Venting About 'The Magicians' Cancellation
Did the writers and producers not know this was going to happen? Seriously?
They took a gamble (pun fucking intended, bitches), screwed what was an amazing show full of potential and wonder into the ground, and expected people to, what, fall all over themselves to watch it? Praise killing off a character that was:
A.) canonically suffering from crippling depression and suicidal thoughts
B.) canonically a LGBT character
C.) An openingly bisexual character
D.) lives through the entire book series the show is based off of
There are lessons here, folks.
1.) Know. Your. Audience.
This is a fantasy show that people watch to escape real life. People relate to Quentin Coldwater's struggles with depression. A large portion of the show's demographic consists of LGBT people. All of these things are clues as to not killing off the magic and fantasy loving LGBT character that suffers from suicidal thoughts. People might not watch your show anymore because they no longer trust you or your storytelling. Just FYI.
2.) The "burying your gays" trope is not "new", "edgy", or "innovative". It is awful and people are so tired of it. By going that route, you show yourself to be a lazy writer, you have alienated your audience, AND just told LGBT viewers that you don't see LGBT relationships having a happy ending.
3.) Fanfiction writers and artists have your back. The show might have gone to shit, but it lives on through the fans. Make new art. Keep the good stuff alive.
4.) Don't blame the actors. They are just as much victims as the fans are. They are losing a job that could have last so much longer. Give them all of your love and support. Follow them on Twitter. Check out their new stuff. We still love them.
I am still going to be writing fic for this fandom. I love you all, and it is my home. My conviction is even stronger now. We fanfiction artists will make damn sure that Quentin Coldwater and the rest of the characters get the happy endings they deserve.
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