tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678481478994191244.post4874103277479371402..comments2024-03-24T03:19:39.745-04:00Comments on Just About Write: The Mindy Project 4x03 "Leo Castellano is My Son" (Taking the Next Step) [Contributor: Anne]Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678481478994191244.post-23687549986446033632015-10-01T12:07:35.832-04:002015-10-01T12:07:35.832-04:00Welcome back! Welcome back! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678481478994191244.post-86682590324612124472015-09-30T20:14:10.155-04:002015-09-30T20:14:10.155-04:00Thank you for writing this! It cleared up what it ...Thank you for writing this! It cleared up what it was that I am not liking about Mindy and Danny this season. I don't believe them, they don't feel as real. I am not feeling the connection of the previous seasons. Last season was all about reality, how romantic comedies aren't real. They had them fight yes and it could feel formulaic but I didn't see it that way I saw that there was a clear long run seasonal plan. They were so real and funny and fresh and I feel like this season they are over correcting because they got complaint about Danny not being the perfect fantasy romantic comedy boyfriend and they've overcorrected.<br /><br />To me last season showed Mindy's journey to independence, learning romantic comedies and fairytales aren't real, that meeting the "perfect man" will not mean that all her "problems are solved forever." She learned was there was no perfect man, that relationships are complicated and hard and that she can't rely on a man to fill what is missing so she grew. We watched her become more independent, a better doctor, teacher, she expanded her career. She went to Stanford, developed a new specialty and opened her own business. She no longer needs Danny she is now choosing Danny (better), but she doesn't need him and we've seen that this season with her never asking for him when she is in trouble she just figures out how to handle it herself. <br /><br />Yes sometimes last season Danny was harsh, and there were definitely points where I was like how could they not let Mindy call him out, but I think she just took deep breaths and moved forward with her life (which I think she is still set up to do IMO). Danny learned that his not letting go of his previous issues could cost him all the things that he has always wanted and he has to grow with his partner, and that he needs someone. But he wasn't super sweet he never has been.<br /><br />I miss the banter and the biting of season 1-3 of Mindy and Danny, now maybe they are in their honeymoon phase and we will get back to it, because I see a lot of potential set ups for great real conflict this season and I love it but I am not buying them as a couple because it doesn't feel real. <br /><br />I have loved this season, not so much Danny first time I have really not liked Danny. I hated the Italian, it worked for comedy but made him so unattractive to me. That being said I loved loved loved that they wrote Mindy as a good mom!! That was something most shows don't do and I am thrilled they continue to show Mindy growing as a person and her strength. Loved Chelsea (Eliza Coupe), hope she sticks around but it did make me miss Peter (Adam Palley) even more. God I hope he guests. <br /><br />I also loved the B plot, Tamara steals every scene she is in. I seriously just love her and to add in a little bit with Cousin Scheana was perfection! No I don't ship Tamara and Jeremey I am all about Tamara and Rishi! <br /><br />Like I said I am really enjoying this season so far, my favorite part is that there has been ZERO MA!!! How I wish that would continue she is the only thing I disliked about season three. <br /><br />(sorry this was long)<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com