Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Miss Marple parallel in the media!!!

I have discovered a character, the protagonist actually, of a prime-time television show on Fox that bears an uncanny resemblance to our dear Miss Marple. The similarity may not be physical - given that said character is a man, American and named Amsterdam - but you will pick up on it as i describe the plot for the show. The show is 'New Amsterdam', and this is the plot;
  • A man in medival times offers up the ultimate sacrifice for another human's life: his own.
  • For such a selfless act, while he is gasping for his last breath, he is granted the gift of everlasting life until he meets his true love.
  • Therefore, Amsterdam has been around for ages and still looks like he's about 30 years old.
  • In this lifetime, Amsterdam is a detective for the police and is very good at his job if i do say so myself.
  • Amsterdam's unique ability to solve crimes is as a result of his infinite experiences with people throughout his numerous lifetimes. Amsterdam's age and wisdom make new and baffling cases appear commonplace...

...please tell me you can see the connection too...

Amsterdam's method is an exact replica of Miss Marple's, just that he is much older (though he looks younger) and enjoys (but mostly regrets) the perks of being unable to die.

3 comments:

o snap its Farrah C. said...

Ah, okay Adrian okay doing big things with Mrs. Marple lol. but your doing a great job keep up the workk!

thatbeGen said...

No, i completly see how this character is just like Miss Marple, and i'm so excited taht you found it.
Actually, I wanted to watch this show too. when is it on??
Oh, then you'll be in trouble because now I'll be analyzing it with you.
Anyway, if this IS just like Miss Marple you should def. look at his personality and success rate/ how good he is at it, you know, in order to add to an understanding of Miss Marple, anyway let me know when it airs porfavor.
Ah, I'm caught up, i hope you'll forgive me for my lack of efforts, You're doing a good job anyway.

o snap its Farrah C. said...

haha thanks Adrian and your doing a great job too even though from the looks of it your slackingg with you blogs. haha. But yea you'll never get to my level. haha. just playing. :]