Comments on: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles – 2×03 – “Mousetrap” http://www.lowerdecks.com/2008/09/26/terminator-the-sarah-connor-chronicles-2x03-mousetrap/ Where everyday fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror gather to discuss their favorite television shows, movies and comics. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:08:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: forst http://www.lowerdecks.com/2008/09/26/terminator-the-sarah-connor-chronicles-2x03-mousetrap/comment-page-1/#comment-11 forst Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:45:56 +0000 http://www.lowerdecks.com/?p=215#comment-11 Although it was neat to see Sonya Walger again (to be honest, I had forgotten she had a role in this series), I am not fan of the Charley Dixon character. Why he keeps popping up again and again is beyond me. He played a part early during the first season, but his subsequent appearances have seemed forced, as if the writers feel compelled to include him but have no real role for him to play. <br><br>Actually, why any additional characters beyond Sarah, John, Cameron and now Derek has never been sufficiently explained, either off screen or off. Ellison is no longer chasing Sarah and John, but he may not be an ally either. That left Cromartie as the sole villain, which worked. So why did the series introduce Catherine Weaver (and Shirley Manson, who cannot act)? Not to mention another teenage character, Riley, and a pregnant neighbor, Kacy, who have thus far added nothing to the series.<br><br>To be quite honest, I am not surprised ratings for the series have tanked. Too many characters, not enough fighting robots! I kid, I kid... Although it was neat to see Sonya Walger again (to be honest, I had forgotten she had a role in this series), I am not fan of the Charley Dixon character. Why he keeps popping up again and again is beyond me. He played a part early during the first season, but his subsequent appearances have seemed forced, as if the writers feel compelled to include him but have no real role for him to play.

Actually, why any additional characters beyond Sarah, John, Cameron and now Derek has never been sufficiently explained, either off screen or off. Ellison is no longer chasing Sarah and John, but he may not be an ally either. That left Cromartie as the sole villain, which worked. So why did the series introduce Catherine Weaver (and Shirley Manson, who cannot act)? Not to mention another teenage character, Riley, and a pregnant neighbor, Kacy, who have thus far added nothing to the series.

To be quite honest, I am not surprised ratings for the series have tanked. Too many characters, not enough fighting robots! I kid, I kid…

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