Roswell Reflection Blog Post
When I first learned that the main form of media for our class this semester was a TV show I was extremely excited. I love watching movies and television, and it seemed like an easy way to break up other work as a form of relaxation while also technically getting work done for my ENWR at the same time.
That being said, when we first started the Roswell, New Mexico series, I was slightly disappointed. The whole premise of the show seemed a little cheesy and played-out, and the characters on the show appeared a little basic from a first glance. However, after we got into the better parts of the early seasons of the show, I was proven wrong.
I began to get attached to the show, and I became invested in relationships like Michael and Alex, Liz and Max, and Maria and Michael. All of this culminated in me falling in love with the show, and frequently watching ahead of the assigned episodes to get a sneak peak into what was happening next.
For me, the main aspect of the show that kept it interesting had to be the character development. In the first season, I thought the characters were a little too basic and predictable for my liking. However, as the series carried on, we as viewers began to see a lot of changes within our favorite characters as they developed and grew around one another. People like Isobel, who developed into a powerful warrior who fears no one, or Max and Liz, both of whom learned to lean on one another for support because neither of them can accomplish their goals without one another. These developments kept the protagonists interesting, which is very hard to do in a series this long, however; these showrunners accomplished that.
Another aspect of this show that I loved was the newly added characters. These show runners did a phenomenal job adding new personalities to the show, which kept the show feeling fresh and revitalized after every season. Some of my favorites include Dallas, Anatsa, Bonnie, and Heath, each of whom added a new twist to the show, which helped to keep the viewers engaged and interested in the series, while also allowing for more opportunities for the show runners to change up character dynamics and change up the plot by adding in fresh information like Dallas’ father and his bible.
In general, Roswell defied all of my expectations, and I am glad that I was able to find this series through this class. I loved the relationships, character development, and new characters, as all of these things culminated to make a great show that I am so happy I was able to watch this fall.