Nope. My problem is that I was expecting a show with the Whedon spark — you know, snappy dialogue, interesting but flawed characters, unique storylines — and instead I got cardboard cutout characters that don't interest me, soggy plots, and uninspired dialogue.

For me ... Judge Minty!

I like it.

Yes, this. I also think what folks underestimate is how much character development and world-building are interlinked. That is, your character naturally grows as his/her (or its) view of the world they live in grows. It makes for a better journey for both the character and the reader—and typically makes for better…