but sometimes i do think the writers took storyline shortcuts that they thought kids(as opposed to more discerning adults)wouldn't pick up or care about.this is one of those instances.
Perhaps. Though the writers were well aware that DS had appeal far beyond its teen audience. Article after article published at the time DS was originally on would quickly point out the show's wide demographic (as opposed to many of today's articles which seem to focus on its teen appeal). So, if they did intentionally ignore the show's adult audience, they wouldn't have exactly been being smart.
Sadly, perhaps the real truth lies in the fact that DC didn't believe any segment of the audience was particularly smart.
And the writers were often forced to write the show the way DC wanted it or risk losing their jobs...
i have my own peculiar quirks with the show.vampires and witches i don't question...but mundane things like episode-to-episode plot continuity and well thought out character placement matter big time.
Oh, I totally agree. Have you ever read any of my missives about how absurd it was that Philip could have even been held in custody, much less potentially tried and convicted without one shred of actual evidence connecting him to the murders Jeb committed save from Philip's confession, which any lawyer, even a completely inept one on a par with Peter Bradford, could have had thrown out in an instant?