"I like Linda's Sarah. The movies rock and I wouldn't want anyone else in those movies. But I DO prefer Lena's portrayal better. Maybe it's because she's had the opportunity to really get into the character and show SO many different sides of Sarah that Linda didn't really have that opportunity."

"What you say about Linda's lack of opportunity beyhond the 3 hours in each movie was a very very good point that I actually hadn't thought of. Linda's Sarah started out innocent in T1 and immediately was the hardened emotionless Sarah in T2. And she was brilliant in both sides She didn't have the opportunity to show what brought her from point A to B that Lena's getting to do. As I said in my earlier post...I think it's possible to admire each actress and their portayal equally. "

"Lena playing the gritty, serious role should have won her an Emmy. Casting Lena gave us a scowl most pirates would be jealous of while at the same time being incredibly attractive. I never thought someone could look so good hitting a punching bag (at least not since Swank in Million Dollar Baby, anyway).....They should have written her tattoos into the show somehow, since I don't think it would have been out of character for Sarah to have them, too."

"Why does Loving Lena Headey mean we have to argue about who is better? I've been defending Lena as a great Sarah Connor on the fox forums from the beginning of the series.

I love Linda Hamilton and I love Lena Headey. I fell in love with the Sarah Connor character through Linda and Got to fall in Love with Sarah all over again through Lena.

Let's not let Loving Lena mean we have to dis Linda. We can love both of them just as I do.

LInda is retired from playing Sarah.

Lena Rocks hard as Sarah. Go Lena!!!

The Zadokite :)"

"Lena has been the bright spot in this show. Her work is always good. I think she was smart to play the character her own way. Trying to copy someone elses performance is always a bad idea.

I don't have a favorite. Linda was a 1980's star and she brings that feel to her work.
Remember the big 80's hair and disco club scene in T1? Brings back great memories for me.
Lena is contemporary. I love the old movies and the tv show the same."

"Well said. Personally, I tend to think that they just emphasize different aspects of the character, and that the different portrayals sort of complete each other on some level."

"...Once cataloged by law enforcement and/or whoever else has Sarah momentarily, tatoos become a security ID liability. She needs to remain anonymous..."

"I could see some reasons that Sarah might get tattoos, she has had to fit into some odd crowds in her quest for tactical knowledge. "