Series 9 Episode 8 discussion

[BravoNine]

(02-12-2010 12:54 AM)Byatil Wrote:  

(02-12-2010 12:51 AM)BravoNine Wrote:  

(01-12-2010 11:07 PM)Byatil Wrote:  I just don't think the writers had enough time to explore the plot properly, as they were under pressure to complete the scripts to a deadline. Without properly evaluating the plot, they couldn't have noticed the ridiculous plot-holes. I can only surmise that they had to write something shocking yet entertaining in a very short amount of time... either that, or they were just incredibly blasé about the entire thing and thought they could get away with being a bit lazy

Well, as a writer myself, all I can say is that the whole "under pressure and deadline" excuse is not gonna cut it with me. Coming up with a logical, shocking, and entertaining plot is not difficult, there are plenty of plausible yet shocking ideas and twists they could have easily gone with, instead they chose the dumbest way. If a simple college student such as myself can come up with a plausible storyline, then I don't see why the writers (who are paid to write it) can't. It's an insult to the fans' intelligence. And frankly a shame and disgrace to all writers everywhere.

Well yes, that's what confuses me. I'm hardly a professional writer, yet I could easily brainstorm a number of different story arcs that could have been used for the series. Perhaps there was someone who was being especially pushy, and refused to let their idea slide? I just can't believe that this is the best they could come up with; this must have been a final resort, or at least a plan B!

Whoever came up with this ridiculous storyline will now be shot! I will come after them with a giant flamethrower or something!

Hopefully some intelligent person will show up to write Series 10 and actually explain what the hell is going on. That would be nice.

BTW, have you read Harry's Diary? It's an interesting book indeed, filled with juicy details, although now I wonder if they will release an updated version to accommodate the info that we have learned since Series 7, I mean, the book was written before Series 7 came out, and things have changed, especially with the Lucas storyline that I don't think was mentioned in the diary.