BQC: TV Edition
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When I read Joel's post I immediately started to answer the questions in my head. He later invited me to join. But it took me until today to finally put this post together. Sometimes things take time.
I do not watch a lot of series. Most definitely not the latest and hottest. Instead of following a hype, I tend to take a few steps backwards. But I do have my favourites. The biggest one of course being the entire glory that is Star Trek. So, spoiler alert, there's a lot of Star Trek in my replies to the following three questions. LLAP!
What TV character from a beloved show do you wish you could be best friends with in real life?
My first, pretty much immediate thought was Tilly of Star Trek: Discovery. She's amazing. We meet her as a pretty awkward cadet who's very intimidated by having to share a room with Michael Burnham, who's been convicted for mutiny. Over the course of the 5 seasons she grows into a confident, supporting, bad ass woman and friend, who's not afraid to speak frankly to her supperior officers if they need it. She's smart and a real party animal, which is all not what I am, so of course I want her to be my friend.
Another character coming to mind is Honda Tohru of Fruits Basket (2019). This show had a big impact on me when I first watched it a few years ago. This is such a special story.
If you could binge-watch an entire series again for the first time, which one would you choose and why?
I do not binge watch series. It's too much. I can watch maybe 2 "hour long" and 2-3 "half hour" episodes quite comfortably. My attention span is not much longer however, and after a while I want to do something else. Also, my head is full then with all the impressions. I have to process them and think about it first before I can continue watching.
That said, I think it would be cool to watch Star Trek: Deep Space 9 again for the first time. It is so deep and complex and the characters and story build over time. I am currently re-watching the show, and even though I do not remember every detail of every episode, I do remember a lot (it's not the first time I'm re-watching). Being able to watch those great characters and the whole story develop over time for the first time again would be pretty nice I think.
Name a TV show that changed your perspective on the world or taught you something valuable
Star Trek is always good for a valuable lesson. There are so many fantastic episodes that comment on the state of the world, or how this world should be. But I wouldn't necessarily say it changed my perspective. I think it much rather aligns with my values and that's why I love it so much.
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As always I am inviting you to answer these questiong too, if you like. And if you do, please tell me about it so I can read them!
- Elena.
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