Boston Globe: For female stars, roles need more depth

[JustAnotherGen]

1. You know what character I like?

I like Elizabeth on The Americans. She's not weak - she kicks ass. She also has this heart space side to her - but she takes no damn prisoners.

I also like just about every female character - flaw, evil, and all - that has ever appeared on American Horror Story.

And Sweet Dee on It's Always Sunny - know why? She's obnoxious. She's honest with herself. She's honest with us.

And I really really liked Jillian on Boardwalk Empire - she had no fucks to give. She wanted what she wanted. Glad to see she's sane on the funny farm in the final season.

Don't even get me started on Abbie on Sleepy Hollow. She's not perfect - but she always holds her own. She's no damsel in distress.

Of the old 'big three' - I watch Once Upon A Time. I wonder why . . . could it be Evil and Wicked seem to be able to hold their own? The savior is a woman? The women on the show are always saving everyone's asses?


I've tried watching Scandal - and I don't get it. I just don't. I can't relate to the main character. She's a fixer - but I learned nothing of her inner life in two or three episodes.

If they want me to watch - give me women like the women I know who are good people but at times are. . . flawed, despicable, kind, funny, ass kicking, take no prisoners . . . Show me their inner lives and how they navigate their crazy assed worlds.