Hi there *waves* Very very good points. As you said, HL is not an ensamble show, and if Methos stole the stage with a handful of episodes, it's because PW is brilliant and suave and lanky, and because his character is twisted and 5000 yo worth of fiction...and Duncan is the Hero, as you said.
Now, I've never been much attracted to one-manshows. The Hero type doesn't appeal to me at all. All in one piece, always (in the end) on the right side maybe even if doing the wrong side. Also, AP is much better in RL and when laughing than in his 'Duncan-is-brooding-yet-again' persona.
So, yes, Richie was a sidekick, there to make Duncan look good, so I understand how many just thought, hey, we dont need him, just give us the Highlander. But, as you wrote, Duncan was 400 year old and all wise with it, most of the time, whereas Richie was a kid and a somewhat lost one, and cocky with it, and he changed and learnt and grew up beautifully, I think.
thank you for making me think all of this, and for sharing your thoughts :D
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Very very good points. As you said, HL is not an ensamble show, and if Methos stole the stage with a handful of episodes, it's because PW is brilliant and suave and lanky, and because his character is twisted and 5000 yo worth of fiction...and Duncan is the Hero, as you said.
Now, I've never been much attracted to one-manshows. The Hero type doesn't appeal to me at all. All in one piece, always (in the end) on the right side maybe even if doing the wrong side. Also, AP is much better in RL and when laughing than in his 'Duncan-is-brooding-yet-again' persona.
So, yes, Richie was a sidekick, there to make Duncan look good, so I understand how many just thought, hey, we dont need him, just give us the Highlander. But, as you wrote, Duncan was 400 year old and all wise with it, most of the time, whereas Richie was a kid and a somewhat lost one, and cocky with it, and he changed and learnt and grew up beautifully, I think.
thank you for making me think all of this, and for sharing your thoughts :D