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Comment author: Eugine_Nier 17 November 2012 02:28:45AM *  4 points [-]

That doesn't seem true. Many of them are his near equals (but evil or at least rivals).

Then why are they completely replaced from one film to the next? Whereas there are recurring male characters (and recurring female characters that Bond doesn't sleep with).

I mean, probably somewhat lower status than Bond. But he's freaking James Bond. He's the highest status person there is (in his universe). High standard to meet!

I believe that's Sam's point.

Comment author: wedrifid 17 November 2012 11:10:53AM *  3 points [-]

Then why are they completely replaced from one film to the next?

Because people like to see romance (or, at least, sexual trysts) bloom. Stable ongoing relationships are sweet and all but just aren't what we like to see. See what happens when any male and female leads on TV series get together...

I believe that's Sam's point.

That doesn't seem right. Firstly because it isn't what he said and secondly because assuming that was his point would hardly be generous to Sam... because it is a terrible (near irrelevant) point.

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