But I've lost count of the number of times that I thought "Surely they're going to address that. They can't possibly leave that hanging!" and nothing came of it. Didn't address it, and didn't think it needed addressing, and were stunned and surprised to find out that other people did think it needed addressing. So when people talk about the big revelation that must be coming, because the story won't make sense otherwise, yes, I am somewhat cynical.
I wonder if the difference in perspective has to do with a split between those who watched the series unfold week by week, and those of us who watched it afterwards in one big Buffyfest. Cause I really can't think of too many dangling threads that have bothered me. Giles/Ripper is one that comes to mind. But because I watched it as a whole, I just don't have the experience of waiting in real time to see what ME does with something -- hence no real experience of disappointment.
Maybe this time, though! AtF did disappoint me -- but that's an argument for another day.
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Date: 2009-01-13 03:40 am (UTC)I wonder if the difference in perspective has to do with a split between those who watched the series unfold week by week, and those of us who watched it afterwards in one big Buffyfest. Cause I really can't think of too many dangling threads that have bothered me. Giles/Ripper is one that comes to mind. But because I watched it as a whole, I just don't have the experience of waiting in real time to see what ME does with something -- hence no real experience of disappointment.
Maybe this time, though! AtF did disappoint me -- but that's an argument for another day.