One of ABC Family's best dramas is in limbo. Here's a reminder that Bunheads is worth saving.
Relatable characters.
Michelle is far from perfect: she's actually pretty damn flawed, which is part of what makes her such a compelling character. We like her because we knows she's trying — and like us, she fails a lot. She just wants to be a Broadway star and make out with cute guys, OK? We are all Michelle Simms.
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Quirky characters.
But while Michelle is grounded in reality — despite the fact that no one talks that fast — there are plenty of other Bunheads characters that fall on the wackier side of the spectrum. It's a delicate balance, but the kookier denizens of Paradise keep things interesting (and weird).
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Professional dancing.
The dancing is SO GOOD. That's what happens when you hire professional dancers. What's great is that they're also good actors, so you don't have to compromise anything. But seriously, even for non-ballet fans, it's impressive, and the dance breaks showcase a lot of solid talent that wouldn't be getting this kind of exposure otherwise.
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Frank talk about sexuality.
Teens are going to have sex, no matter how uncomfortable that makes their parents. Bunheads has done a great job of showing the reality of sexuality among teens without being exploitative or icky. These are young people figuring out their relationships, and doing it in a grounded, sympathetic way.
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