Catharsis... again.

So I am supposed to be well in the midst of studying, and I am also supposed to have some superb momentum propelling me from each productive day to the next.

Well, we can all dream, can't we.

This is going to be a totally off-tangent post about a TV show -- namely, One Tree Hill.

I just have to say that One Tree Hill, up to this point, has to be one of the most mature, well-developed and realistic dramas I have ever watched. Sure, it has its share of dramatic scenes, and incredulous-ness (come on, the dog and the heart?) but in terms of relationships and romance, it definitely does not fall short. Everything (well, almost everything) that happens to the couples and would-be couples is real and believable. They struggle with real issues that real couples have, and some of them hit home really hard. I can totally empathise with the characters, and feel how real their pain and conflict is. Because that kind of thing does happen.

The show is in its sixth season and I'm really surprised with how it's turned out after so long. There are some powerful scenes and quality acting in there, and every other episode makes me cry! I'm glad they graduated from high school though, it's given the show some real depth. The recurring theme this season seems to be more inspiring and motivational -- about not giving up and always trying your best. It applies to everyone's storylines more so this season. It is nice seeing some people fighting back and kicking ass though (e.g. Brooke vs psycho -- a lot of those show up in Tree Hill).

Of course, the all-time stars for me are the perennial bringers of hope, Nathan and Haley. If there was an award for Best Onscreen Couple they would be it. Granted, some things were kind of a stretch, but you can't deny the power of their story. Who could predict back in Season 1 that this jock boy-smart girl combination would turn out to become this strong, amazing couple that so surpasses any kind of stereotype that anyone ever had. Their evolution is just incredible and believable at the same time. I mean, it's not that their relationship was smooth sailing all the way, far from it. That's exactly why they're so popular, I suppose. They are my favourite part of the whole show.

Okay, that was a longer rant than I expected. But watching this show just gives me this... feeling of catharsis.

"Sometimes, the beauty is in the attempt." -Season 6 Episode 18 'Searching for a Former Clarity'