Day 15 – Favorite female character
Wow. This one is hard. (“That’s what SHE said…” “Shut up.”)
In the end, though, I’m going to pick Stana Katic’s Detective Kate Beckett on ABC’s Castle. Katic’s Beckett is smart, tough, and drop-dead gorgeous. The chemistry between her and Nathan Fillion’s Richard Castle is incredible, and she’s capable of saying more with a look than anyone on television. I’ve seen Beckett and Castle have entire conversations without speaking a word, which is really awesome.
I considered who I might pick if I opened this up to female characters from any show ever, but I don’t think I could begin to narrow it down to a top 10, let alone a single favourite. So I’ll stick with my self-imposed limitation of choosing from things I’m currently watching. Because it’s my journal, and I’m allowed to do that. 🙂
Day 01 – A show that should have never been cancelled
Day 02 – A show that you wish more people were watching
Day 03 – Your favorite new show (aired this t.v season)
Day 04 – Your favorite show ever
Day 05 – A show you hate
Day 06 – Favourite episode of your favourite t.v show
Day 07 – Least favorite episode of your favorite t.v show
Day 08 – A show everyone should watch
day 09 – Best scene ever
Day 10 – A show you thought you wouldn’t like but ended up loving
Day 11 – A show that disappointed you
Day 12 – An episode you’ve watched more than 5 times
Day 13 – Favourite childhood show
Day 14 – Favorite male character
Day 16 – Your guilty pleasure show
Day 17 – Favorite mini series
Day 18 – Favorite title sequence
Day 19 – Best t.v show cast
Day 20 – Favorite kiss
Day 21 – Favorite ship
Day 22 – Favorite series finale
Day 23 – Most annoying character
Day 24 – Best quote
Day 25 – A show you plan on watching (old or new)
Day 26 – OMG WTF? Season finale
Day 27 – Best pilot episode
Day 28 – First t.v show obsession
Day 29 – Current t.v show obsession
Day 30 – Saddest character death
robin_anadrith
You chose well. Beckitt is made of win.
lonemagpie
Of course, the correct answer to this one is: Emma Peel, who, if she had really existed, would be the most perfect woman who ever lived.
Rob Wynne
I find that very hard to argue with. And if I’d opened it up to any show ever, that would be a fine and undeniable choice. 🙂
lonemagpie
Ah, a limited choice is a terrible thing…
markbernstein
Yeah, of current characters, Katic/Beckett is a great choice, and Cuoco/Penny belongs on the list. I’d add Emily Deschanel as Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan.
All time, though, isn’t as hard for me. That’s Allison Janney as Claudia Jean Cregg. I wrote yesterday that President Bartlett was the soul of The West Wing C.J. was its heart. A rich, fully developed character in every way.
I also want to mention S. Epatha Merkerson’s fine work as Lt. Anita Van Buren, whose recently-completed 17 years is the longest run of any character on any Law and Order series. Which also, I believe, makes her the longest running African American character on any prime time series, and one of the longest running female characters. (The only ones I can think of who’ve been in more episodes are Marge Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Maggie Simpson, and Miss Kitty on Gunsmoke.)
erinwrites
“All time, though, isn’t as hard for me. That’s Allison Janney as Claudia Jean Cregg. I wrote yesterday that President Bartlett was the soul of The West Wing C.J. was its heart. A rich, fully developed character in every way.”
I was just coming to say something along those lines. CJ is made of pure win.