Connor Memory Erase
Mar 29, 2017 20:34:54 GMT -8
Post by buffylover101 on Mar 29, 2017 20:34:54 GMT -8
Hey friends!
I'm currently on a rewatch of Angel. I've been trying to cram 5 seasons in before its sadly removed from Netflix.
I wanted to discuss The memory wipe at the end of Season 4 of Connor. Just so many questions. First being why the writers thought to implement this. I'm the first to admit I didn't enjoy Connor, whether the actor or the writing, I just felt like his presence in the show was such a let down, more so than Dawn in Buffy. But to completely erase his presence in the show, which effected so many events and character development, is such a risky move that had no real pay off in my opinion.
Second, how does this effect Wesley's character? Connor instigated character development for Wesley and I'm unsure of who he actually is in season 5. In their memory of the last few years, did Wes betray Angel? Was he estranged from the group? Did he save Angel from the bottom of ocean? Do they even know who put him there?
Connor was a plot device in season 3 and 4 that motivated so many events. With him erased, I'm unsure of how the events transpired and who these characters are? One could theoretically skip season 4, and not much could have been missed, which is terrible.
I'm currently on a rewatch of Angel. I've been trying to cram 5 seasons in before its sadly removed from Netflix.
I wanted to discuss The memory wipe at the end of Season 4 of Connor. Just so many questions. First being why the writers thought to implement this. I'm the first to admit I didn't enjoy Connor, whether the actor or the writing, I just felt like his presence in the show was such a let down, more so than Dawn in Buffy. But to completely erase his presence in the show, which effected so many events and character development, is such a risky move that had no real pay off in my opinion.
Second, how does this effect Wesley's character? Connor instigated character development for Wesley and I'm unsure of who he actually is in season 5. In their memory of the last few years, did Wes betray Angel? Was he estranged from the group? Did he save Angel from the bottom of ocean? Do they even know who put him there?
Connor was a plot device in season 3 and 4 that motivated so many events. With him erased, I'm unsure of how the events transpired and who these characters are? One could theoretically skip season 4, and not much could have been missed, which is terrible.
