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Day 15 - Favorite female character

Wow. This one is hard. ("That's what SHE said..." "Shut up.")

Even if I limit this to favourite female character in a show I'm currently watching, it's a hard choice. Alyson Hannigan's sweetly sexy Lily on How I Met Your Mother, Kaley Cuoco's down-to-earth Penny on The Big Bang Theory. Jayma Mays's neurotic Emma on Glee, Tiffani Thiessen's sensible Elizabeth on White Collar...There's a lot to choose from.

In the end, though, I'm going to pick Stana Katic's Detective Kate Beckett on ABC's Castle. Katic's Beckett is smart, tough, and drop-dead gorgeous. The chemistry between her and Nathan Fillion's Richard Castle is incredible, and she's capable of saying more with a look than anyone on television. I've seen Beckett and Castle have entire conversations without speaking a word, which is really awesome.

I considered who I might pick if I opened this up to female characters from any show ever, but I don't think I could begin to narrow it down to a top 10, let alone a single favourite. So I'll stick with my self-imposed limitation of choosing from things I'm currently watching. Because it's my journal, and I'm allowed to do that. :)



Day 01 - A show that should have never been cancelled
Day 02 - A show that you wish more people were watching
Day 03 - Your favorite new show (aired this t.v season)
Day 04 - Your favorite show ever
Day 05 - A show you hate
Day 06 - Favourite episode of your favourite t.v show
Day 07 - Least favorite episode of your favorite t.v show
Day 08 - A show everyone should watch
day 09 - Best scene ever
Day 10 - A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving
Day 11 - A show that disappointed you
Day 12 - An episode you’ve watched more than 5 times
Day 13 - Favourite childhood show
Day 14 - Favorite male character

Day 16 - Your guilty pleasure show
Day 17 - Favorite mini series
Day 18 - Favorite title sequence
Day 19 - Best t.v show cast
Day 20 - Favorite kiss
Day 21 - Favorite ship
Day 22 - Favorite series finale
Day 23 - Most annoying character
Day 24 - Best quote
Day 25 - A show you plan on watching (old or new)
Day 26 - OMG WTF? Season finale
Day 27 - Best pilot episode
Day 28 - First t.v show obsession
Day 29 - Current t.v show obsession
Day 30 - Saddest character death

Date: 2010-10-01 07:52 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] robin-anadrith.livejournal.com
You chose well. Beckitt is made of win.

Date: 2010-10-01 08:05 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lonemagpie.livejournal.com
Of course, the correct answer to this one is: Emma Peel, who, if she had really existed, would be the most perfect woman who ever lived.

Date: 2010-10-01 08:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] autographedcat.livejournal.com
I find that very hard to argue with. And if I'd opened it up to any show ever, that would be a fine and undeniable choice. :)

Date: 2010-10-01 08:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lonemagpie.livejournal.com
Ah, a limited choice is a terrible thing...

Date: 2010-10-01 09:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] markbernstein.livejournal.com
Yeah, of current characters, Katic/Beckett is a great choice, and Cuoco/Penny belongs on the list. I'd add Emily Deschanel as Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan.

All time, though, isn't as hard for me. That's Allison Janney as Claudia Jean Cregg. I wrote yesterday that President Bartlett was the soul of The West Wing C.J. was its heart. A rich, fully developed character in every way.

I also want to mention S. Epatha Merkerson's fine work as Lt. Anita Van Buren, whose recently-completed 17 years is the longest run of any character on any Law and Order series. Which also, I believe, makes her the longest running African American character on any prime time series, and one of the longest running female characters. (The only ones I can think of who've been in more episodes are Marge Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Maggie Simpson, and Miss Kitty on Gunsmoke.)

Date: 2010-10-02 12:55 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] erinwrites.livejournal.com
"All time, though, isn't as hard for me. That's Allison Janney as Claudia Jean Cregg. I wrote yesterday that President Bartlett was the soul of The West Wing C.J. was its heart. A rich, fully developed character in every way."

I was just coming to say something along those lines. CJ is made of pure win.

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