There are a lot of layers here for me, mostly because of my long personal history with GL (having watched it on and off for 20+ years). I'm sad the show and the characters are gone, but the show I've been seeing the past few years bears little resemblance to what I'd witnessed long before. And Otalia was one of the few bright spots of these declining years.
But I have to admit that I was not as invested in this ship as I have been in others; maybe that is from seeing too many storylines go up in smoke on other shows. Or maybe it's because I'm a cynical heartless bitch. (Shut it! :) ) I hate that the negatives seem to outweigh the positives, and there were some glorious positives: the build up, the acting, particularly by CC (I admit I am not much of a fan of JL's acting), not to mention the sense of community it engendered among Otalia fans. And Doris! :)
The astronomical level of homophobia, however, really ruined this for me, and it is truly a blight upon the show, the network, and the sponsors. That you can have a gay male couple on ATWT kiss over 40 times since they've been together...and nary a peck on the cheek for two women on a different soap but on the same network, with the same sponsors? It's outrageous and, for me, anyway, it does not feel like a step forward for lgbt representation in any way, shape or form. CBS and PG deserve every little bit of hate mail they get from people.
At best I can only hope that Otalia will be an object lesson for future storytellers, regardless of medium, illustrating the pitfalls of bigotry, greed, sheer mind-blowing stupidity, and what happens when you suddenly lack the courage of your convictions.
Also, at best, it serves a wonderful testament to CC's acting. And if Venice does turn out to be a hit, then perhaps that will provide redemption for the train wreck that was the end of this story.
Anyway, we'll toast the rack next month, my friend!
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But I have to admit that I was not as invested in this ship as I have been in others; maybe that is from seeing too many storylines go up in smoke on other shows. Or maybe it's because I'm a cynical heartless bitch. (Shut it! :) ) I hate that the negatives seem to outweigh the positives, and there were some glorious positives: the build up, the acting, particularly by CC (I admit I am not much of a fan of JL's acting), not to mention the sense of community it engendered among Otalia fans. And Doris! :)
The astronomical level of homophobia, however, really ruined this for me, and it is truly a blight upon the show, the network, and the sponsors. That you can have a gay male couple on ATWT kiss over 40 times since they've been together...and nary a peck on the cheek for two women on a different soap but on the same network, with the same sponsors? It's outrageous and, for me, anyway, it does not feel like a step forward for lgbt representation in any way, shape or form. CBS and PG deserve every little bit of hate mail they get from people.
At best I can only hope that Otalia will be an object lesson for future storytellers, regardless of medium, illustrating the pitfalls of bigotry, greed, sheer mind-blowing stupidity, and what happens when you suddenly lack the courage of your convictions.
Also, at best, it serves a wonderful testament to CC's acting. And if Venice does turn out to be a hit, then perhaps that will provide redemption for the train wreck that was the end of this story.
Anyway, we'll toast the rack next month, my friend!