tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post3080837702773470729..comments2023-06-25T10:12:14.635-04:00Comments on Tea & Strumpets: Books, Movies, Movies, Books: What American Television Can Learn from British Televisionauthor.nara.malonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07159847596372441526noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post-34135175171427979322013-09-12T17:22:42.031-04:002013-09-12T17:22:42.031-04:00It's a delicate balance to give viewers the HE...It's a delicate balance to give viewers the HEA they want with characters and still tell compelling stories. There seems to be a belief that conflict between a couple is all sexual tension and once that's figured out, life is smooth sailing. Those of us who are married know THAT's not true. LOL It can be done; the focus shifts to problems couples face and external conflicts. That's why it probably works better on shows where the romantic relationship is not the focus of the show.Tracey Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05065166995511006017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post-91901793744209204572013-09-10T05:23:40.865-04:002013-09-10T05:23:40.865-04:00Excellent points, Sofie. I was one of those "...Excellent points, Sofie. I was one of those "Moonlighting" fans begging for a romantic conclusion, and it just never panned out. Same with "Remington Steele." (Great concept, though, wasn't it?) I'm beginning to worry about Castle!Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813492157178228124.post-11267715504457623082013-09-07T10:57:26.784-04:002013-09-07T10:57:26.784-04:00I was talking about a version of this topic this m...I was talking about a version of this topic this morning, how shows like 'burn notice' become so implausible after a while, with all the ratcheting up the writers seem to think they have to do. But it's all story arc, isn't it? I was complaining that I didn't like the show anymore, because the plot line seemed ridiculous to me.<br />But it must just be me, my husband pointed out burn notice's viewership ratings are at the top, and he's one of them. (I might have stepped on some toes around here). Elvy Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467115839791135529noreply@blogger.com