No Ordinary Family

[John Crichton]

It seems we have a failure to communicate.

It's possible. Then again, I've simply said I disagree with your interpretation of the family's powers compared to anything that exists in the real world.

 

[Crothian]

Which is why if accused of cheating, I, at least, would insist on being given a chance to prove I'm not a cheat.

But he is not you. Nor is he an adult. I'd do it to, but when I was 13 or how ever old the character was I'm not sure I would have. He's not one to speak up and challenge authority as they established in the first few episodes. He's slowly breaking out of that and I like that the show is showing character growth but not drastic character growth.

 

[Insight]

I think the teacher is just out to get JJ. He doesn't seem to allow for any possibility that JJ isn't cheating. The teacher seems very two-dimensional to me. I'd like to see the writers explore the cause of the teacher's dislike of JJ and/or his reasons for deep distrust of people in general. At the very least, it would make more sense to the audience, who only see the teacher as a cheap foil for JJ at this point.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

But he is not you. Nor is he an adult. I'd do it to, but when I was 13 or how ever old the character was I'm not sure I would have. He's not one to speak up and challenge authority as they established in the first few episodes. He's slowly breaking out of that and I like that the show is showing character growth but not drastic character growth.

I know he's not me and that people differ. However, that plagiarism accusation leveled at me? That happened when I was in 5th grade.

And no, I was no pet nor frequent volunteer of any kind. I did and still do hate to volunteer in class, nor am I one to clash with authority.

But I REALLY hate being accused of dishonesty.

It's possible. Then again, I've simply said I disagree with your interpretation of the family's powers compared to anything that exists in the real world.

Really, I think it's just JJ's where we're clashing.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Latest episode, not too shabby. RW consequences for screwing up with telepathy, JJs powers broadened and revealed (along with other secrets), mom gets extra bossy with hubby & son.

 

[Umbran]

I think I'm an episode behind or so - just watched "No Ordinary Vigilante" last night.

My basic thought? Boring.

The concept of this series has merit, and I feel the actors (Mom and Dad, certainly) have the chops. But the writing is weak. I'm left feeling like this show desperately needs a JMS or Joss Wheadon behind it - someone with a deep understanding of the pacing of the genre.

 

[ShadowX]

I agree with Umbran. As much as the premise and the adult characters interest me, the pacing is infuriatingly slow. It basically comes down to them milking the origin story. The baddies need to come into play now. It also wouldn't be bad if the Dad accomplished something useful with his powers more often. He manages to bungle most of his operations.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

I don't think of this show as a purely superheroic show. It's one part supers, to be sure, but it's also American drama/sitcom as well.

Think of it as a superheroic version of Joan of Arcadia.

 

[fba827]

I think I'm an episode behind or so - just watched "No Ordinary Vigilante" last night.

My basic thought? Boring.

The concept of this series has merit, and I feel the actors (Mom and Dad, certainly) have the chops. But the writing is weak. I'm left feeling like this show desperately needs a JMS or Joss Wheadon behind it - someone with a deep understanding of the pacing of the genre.

I agree with Umbran. As much as the premise and the adult characters interest me, the pacing is infuriatingly slow. It basically comes down to them milking the origin story. The baddies need to come into play now. It also wouldn't be bad if the Dad accomplished something useful with his powers more often. He manages to bungle most of his operations.

I don't think of this show as a purely superheroic show. It's one part supers, to be sure, but it's also American drama/sitcom as well.

Think of it as a superheroic version of Joan of Arcadia.

As odd a statement as this is, I have to say it anyway:

If I thought of this as a superhero show, I'd find it lacking. But when I approach the show with the idea that it is a family show and they just happen to have super powers, suddenly, I like it a lot more.

So, for me, I think it's about perspective and expectations. It's not a superhero show (as pointed out above, the writing and pacing aren't crisp enough for an action-y superhero romp; but as a family drama, sure, i can enjoy it for it's silliness rather than feel cheated and deconstructing it).

 

[John Crichton]

I don't think of this show as a purely superheroic show. It's one part supers, to be sure, but it's also American drama/sitcom as well.

Think of it as a superheroic version of Joan of Arcadia.

Not a bad comparison!

Although JoA was better.