"I was suprised how good the 90210 guy is. Im impressed. I like Johns look, I like his character. Remember people react to trauma different. Some withdraw, some act out. But at the same time he is calm and in control mostly, which is what I would expect from the savor of mankind. I would say that cromardy is weaker. But I wouldnt rank John near the top I guess. I love the guys look. The other actors are like you said really solid characters."

"I expect a "0 of 12 found this helpful" by saying this, but...

After 7 episodes, I've concluded Dekker is the weakest link as far as acting goes, and just don't like him. Lena shows the most emotion just from her expressions, Summer is great as a quirky terminator, agent Ellison is imposing yet pensive.

But Thomas Dekker just isn't a great John Conner. Granted, I didn't think Eddie Furlong was that great either, but I'm thinking the biggest obstacle to the show really taking off is Dekker. His emotions are written on his sleeves, and is just emotionally simplistic. As a young kid on the run, witnessed multiple deaths, is constantly being targeted, I just don't see that reflected in how he acts. In Lena you can see the anguish, pain, and a whole range of emotions underneath the surface of trying to act strong. I know John's not matured yet and isn't supposed to be like the future John Connor, but he's just not a convincing actor for me.

It's still my favorite show, but Dekker's Connor feels more fitting as a sub-character in Dawson's Creek."

"While I haven't liked some of the direction or writing of Dekker's character during some episodes, I think he is a capable actor. It's tough playing second fiddle to a complex terminator who just so happens to be Summer Glau, so cut the guy some slack! I'm sure with the fan response to Summer, the writers are even more interested in focusing their attention on Cameron, so that could be one factor in not amping up John's part.

Dekker did say at the recent event that his character has to basically evolve as well so he can start acting the leader instead of being an insecure teen (I'm paraphrasing).

I did menion elsewhere that we should be courteous in our judgments in case there are lurkers around. Even if there aren't or weren't it should still be done with respect to the actors and crew and to ourselves in general.

Dan "

"I think “electing” a weak link isn’t fruitful, but of the three main characters, his character would win by a landslide.

I wouldn’t blame the actor too much; at times he’s gung-ho, as in “Heavy Metal” and then in “The Demon’s Hand” he decides he wants to go to school instead of a “mission”. That’s the writers. In other words, **my** only issue with his character is a lack of consistency in action (which could be explained away by his alleged age of 15; he hasn’t matured).

Anyway, Cameron is indispensable to the show, so none of the “big three” will meet an untimely end, **unless** it’s the very last episode, and none of us are hoping that comes anytime soon, otherwise why would we be posting in this forum??

K e v
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"I think he does a great job, You really have to know what you are looking for to see it, His acting is more complex than you may know, The few episodes he does get a chance to shine he does, Derek is doing great too, and the EMT guy, Forget his name is very very good too, I like the characters right now, a lot..."

"Well watching the show, it seems like John Conner is overshadowed by Lena and Summer. Actually my fav char is Cameron. I was pretty indifferent to Summer's char in Firefly, but in this she has a charm and a way of expressing hints of emotion that a cyborg shouldn't have. The only reason why I'm interested in John's char is simply to see how he interacts w/ Cameron.

I guess since this is "Sarah Connor Chronicles" and not "John Conner Chronicles" that it's not surprising Lena takes more prominence?"

"I did menion elsewhere that we should be courteous in our judgments in case there are lurkers around. Even if there aren't or weren't it should still be done with respect to the actors and crew and to ourselves in general."