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Date Posted: 09:52:00 08/11/06 Fri
Author: KatRose
Subject: Dark Angel

I just recently discovered this series. I know it ran on, I think, SciFi a few years back, but I never caught it on the tube. So I decided to rent it from NetFlix. Boy am I glad I did.

Michael Weatherly plays Logan, a do-gooder with a semi-dark streak who was paralyzed as a result of one of his good deeds (trying to protect a witness against the corrupt politicians). Jessica Alba (in her break out role) plays Max, a genetically engineers soldier who begrudgingly helps Logan and becomes his friend and potential lover (I haven't gotten beyond disk 2 yet).

This is the character I think many of us would like to see Tony become. Not the wheelchair bound part, but a smart, sexy, compassionate and non-(overtly)sexist man. There's a look in Logan's eyes when he watches Max that makes you realize that he cares and wants her, but there's nothing overt about it. He doesn't deny it if pressed, but won't make snarky comments to her or about her or about other women. He's also flawed, but not in the "I want to kick your butt from here to Sunday" kind of way that I think many of us would like to do with Tony.

Don't get me wrong, I like Tony. I think his goofiness and snarky comments are appropriate for the character and the situation he's in. But I know I'm not alone in thinking that he doesn't need to be so "in your face" about thinking with his pecker all the time. Some of the time, if used judiciously, I don't care if guys do that. But all the time? Even my tolerance level is getting saturated.

So, if you haven't seen Dark Angel, you might want to check it out. It was produced by James Cameron and isn't half bad. Too bad the network canceled it after only two seasons.

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[> KatRose, I too found Dark Angel and tape/ then watch it. It is on Sci Fi and I really enjoy it. I agree that I like MW in both roles but Logan is more interesting in that there is a lot more to him than meets the eye. There also is a palpable chemistry between his and the "Max" character. I know too that they really were a couple, but beyond that...It's funny, but I can see little elements in what would become Tony in the Logan character. Though I do find Logan a little too reserved- but I wouldn't have noticed it has I watched the series when it first aired. I think there will have to be some change in Tony now that he has to lead the team. There will be no time for goofing around, and he will have to self-direct rather than being directed. I think this is a perfect opportunity for the writers to expand on the Tony character and develop a new direction for him. -- mtnchick388, 17:46:21 08/12/06 Sat [1]


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