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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2014 8:41:46 GMT -5
Does the show need more? Would you like to see more representation of different cultures? If so, which ones?
Granted, Salem appears to be a small town and its main storylines have always revolved around the 4 predominant families, but right now there are really only 4 characters on canvas(Rafe, Abe, Theo & Maxine) that provide any diversity at all.
Is it time for TPTB to introduce some different characters that are more representative of our society? Do they need to be given some semblance of story, instead of just recurring status?
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Post by melly on Jun 22, 2014 9:33:25 GMT -5
YES. For a couple of reasons. First--the practical--why not appeal to a larger viewing demographic as the viewing audience is dwindling? Second--even small towns are more diverse than they used to be, so having Salem be more diverse makes sense (Plus, with all the large companies headquartered in the area, how small a town do you really think Salem is?). Third--I think it would add a new and much needed infusion of energy to the show, by bringing on new characters that are possibly unrelated to the other Salem citizens but have a meaningful storyline and interesting backstory. I think TPTB can do a better job with the characters they have, too.  |
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Post by ProudTVJunkie on Jun 22, 2014 9:52:02 GMT -5
Absolutely. Let's face it, on this list Rafe is the only main character. The others are back burnered or recurring status and have no major story line or prospects for one in the near future. I definitely don't want to see Dario return or yet another brother of Lexie's but Salem could use some new blood. Maybe JJ could make some new friends when he goes to Salem U or Dr. Dan could use some competition at the hospital and we can get another hot doctor? I don't think that any town in America is as predominantly white as Salem appears to be right now.
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Post by Kpatch on Jun 22, 2014 9:55:02 GMT -5
They have a gay couple, so that's an example of diversity too.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2014 9:59:47 GMT -5
I agree with your reasoning melly. I think it would be a good idea as well. I see attempts being made with extras in the background, introducing Marybeth, the mother of Ciara's school friend that Hope had contact with, Nicole's co-worker, Melinda Trask, etc., but they need to do a MUCH better job. |
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Post by fluffysmom on Jun 22, 2014 11:45:02 GMT -5
Not sure where everyone on the board lives but many small towns in Iowa and Illinois and other parts of the Midwest are still virtually all white. I live in a city that is very diverse but communities 15 to 20 miles away are the complete opposite.
I'm fine with diverse characters. But I don't want poorly written relatives like Cameron and Dario. We need well written characters of all backgrounds.
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Post by terry on Jun 23, 2014 10:09:23 GMT -5
Hoping there is more diversity and soon
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Post by dylan on Jun 23, 2014 13:11:56 GMT -5
Not sure where everyone on the board lives but many small towns in Iowa and Illinois and other parts of the Midwest are still virtually all white. I live in a city that is very diverse but communities 15 to 20 miles away are the complete opposite. I'm fine with diverse characters. But I don't want poorly written relatives like Cameron and Dario. We need well written characters of all backgrounds. It's true. I was actually surprised that they even had a Jewish character (Anne Milbauer). There are African Americans on the show but they're all in the background now it seems, it would be nice if they brought in a main character who isn't white. |
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