KKS-Lapras
Well-Known Member
Why can't it start now? If XY's writing is as great as people claim it is, then it should finally be time for the writers to develop all characters equally in my opinion. I'd even like for Bonnie to develop instead of her just being "cute" all the time and getting episodes where all she does is showcase that cuteness.
Bonnie is more then just cute, she's an outlet for bonding for all 3 of the other cast members. She's also a strong support system for all 3. She's been shown to be witty at times, yes she is cute, but she's enjoyable to have on the screen. As to equal screen-time, it'll never happen, not fully equally. Not in a show that is primarily about Ash. If Serena's goal is something more passive, she will inevitably get less screen-time towards said goal. If Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie are all passive in terms of goals, then equal treatment is highly unlikely, because even passive goals have an order to them when compared to one another. XY's writing can be good, and also not be giving 100% equal treatment, the two do not have to go hand in hand. To some, there's an obsession with this supposed balance, but it's really not what this show has ever been about. Even in real life, some people are just less aggressive, and therefore get less limelight. That's not to say that they won't have their time to shine, because Serena will get hers, but it will happen on the writers terms, and until then, as I've said, the whole circular conversation and obsession with Serena " needs a goal and development" is totally moot.
Do most people on here really think it's that great? I mostly hear people say the writing is subpar as Serena is not getting development and her own goal, Bonnie is only there to be cute, Team Rocket are plot devices, and Ash is likely to lose the Kalos League. And besides, Ash is the main character. It's expected he gets more than the other characters.
The previous points I made in this post apply to this as well.
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