Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-24386552-20180204001624/@comment-28162607-20180204005305

Dan Fox wrote:

Aine1989 wrote: She is a bit..... wooden I guess. I also find her quite cookie cutter in terms of her being the Strong Female Lead with just enough Tragic Backstory and Struggles to make us like/relate to/sympathise with her. I feel like we know very little about her. What was compelling about Emma was how she was a deconstruction of the Strongn Female Character mold while Snow was all about hope and optimism in the face of adversity. I don't really find anything refreshing about Ella.

Also not a fan of the actress. She is okay but does not carry the show as the heroine the way Jennifer and Ginny did.

I don't hate her- I mean she hasn't done anything to hate. She's just a bit.... Meh. Agreed. Both Emma and Snow (along with their respective actresses) have brought something new and dynamic to that trope deconstruction. Cinderella/Jacinda hasn't. Not to mention, her "true love" romance with Henry is a bit laughable. They haven't gotten much time to bond, lack real chemistry when together, and are both unintentionally and intentionally compared to Snowing. Everyone knew Snowing was the real deal, but this relationship? No. Plus an impromptu love triangle was plopped on there and it's not doing Jacinda's character any justice.

I think their romance is sweet in places but overall they lack chemistry and proper bonding moments imo. Even Snowing had more bonding than they did.

I do feel like the writers are trying too hard to create a Badass Female Lead and not an actual character.

I am trying to write her for a fic and (even though it may be my fault since I half watch the show and don't pay a whole load of attention to her) I struggle with her characterisation a lot. ​​​​