Drama Royal Pains

[Matt]

I think they're trying to make Hank more dynamic since the show's biggest flaw is that it's lead is too dry, but it just comes off as out of character to do so.

 

[GhostPoet]

I think they're trying to make Hank more dynamic since the show's biggest flaw is that it's lead is too dry, but it just comes off as out of character to do so.

I agree. But they really do need to do something to make the character more interesting....especially considering all the other great shows on USA that are so interesting character wise, that just makes the character come off even more dull.

At least they are making some kind of effort to change him.

 

[TheComicbookKid]

I like Dr. Peck. Not in the long term, but she spices things up by letting us see new sides of Hank. Or maybe I'm the only one that's been attracted to the type I'm usually not into.

 

[Prison Mike]

I think Hank can get the hot girls (i.e. Jill, Dr. Peck, etc) but they're not very good at showing it. I remember in the first episode, Hank had a hot fiance who left him once he was fired from the hospital. Since then his only real relationship has been with Jill. Maybe it's just the actor that's not making us believe Hank is a ladies man.

Anyway, I think his relationship with Dr. Peck will fade once he sees her "ethics". She showed them to Diviya but hasn't really opened up to Hank. Once she does, he'll see her for who she really is.

 

[Matt]

What really bothered me wasn't the fact that Hank bedded Peck, as I suppose he doesn't really know her ethics yet, but the fact that Hank would practice medicine while drinking. He lectured the one doctor last season for doing that.

 

[RogueDK]

I think they're trying to make Hank more dynamic since the show's biggest flaw is that it's lead is too dry, but it just comes off as out of character to do so.

Yes, the transition reeks of desperation from the writers to "cool" up the lead character. Either the lead has the it factor or he doesn't. Hank is the latter.

I love the show but everyone else is just more engaging than Hank. Perhaps playing off of that dynamic is this show's strength.

 

[Prison Mike]

I'm actually fine with Hank being the straight-laced boring character. Even though the people around him have more interesting personalities, I think it's important to have a "straight" guy to your funny man (in this case, Evan).

 

[Matt]

I actually agree with that. Its part of Hank's charm. He's the straight man surrounded by a bunch of idiots and rich snobs.

 

[RogueDK]

That is exactly what makes the show endearing, Matt. So there's no need from the writers to make Hank all of a sudden "the ladies man".

Evan should've landed a steady love interest by now and Hank is getting more action than him? Not buying it; Evan's way cooler despite being comic relief.

 

[Prison Mike]

Hank seems more like the "one girl at a time" kind of guy rather than juggling around 2 or 3 different women in a love triangle. Evan seems like the type who would hit on anything that moves but still gets rejected. Evan is funny but I wouldn't exactly call him smooth. I wonder how they will handle the Diviya and Raj storyline because I always saw Evan and Diviya together. I'm sure they will pair them together down the road.

 

[RogueDK]

Hank seems more like the "one girl at a time" kind of guy rather than juggling around 2 or 3 different women in a love triangle. Evan seems like the type who would hit on anything that moves but still gets rejected. Evan is funny but I wouldn't exactly call him smooth. I wonder how they will handle the Diviya and Raj storyline because I always saw Evan and Diviya together. I'm sure they will pair them together down the road.

Well cool doesn't exactly equate to smooth.

I have alot of cool friends who weren't necessarily smooth with the ladies; it takes a certain level of guile and the right talk to pull that off. Evan's that sort of guy who's a cornball but still is very likeable but should have some success with pulling in a lady or two like he did in Cuba. The writer's downplay that not to make him bigger than his bro in that dept.

You take away Hank's doctor status and there's nothing much there to hang your hat on.

I too thought the writers were trying to warm us up to a possible Divya/Evan relationship by the end of last season but now I'm not so sure.

 

[Matt]

I definitely think they still are. Look at the last episode, Evan was pissed enough to drunkenly charge Raj when he thought he was cheating on Divya. Evan is totally into Divya.

 

[RogueDK]

LOL. Yeah I saw that. And Divya still doesn't seem sure if this arranged marriage is for her.

Sad thing about this, Raj seems like a standup kind of guy.

 

[Prison Mike]

The easy way out would be to show Raj as a *****e bag but since he isn't, I'm interested in how they'll resolve the storyline.

 

[RogueDK]

The easy way out would be to show Raj as a *****e bag but since he isn't, I'm interested in how they'll resolve the storyline.

Making Raj a tool in the beginning would've made the setup too transparent so I'm glad they didn't take that route. We'd all see the inevitable coming a mile away.

I haven't a clue on if or how the marriage angle will be carried out but somehow that fate will be determined with Divya and only Divya. Just speculation.

 

[Matt]

I think Raj will call off the wedding. He will realize Divya does not love him, and they are two different people who want different things and he is a stand up guy who wants her to be happy, so he'll call it off.

 

[RogueDK]

Let me ask those who are still leery of Eddie R.: Do you still think that he'll end up screwing his kids over after the small breakthrough that he had with Hank a few weeks back?

I reiterate that he's trying to reclaim a relationship with his sons no matter how small the victories are. That ep where he helps out Hank and the flashbacks sort of proves my point. Hank's reserve softened somewhat at the end of that ep.

 

[Prison Mike]

I think he will be in the process of trying to screw them over but will have a change of heart and save the day.

 

[RogueDK]

We shall see, Mike. I will admit if I'm wrong t:. I just don't see it but it might happen the way you say it.

 

[Prison Mike]

I honestly don't know either. I was just spit ballin'.

 

[mjdiddy1]

Raj will not come off as a *****e. I remember the episode when Raj was going back home and it seemed he was expecting Divya to call off the wedding. I think Raj cares for her but like Divya he is not in love with the idea of an arrange marriage. He would prefer for them to know each other a while and let their love grow naturally as opposed to it being arranged.

 

[Doctor Jones]

Raj is a great guy. But I think Matt has a good prediction regarding him leaving Divya. That seems like the best way for his character to end the relationship.

But Hank, man you need to tap Jill again! **** Peck! Jill is where it's at!

 

[Prison Mike]

**** Peck!

Technically, he already did.

 

[MadVillainy]

Anyone noticed how everyone is a d*** to Evan. I mean even in playful ribbing its kind of annoying

 

[Trainwreck2100]

Anyone noticed how everyone is a d*** to Evan. I mean even in playful ribbing its kind of annoying

that's part of his character since he's a smart@##