Legend of the Seeker Forums: Richard/Kahlan moving too fast?

Other (Ended 2010)

 
  • Avatar of chutneylix

    chutneylix

    [1]Jan 5, 2009
    • member since: 12/11/08
    • level: 3
    • rank: Soup Nazi
    • posts: 28

    Some spoilers below

    Does anyone else agree? I haven't read the books yet since I just stumbled upon this series. But for a central couple of a new TV show, aren't they moving a long a little quickly. I'm guessing that each season (if it goes beyond one) will be based on one book in the series. So in that case, season 1 would have Richard and Kahlan ending up together but we're only at episode 7 and I hear that 8 will have them kissing already!

    What do you guys think?

    I love the show btw, not everything is great but overall very entertaining and they definitely made the leads interesting (particularly Kahlan). The actor who plays Zedd I thought was a little overwhelming initially but I've gotten used to him.

    Edited on 01/05/2009 9:21am
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of DenLocust

    DenLocust

    [2]Jan 5, 2009
    • member since: 01/06/09
    • level: 1
    • rank: Weatherman
    • posts: 1
    Yea, even as a guy who's never read--much less heard of--the books, I feel like the pace is a bit too fast. Perhaps I'm too accustomed to the Smallville formula, but I do think they should slow down the pace quite a bit.

    And as for the acting over-all... yea... A lot of grace there.
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of chutneylix

    chutneylix

    [3]Jan 5, 2009
    • member since: 12/11/08
    • level: 3
    • rank: Soup Nazi
    • posts: 28
    Ha yeah the smallville formula. Maybe we're just too conditioned with all the angst we see on every show, its a little disorienting when there isn't the same kind of waiting involved. Plus its hard to argue with a winning formula. I prefer continuing the angst longer but not as long as some series-like Smallville and X-Files--have done, which was probably too long. I saw some other Bones fans on here and I think that's kind of lead relationship this show can pursue, where the chemistry still exists while the characters learn about each other and constantly grow. And there is so much mythology here it seems that they can use to keep the seasons interesting. But I may be expecting too much.
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of kahlanfan123

    kahlanfan123

    [4]Jan 6, 2009
    • member since: 01/07/09
    • level: 1
    • rank: Weatherman
    • posts: 12
    I have read all 12 books and I think that if you read the books you might have a slightly altered opinion about that. warning spoiler about to occur: In the book called "Wizard's First Rule" Richard and Kahlan stay with a people called the Mud People and they almost kiss at that point and it is barely a quarter of the way through the book. I think that in the series they have a shorter amount of time and a lot of plot. Please realize that though I may agree with you on this point that also in the book at the end of the first in to the second book that Richard and Kahlan are talking about getting married. You will have to read the series to get any more out of me. Please realize that Hollywood wants to open more people to the series and also keep partially with the true actions of the characters of the books.
    Edited on 01/06/2009 11:43am
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of Neogamer8

    Neogamer8

    [5]Jan 6, 2009
    • member since: 12/14/04
    • level: 12
    • rank: Evil Bert
    • posts: 316
    I don't mind if they move fast. I think they will realise they can't be together and stop after a while.
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of chutneylix

    chutneylix

    [6]Jan 6, 2009
    • member since: 12/11/08
    • level: 3
    • rank: Soup Nazi
    • posts: 28

    Yeah I definitely have no idea what else is coming up from the books and how the TV people will change it, but as long as they don't do it inconsistently (bring them together and then pull them apart because of something silly), I'm sure it'll be fine.

    I especially thought that Kahlan's explanation of her powers to Greff (as Richard) in Identity, while great, was part of this too. Bridget Regan did a really good job with those scenes and while the shipper in my was squee'ing for her, I was also thinking how can she see Richard as 'the man she loves' already.

    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of Firetears

    Firetears

    [7]Jan 6, 2009
    • member since: 06/26/04
    • level: 23
    • rank: Close Talker
    • posts: 9,528
    chutneylix wrote:

    I was also thinking how can she see Richard as 'the man she loves' already.


    If you were caught up in a situation where you were the protector of the guy who saves the world(that's ironic) then I'm sure that alone would conflict a lot of strong feelings. Then, Richard is pretty good looking so.... yeah, I can see how she likes him already.
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of DreamCruise

    DreamCruise

    [8]Jan 6, 2009
    • member since: 10/29/06
    • level: 13
    • rank: Regal Beagle
    • posts: 2,422
    chutneylix wrote:

    Yeah I definitely have no idea what else is coming up from the books and how the TV people will change it, but as long as they don't do it inconsistently (bring them together and then pull them apart because of something silly), I'm sure it'll be fine.

    Yes, I was thinking that too. I didn't get the impression they were diving into anything 100%, there are times when they still doubt each other. Maybe the next episode will cool off the romance a bit. Richard might think twice after Kahlan "betrays" him. I'm sure the previews are misleading and she doesn't really, but whatever happens might be enough to put the brakes on for now. Maybe. Maybe not

    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of A_Kefka

    A_Kefka

    [9]Jan 7, 2009
    • member since: 09/07/06
    • level: 10
    • rank: Holy Level 10!
    • posts: 636
    In most tv shows where there is a major romance, that is the central conflict of the show. For something to be interesting there needs to be conflict, which when romance is your only story means dragging it out. If the books are followed then they do end up together by the end of book one, but things keep happening to get in their way, so they don't live happily ever after at that point.
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of kendalkendal

    kendalkendal

    [10]Jan 7, 2009
    • member since: 11/30/08
    • level: 13
    • rank: Regal Beagle
    • posts: 281
    I think they are moving along at a fine pace. I have read the books and I try to look at the show on its own, but they really love eachother early on. And I think rather than having them appart forever with tension, like with some other tv shows, they should be together. They are always fighting some war or another, and Kahlan and Richard keep getting separted and end up haveing to fight to be together. I would rather watch an epic love story than sexual tension.
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of kahlanfan123

    kahlanfan123

    [11]Jan 7, 2009
    • member since: 01/07/09
    • level: 1
    • rank: Weatherman
    • posts: 12
    I take full bets on the show cooling it of a bit given the books did so as well. Kahlan betraying Richard? What the.... I am certain that the show will stay true to the series and wait till the end. They probably won't have them apart forever by tension though Richard will be a bit more cautious toward kahlan after this episode. He should have been after Shota's worning but oh well. got to go a station is showing "identity".
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of body850

    body850

    [12]Jan 15, 2009
    • member since: 12/28/05
    • level: 7
    • rank: Talk Show Host
    • posts: 155
    After the denna episode things will cool betwen them and i dont remember that in the books Zed is captured by Rahl ?
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of A_Kefka

    A_Kefka

    [13]Jan 15, 2009
    • member since: 09/07/06
    • level: 10
    • rank: Holy Level 10!
    • posts: 636
    Spoilers from the book

    I dont' think so. If I'm remembering right (its been a while since I read it) Richard was captured, broken by Denna, and was brought to the Garden of Life in order to invoke Orden. Zed and Kahlan arrived on their own, allowed to get that close becasue Rahl needed them (her at least)
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of Maibe_Josie

    Maibe_Josie

    [14]Jan 16, 2009
    • member since: 09/20/05
    • level: 14
    • rank: Autobot
    • posts: 2,537
    But he escapes and uses Scarlet to get to them before that and Darken Rahl puts a web around him so Kahlan, Zed, and Chase don't recognize him (similar to the ep w/ Griff) to everyone who is against Darken Rahl he appears as Darken Rahl (because Kahlan went after him to kill him because he doesn't appear as Richard) and to Darken Rahl supporters he appears as Richard (that's how he knew Michael betrayed him...)
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of mrswinchester24

    mrswinchester24

    [15]Feb 14, 2009
    • member since: 04/01/07
    • level: 11
    • rank: Red Shirted Lt.
    • posts: 692
    kendalkendal wrote:
    I think they are moving along at a fine pace. I have read the books and I try to look at the show on its own, but they really love eachother early on. And I think rather than having them appart forever with tension, like with some other tv shows, they should be together. They are always fighting some war or another, and Kahlan and Richard keep getting separted and end up haveing to fight to be together. I would rather watch an epic love story than sexual tension.
    I agree with you, though i have only read the lst book. I have watched Smallville for all 8 season, its so dumb how long they play the when are we going to admit we like each other game. Also that is how fast it is in the book and i think that its important that the TV shows trys to stay close to the book on the more important issues, like this one. They are not really moving to fast, other Tv shows just kind of move slow. But i watched that 2! i proud to say that i've seen every eppy of smallville! lol
    Edited on 02/14/2009 4:58pm
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of birthdays

    birthdays

    [16]Feb 23, 2009
    • member since: 02/24/09
    • level: 4
    • rank: Thighmaster
    • posts: 20

    I think that they are doing a fine job. Even if you had read the books you will still be interested.

    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of body850

    body850

    [17]Feb 24, 2009
    • member since: 12/28/05
    • level: 7
    • rank: Talk Show Host
    • posts: 155
    LOL i saw the new promo and i think Richard and kahlan are making sex? thats moving too fast =))
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of Maibe_Josie

    Maibe_Josie

    [18]Feb 24, 2009
    • member since: 09/20/05
    • level: 14
    • rank: Autobot
    • posts: 2,537
    Judging by the promo, one of them is possessed...
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of body850

    body850

    [19]Feb 24, 2009
    • member since: 12/28/05
    • level: 7
    • rank: Talk Show Host
    • posts: 155
    and if possest or not does it mather sex is sex
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.
  • Avatar of Maibe_Josie

    Maibe_Josie

    [20]Feb 24, 2009
    • member since: 09/20/05
    • level: 14
    • rank: Autobot
    • posts: 2,537
    well technically if one is possessed, then it's not really kahlan and richard having sex, thus they are not moving too fast, it's character and ghost having sex...
    You must be registered and logged in to post a message.