ThisIsCreation t1_j1wz8rr wrote on December 28, 2022 at 12:42 AM

I can understand feeling that way about AJ at first but on rewatches I find him to be quite interesting. If you remove Tony's hard surface, him & AJ are exactly the same.

Fair2Midland t1_j1zigpt wrote on December 28, 2022 at 3:49 PM

AJ’s annoying but he’s necessary for the storyline. Moreso than Meadow, IMO.

ThisIsCreation t1_j1zj6s2 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 3:54 PM

But...you got out a suitcase!!

hailwyatt t1_j1x57rb wrote on December 28, 2022 at 1:28 AM

>Zack in The Strain

I dont want to say mean things about a kid who was just doing his best/possibly pressured to do something he wasn't passionate about by his parents/looking for a big break...

So I won't.

But I could. I love that show but It will be awhile before I attempt a rewatch.

indocartel t1_j1yqkuz wrote on December 28, 2022 at 11:34 AM

Disagree with AJ. Was a annoying little shit but added to the realness of the family relationship and showed a life outside of being in the mob.

As well, was a perfect balance with Tony’s fatherly love for Chris and what he wanted in AJ but never had.

Kule7 t1_j214rbq wrote on December 28, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Yeah, AJ was a good character and well acted IMHO by a child actor coming of age in the middle of a massive hit show. Fine to dislike the character, but I don't think there's really anything to complain of there in terms of holding back the show.

Different_Papaya_413 t1_j20asbo wrote on December 28, 2022 at 6:57 PM

AJ is one of the best characters and gets way too much hate

Of course he’s an insufferable pretentious douche. Look at his parents

MikeDamone t1_j20aiv4 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 6:55 PM

AJ will always be the character I loathe the most, but he was a 100% boon for the story as a whole. Tony's lack of meaningful fatherhood directly results in a son who's lazy, unmotivated, and unfit for a life in either the world of wealth he was born into, or the criminal life his father dominates. Some of Tony's greatest displays of hypocrisy and misplaced sense of values are shown through his relationship with AJ.

sequosion t1_j20gvzj wrote on December 28, 2022 at 7:37 PM

Hard disagree with AJ, his and Tony’s relationship is pretty integral throughout the show. Paige I agree with, though by the end of the show I think they were able to redeem her character

Tinatennis2 t1_j1xh3cw wrote on December 28, 2022 at 2:59 AM

Agree about Paige…. Also Dana Brody in Homeland

lehigh_larry t1_j1xiebj wrote on December 28, 2022 at 3:10 AM

Forgot about Dana. Perfect example.

Characters that hold shows back

lehigh_larry t1_j1wumm1 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 12:08 AM