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Ananas · 07-29-2009, 01:46 PM

I'm with Shani - Spoiler: getting rid of Ianto was the worst blow of the whole series. I had written in the earlier post that Ianto the late bloomer was finally coming into his own, and I couldn't wait to see where his character was headed, especially his relationship with Jack. Then, that damn Russell totally ruined my anticipation by getting rid of Ianto -and a most unworthy death, at that - while irksome Gwen gets to hang around. To add salt to the wound, oafish Rhys can't take a hint and disappear for a few minutes to give Jack and Ianto some time alone.

I think Jack sacrificed his grandson to atone for the lives of those Scottish orphans he rather callously traded away, especially after he saw how the 456 had made use of the children. His inability to die had made him immune to feeling, particularly the feelings of others, and the lack of closeness with his own progeny made it easier to not think of them as relatives.

I agree with CyberMike about the eternal burden Jack must shoulder for the death of his grandson, but I hope they do reverse the decision on Ianto.

I like how they currently reveal tidbits of Jack's backstory in each episode - it adds to the mystery and attraction of his character. (Plus John Barrowman is

um, well, use your own adjective.

I do like that coat.

07-29-2009, 01:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
Ananas Still Crazy Location: In my own time	I'm with Shani - Spoiler: getting rid of Ianto was the worst blow of the whole series. I had written in the earlier post that Ianto the late bloomer was finally coming into his own, and I couldn't wait to see where his character was headed, especially his relationship with Jack. Then, that damn Russell totally ruined my anticipation by getting rid of Ianto -and a most unworthy death, at that - while irksome Gwen gets to hang around. To add salt to the wound, oafish Rhys can't take a hint and disappear for a few minutes to give Jack and Ianto some time alone. I think Jack sacrificed his grandson to atone for the lives of those Scottish orphans he rather callously traded away, especially after he saw how the 456 had made use of the children. His inability to die had made him immune to feeling, particularly the feelings of others, and the lack of closeness with his own progeny made it easier to not think of them as relatives. I agree with CyberMike about the eternal burden Jack must shoulder for the death of his grandson, but I hope they do reverse the decision on Ianto. I like how they currently reveal tidbits of Jack's backstory in each episode - it adds to the mystery and attraction of his character. (Plus John Barrowman is um, well, use your own adjective. I do like that coat. __________________ it's gritty