Carson (Paul Greene) and Faith (Andrea Brooks) have, in my opinion, been some of the most under utilized characters in When Calls The Heart so far. I really like these characters both separately and as a love pairing but unfortunately both are over shadowed by other couples and story lines and I quite frankly want to see more of them.
That aside, season 6 showed some promise with the Carson/Faith love story. I must admit I found the first episode quite amusing with the double date set-up by Rosemary and then the foot and mouth comments from Carson. Actually the he/said she/said plot that followed where they both would run off to talk to friends was just plain funny. I felt like I was in grade school/high school again. I also appreciated their little banter in front of the patient when there were talking about communication. I would have liked this will/they won't/they plot to go on for a bit longer just to give these characters something to do! This whole plot was funny and finally they had a little more substance in the show. Elizabeth isn't the only single person in town. I'd like to see more stories about other couples and not just hers.
Once Carson finally did acknowledge his feelings I found it pretty odd that all of a sudden Faith didn't know what she wanted. Um? Seriously? Girl...he's gorgeous, single and a doctor. Don't think there's much to consider here! Alas she took some time and came to her senses and they begin to court...secretly.
I'll be honest I really didn't like them trying to hide the fact they were dating much and I found that plot a bit lacking and thankfully it didn't last very long. I tell you though, when they were in the middle of the street with everyone looking at them and Carson drops his bag and just grabs Faith and kisses her I was like "YES Carson." Finally give those town gossipers something to talk about! I also really loved that Rosemary was able to keep their little secret and that her and Lee helped arrange a romantic dinner for the two of them. This was so sweet.
What I find discouraging as a viewer is that they finally have a story, start their romance, and then all of a sudden her dad has a medical emergency and then she disappears for the rest of the season. Um...okay. Not sure if the actress was pregnant or just had enough and left. Anyway, I'm interested to find out if she is going to return in season 7 and if this relationship is going to move forward at all as I truly like them together. I'm seriously going to be upset if she doesn't return to Hope Valley. Carson finally has someone he's interested in and then poof she's gone. Doesn't work for me.
So in a nutshell I love that Carson and Faith finally have a story to tell. They need to be used much more than they are right now as these actors are both fantastic. Give them something to do. Honestly if they don't beef up some sort of story for either of them, one of these actors are going to head off and find work on another show...if it hasn't happened already.
Question: What do you think about the Carson/Faith story line? Do you think they should have a larger role in the series?
Stay tuned for more of my S6 thoughts.
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