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[Whiskey Man]

Dr. Pretty and Wentworth will be getting horizontal in her office within three weeks. You read it here first.

[Limber]

I really, really like the actress in this role. When I first saw her, all I could think of was her being the love interest for Pretty -- but she's great!

I know the way the character's written counts for a lot, but I love that she's so damn professional. Her facial expressions are fabulous, she's playing the part really intelligently, and it's nice to have a potential love interest who's not crushing on the lead instantly, and also not hating him. She's wholly independent of his deal, which is going to make it all the better when she gets drawn in.

[CTVerlane]

You hit the nail on the head, Limber. I like the good doctor, and judging by the promo pics for next episode, it looks like a lot of it will focus on her. I'm looking forward to seeing more of the character than just her brief interactions with Michael.

[Sexylibrarian]

Thus far, I've liked the character a great deal. Very nice subtle acting by Sarah. I find her ten times more likable than Veronica.

[Tabulous]

Sexylibraian she is definitely light years beyond Veronica in all aspects of being. For one thing she doesn't look like a corpse! Her acting is very good and natural. That Charm line from last week made me an instant fan. She is no nonsense and doesn't flirt with Michael. She is a strong woman and I respect her. She's no dumb ass like Veronica that should have already died a thousand horrible deaths.

[kissyboots]

I liked the good Doc's comment tonight to Linc (something about 'I didn't go to medical school to tell the state that you're physically able to be executed). To me, it said a lot about the character in a really subtle way. Not to mention it wasn't quite as anvilicious as that Ghandi quote.

[Pop Culture Freak]

Good point, kissyboots. She's clearly a liberal. :)

I like the way they're playing her a lot. She's not easy and she's not a softie. I think she sees who Michael truly is, rather than everyone else who just sees him as a rap sheet. That's not something she'd do with every inmate and I think they've played her well in that way.

[Dr. Zubin]

On TV, EVERYONE'S a liberal.

I like Sara. She's got a nice way about her, doesn't kiss-up to Michael, and generally doesn't suffer fools lightly. Plus, she's hot.

[Advil]

I like her. I like that she is tough and isn't getting too emotionally involved with all the criminals. It's nice to see a smart, tough, chick on tv (are you listening Cameron from House?).

edited: spell check is a good thing

Edited by Advil, Sep 26, 2005 @ 9:50 PM.

[Sexylibrarian]

I like her as well. It sounds silly, but when the prisoners started trying to break down the door I was getting jumpy on my couch.

[mentalpretzel]

I like her. I like that she is tough and isn't getting too emotionally involved with all the criminals. It's nice to see a smart, tough, chick on tv (are you listening Cameron form House?).

Yes! I'm not the only one that thought that too. The Good Doc's easily the best female character on the show. She didn't just huddle in a corner and sob (like I suspect I probably would,) instead she took a page from the inmates and made herself a weapon.

[lusus naturae]

I'm liking her more and more. I'm not sure what I would have done had I been in the situation she was tonight, but I hope I would have done what she did. Fended off who she could, got herself a weapon. And even though the assholes at FOX gave away that she's going to be rescued, I was still worried about what was going to happen to her. (Sounds stupid.) The scene between her and Michael was nice, too.

[Pop Culture Freak]

Considering everything, I think she gave a pretty realistic performance. She seemed frozen for a little bit, which I certainly would have been, trying to figure out what the hell was going on. Then she seemed to go back and forth between trying to figure out how to protect herself and being scared shitless. Her eyes, as the ep closed, were awesome. Good acting!

I was still worried about what was going to happen to her. (Sounds stupid.)

Not really, considering that it looks like she gets attacked even before Michael gets to her.

[Pop Culture Freak]

I don't know about the cell, but she didn't have her purse because she wasn't in the infirmary. They made a point of saying earlier in the ep that she had come over to the sickbay ward in Cell Block B, which is a seperate building than the infirmary, to visit the patients. So she didn't have her purse or any other personal belongings.

[BlobAnarchy]

I kind of like her now. At first I thought she was a moron for not picking up anything sharp or heavy to use as a weapon. Then, of course, she finally started using her syringes and making shanks, so she became some what likable.

[chechina]

Did anyone else notice the shiner under her right eye in this past episode? Were it not for the recap, I would have no idea what she said in any of her scenes; I couldn't stop wondering who punched her in the face.

[Sexylibrarian]

After this latest episode, I think I have a bit of a girl-crush on the good doctor.

[Pop Culture Freak]

Oh yeah. I'd definitely switch teams for her!

I am just in love with the way she's been portrayed so far. I love SWC's acting. Every scene just kills, especially the ones with Michael. But they're doing such a good job of portraying her two sides: pensive, yet emotional. Medical and technical, yet compassionate. Not to mention the whole rebelling daughter of the Gov. And then obviously just simply having the base female instinct to drop trou any time Pretty Michael says so (and who wouldn't?!?). SWC has played her so spot on so far - all of those elements of her personality clashing when it comes to Michael. i love it. Hand her the Emmy now.

[Neuri]

I love SWC's acting. Every scene just kills, especially the ones with Michael.

Agreed. Someone mentioned in one of the threads that WM and SWC have a nice, understated chemistry and I think this is as much an acting choice as it is proclivity. It would be only too easy (oh! how easy) for SWC to play Sara as swoony-eyed and weak-kneed around Michael. But the actress is doing a great job of conveying a sense of forcing an emotional distance and yet at the same time intense curiosity about this prisoner who refuses to fit the mold.

Edited by Neuri, Oct 5, 2005 @ 5:23 PM.

[Nadias O Face]

I just finally got around to watching the last episode (God, what did we do before there were TiVos?), and I have to say I'm now officially in love with the good doctor.

Maybe it's just me but did she change her hair and/or makeup? I noticed she was attractive in the pilot and the first few episodes but sort of... bland. I just noticed now though that she's not only doing a great job acting but also looking super hot (don't tell my fiancée). Anyway, I hope she gets a bit more airtime, and maybe a bit less stereotypical, unoriginal backstory as the Michael/Sara thing progresses...

[MissSara]

No, it's not just you. At the beginning, I was like "Eh, she's pretty, but definitely not prettier than Michael." Now? I might have developed a bit of a girl crush. I think they did bring her up a bit with more makeup and for the past couple episodes, I think she was wearing her hair down. Not that I think makeup and long hair makes someone look better, but for her, I think she looks a little less plain.

I've been a fan of her acting and character right from the beginning though. The doc has a good balance of smarts and vulnerablity that's truly brings an element of realism to the show. Can't wait to see how her relationship with Michael develops.

[Doran1]

Can't wait to see how her relationship with Michael develops

I'm with you there. I'd like to see how their "relationship" endures her snooping and how he acts when he finds out she found her yearbook in his old apartment and how she acts when she finds out about his wife.

Would anyone like to venture a guess as to what Dr. Tancredi's hair colour is? Somtimes it looke brunette but other times it looks red/auburn.

Edited by Doran1, Oct 17, 2005 @ 10:48 AM.

[Karissa7]

Definitely auburn. It's so pretty. Especially in the last episode. They made it really smooth and straight.

[sidwich]

I've been a fan of her acting and character right from the beginning though. The doc has a good balance of smarts and vulnerablity that's truly brings an element of realism to the show.

I agree. One thing I particularly like in the writing and the acting is that a lot of times in movies and TV the only thing remarkable about the female lead is that she's beautiful. Other than that, she's usually the least interesting character in the film/show.

Goodness knows, SWC is very beautiful, but that's not what's making her interesting as a character. Actual aspects of her personality and character, things like her intelligence, idealism and compassion make her interesting and compelling to watch, and that's something I really applaud the writers and SWC for.

[Karissa7]

sidwich - I agree. SWC is very pretty, but it's not what she's all about. I love that so much about her.

[Doran1]

SWC is very pretty, but it's not what she's all about

Her intelligence (Ivy Leaguer) makes her even more beautiful in my book.

[Neuri]

Wentworth Miller and Sarah Wayne Callies are both Ivy Leaguers. What are the odds? Also, squee!

[sidwich]

When I was watching BTW, I was expecting Wentworth Miller to be doing his multisyllabic spiel about his character since he's been doing the whole press junket thing (WM as usual did not disappoint), but I was really impressed by SWC's explanation of how Michael and Sara are able to relate to each other so intensely so quickly. I really think the combination of the writing and actors/casting have really gone a long way to making what could be a really hokey, farfetched storyline something compelling and believable.