I really like the premise of this show. The acting is good, the storylines are interesting. Even if most eps are standalone. And sure the science is easy and a little farfetched at times. But so is CSI.
But I don't understand how Cal gets away with acting the way he does. He acts like an ass all the time. No matter what. Even if it doesn't have to do with a case.
He hits on all women and they for some reason all hit on him. Even though he doesn't treat any of them or any man for that matter, with respect.
He treats his staff like crap. Especially Loker. Loker himself does some things that aren't okay either and it's a surprise he was barely punished and then it all just went away.
But Cal Lightman... Everyone respects him and does as he says. He barely makes a command to any person, especially women. And they don't even blink and do what he asked. He acts like he owns every room he walks into. But again, not in a respectful way. He is so demeaning to everyone. Puts his feet on a table wherever he goes.
His daughter kissed Loker and Cal goes off on him! He knows Loker didn't kiss her back. Because he can read everyone so easily. But he punches him in the stomach. And his daughter doesn't care. And it's just accepted (even if he does apologize eventually), because he's an "emotional wildfire where your daughter is concerned". And then his daughter punches him in the stomach and it's what, supposed to be funny?
I still enjoy watching for the storylines. And a remake would be great. A guy like that does not need to be an ass to have power. And it is not realistic thay every woman around him lets him treat them like a doormat. The show did not need that.
Personally I think that's what killed this show. If the lead isn't likeable, it doesn't last. Even if the actor is a favorite.
But I don't understand how Cal gets away with acting the way he does. He acts like an ass all the time. No matter what. Even if it doesn't have to do with a case.
He hits on all women and they for some reason all hit on him. Even though he doesn't treat any of them or any man for that matter, with respect.
He treats his staff like crap. Especially Loker. Loker himself does some things that aren't okay either and it's a surprise he was barely punished and then it all just went away.
But Cal Lightman... Everyone respects him and does as he says. He barely makes a command to any person, especially women. And they don't even blink and do what he asked. He acts like he owns every room he walks into. But again, not in a respectful way. He is so demeaning to everyone. Puts his feet on a table wherever he goes.
His daughter kissed Loker and Cal goes off on him! He knows Loker didn't kiss her back. Because he can read everyone so easily. But he punches him in the stomach. And his daughter doesn't care. And it's just accepted (even if he does apologize eventually), because he's an "emotional wildfire where your daughter is concerned". And then his daughter punches him in the stomach and it's what, supposed to be funny?
I still enjoy watching for the storylines. And a remake would be great. A guy like that does not need to be an ass to have power. And it is not realistic thay every woman around him lets him treat them like a doormat. The show did not need that.
Personally I think that's what killed this show. If the lead isn't likeable, it doesn't last. Even if the actor is a favorite.