I was a loyal watcher of ER when it was new, but now watching from an almost 30 year older point of view some things rub me the wrong way now. I was horrified when Carol's friends urged her to make a speech at the reception after her wedding falls through. Did the writers forget that she attempted suicide very recently? Are her family and friends having such a good time dancing and drinking that they don't realize this might not be a happy occasion and she might need understanding and support instead?
I think we're supposed to be holding out for Doug and Carol to get back together but 50 year old me thinks that's a terrible idea. He likes the idea of her but doesn't seem to actually care about her feelings very much.
Other aspects hold up better for me now - I see both sides of Mark and Jennifer's relationship. I see disaster coming a mile away with Chloe. I love the interactions between the doctors and nurses and their different perspectives.
Looking forward to another season through my current perspective!
I think we're supposed to be holding out for Doug and Carol to get back together but 50 year old me thinks that's a terrible idea. He likes the idea of her but doesn't seem to actually care about her feelings very much.
Other aspects hold up better for me now - I see both sides of Mark and Jennifer's relationship. I see disaster coming a mile away with Chloe. I love the interactions between the doctors and nurses and their different perspectives.
Looking forward to another season through my current perspective!