Kmar pretty much sums this one up for me. Michael is a great actor and did everything expected of him in the role, but he never suited what I knew of the character. He was too street smart, too hip and, as Kmar says, too mature.
Justin, now, hit the mark perfectly.
Apart from that, I was a huge fan of Justin's already, having been mighty impressed with him when he guested in an episode of The Young Riders called The Sacrifice. If you're a Justin fan, do try and get a look at that if you ever see it around, because he was absolutely superb and heartbreakingly adorable in the role.
Having said that, though, I do enjoy Michael's portrayal in the first season when I watch it. I don't sit there pining for Justin instead. Both of them did a good job and were entertaining in the role. I just think Justin more suited my understanding of the character and where he was coming from.
LabRat
