of the characters in order to be the protagonist, and that's the one that is compatible (though perhaps far less common) with a character who is supposed to be Autistic rather than just socially awkward generally.
This is doesn't necessarily apply to secondary or guest characters though, and your general point that more diverse presentations would be preferable (and is arguably even necessary) is valid.
Because a singular portrayal of a particular person is by definition not going to accurately depict the entire spectrum of options, AFAICT.
OTOH, if your complaint is specifically about the "super-human mentally" then that's not unfair, but the reality is that any protagonist has to have at least one advantage/hook over the rest of the characters in order to be the protagonist, and that's the one that is compatible (though perhaps far less common) with a character who is supposed to be Autistic rather than just socially awkward generally.
This is doesn't necessarily apply to secondary or guest characters though, and your general point that more diverse presentations would be preferable (and is arguably even necessary) is valid.
Honestly, I'm not sure if it is a point on the spectrum. What got me riled up is that it is the only depiction I've seen on screen (with the exception of Ray Romano in Parenthood) and it unfortunately promotes a stereotype that we have to overcome when people learn about our autism.
I can see that.
OTOH, Holywood aren't super-imaginitive when it comes to any type of diversity and it's at least a step up from the "all schizophrenics are psychopaths" go-to that we had for a while there (not sure we still don't), or the "neuro-diverse = brainpower of toddler" thing, which even less plausible and far more harmful than the "autistic savant" scenario.
OTOH, Holywood aren't super-imaginitive when it comes to any type of diversity and it's at least a step up from the "all schizophrenics are psychopaths" go-to that we had for a while there (not sure we still don't), or the "neuro-diverse = brainpower of toddler" thing, which even less plausible and far more harmful than the "autistic savant" scenario.
I remember years into the show, the moment I noticed that this was just House, but using the most opposite character that they could invent, who is still exactly the same.
I mean... The Good Doctor is okay if it was it's own thing, but Good Doctor season 1 is really season 10 of house MD. I mean seriously, this series should be like some kind soul sprinkling heroin on my cornflakes every morning.
While you're at it America, can someone kill Grey's Anatomy, or make it great again?
In case you didn't know, the guy who created House developed The Good Doctor from a Korean show (David Shore).
Was Grey's Anatomy ever great to begin with? I never watched it because I got the impression it was basically just a soap opera with better acting and filming techniques.
Genius nuerodivergent characters seem to have become common on television (Mr. Robot, The Good Doctor, The Big Bang Theory, etc.). I can see how one might be concerned by it being a limited or unrealistic portrayal of a subgroup (such as those on the autism spectrum), but I think audiences are drawn to characters who see the world differently. It draws a spotlight on our perceptions of normality and helps provide comfort to people who see themselves as social outsiders.
Since this is a Trek board: I think Spock and Data are good examples of this phenomenon. They're not autistic, but they could be considered genius neurodivergent. Outside of Trek, Sherlock Holmes is often portrayed as genius nuerodivergent as well.
Since this is a Trek board: I think Spock and Data are good examples of this phenomenon. They're not autistic, but they could be considered genius neurodivergent. Outside of Trek, Sherlock Holmes is often portrayed as genius nuerodivergent as well.
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I watched Grey's Anatomy for a few seasons. I used to refer to it as the most depressing show on television, and that crown had some major competition.
To me, the first couple seasons were about a little fat nerd who wanted to bang the cheer leader, and when he finally tricked her into sex, she burst out crying half way through, which made him feel just swell.
Thank you.
Sheldon is normal, his mother had him tested.
Holmes just got to have Drugs after he solved a case. Cocaine originally, and Heroin today, but dude is going to move heaven and earth to get another hit.
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Sheldon is normal, his mother had him tested.
...but she did regret not following up with that specialist in Houston.
Mc Steamy stole the show, but I've liked McSlutty since Evil Dead III.
I dropped Grey's Anatomy several years ago. Same with NCIS. They just go on and on and on with no end in sight. It didn't help that the original Grey's showrunner had a boner for killing off most of the characters whenever the actors wanted off the show. And now they're both continuing on without the main character.
Misleading headline because the article says Cuoco decided to end it, HBO wanted more, but The Flight Attendant is done. I actually thought it was cancelled awhile ago and that's why she has a new Prime series. Interestingly Cuoco says she always envisioned The Flight Attendant as a limited series - which is what it should have been. As a one season show it was pretty good. I gave up a couple episodes into the second. The season one ending seemed like a late in production stuck on ending to artificially extend the story. Like Picard being made an Android.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t...endant-canceled-max-2-seasons-1235793686/amp/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t...endant-canceled-max-2-seasons-1235793686/amp/
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