Trask is a weird character, no matter which incarnation. And Jerry Lacy does a fantastic job with each of the Trask boys.
1795 Trask is easy to dismiss as a religious nut, although this doesn't make him any less dangerous or enjoyable as a character. Lamar is a complete weasel, and the fact that he's a mortician makes him even more shudderworthy. PT Trask was almost a one-note wonder, since he wasn't given much to do.
Gregory is definitely the most interesting of them. You're right, Gothick. The greed, lust, power-hungry combo is all set right out there in this 1897 edition Trask, and it's certainly a show. I wonder what Judith saw in him. Was she just so repressed that any man showing an interest would have rated? I think she's too intelligent for that. Well, I suppose that the attraction must have been physical, since Jerry Lacy c1969 is, IMO a very attractive man (Tony Peterson was yummy). 'Cos there is this sexual thing about 1795 Trask and Gregory that that is palpable, but every time I get that vibe I want to take a shower - 'cos those Trasks are just so slimy. Is that good acting, or just my own psychosexual issues?
I've always wondered what would've happened if they had paired 1897 Trask with Angelique as lovers or co-conspirators. They're like two sides of the same coin. Both are inherently dark characters, it's just that one gives in to her darker impulses, while the other at least pretends to suppress them. Both of them are sociopaths who are supremely pleased with themselves, and convinced they're justified, no matter what the situation. Neither of them play well with others, or are very willing to compromise. They'd have been a scary combination!
Was also idly wondering last night what (if any) connection there was between Tony Peterson and the Trasks. D'you suppose he was some kind of descendant?
