On yesterday's Round Table, our staff unanimously agreed that we wanted to see Tracy die. Why?
The character has overstayed her welcome. She brings nothing new to the show. Moreover, someone has to die soon. The series continues to fake viewers out with pretend deaths, lowering the level of drama and suspense each time.
That being said, producer/writer Bryan Fuller has a message for our site: prepare to be disappointed.
He spoke to Entertainment Weekly this week and put to rest rumors that Ali Larter wants off the show.
"She's not going anywhere," Fuller said. "I've never seen somebody so committed to the show as Ali, and the show is absolutely committed to Ali."
The scribe added that he jumped at the chance to pen an upcoming episode that focuses on Larter's Tracy.
"If you look at the 'Fugitives' arc, it all kind of leads up to episode 20 in a nice way. There's a great twist in her arc."
There better be, Bryan!
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March 12th, 2009 5:21 PM
Fully committed to her? And people wonder why this show has degraded so much? When you place emphasis on boring characters like her, of course the show is going to suffer.
March 12th, 2009 6:22 PM
I heard (just rumour , not confirmed spoiler) that tracy will die at some stage before the end of Fugitives, but will be reborn, again, as Barbara.
March 12th, 2009 8:07 PM
Now, now. Don't be hasty (as Treebeard would say). Fuller said the show is committed to *Larter* .... not "Tracy Strauss." Wouldn't it be interesting if Tracy Strauss, with the "evolution" of her ability showing up in episode 20 (my guess...closer to "Iceman power" than tactile-limited), were stopped by the 3rd of the triplets, Barbara, with *her* ability.
This is a bit of a stretch (govt. not currently using those with abilities on their "team" yet), but it'd be interesting. The only thing is we've already seen 2 characters with pyro abilities...so I don't like that idea...but it would be apropo to have the last triplet with an ability opposite Tracy's.
March 12th, 2009 8:08 PM
So what I'm saying is that Tracy Stauss definitely dies this seasopn, but Larter's 3rd character may have more staying power than either of her previous incarnations.
March 12th, 2009 9:08 PM
I'm just tired of her characters. Niki was the bane of season one, she did not improve in volume 2 (although there was a lot less of her, that was good), and now we Tracy to deal with. I will admit she is much better than Niki but it's clear her character can only go so far. We just have Barbara to deal with next and then maybe well be rid of the character(s) for good.
March 13th, 2009 1:19 AM
You know, I agreed with many of this site's criticisms of Volume 3, but right now it just seems to be complaining for the sake of complaining.
Tracy has been at the centre of this conflict since it started. Her imprisonment has put Nathan in some very difficult situations, and I for one have found it compelling.
How does that not add something to the show?
March 13th, 2009 10:14 AM
You guys at the Roundtable need to realize that she is still contributing to the plot by playing a captured victim. I am happy Bryan Fuller set the record straight for you guys. She has so much story potential. LETS NOT LOSE THE SEX APPEAL TO THE SHOW...I dont think a 19 year old Claire can do it by her self.
March 13th, 2009 10:15 AM
Once she is free...watch the story become great and the plot thicken....shes coming out with a vegenence.
March 13th, 2009 11:03 AM
i am disapointed with the character bashing...i think ali larter is a very talented actress and tracy is a compelling character! consider that she is some peoples favorite character and its kind of insulting when you just whip up a post with how much she sucks.
March 13th, 2009 12:37 PM
I agree. Tracy is a compelling character, and I would be dissapointed to see her die. She adds a lot to the show. I am always wondering what is going to happen with her.