tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post4911533386545931151..comments2024-03-22T11:55:50.335+13:00Comments on Not PC: Stories of Benevolence, Direct From the FreezerPeter Cresswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10699845031503699181noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-40672794112651436272014-05-07T14:08:00.101+12:002014-05-07T14:08:00.101+12:00I saw an interesting comment from the producers of...I saw an interesting comment from the producers of 'Homeland' on the DVD of series one -- talking about writing Claire Daines's character, they said the series was intended for cable so "they had to give her a disorder," "maybe a sex addiction." In the end they went with making her bipolar which, as it happens, does allow some decent plot twists.<br />But they were seeming to suggest that without some sort of gratuitous disorder, or other naturalistic touches, otherwise superb series like 'Homeland' wouldn't fit the bill on cable.Peter Cresswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699845031503699181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11906042.post-71357128972174879272014-05-07T13:30:59.780+12:002014-05-07T13:30:59.780+12:00"So why is only misery and depredation, and u..."So why is only misery and depredation, and usually some kind of personality disorder, deemed “deep” and “realistic”?"<br /><br />I'm not convinced the creators of shows like House of Cards do regard it as genuinely realistic; rather they are pushing for the mainstream to regard it as realistic - because compared to this supposed "realism" their own weaknesses look minor by comparison. It might even allow them to feel superior. I think the motivation is a combination of the vandalist who destroys property for no personal gain, and the gossip columnist who likes to find feet of clay in the minor misdemeanours and foibles of celebrities or other successful people. Lower the moral expectations and standards overall and you're less likely to be morally condemned, or at least feel better about your weaknesses.MarkThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06199883270652041621noreply@blogger.com