Ode to a Vid and Life

A few days ago I wrote something about how nothing can ever replace Life as my one true show, then I thought, maybe I can put that bed to rest and move on since I finally had Sarah Shahi playing another character I've come to love fiercely.
But then I queued up 'Children's Work' by LithiumDoll a Life fan vid, and my love for this show came rushing back in a tide.

Title of vid: Children's Work
Recipient: SDWolfpup
Vidder: LithiumDoll
Fandom: Life
Music: "Children's Work" by Dessa
Summary: children aren't as simple as we'd like to think
Content notes: Physical triggers (e.g., epilepsy or migraine: strobe lights, bright lights, "stuttery" cuts between 2-3 stills)
Length: 03:11


I love Sam Shaw now but the genesis of that devotion started with Dani Reese. It started from that little show. There's an article that's circulating about why some shows succeed in fandom, and IMO the bulk of why a person starts to get invested in the show is because of the characters. The show doesn't have to be good to have a cult following but it does need compelling characters with rich inner lives.
Characters you can't help but imagine have lives beyond what we're being shown, and even more, complex and layered relationships.
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TLDR. Children's Work really brought back a LOT of feels for Life, and I don't think I'll ever, ever be able to let this show go.