@Lucy Thank you!! Sometimes I feel like the only one who loathes John and Katherine. I actually don't feel they are great parents, they only seem involved when one of their kids is doing something they don't like or they suspect it. I never felt they were very aware or even knew their kids. Also they are supremely judgmental and classist. They can be very insensitive from a cultural standpoint and they have an air of entitlement that is deplorable.
I'm over the Zarra storyline as well. The Daphne and Chef relationship is inappropriate. I felt bad for Regina and Travis. I would love to see him explored more. Toby and Emmett was great.
@joyeful I agree with you completely. I thought it was delightful. I caught that empathy nuance as well and thought it was a great touch. I like the chemistry Watson and Holmes are slowly building. They're slow playing it which is more realistic to me. The slow path towards a genuine friendship. I think both actors aren't getting enough credit for how well there doing from those who are insistent on disliking the series just because. Let it stand in its own.
I'm probably one of the only fans who doesn't bust Angelo's chops regularly. I was happy that he finally told Daphne to let it go. Everyone is on this man's case all the time, half of them don't have the right to be and he's in that precarious position of being damned if he does and dammed if he doesn't. I'm happy she accepted the strides he's been trying to make for some time. The Kennish parents continue to frustrate me. I laughed at them realizing just how out of touch they are with their kids. Katherine and Toby was nice though. Kid needed some attention. The Bay tag thing was dull and although the new deaf girl lingered awkwardly for the duration of her screentime,I like the prospect of new girls for him and Toby. Loved Regina with Simone.
I'm with the other commenters and the review. Charlie thus far is one of those annoying self righteous protagonist whose sense of morality in relation to reality is unbelievably warped. Being the moral compass doesn't mean that a persoñ has to lack common sense. I also resent the gender roles thing between Charlie and her brother. He doesn't have to come across so helpless and bordering on pathetic in order fir Charlie to be the strong independent woman. Although he showed promise and heart in this episode and it has me wondering if he'll somehow end up joining the militia himself. And Nate the stalker just sucks. I can't even tolerate the star crossed lover's bit. I'm so over it and it hasn't even begin.
-seeing Puck.
-Artie singing is always a highlight. He has that smooth white boy soul that's both charming and irresistible.
-Puck? Definitely. The blink and you'll miss them appearances from any of the graduates who aren't Kurtchel is a bit frustrating. Mostly because of how they chose to use them.
-Neither honestly. The first one came out of left field and the last one doesn't have the impact because Finn isn't there.
-Sure, but only if they do artists worthy of a tribute. Britney and Beiber just don't cut it.
I honestly don't expect too much out of Glee, so I feel comfortable saying that despite dismal expectations, I agree with this review in its entirety. Unequivocally. I was pleasantly surprised by the premiere. I actually enjoy the new characters even though I admit they are pieces and /or carbon copies of other characters. This episode didn't do it for me though. Bored me to tears. Aside from being fundamentally opposed to Britney Spears getting one tribute episode let alone two..they threw random stuff at is with no cohesion whatsoever. I Loved seeing Puck again,but I was under the impression the brothers meeting would essentially be Jake's arc for the season. Not poorly, inexplicably, and quickly thrown in for a minute in the second episode. And yeah recycled stories galore. Complete concurrence with this review.
They really do need to use Toby a bit more. They can afford to do it too since his ASL has improved a great deal. I actually enjoyed him interacting with Angelo. They could make quite the unexpected pair as far as bonding over music etc. Toby tends to lay low and not take a stance on things and Angelo could use someone in his corner who won't make him feel so awkward. John can be stiff, distant, and Imho a total a -hole so I like the balance Angelo brings as another male and how they kind of bring out the better in one another.
I laughed at how the book stuff backfired. Katherine should have seen that Regina made a better story. It was as though that air of superiority that she and John seem to have hit her and how unrelatable that can be to the masses finally hit her. I loved her vulnerability with regina blaming herself fir not knowing. Fantastic exchange between the two. I was embarrassed for Daphne and I cringed for Bay too. I love how they recognize each other as sisters and have that bond now.
Oh thanks DP! I couldn't be certain if that was Eyal or not kn the preview. I love his character and I can't wait to see him and Annie work together again.
I agree with Terrie. This she really has stepped its game up for season three. No longer can I consider this kind of campy and cheap fun. Its hanging in there with the big dogs of the USA shows for sure. The character growth and darker tone has made this show everything I imagined it could be. Annie's journey this season has been incredible. Lena was a wonderful villain and provided a fantastic storyline. I love that they did a story arc to this degree. The Auggie and Annie dynamic has never been stronger or more interesting to watch. Whether you ship them or not their relationship and their chemistry is superb. Loved Joan in this as well! The last three episodes have been the best in the series.
Ray is fantastic on this. A very real and truly human character on a show full of realistic characters. He and Sara do have a nice chemistry and he's just been so much fun to watch. I'm happy that he bonded with Drew who sometime is the neglected Braverman. It spells out trouble for Sara and Mark though and they were already headed there last season. I love Jason Ritter so that would suck a bit.
I loved Julia's storyline the most last night. Staying all day with victor was just what he needed. Now they have established a foundation and they can discipline him in the way he needs and skip the special treatment. Joel is like the best husband imaginable. So supportive. Crosby and Jasmine were definitely fun. They bring the funny. I'm missing more Zeke time though.
When they started inching towards the Breast Cancer storyline I had so many mixed feeelings. It's something that I take to heart and I respect when shows do it to continue putting that awareness out there but I like a bit of escspism too. Mostly, I just wish that if they planned on doing it they'd "give it "to someone else. Sometime it's as though Adam and Kristina have too much storyline that could easily spill over into characters who are lacking them. They've already had so much from unemployment, almost infidelity, finances, Max with the aspergers and haddie issues and departure, plus a new baby. Too much. I'm going to be forced to genuinely feel for a character I truly loathe on top of that. I'm not a Kristina fan at all. I just feel like they sort of had enough going on and when other characters are sort of lacking individual storylines it doesn't help giving the more popular characters one that can take up even more screen time regardless of how it ends up.
-Burt and Kurt.
- Jake's performance was quite lovely. The kid is a crooner.
- I love Marley. So likeable and sweet. Also like Jake.
- divy it up for a change. Everyone should be the new Rachel.
- verdict isn't out yet.
That first half with the "kids " was INCREDIBLE!!! Everything from the fraternal moments between Eliot and Hardison (the pep talks and the humor and the rigged floor... and the bro hug, all of it) to the Parker and Hardison love being front and center more than ever. The fighting sequences and Parker 's gymnast like abilities....all were so well choreographed. And loved them displaying the tech stuff like that. My favorite Leverage moments are usually when the familial bond that they have really comes through...and this episode had plenty of that and some. It was also so intense that it had me on the edge of my seat from the moment it started. Easily without a doubt my favorite episode of the season and one of my favorite episodes of the series. Seeing as those three are my favorite characters on a show where I like them all it wasn't too shocking when I realized I didn't miss Sophie or Nate once.
Why are they doing another tribute of someone who wasn't worthy of the first one? It will however mean great things for heather Morris which is a plus.
He'll be differentiating himself from a brother he doesn't even know and that chip in his shoulder seems far deeper and more complicated than Puck's. I think he'll manage to be his own character harboring his own untapped potential. Kitty didn't touch me and unique was fine.
I hope they keep that balance between the old kids and the new and I really hope they don't let Rachel continue to dominate. Now the others get to shine yge real shame is previous characters like Mercedes and Mike still never really got that chance. Brody is great. I'm happy fir Kurt. A small part of me misses the initial close friendship he had with Mercedes that magically transferred itself to Rachel. Burt is still one of my favorite Tv dads. I thought the episode was balanced nicely and did a good job of laying down the foundation for the season.
I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't expect to enjoy it so much. I can understand the argument of rehashed storylines. For that very reason, I knew Sam would be the sensible one and go to Marley. But the fact is, they spent so much time for three seasons focusing on Rachel at the expense of darn near every other character that they could afford to make the new kids hybrids of previous characters because there id still so much story left untold. I didn't expect to like the new kids either but I do. Marley is sweet and endearing in a way Rachel wasn't. She's laud back and has a great voice that is along the lines of music I can actually enjoy. Jake with the exception of being super hot and having a striking, uncanny resemblance to Puck. Great casting..was instantly intriguing. I think there is more story there than him being Puck 2.0.
I don't feel bad for Simone with the exception of the website thing. I loathe the Kennishes regularly with their holier than thou attitude and judgment. I have yet to see why Angelo is treated with such disdain. The only ones who should take issue with him are Daphne and her grandmother but everyone else...too much. I feel like we're being told that ar shouldn't like this guy and the Angelo of present hasn't given me reason to dislike him. I don't even hold against him that he bailed on Daphne in the past because even though it wasn't honorable it was understandable. I don't like the direction of the chef storyline but so far I like him it was great to see that deaf jerk of a guy still working at the car wash. I like the kid.
I absolutely adore this show. Ray Romano was fantastic and I instantly loved his character. It was great seeing Paul from American Idol love the tone of his voice and that crest white smile! I have a like dislike relationship with Haddie but I'm going to miss her. Its funny how with a family like hers she undoubtedly spent all this time dying to get away but they're too close and too fun and she clearly will miss them. Amber working at the studio id perfect I just wish she'd work on keeping her professional life separate from her personal one in the romance department. I just adore this show. It was a great premiere.
Incredible episode! Hats off to Chris Gorham for q job well done directing and his acting was incredible in this episode. Auggie is my favorite character but I found him to be even more riveting than ever. I loved the faith he had in his friend and the lengths he was willing to go for her. You cannot buy that sort of breathtaking devotion. That is what makes their relationship so amazing. I even enjoyed the bit in her dream sequence about it not being their dance or their time. A lovely nod to the Auggie and Annie shippers out there without tiling up those fans who simply enjoy their deep friendship as id. I found myself sort of missing Simon as well. I also enjoyed Joan in this. I'm always fond of her maternal ways regarding Auggie and Annie both. While so many aspects of Lenas actions seemed implausible, it didn't interfere with my enjoying the ride. I loved the nod to the pilot's perfume moment with Auggie identifying her scent. Fantastic.
I look forward to the callie and Derek bit if its anything like the intriguing relationship between Derek and Christina when she was suffering from ptsd. I still could care less about Arizona which translates to me not being remotely interested in calzona. I'm still on overload from the overabundance of screentime they had two seasons ago.
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-Artie singing is always a highlight. He has that smooth white boy soul that's both charming and irresistible.
-Puck? Definitely. The blink and you'll miss them appearances from any of the graduates who aren't Kurtchel is a bit frustrating. Mostly because of how they chose to use them.
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-Sure, but only if they do artists worthy of a tribute. Britney and Beiber just don't cut it.
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I laughed at how the book stuff backfired. Katherine should have seen that Regina made a better story. It was as though that air of superiority that she and John seem to have hit her and how unrelatable that can be to the masses finally hit her. I loved her vulnerability with regina blaming herself fir not knowing. Fantastic exchange between the two. I was embarrassed for Daphne and I cringed for Bay too. I love how they recognize each other as sisters and have that bond now.
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I loved Julia's storyline the most last night. Staying all day with victor was just what he needed. Now they have established a foundation and they can discipline him in the way he needs and skip the special treatment. Joel is like the best husband imaginable. So supportive. Crosby and Jasmine were definitely fun. They bring the funny. I'm missing more Zeke time though.
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- Jake's performance was quite lovely. The kid is a crooner.
- I love Marley. So likeable and sweet. Also like Jake.
- divy it up for a change. Everyone should be the new Rachel.
- verdict isn't out yet.
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I hope they keep that balance between the old kids and the new and I really hope they don't let Rachel continue to dominate. Now the others get to shine yge real shame is previous characters like Mercedes and Mike still never really got that chance. Brody is great. I'm happy fir Kurt. A small part of me misses the initial close friendship he had with Mercedes that magically transferred itself to Rachel. Burt is still one of my favorite Tv dads. I thought the episode was balanced nicely and did a good job of laying down the foundation for the season.
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