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« on: May 03, 2007, 11:39:44 AM »
I am half way through DVD collection 5 which has been fast moving and fantastic! At first the going back in time thing seemed a little silly what with all the same faces but it wasnt long till I was hooked. One thing I seem to sense is that the characters in this past incarnation of 1795(?) have more depth than the ones in the present e.g.
Joshua Collins has that conflict between love of his family and his mastery over them. But also he worries about what people think of him and seems open to fear of the supernatural events around him.
Barnabas Collins was pretty deep to start with but as a human I find him very likeable and his character has just been fleshed out in so many ways by this time trip.
Nathan (hope that name is right) is now not just the one dimensional boyfriend of Maggie Evans but is a happy go lucky but serious and honourable military man, who cares about his career but wants to protect Vicky Winters.
Mother Collins (sorry forgot her name) has her struggles with alcholism while trying to keep her family together.
Josette Collins is now the guilt ridden haunted and confused woman who seems just that bit deeper and more convincing than Maggie Evans.
There's more that could be said on this, but my point is: Did they get new writers in or something for this time travel bit? I Thought DS was great and with this development its getting even better!