Thread:Stryzzar/@comment-27329394-20150101070953/@comment-24152851-20150101095947

Okay, once again you've presented a lot of solid reasons, and I sort of understand why you like him. Though a few things I'd like to clarify.

In some instances, a defined personality is a favorable thing, if inconsistent Gwen is any indication. But like anything else, a balance needs to be reached. Topher's personality reaches the level where a vast portion of things he does is repetitive with nothing fresh, and he's some people view him as a flat character.

That's quite an interesting point, never considered the whole Chris thing. But I know for a fact many people don't think of this as Chris' best season. Ever since his sadistic flanderization and making every challenge life-threatening, his fans have steadily dwindled. I think TDI is generally viewed as his best season, as back then he was more like a reality host with an odd sense of humor. Many havent taken this flanderized Chris well, and his behavior this season (esp. in the finale) hasn't helped his cause. I agree all of his interactions up until Sierra were all really repetitive, but there could've been a better manner of delivery than some fashionista who fawns over him. When I heard of Topher before the season aired, I was really excited about him for that very reason. There was speculation that he was a secondary antagonist and was hated by everyone by helping Chris amp up the cruelty. But he didn't live up to my expectations.

I noticed that issue with the season as well, but even if there was a lack of major interactions, most characters can still communicate or converse with each other normally. However with Topher, barely anyone has acknowledged his existence. Outside of Chris he interacts with Jas for 2 episodes, says one line to Amy and one line to Samey, and Scarlett intimidates him in episode 8. And thats pretty much it. He couldve at least had the same amount of interactions as say Max, who annoyed a fair share of people. Being in a interaction-deprived season is no excuse for a satellite character who has 98% of his interactions with only one character.

I know you dislike the words "floater" and "potential", and I'll respect that. And I'm not saying he had any less right to be explored, than those other characters. But is it asking too much to have his non-Chris interactions a little earlier? The same repetitive plot dragged on for 6 episodes, before they finally decided to do something different. I didn't feel he used his extended time and offered any more than those other contestants.

Well at the very best he's a moderate, mediocre character. The fact that a lot of people had a problem with the above mentioned issues already says something about him. There were good intentions with the whole Chris plot, but being a complete satellite character he didnt quite deliver.