Why did they change his character so drastically from the earlier seasons? Has any of the Family Guy crew acknowledged just how much they've changed the character? If you look at their sister project American Dad, you will see that the main cast of characters have gone through minimal changes over the years, ignoring the obvious deviation from politically charged storylines involving Stan Smith and his daughter Hayley Smith. I just find it strange that one show can manage to grow within the boundaries of its established characterizations meanwhile Family Guy suffers from character assassination every time the writers feel like forcing a particular joke. Thoughts?
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While that may be true, I think Seth Macfarlane coming from wealth has little to do with what happened to the characterization of Stewie Griffin. I believe the answer lays elsewhere, but thank you for the contribution to this Family Guy thread. Perhaps you can stick around and we'll discover what it is we are looking for.
Seth hasn't written for the show for like a decade.
Even he doesn't necessarily care for the characters now, he doesn't see them as his characters.
these. post season 3 family guy is a different show
In the very early seasons, he fantasized about owning a big and tall clothing shop. It's apparent he has harmless and quirky ambitions.
That's an astute observation. I hadn't considered that his current characterization could be argued to be an extension of the quirkier moments displayed in the early running of the series. It could be argued that his homosexuality is also an extension of certain attributes displayed early on. However, I find that to be a difficult claim to justify on its face. I would need to see more evidence beyond his desire to open an all-male fashion outlet specifically aimed at the "big" and "tall". I could argue that perhaps he is simply idolizing a time that, in the transition from the 90s to the early 2000s, was lost in the shuffle. A simpler time, so to speak, that involved opening smaller businesses that suited a specific niche in communities all across the nation. It may not go any further than that, and if it doesn't, than I would say that his current characterization is not an extension of this particular quirky sequence involving Stewie's everchanging future aspirations.
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I wrote all those words with my own two hands. I'm here to discuss Stewie, not AI. There is a manner of typing that I feel comfortable using and it happens to be rather stilted. I tend to use the necessary words to illustrate my point as professionally as I can. You might see this as robot-like but I am who I am. Take it or leave it. If you have nothing to contribute to the thread then you shouldn't post it in. I want to discuss the characterization of Stewie Griffin in peace, so please leave me to it.
way too bad sentence structuring to be chatGPT, esl homosexual. Its clearly some dude trying (and failing) to sound intelligent and articulate
Please see this post here.
I yam what I yam. Truly. Also, you have worse sentence structure and you're ugly.
That’s only the case if he grows up to be tall. Otherwise he had manlet rage
Can we also discuss the subjugation of the Brown's and particularly Cleveland Brown? The family was important enough to be given their own spinoff show but when they are returned to Quahog post-cancellation they are sidelined for the sake of more Griffin-centric plotlines despite the fact that they have so much to offer as a parallel to the Griffins. They even have their own Stewie! I will never understand why Family Guy even brought them back if they had no long-term plans for their inclusion in the show behind random cameos and background appearances. So many missed opportunities...
obviously they tried the spin off and it didn't work out. They tried to catch a black audience but to paraphrase an in show mockery I think quagmire said
>it's like a show for black people written by someone who's never met a black person
I actually like how family guy has handled diversity wokeness having normal characters like Jerome working at the bar or peters black boss at the brewery. It's not overkill just normal characters being more a part of the show. But they obviously dialled down on Cleveland's family seeing as they failed and unfortunately now carry a negative preconception in the show post Cleveland show
What the deuce!?
Stan Smith changed much more drastically, Roger changed pretty dramatically too.
There's only so much you can do with baby Bond villain
Perhaps. I can see this being a solid line of argument if it weren't for the fact that other shows have maintained an arch dynamic between characters for years on end. Examples that come to mind are Archer and Bobs Burgers. Both of these shows are able to include villainous elements in characters without resorting to outright character assassination. It's especially unnecessary when you have as strong a character as Stewie Griffin. The right writers would be having a field day with Stewie as a baby bond villain if they were given a chance. Instead, Family Guy continues to double down on whatever ideas come across their desk these days. It's disappointing to say the least.
>Why did they change his character so drastically from the earlier seasons? Has any of the Family Guy crew acknowledged just how much they've changed the character? characters have gone through minimal changes over the years, ignoring the obvious deviation from politically charged storylines involving Stan Smith and his daughter Hayley Smith. I just find it strange that one show can manage to grow within the boundaries of its established characterizations meanwhile Family Guy suffers from character assassination every time the writers feel like forcing a particular joke. Thoughts?
The evolution of characters in long-running animated shows like "Family Guy" can be attributed to a variety of factors. It's not uncommon for characters in such series to undergo significant changes over time, often in response to shifting audience preferences, cultural trends, and the development of the writers' room. Here are some reasons why a character in "Family Guy" might change drastically over the seasons:
Writer Changes
Audience Reception
Narrative Needs
Character Development
Comedic Evolution
Regarding whether the crew of "Family Guy" has acknowledged these changes, it would require looking into interviews, commentaries, and other direct communications from the show's creators and writers. Shows like "American Dad" may seem more consistent in character development, possibly due to different creative decisions, target audiences, or production environments. In the case of "Family Guy," the show's tendency for absurdist and often controversial humor might lead to more pronounced character changes as it tries to push the envelope. This contrasts with shows that might prioritize character consistency and gradual development. Ultimately, each show has its unique approach to character development and storytelling, influenced by its creative team, audience expectations, and the cultural context in which it is produced.
Okay, now this is definitely AI. You didn't say anything with all of those words.
Why are all these shows so creatively bankrupt? They start with a few original ideas that would work for maybe a season worth of content then the mom character gets turned into repressed sex freak while dad gets turned into a dumb oaf sociopath. It's been done so many times yet they expect you to be surprised.
Family guy jumped the shark when stewie is no longer evil I guess the writers wanted more freedom but it altered the character too much
>If you look at their sister project American Dad
Hayley got married and now her stoner husband now has significant screen time as a MC.
Talking baby can only go so far so they made him gay
I watched a few of the early episodes and stewie was by far the weakest part. Glad they changed him.
There are effeminate/gay Stewie jokes in the pre-cancellation seasons. The only thing they dropped is the trying to kill Lois thing.
all the writers left the second time they were canceled
McFarlane has said he was barely involved with the writing after season 3. He put most of his time into American Dad
AD is the superior show flat out. Someday Family Guy will kneel.
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They acknowledged it in the Two-Parter. Stewie's jokes of being a well-spoken baby who likes his Mom and a Bond villain who hates her were incongruous, so they took it to the conclusion that if he did kill her it'd be pointless because there's nowhere you could go from there, so from then on they stuck to the Baby part since there's more you can do with that.