Posted: May 27, 2000 at 20:20:26: by Liz
: Now that the first season is finally over for all of us (greetings to North America ;-), I think it's time to reflect upon some of the inadequacies of the past and ponder the potential remedies for the future. In other words, where did they screw up last season and how can they make things better next season. Just to get things started, here are my thoughts.::: 1. Introduce some original TLW coherence and continuity. Create a world in itself with recurring original tribes and characters, get rid of that wildly peculiar mixture of cultures from different places and times we saw in season one:: With the Tribune on the loose at the end of Barbarians at the Gate, and the fate of Drakul seemingly the same as the four explorers, it seems as though we might have the beginning of a couple of recurring characters that could be utilized next season. (Not every episode mind you, so if writers/producers are reading these posts, PLEASE do not go overboard. If some is good, it does not necessarily follow that a lot is better!) Also, will the character of Thane be kept on in a regular or semi/partly regular role? Might be of some interest there.
: 2. Introduce a recurring nemesis for the group. This would give the show more direction and depth. That doesn't exclude a wide variety of different villains, of course.
::see above:: (I should have read further before posting!)
: 3. Define some of the characters more clearly (Challenger, Malone and, to a lesser degree, Veronica). Have some temporary friction occur within the group in order to help bring the characters into better focus. Get Challenger and Summerlee(!) more involved in the storylines than they used to be in the second part of season one. Don't turn Veronica into an invincible "Xena of the jungle". She and Roxton should remain vulnerable in order not to become too detached.::
My suggestion in this category is: We know that Roxton is about 38 years old at the time of the series and that the time is the last month of 1919, beginning of 1920. Did Roxton serve in the Army during the Great War?? He's of the right age - and there were Germans in East Africa and Turks and Germans in North Africa where Roxton's expertise and knowledge of the country would have been an asset either to British troops or to British Intelligence. (Would also tie in nicely with Margie's murky past). A continuation of the developing relationship between Roxton/Margie and Veronica/Malone (should he live)would also be appropriate.
: 4. Keep up the cheesecake. (Don't complain, I know at least Troy behind me) :-)::
Give one to the guys!
Those are my feelings! Liz
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