I enjoy C4, I wouldn't fault the story, the RP, the characters, the production - all top notch - so why do I feel like there is something missing?
I picked back up a rewatch of C2, and the themesong nailed it for me : "they were always beside you, your nerdy best friends, and the DM to guide you".
I miss the friends around a table.
Sam straight from the office, Laura late stuck in LA traffic. Snacks. Chat at the table (and the live chat!). At the time I didn't have a d&d table of my own, so it was something to look forward to, and a window into someone else's.
I know they've moved on.
I know prerecording in bulk is easier.
I know parasocial fans were a problem.
i know the internet of old simply doesn't exist anymore...
but I would trade all the post production and detailed sets in the world for a casual weekly catchup with the original cast.
Thank you for attending my shower thought for the day.