01-13-2015, 08:18 AM
Boo, hiss. You don't need permanent girlfriends to show the characters' humanity and depth. Any of the dating-related storylines could've been done with minor characters like Leslie. I don't think having a girlfriend is what "brings out Howard's human side"; it was always there. I'm not opposed to seeing him be tender or emotional, but you don't need additions to the main cast, for that.
I'm sure any actor wants the opportunity to explore a broader and deeper emotional range, but the way all these people just repeat the party line makes me think they don't know what they're talking about, as presumptuous as that might sound...
If adding new characters is the only way the writers know how to create a more challenging/emotional/serious moment for the characters, that shows a severe lack of creativity and effort.
1. IMO there is a limit to the amount of "depth" or character-development that is appropriate or feasible for the sitcom format.
2. Howard was always a multi-dimensional character.
3. A character whose only purpose is to provoke reactions from the other characters is not a real character, they're just a plot device. They need to have some type of substance and purpose, of their own.
4. You can't say these things without people accusing you of wanting nothing but Eyepatch!Howard being wacky and hitting on chicks for ten seasons.
I'm sure any actor wants the opportunity to explore a broader and deeper emotional range, but the way all these people just repeat the party line makes me think they don't know what they're talking about, as presumptuous as that might sound...
If adding new characters is the only way the writers know how to create a more challenging/emotional/serious moment for the characters, that shows a severe lack of creativity and effort.
1. IMO there is a limit to the amount of "depth" or character-development that is appropriate or feasible for the sitcom format.
2. Howard was always a multi-dimensional character.
3. A character whose only purpose is to provoke reactions from the other characters is not a real character, they're just a plot device. They need to have some type of substance and purpose, of their own.
4. You can't say these things without people accusing you of wanting nothing but Eyepatch!Howard being wacky and hitting on chicks for ten seasons.