Bondtoys.de wrote:
@Conch:
Serious question: By posting the "old" surfski sequence underneath the new one, what exactly do you want to say/achieve by doing that?
a) Are you criticizing that he's copying too many of the old elements?
b) Would you be happier, if he would not post any references to the old series anymore?
c) what exactly is your message by posting this?
d) Do you think that the old series can be really improved and how would that be?
- What exactly do you want Lenkow to do better in regards to the new series?
- As you say that the reboot is inferior to the old series, what exactly would you suggest to be changed so that you are happy?
I also agree with Marlboro's take (minus the part about the show being shitty). Put yourself in the shoes of Lenkov or anyone else who is part of the reboot. They don't hate the original and I think they are doing their best.
As to your last question about what could be done to make the reboot haters happy, I think there is no answer. The vitriol began when the reboot was announced. For many, there is no possible way to make it satisfactory. Your a) and b) questions for Conch get at this... if you make it too close to the original, it can't measure up, but if the new Magnum calls himself a "detective," the reboot isn't faithful enough. There is probably nothing the reboot can do to appease those who are predisposed to hating it.
I'd be curious to hear others, not just Conch, weigh in on this. What, outside of cancellation, would have to happen to make a reboot-hater happy? As we know, there is going to be a second season, so let's pretend you can take over the reins. What would you do?
I am actually enjoying the reboot, but if I could change something, it would be to tone down the action (automatic weapon shootouts every other week... um, okay) and work on some down to earth storylines. I'd also like to see Higgins's life on Hawaii explored -- could be some storylines there!
