As requested … Veronica Mars!

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I’ve been asked to blog about Veronica Mars, so here goes.

I still enjoy the show, but I’m not feeling the level of insane love like I have the past two seasons for one reason – Logan. They’ve given him nothing to do this year. He hasn’t even had that much dialogue. All he does is sort of look sad and quiet and mopey.

His mom committed suicide, his good-for-nothing, abusive dad was murdered after murdering his girlfriend, the other girlfriend was raped – he has plenty to be depressed about. But I still miss the Logan of yesteryear. The smart-ass bad boy that you just can’t help but like. Who always had a snappy comeback for every situation. They need to bring that Logan back. That Logan and his relationship with Veronica is the main reason that I love the show so much.

Wallace has been light on the scenes too, although watching him and Logan go toe-to-toe as guard/prisoner was good. And whatever happened to Wallace’s mom? And the subplot with his dad? They’ve both just sort of disappeared off the face of the earth …

Also, the subplot with Keith and Kendall and the Fitzpatricks was kind of out there, too. I never got the whole Fitzpatrick subplot last year. I thought it was one too many red herrings about the bus crash.

But Weevil returns this week, which is reason to celebrate. 🙂 Now, if they can just give him some scenes with Logan and Wallace …

Honestly, I don’t want to get too attached to the show this year. It’s only been given a 13-episode commitment, and Veronica and Logan are going to break up at some point around episode 6. If it ends with Veronica and Logan on the outs, well, I don’t know what I’ll do.

I just have to hope that the ratings are good and that Rob Thomas, the creator/producer, is as smart as his characters about where he ends things.

What about you? Are you still loving the show? Inquiring minds want to know …

3 Responses to “As requested … Veronica Mars!”

  1. Brian says:

    It would appear that I’m forced to play the role of the young contrarian. I’m very disappointed that you do not continue in sharing my enthusiasm for Veronica Mars. While we are only able to refer to the first two episodes of season three, I feel the show is doing very well in overcoming the difficulties of no longer being a high school drama. Some shows tend to struggle finding a new identity without the high school as a backdrop. I’m thinking of specifically Dawson’s Creek, which seemed to struggle finding places for their characters. Weevil is a character that I fear will be hard to place in Veronica’s new life. I’m looking forward to seeing how they will try.

    I can’t imagine Veronica continuing on with her relationship with Logan. Logan is not a good person. Logan is a great character, but do we really want a person like him dating our Veronica? Of course I don’t want Duncan back either. I’m still not sure he didn’t kill his sister.

    I like Wallace, but the title of the show is Veronica Mars. The focus must be on Veronica – and no one carries a show better than Kristen Bell. Wallace has had more than enough screen time.

    You omitted the best part of the new season – More Mac. How can you not love Mac?

    Also I’m pleased that the mystery is picking up from episode 16 from last year. I really hope that George Michael appears again, I just hope he isn’t the rapist.

    “I don’t care what they say about you Veronica Mars – You Rock”

  2. Jennifer Estep says:

    Don’t get me wrong. I still love the show, and it’s definitely in my top 5. I just think it’s hard to measure up to the awesomeness of Season 1.

    Season 2 was good, but not in the league of Season 1. There were too many red herrings and subplots in Season 2. The first two episodes of this season didn’t blow me away like I wish they would have, which is why I’m a little disappointed. The best scene so far was Veronica solving the opening “mystery” in six minutes.

    And they totally butchered the theme song. I hate the new version.

    Duncan was a total bore. I never understood what Veronica saw in him. Actually, Rob Thomas said that if the fans guessed that Aaron killed Lily, then his backup plan was to make Duncan the killer at the very last minute.

    I think Logan and Veronica will always be connected. They’ve grown up together and been through a lot of tough times (Lily’s murder, Aaron’s arrest/trial, the showdown with Cassidy). Logan’s not a bad person. He’s just been through a lot. With all the murders and abuse, it’s a wonder that he’s not a serial killer by now.

    I am loving more Mac. Dick? I’m ambivalent about. Sheriff Lamb is a regular this year too. He’s always good for a snide comment.

  3. Brian says:

    I’m glad that we can at least agree about the awful decision to change the theme song. With the exception of Felicity, I can’t think of a show that changed the theme song for the better. The theme music was actually very good, and it was a mistake to change it.

    Logan has gone through a lot, but he wasn’t a good person to start with. The best thing about season 1 was Veronica’s disillusionment with Logan and his kind. Logan represents the worst of Neptune. If he were in The Outsiders we would both be hoping for Dally and Ponyboy to take him out in a rumble. The biggest difference between Season 1 and Season 2 was Veronica’s return to the Socs. As an outsider in Season 1 it was easier to identify with her. In Season 2 her relationship with Logan cements her as an insider. Not only is she dating an 09er, she is dating the most despised 09er. Thankfully Season 2 didn’t see Logan and Veronica together for the most part. So while your worried that Logan and Veronica will breakup – I’m worried they will stay together.

    “Be Cool Sodapop”

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