Okay, I know this probably kind of jars the discussion but I had to post it bc it was so relevant to our Sam and Jack problem. For years we've been complaining about why they couldn't get them together bc we don't think that getting them together will ruin anything! So without further ado, this comes from http://www.catch-sink.net/mainstreet.htm a fan-site dedicated to the show "Ed" which aired on NBC for a few seasons. This excerpt is an interview with some of the writers from that show...
See, TPTB? They can be together without being unhappy and ruining the show--so there!
edited to add that I got this link from an article in an Alias fansite talking about how much a lot of fans hate love triangles. So we aren't the only ones who hated the triangle (and later square).
The will-they-or-won't-they plot line of the series lasted nearly every minute of three seasons. Obstacles and romance came in on both sides, and characters were added and subtracted. But in the end, a decision was made that this all must come to an end.
Why and when? Apparently, NBC was very concerned about "the Moonlighting effect," mentions Etten, referring to the mid-1980's television show where the two main characters circled around each other for several seasons before finally deciding to give romance a try. Critics were merciless in their opinion of the show following that point.
The writers had a much different view. "I don't buy into that view at all," said Dingess "It's really a slap in the face of the viewers."
"Very cynical," added Etten.
However, the obstacles continued for a good while.
"I think Rob and Jon were a bit sick of, 'OK, who's the latest love interest?'" he continued.
The writers seem refreshed and enthused by the new direction of the show.
"The characters have to be allowed to grow and change. The reality of a new relationship rather than the fantasy - it's fun to think of different ideas," says Dingess.
"We have such a great cast with so many stories they can tell," adds Etten.
Why and when? Apparently, NBC was very concerned about "the Moonlighting effect," mentions Etten, referring to the mid-1980's television show where the two main characters circled around each other for several seasons before finally deciding to give romance a try. Critics were merciless in their opinion of the show following that point.
The writers had a much different view. "I don't buy into that view at all," said Dingess "It's really a slap in the face of the viewers."
"Very cynical," added Etten.
However, the obstacles continued for a good while.
"I think Rob and Jon were a bit sick of, 'OK, who's the latest love interest?'" he continued.
The writers seem refreshed and enthused by the new direction of the show.
"The characters have to be allowed to grow and change. The reality of a new relationship rather than the fantasy - it's fun to think of different ideas," says Dingess.
"We have such a great cast with so many stories they can tell," adds Etten.
edited to add that I got this link from an article in an Alias fansite talking about how much a lot of fans hate love triangles. So we aren't the only ones who hated the triangle (and later square).
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