There was only one scene throughout TNT Dallas in which I liked John Ross. It was the kitchen scene between him and Sue Ellen. It was exactly what new Dallas should have focused on - not the fight between the cousins - but the tug-of-war between JR, John Ross and Sue Ellen. That kitchen scene displayed Josh's acting range and it also change my view of him and the character.
Instead of the writers trying to be clever and think us old farts wouldn't remember the Ewing boys had met Pamela Rebecca Barnes they would have been better off pairing John Ross and Pamela Rebecca from the beginning. This scenario then throws into the mix JR, Sue Ellen, Cliff and Afton. I might also have warmed to Pamela Rebecca but again the writers misfired on her.
Most of the series was hit and miss. Most of the characters were hit and miss.
I agree. The war between the Ewing's should have been:
John Ross vs. JR and vs. Sue Ellen. Scenes like that in the kitchen were gold.
Chris vs. Bobby
"What the hell you mean you're marrying Elena!"
"We were meant to be together and John Ross got in the way."
"That was Elena's choice. And now you're going to step in after she's been with John Ross! What the hell's wrong with you?"
"It's my business daddy. You just have to accept it."
"Hell if I do. This is my family and I'm not gonna stand by while you bring in some girl that was suppose to marry you cousin. You really want to fight me on this boy! I had to deal with my brother and his sleezy behavior, I sure as hell ain't gonna stand by while you do the same with that girl!"
Then Bobby goes to Sue Ellen to muscle Elena out of the company and when Chris confronts him, he says, "I already told you, I'm not tolerating it. Keep pushing me boy and I'll squeeze you right out along with her."
That an a scene where the boys get in a bar fight and Bobby wishes he'd been there. "Well, nothing I like better than a little fight now and then."