renaissancefan
asked:
So much hate on Moffat. I mean, it's understandable, but at the same time he's done some good work on both Doctor Who and Holmes. I'm not gonna lie, I was really glad to know he's getting replaced and we can have a fresh face behind the Doctor but I still feel he doesn't deserve ALL the hate he's been getting recently. Although, his reaction to criticism doesn't help his case.
jitterbugjive
answered:

Name one non two dimensional villain in BBC Sherlock Holmes who has a purpose and character beyond ‘Moriarty’ and ‘I’m evil badguy’.

Seriously.

Try.

jitterbugjive

I like how no one has stepped up to the plate.


Let’s take it a step further: How many Moffat characters do we know who have a life and personality outside the surface they present? How many have families who aren’t always mysterious and offscreen? How many have legitimate childhoods that explain more about who they are rather than just being a convenient plot point for one moment? (IE: Clara’s mother who only existed for one episode to be a plot device at the end)

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Remember Amy’s family? She grew up alone because of a rip in time, and when they get brought back to life for her wedding with Rory? Never mentioned again.
Or what about Rory’s dad? He existed mostly as a “oh look at how sad the old man is now that Rory is gone.”

What about Melony? That girl who appears out of nowhere, shares a long history with Rory and Amy… Only to die immediately and become River Song.

Source: jitterbugjive