they don't all have to be love at first sight

[very_improbable]

(Continuing a thought I started in tzikeh's comments...)

You know, whenever I catch an episode of Numb3rs, I tend to enjoy it; the science isn't bad enough to bother me, the themes are often interesting, and while it can be television-silly it's never made me go OH JOHN RINGO NO[1]. It seemed like in the latest ep they were signaling that they're taking some characters in intriguing directions that make sense with what I know of their arcs on the show so far, which is nice.

Anyone out there watching this show? Would it be worth it to get caught up on the seasons I've missed? Got any fic recommendations that don't, I mean, look, no offense, but that, like, you know, don't involve incest?

[1] I have the impression that earlier seasons were possibly not so great gender-wise but I can't recall any big-time ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS moments myself.

Comments

[tree_and_leaf]

I don't know anything about Numb3rs, but one of my flist, izhilzha has just posted some (non-incestuous) recs. She writes in the fandom herself.

http://izhilzha.livejournal.com/308301.html

I sympathize with the problem - I'm scared to go looking for Narnia-fic myself.

[k2daisy.livejournal.com]

I love Numb3rs. It's good mindless Friday night viewing, and David and Colby are excellent eye candy. They do all the best stunts, and honestly, I mostly watch it just for them. The brothers Eppes can be rather insufferable, separately and together.

Since there's very little plot, there isn't a big need to go back and watch previous seasons. You can jump in now and catch what you need from the falling anvils when it's time. :) That said, there was a character who recently left (Megan, played by Diane Farr) who I think is really missing from the show this season. She was the female team member, and she was the heart of the group. She also had a wonderful quirky and affectionate relationship with Larry. The new "street" cop is horrible in comparison, very one-note. Megan would be worth going back to see old eps for.