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Intermission - One Character or more?
May. 22nd, 2007 01:40 pmI've been E-mailing my older sister concerning our current favorite shows when I came to realize something.
It seems to me that the majority of many of the hit shows are those with a large cast of characters rather than one or two (with exceptions like Supernatural and such). Does having many characters in a show, book, or movie make it more appealing? I think so on the basis that with a large plethora of characters to chose from, you're bound to have at least one favorite that keeps you coming back to the show, even if they aren't necessarily a main character. Most of the shows I watch have a large cast, and many of my favorite books have had numerous characters.
Even the majority of my original stories have a large number of characters involved. I'm partial to the 'main character with supporting characters' scenario. I'll usually have a single character (sometimes two) that the story centers the most on, but I also make sure that the others characters have their moment to shine. The least number of characters I have is usually two or three. Never have I done a story where the character is completely by himself (yes, it's usually a him. I have few stories with female main characters). At least I think I havne't. I'll have to consult my story list to make sure. I may be wrong.
Anyways, it's mostly my opinion that it really does help a show when a group effort is involved. The more the merrier, for real.
It seems to me that the majority of many of the hit shows are those with a large cast of characters rather than one or two (with exceptions like Supernatural and such). Does having many characters in a show, book, or movie make it more appealing? I think so on the basis that with a large plethora of characters to chose from, you're bound to have at least one favorite that keeps you coming back to the show, even if they aren't necessarily a main character. Most of the shows I watch have a large cast, and many of my favorite books have had numerous characters.
Even the majority of my original stories have a large number of characters involved. I'm partial to the 'main character with supporting characters' scenario. I'll usually have a single character (sometimes two) that the story centers the most on, but I also make sure that the others characters have their moment to shine. The least number of characters I have is usually two or three. Never have I done a story where the character is completely by himself (yes, it's usually a him. I have few stories with female main characters). At least I think I havne't. I'll have to consult my story list to make sure. I may be wrong.
Anyways, it's mostly my opinion that it really does help a show when a group effort is involved. The more the merrier, for real.
