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I Love This Series! But What About.........?

posted 15 years ago by walkinginrain
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I know a lot of people don't like this series but we're all different and my god doesn't it make a change from so-called reality shows?

You do really need to suspend your disbelief regarding the unusual story, the same as you had to do Life On Mars and the follow up series. It's a bit of fun!

I'd like to know what others think about my observation. No big deal, but the lead female who has the mans brain, in the first episode she was walking like a man in high heels and generally acting male. Fair enough. So why didn't the male lead with the womans brain act female?

Or did I miss it? Mis-understanding something?

[–] wieldy 15 years ago

We haven't seen that much of Veronica in Danny's body, but the difference between a man acting like a woman and a woman acting like a man is much more subtle. Danny in Veronica's body has to cope with walking in high heels, wearing skirts and makeup so there's much more for him to deal with. Veronica in Danny's body isn't having to cope with these things. Plus Veronica in Danny is having a much more difficult time than Danny in Veronica. Whereas Danny in Veronica knows who he/she is, where he/she lives, works etc and has people around him/her, Veronica in Danny didn't even know her/his name until the latest episode. She/he doesn't have anywhere to live and no support.

Martin Freeman has put some wonderfully subtle elements into his performance with a slightly softer, more feminine voice and body language and Rachael Stirling is doing a great job as a man stuck in a woman's body.

Dear Buddha, please send me a pony and a plastic rocket.

[–] beresfordjd 15 years ago

Well done Wieldy couldn't have put it better myself. I really like this series, Rachael Stirling is a revelation as a great actress. The supporting cast do sterling service too (no pun intended).

[–] walkinginrain 15 years ago

Thanks Weieldy! Excellant explanation. As I thought, I was missing something! Maybe should have waited to see episode 2. before jumping in. Cheers

[–] slapdab 11 years ago

There is no facility to give a "Thumbs up" or "Recommended" for your reply so I'm sending a little message instead. I wish everybody had your integrity and thoughtfulness in reply to contradiction. More power to your elbow.

[–] walkinginrain 11 years ago

Crikey, I'm so flattered! Thank you.

Such a small love. Such a little tear.

[–] mnorthco-1 15 years ago

I think British shows have trained us to suspend belief and just enjoy the drama, Life on Mars being a prime example.

Getting frustrating with all the close calls, looks like Ep4 is interesting( also being last)

[–] mnorthco-1 15 years ago

Great ending but what about Veronica? She just wasn't there anymore.

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