Further to the previous statement, the following points should also be considered:
Michael Vartan:
- only has two base facial expressions - stoic and happy.
- only has two deviations from those base expressions:
- forehead crinkled
- forehead not crinkled
- Is no longer dating the lead actor (Jennifer Garner)
- Has a somewhat successful movie career to fall back on
- Is French. (Kind of.)
Michael Vaughn:
- no longer serves a purpose in the show, since SD-6 was destroyed
- conveniently picks up skills that are necessary for a mission, despite not having any training
- is a bit of a pussy:
- almost died of a minor stab wound inflicted by Sydney
- loses to Sark in a fair fight - needs to cheat to win
- loses to the much older Dixon even when only sparring
- is scared of Jack and spends much time sucking up to him as a consequence
- can't outrun a wall of water, even though Sydney managed it with ease
- is a bit stupid:
- almost drowned because he took too long to realise that Sydney running for her life was an indication he should do the same
- couldn't manage to kill his wife who betrayed him, due to being followed and stabbed
- did not realise his wife was betraying him in the first place
- thinks lying to Sydney about his real name was a good idea for at least 4 years
Character is less important than:
- Sydney Bristow:
- Arguably the only reason the show exists - the show is primarily about her
- Highly competent in the field
- Has age and fitness advantage over Dixon and Jack, though gives a little in experience
- Has few neutral relationships with characters of the show - either she works well with someone or despises them
- Has been the primary focus of virtually every episode of the show while other characters have sometimes not even been on screen
- Is prettier than Vaughn
- Marcus Dixon:
- Sydney's partner since before she became a double agent
- Field rated since before Sydney joined SD-6
- Is extremely and believably competent in a wide variety of roles
- Wants to catch Sloane doing bad things so he can exact revenge for the death of his wife
- The only permanent black character (Allison Doran, Ana Espinosa et al are merely recurring)
- Is prettier than Vaughn
- Marshall Flinkman:
- Extremely talented in the technological department - indispensible
- Has good working relationship with all other characters
- Brings the funny more than any other three characters combined
- Is prettier than Vaughn
- Arvin Sloane:
- Foremost of those attempting to assemble assorted Rambaldi works - an ongoing story arc over all four seasons
- Has forgotten about, or killed, more underworld contacts than Vaughn has ever had
- Is prettier than Vaughn
- Evil.
- Eric Weiss:
- Platonic friend of Sydney - no awkward sex scenes
- Is second to Marshall in bringing the funny to the show
- Actor is childhood friend of J.J. Abrams - unlikely to be fired
- Is prettier than Vaughn
- Jack Bristow:
- Sydney's Dad
- Extremely competent, both with new and old school techniques
- Confidant of Sloane, despite the years where Jack was betraying Arvin and SD-6
- Can be ruthless when called upon
- There's only room for one crinkly forehead in the show and Jack has seniority
- Is prettier than Vaughn
Thanks to sodo for the "is prettier than" suggestion!
Got more? Send them to the email address at the bottom of the page. ;-)
Sincerely,
The "Kill Michael Vaughn" Campaign Team Organisation
P.S. Feel free to sign the guestbook and let us know how you found the site!
P.P.S. Truth takes time. ;-)