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Why cant any show have a stable couple?

posted 9 years ago by eda-49
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The moment they introduced them as a couple either on the verge of divorce or just waiting for it to become final I knew that they would mention that he cheated on her, these shows don’t know any other way to create drama for couples. I feel that they are setting up a slow burn for the Dr. Tyler to eventually sleep with the psychic guy (Peter Van Owen), she’s over-the-top in hating him at the moment, but I’m not buying it!

The 3rd episode and she’s sleeping with a random guy from her past after a lecture and a dinner that was fast. I don’t know if her character is supposed to be this unlikable, but whether the lead is male or female I have to at least care about why the character is this way. Even though they are trying to give the husband/ex the typical “he’s a jerk for cheating” treatment or not, but even in his hollow outing as the typical husband/ex on a TV show he still comes off more likable than her and I’m not sure that’s what they were going for.

I’d pay to have at least one show portray a stable couple, notice I didn’t say “perfect” couple. If everyone in TV land endorses the notion that “happy couples = boring” then we will continue to have every single show introduce these same old scenario’s with a couple in flux, a pending divorce, a cheating revelation or the dreaded “love triangle!” why can’t we ever get a reasonable stable couple on a TV show? Hey, TV powers that be, why don’t you create a stable couple on a TV show just to shake up the monotony just a bit.

And I’ll be saying I told you so as soon as Dr. Tyler is riding Peter Van Owen before the season’s end, I wouldn't doubt they'd throw in a little fling with the dying billionaire (could happen) but my money is on Van Owen because the Dr. is too over the top on hating him and TV typically telegraphs its twists, they’re never really that shocking! They might even hint at reconciliation with the husband, but that will get nixed when she hooks up with Van Owen. As soon as the “love triangle” is officially introduced I’m officially done.

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[–] cosmic_surveyor 9 years ago

I came up with two shows - Madam Secretary and Resurrection - where there is a stable couple sharing the troubles that befall them.

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[–] eadverts 9 years ago

I was just going to say that. lol

Who took my toast?

[–] peggygeordie 9 years ago

And you didn't even mention that the unstable couple always has a teen who's equally messed up.

[–] kjperes13 9 years ago

Kyra Sedgwick, who produces Proof, was in a stable relationship on The Closer for the full run of the show.

And in terms of Proof, it wasn't necessarily infidelity that broke them up...they could have easily split up over the death of their son.

[–] maryrosenkranz 9 years ago

I don't see her as unlikable. First episode, yes. But knowing everything that she's been through, no. She's on friendly terms with her ex. She cares about her daughter. Does she have a wall put up, yes. As for unstable, well unfortunately have you seen the divorce rate? Kind of on the high side. It's not a comedy, so you are going to see it on dramas. Random guy? Makes it sound as though she did hook up with Van Owen. She knew him well in school. And it is not THAT random, & it at least wasn't the first night.

[–] lamont-hard 9 years ago

You are on the money...The thing is stable marriages is what the public really wants to see just read the boards on Madam secretary.... You forgot to add series female cops with a loyal husband to the list.

While we are at it. There also seems to be a rash of shows where the wife is written to be hated by the male viewers..Walking dead, True detectives, Ray Donovan, House of cards, Married etc.

[–] GSworldbuilder 9 years ago

Jim & Melinda in Ghost Whisperer

[–] paxtonaddleman 9 years ago

Most people watch tv as an escape; they want to forget the humdrum normalcy and be entertained, especially in a way that makes them feel smarter or more moral or superior in some other way.

If the couple on a tv show is struggling or divorced, then people who are bored get the drama, people who are struggling in their own relationships feel validated, and people who are married feel successful.

Plus there's the old saying about how every functional family is the same, but every dysfunctional family is messed up in its own unique way.