Do I watch "Revenge" for its violence?

The new series "Revenge" on ABC has some seriously dark undertones. As I have been an avid fan from its premiere in September, I took the time to analyze its morbid plot. Protagonist Emily Thorne buys a house in The Hamptons for the summer, next to a rich family, The Graysons. However, Emily is really there to avenge her father's death, which was plotted by the Graysons. They framed him for a terrorist act that he did not commit and he subsequently died during a life sentence in prison. Emily's motive is to seek revenge on the main players who had a hand in her father's downfall and death. Each episode tracks her deceiving and seeking out various characters and devising a plan that will destroy them. At the end of each show, she takes a red Sharpie and draws an X on the destroyed victim. The destruction of these people can involve screwing up their social lives, reputation, or even killing them. At least every episode involves bloody physical fights or often gun fights. 


For example, in the most recent episode, "Doubt," one of the characters was brutally attacked while in prison. After thinking about why I watch this show, it was clear that violence and thrill are the main reasons. The dialogue is sometimes so formal that it's cheesy. The characters are rather flat, with the exception of Emily, who has dark secrets and a decent amount of depth. I watch this show for the mystery, the deceit, and the violence because these elements make the show exciting.