Will Joss kill off another character in S2?
POSTED BY: Hixie129
UPDATED: Sunday, February 26, 2006 22:33
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Asarian, if it was either River or Wash who had to get killed on the show, wouldn't you have Wash killed in a heartbeat?
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Now, look at me, waxing lovingly about Wash as if he were River, lol. :) But seriously, Washes death was quite unacceptable in a way. That is, I way a hard time picturing the crew without him.
Yeah the Wash dynamic reminded me of the fulcrum of a teater toter /sp He would always try to bring people back to the reality of the situation when they were on the emotional edge.
"Can we vote on the killing people."
Losing him hurt and Joss meant it to as he said in the commentary he wanted us to think he could kill them all if he would kill a great character and person like Wash. I'm not sure Joss would kill another crew member in a BDM, but I wouldn't put it past him. If there is a continuation of the series as in another season I could see others dying. But it would be over the course of several seasons not just off the cuff Joss is to good of a writer. It would be emotionally unrealistic if people we're close to died every season and he might even use other venues like seperation due to personal differences or problems.
In a BDM I think it would be more likely he would bring two or three new people into the fold and kill one or two of them and have the survivor stay with the crew.
Something about Mal killing puppies and people we like. Per Joss
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Originally posted by Hixie129:
Asarian, if it was either River or Wash who had to get killed on the show, wouldn't you have Wash killed in a heartbeat?
Diplomatic answer: I'd rather keep them both.
Honest answer: yes.
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"Mei-mei, everything I have is right here." -- Simon Tam
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Mal was already killed off once, in War Stories. He only stayed dead a few seconds though. Kinda proves to me that Joss got that point out of the way early on (or what *should have been* early on) so no more talkin about not having Mal to kick around anymore. He's gotta be the biggest walking target in the 'verse but they can't afford to let him get killed again. Besides if they did they'd lose at least half their female audience. 
If they're going to add new characters, I vote for some Asian crew. Where are the Chinese guys? It would be fun to see... oh, not Andy Lau. He's almost as pretty as Mal. Wait - that would be a good thing. Yeah. Andy Lau. 
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Wash had to die. He was the poet. It's a Shakespearian (yes I know I can't spell)/ greek thing.
For those of us who knew he was more than a "red shirt", he was the one with the soft heart. His final flare up was so poetic and passion filled, he had to die.
Back to the actual topic at hand. . . I see inara goin' down. (I know . . bad pun for a companion) Her "big secret" will be her undoing. I can also see jayne dying to save Kaylee or Mal.
In a related topic. The forshadowing that Simon will take someone out is so blatent. The man who swore to heal will kill. . . probably for River.
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River is on the short list.
"I don't give half a hump if you're innocent or not! So where does that put you?"
Yeah, Serenity was River's view of Mal, but remember, Joss is very much into Faulkner and the whole Stream of Consiousness. (for those who don't know, Google it) So, in keeping with Joss's askewed view of the universe, I can see River getting taken out.
Kaylee too. For the very same reason. But for some strange reason, I see Mal, Jayne and Zoe as safe.
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If Jayne dies I'll be surprised. True he does have a huge target painted on him and I would have expected him to be dead a long time ago. However, he's such a useful character as a foil for Mal. Jayne is a dirty mercenary vs. Mal as the gritty rogue with honor. Mal has rules, Jayne has needs.
"It always had your name on it, I was just carrying it for you."
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I still think Inara will get pregnant, she will not tell Mal and she will go off somewhere and have twins. And we will have a movie 20 yrs later
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Back to the actual topic at hand. . . I see inara goin' down. (I know . . bad pun for a companion) Her "big secret" will be her undoing. I can also see jayne dying to save Kaylee or Mal.
In a related topic. The forshadowing that Simon will take someone out is so blatent. The man who swore to heal will kill. . . probably for River.
Inara has a secret too? If so, I don't see it. I mean, she's a whore (Kaylee: the term is 'companion'). But that's hardly a secret.
Simon killing for River, I like that! It will yet be another huge sacrifice he makes for her; and I will no doubt cry over it endlessly (in a good way, cuz it's a beautiful let's-all-show-our-undying-Love-for-River thing).
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In a related topic. The forshadowing that Simon will take someone out is so blatent. The man who swore to heal will kill. . . probably for River.
If River got captured by the alliance and went dark side. Who would Simon side with if she went after Mal. Who would we?
"It always had your name on it, I was just holding if for you."
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