Well, I've got to say... after just re-watching season 6... They need not revert back to the old ways. I am one to never give up on any show, but that would just make me overly irritated!
it was all E/C, every scene. I don't mean the actual 'shippy' scenes, I mean... Eric or Calleigh, in EVERY scene. give me a break! Let's try upping the screen time for Ryan while giving Jon some material to really shine with!!! (Although, he does that with the smallest bit.... just imagine him with something huge and positive) I was afraid that may not happen, after that last interview with the producers (where they said they give that to Jon because he does so well and Ryan is the character that everyone relates too, doing the right things for the wrong reasons..), but apparently those interviews mean nothing.
I'm really hoping for something positive, that leaves no one on the team asking questions, for Ryan. A good solid storyline that will make us all smile. Goodness, it could even give him new fans!!! I still see so much hate/angst towards the character- which is normal for any show- but no WONDER with Ryan. He is typically misunderstood by viewers who do not follow the show on a weekly basis. I'm tired of it. I know we all are! I want a strong/positive SL for our guy next season!!!