The icon says it all

[frayadjacent]

I don't have anything to say about this week's Person of Interest (3x09) that other people haven't already said, but seriously writers: KILLING OFF CHARACTERS MID SEASON IS NOT A NEW THING THAT YOU INVENTED.  It's not the brutally honest truth we deluded viewers need to get pushed out of our comfort zone (or to keep from getting bored).  Even Doogie Howser, MD killed off a character for chrissakes.  It is actually far, far less common to have a well-written, dynamic black female character who is developed carefully over multiple seasons, who gets interesting storylines, and whose actions and motivations aren't just there to prop up a white character.  And who FUCKING STAYS ON THE GODDAMN SHOW. 

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[frayadjacent]

Disappointing for sure, but on a Doylist level I'm at least glad that Hensen appears to be happy with the arrangement. Because part of my problem is that really want more roles -- and more good roles -- for women of color actors.

Though in the other Doylist sense, I'm still annoyed by how self-satisfied the writers come off in their interviews, like killing a character is groundbreaking material.

Nice icon, BTW! :)