The lows and highs of being a fangirl...

[rogueslayer452]

++ With the announcement that Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists has been cancelled after one season, I am feeling rather disappointed and kind of sad. I mean, part of me kind of knew that it was a possibility since I hadn't really heard much buzz surrounding the show outside of some dedicated fans, but another part of me was hopeful. I actually really enjoyed The Perfectionists and I thought that it could go interesting directions. Much like with Ravenswood, the other PLL spin-off that was cancelled after one season, it held much potential and I really liked the characters and their dynamic. But, also like Ravenswood, the show attempted to break up a beloved fan favorite couple from its predecessor which I think was the ultimate death knoll of the show. That part is entirely on Marlene King though, since she should have learned from past mistakes. But alas.

Needless to say, I am super bummed because I did get attached to the show. I knew I shouldn't have, but I did. This happens every single time, dammit. Regardless, I'm just hoping that it will get a DVD release. Ravenswood never did, which I never understood and am still bitter about.

++ Anyway, on an uplifting note, I watched Felicia Day's episode of Between The Sheets, a series made by the cast of Critical Role on their channel where they interview various people, and it was hilarious and incredibly wonderful. She is such a delight. I love Felicia, I have ever since seeing her in BTVS and I've been steadily following her career ever since. She's been kind of inspirational, in a way, when it comes to being a geek on the Internet and she's built herself a creative career from that which I've always admired. So watching her talk about her life and answering specific questions about her work and just random things for over an hour was so delightful. Plus, she is mainly responsible for the existence of Critical Role, since she had faith in the project when others didn't. So I really enjoyed hearing her talk about that as well. Just overall, a fantastic interview, like pretty much all the other interviews seen from that series.

++ And in more exciting news of the same line, Critical Role is partnering and collaborating with some brands for some official CR merchandising, and this includes Funko Pop! We will finally be getting Funko Pops of the characters, hopefully for both campaigns. This is honestly so cool, because the cast has received custom made Funkos of their characters sent to them by fans over the years, but now they can get them officially done and sold. As someone who collects Funkos of my favorite characters, you bet I'll be getting them as soon as they're available.

Comments

[noybusiness.livejournal.com]

I didn't watch any PLL shows, but I was sorry to hear it since I knew you enjoyed it. I guess that's the end of the PLL universe for now.

I'm still disappointed there's been no DVD/Blu-Ray release for TRON: Uprising, and to a lesser degree Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.

Felicia Day has been inspirational to many people and I'm glad people like she, Matthew Mercer, etc. have been active in keeping D&D alive online.

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

Yeah. :/ It's nothing new for shows that I get quickly attached to getting cancelled after the first season, but it still stings and since I just watched it recently that sting is very fresh. The thing is, the show had quite a decent setup and could have gotten another season had it not been for that one unforgivable component that made many people stop watching or be uninterested in it. So part of me understands, but another part of me wanted more.

It really sucks when things aren't available on DVD, and probably never will be. It's unfair for those who can't or don't want to buy/view it digitally (and even then sometimes there's no guarantee that'll even be an option, either, making it even more unfair).

Felicia Day has been inspirational to many people and I'm glad people like she, Matthew Mercer, etc. have been active in keeping D&D alive online.

My sentiments exactly.

[blakmagjick]

Thanks for the link to that Felicia Day episode...I'll def have to watch it! I also love her!!

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. :)

[sakuraberries]

Sorry to hear about The Perfectionists! I was considering starting to watch it, but alas. It always sucks when you get attached to a show and it gets cancelled before it even finds its feet!

Felicia Day is SO cool. Just cool. She's who I aspire to be.

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

If it's still available and you can find it, I still do think you should watch it. I thought it had a great setup. Sadly, that one thing that happened really put people off midway, which is understandable, but that was all Marlene King's fault. She seems to think that she can mess with character relationships as if that's not what people are invested in watching. Sigh.

I truly do admire Felicia. I've been following her career for years now, since BTVS and The Guild, and seeing her grow and expand and pave this success for herself while still being true to herself and what she wants creatively has been amazing to watch. :)

[sictransits.livejournal.com]

I hadn't heard about The Perfectionists being cancelled. That's a bummer...I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. =/

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

I enjoyed it, too. I wanted to see more of where it was possibly going to go, and I honestly liked how Alison and Mona had bigger roles and I loved their interactions and teaming up with each other. It was the series we deserved, even if one aspect was unnecessary, and I'm afraid that was the unfortunate downfall for many who were watching it. :/ Which I can understand the frustration, but c'mon. It's just a huge bummer because I had just watched the entire season recently and got attached pretty quickly.

I did attempt to contact Freeform (mostly inquiring about a DVD release, because I want one dammit), and there have been some petitions to save it (this one (https://www.change.org/p/netflix-sign-to-get-netflix-to-pick-up-pretty-little-liars-the-perfectionists) seems to be the one picking up in signatures) though I don't know how successful it'll be.