"True Blood has way too many characters and spends far too long trying to service each one. Do we really need to bring Terry into the forefront? Or give Andy his own arc?" - Agreed. Along with everything else said in the review.
This opening episode had its moments especially with Tara/Sooki/Pam, Eric/Bill and I guess Jessica/Jason but the rest of the time I found myself zoning out due to boredom. Too many storylines for one too many characters I don't care about.
This is just a small side note that I know not everyone will agree with but something aside from plot lines...
We all adore Bilson and she can definitely act (wouldn’t deny that) BUT I did feel at times her character during emotional scenes was a little… blank. I don’t know if it’s the writing/directing of her character or her characters flaws that force Bilson to opt to space out when something emotional is occurring but it’d be nice to be sucked into those emotional moments with her a lot more next season.
P.s. Thanks for doing this report card for Hart of Dixie Matt :)
(cont...)
Worst Episodes: Mistress & Misunderstandings (the odd return of Judson after Zoe found him in bed with her NY best friend and yet still wanted a relationship with the guy?!) Also, anything with Zoe pining for George…
Most Welcome Weekly Sighting: Wade Shirtless! (AGREED!) ...and Zoe/Wade scenes.
Most Unwelcome: Zoe pining over George! (AGREEEEEEEEEEED!)
Favorite Bluebell Event: Not sure… the constant singing did begin to get annoying though.
Wish for season 2: Zoe to realize the person she turned into due to her infatuation with George and how badly he let her dangle there knowing she clearly had feelings for him. Also, for Zoe and Wade to begin dating and the quirky/sexy/fun/emotion filled scenes that will happen because of that :)
I already submitted a comment but clearly that went… somewhere?
Best Character: Wade Kinsella beside from the fact that he can spice up this show like nobody's business!! Wilson Bethel actually turned what would've been just another meh' character with a body into somebody with depth. His character is the one I really like learning about. I also truly adore Lavon though.
Worst Character: This is difficult because I like all of them. Maybe prior to seeing Jaimee King rip out some rough emotions in a few of the eps it would've been Lemon Breeland. I think that comes down to the writers giving her something good to clutch onto too and not just planning another event complete with a ridiculous outfit. Side note, loved seeing her punch George.
Best Episodes: In Havoc and in Heat (obvious reasons!), Faith and Infidelity (solely for Wade's father’s rooftop antics and learning more about Wade), The Big Day (again... obvious reasons!)
Worst Episodes: Mistress & Misunderstandings (the odd return of Judson after Zoe found him in bed with her NY best friend and yet still wanted a relationship with the guy?!) Also, anything with Zoe pining for George…
Most Welcome Weekly Sighting: Wade Shirtless! (AGREED!) ...and Zoe/Wade scenes.
Most Unwelcome: Zoe pining over George! (AGREEEEEEEEEEED!)
Favorite Bluebell Event: Not sure… the constant singing did begin to get annoying though.
It'll be Lydia - she disappeared for most of season one until somebody needed to die again (and since the fall from the penthouse suite, landing on a car windscreen didn't kill her!?!?! It'll be Lydia). Jeez it'd be okay to see Charlotte go though.
Just catching up and have loved reading everyone's reviews. I also have to say I like Jack and Emily, and as the reviewer said, you could definitely feel the kick to the stomach for poor Em. Jack also noticed her clear reactions and looked just as unsure about what was now happening. Emily lets her guard down a little more around Jack too. I mean clearly - not many of us would fit (or want to fit) into the Grayson family dynamic :S
Apart from Faux Amanda and her (please, please) fake baby - Charlotte's overdose had me rolling my eyes. Her storylines feel a bit done and done and done. I wouldn't be too sad if her character didn't return. Also, I think we all know Victoria will live another day... that woman was ejected out of that plane and into some soft sand landing with her seat upright.
Also, @Briar - The "we have to show naked women all the time because that's just the world we've built" is really getting old. It crosses the line from "sexist world" to "sexist showrunners". Totally agree - the grooming habits of these women for that century are furthermore laughable and like other's have said, there needs to be an equal amount of male nudity because it's getting ridiculous.
The guy's face is half burnt off, was scared by a naked flame on a stick, had a word about the fire arrows coming anywhere near him to the soldier in charge and then stood still in panic when a guy on fire came running towards him after he (the hound) had just slaughtered a fair amount of men - it was pretty clear that it's fire that scares The Hound to his core.
I did not see the ships being blown up coming though - I knew they had the liquid and things were suspicious with the ships but jesus that was good!!
As for "I don't care very much about events outside King's Landing. Did anyone miss Jon Snow? Dany? Robb Stark?" Yes, it was a great episode but I still found myself thinking about Jon Snow, Daenerys, Robb Stark, Arya and Gendry. I love these extra characters because they all bring something different to the series as well as each having various storylines to follow.
Would've liked to have seen Joffrey killed off and I hope Tywin lives...
The show has always delivered even for those that haven't read the books however, this most recent episode I felt the need to see what others were saying because some things just didn't add up or... did I miss something?
Catelyn releasing Jamie... I couldn't understand why she chose to do something so drastic all of a sudden (even with the lines of apparent explanation) however, if the news was received that her sons were killed by Theon - understandably, she'd do whatever she thought she could to at least save herself from also losing her daughters.
Jon's scenes didn't add up to anything for me until I read this review. They just seemed to be fillers with looks exchanged. Now I see where this is going for him (imagine light bulbs turning on!)
Otherwise, Arya's and Tyrion's scenes were the highlight of this week's episode. Also... so many opinions about how quickly they got Robb and Talisa together but each to their own on that one I suppose.
You know it was good when there are no words to explain how good it was... ;)
Seriously... that was just.. I mean.. from the way he helped her when she was hurt to the sweet glances, then the cheeky looks when heading home, then Zoe purposefully killing the electricity, Wade looking all sexy at the door, to oh my god... those two are exactly why this series got a second season!
I actually loved the punch Lemon through - it was a little piece of every Wade and Zoe fan saying "enough!"
Love that Elena chose Stefan but I doubt this a decision that will remain strong once she's a vampire. The fact that she's now a vampire just makes me sad - I had hoped she didn't have to turn just yet but it had to eventually happen I suppose.
Otherwise... a complete blubbering mess. The scenes where Elena and her father are dying, switching back and forth to Matt and Elena and Stefan trying to save them, Damon realizing Elena's dead - oh my god. Alaric appearing to Jeremy and then Jeremy realizing his sister (the only other living family this kid has) is dead... I can't!
If Plec and the writers wanted the entire TVD fanbase to have emotional fan breakdowns - they won.
(cont agian.. ) By the way – did anyone else lose it around Lavon’s speech whilst Zoe was packing? Too many emotions… I started crying and did not see that coming! Just me? Okay… :)
(cont) @T - “Getting Z/W together would not be an "obligation," but even if it wouldn't necessarily be realistic, what about this show is? What about any rom-com is? And that's the point: this is a TV show. Z/W not only have killer chemistry, the matches and mismatches in their characters, and how that would lead to interesting and satisfying arcs/growths simply would make for better TV” – THANK YOU ;)
When I noted Lemon and George’s characters developing and having issues that are more true to life I probably should’ve been clearer. I meant as in greater than the latest town event Lemon was worried about organizing and causing George to have to calm her down. I like how they’ve grown and I like that we’ve been able to see them go through really rough emotions which of course in reality takes longer than an episode to begin to be fixed (if two people choose to want to fix it after 15 years) but it is a TV show.
By the way – did anyone else lose it around Lavon’s speech whilst Zoe was packing? Too many emotions… I started crying and did not see that coming! Just me? Okay… :)
Totally agree with everything you said @LizzyB You definitely articulated exactly how I feel about this episode better than I did. :)
@T – …“Before the complete 180 after the hiatus, we could see Zoe developing an interest in (both sexual and emotional), as well as a friendship with Wade” – you’re right it’s not like we’ve just decided we’re going to be cheering on two people to that care nothing about each other. However, this last half of the season has lacked Zoe REALLY noticing Wade the way she used to. We came back from a mid-season break and she was proclaiming her ‘love’ for George through a speech in front of Lavon and Brick? Maybe we’ll see Zoe learn something from the way she’s been chasing George. Maybe…
@nic I don't think they should be getting married right now either - that is a crap way to start a marriage. I said before - I don't think they'll be getting married next week in the finale which is good because they do have way too many issues they need to work through.
@rebekah - she's a character that has onscreen chemistry with another character. However, if the writers choose to write her with George - I'll still watch, it's a good show.
(cont) Their onscreen chemistry is perfect and their characters each have so much growing to do but need each other to do that and of course, it would be great to watch. The fact they’re from two different worlds would also make the courtship, dating, etc. even more hilarious.
Maybe the writers see that, maybe they don’t… if we get another season (which I so, so hope we do) I hope they don’t keep writing the love triangle that would be my only pet peeve. I’m actually really going to miss this show after the season finale next week :’(
Nope, I have to disagree with just some of the review. I actually really like Lemon and George together - I see them as having more chemistry than Zoe and George but I also like Lemon's character. How the writers have developed their relationship is starting to make sense to me now and I think they're adorable. However, I don't see rainbows always ahead for their relationship but I like that - keeps it true to life.
I really hope the writers start to shift Zoe away from George though because as a viewer I just don't see the chemistry, it feels forced and it's sort of ruining Zoe's lovable character. I think it's clear that they started this series off with Scott Porter being the main love interest because even the promotional quotes ‘soul mates aren’t always attached’ REALLY demonstrate that. However, it’s the characters Wade and Zoe that could actually make this show into something even more fantastic. Their onscreen chemistry is perfect and their characters each have so much growing to do but need each other to do that and of course, it would be great to watch. The fact they’re from two different worlds would also make the courtship, dating, etc. even more hilarious.
Maybe the writers see that, maybe they don’t… if we get another season (which I so, so hope we do) I hope they don’t keep writing the love triangle that would be my only pet peeve. I’m actually really going to miss this show after the season finale next week :’(
Like all those that enjoy HOD are saying... watch it LIVE on Monday night on CW 9/8c AND online at HULU where your view is further counted (not getglue!!).
There was an interview with the president of the CW and they're trying to move viewers away from getglue and to REALLY watching it LIVE or at Hulu. Hart of Dixie is incredibly popular online so if all those online viewers at getglue could click on over to HULU and sit through the ads - that would be fabulous! ;D
(cont..) I think it's clear that both Zoe and Wade are just as messed up as each other when it comes to love...
I only hope this damn show gets another season so we can see great things happen. It's not looking good though... WE NEED TO TUNE IN LIVE AND WATCH ONLINE AT HULU!! Kapeesh?! ;)
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True Blood Review: A Case of Anemia?
This opening episode had its moments especially with Tara/Sooki/Pam, Eric/Bill and I guess Jessica/Jason but the rest of the time I found myself zoning out due to boredom. Too many storylines for one too many characters I don't care about.
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Also, looking forward to the day the real Amanda takes her name back.
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I hope not... I've just found it and am nowhere near ready to say goodbye.
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Hart of Dixie Season One Report Card: B+
We all adore Bilson and she can definitely act (wouldn’t deny that) BUT I did feel at times her character during emotional scenes was a little… blank. I don’t know if it’s the writing/directing of her character or her characters flaws that force Bilson to opt to space out when something emotional is occurring but it’d be nice to be sucked into those emotional moments with her a lot more next season.
P.s. Thanks for doing this report card for Hart of Dixie Matt :)
Hart of Dixie Season One Report Card: B+
Worst Episodes: Mistress & Misunderstandings (the odd return of Judson after Zoe found him in bed with her NY best friend and yet still wanted a relationship with the guy?!) Also, anything with Zoe pining for George…
Most Welcome Weekly Sighting: Wade Shirtless! (AGREED!) ...and Zoe/Wade scenes.
Most Unwelcome: Zoe pining over George! (AGREEEEEEEEEEED!)
Favorite Bluebell Event: Not sure… the constant singing did begin to get annoying though.
Wish for season 2: Zoe to realize the person she turned into due to her infatuation with George and how badly he let her dangle there knowing she clearly had feelings for him. Also, for Zoe and Wade to begin dating and the quirky/sexy/fun/emotion filled scenes that will happen because of that :)
Hart of Dixie Season One Report Card: B+
Best Character: Wade Kinsella beside from the fact that he can spice up this show like nobody's business!! Wilson Bethel actually turned what would've been just another meh' character with a body into somebody with depth. His character is the one I really like learning about. I also truly adore Lavon though.
Worst Character: This is difficult because I like all of them. Maybe prior to seeing Jaimee King rip out some rough emotions in a few of the eps it would've been Lemon Breeland. I think that comes down to the writers giving her something good to clutch onto too and not just planning another event complete with a ridiculous outfit. Side note, loved seeing her punch George.
Best Episodes: In Havoc and in Heat (obvious reasons!), Faith and Infidelity (solely for Wade's father’s rooftop antics and learning more about Wade), The Big Day (again... obvious reasons!)
Worst Episodes: Mistress & Misunderstandings (the odd return of Judson after Zoe found him in bed with her NY best friend and yet still wanted a relationship with the guy?!) Also, anything with Zoe pining for George…
Most Welcome Weekly Sighting: Wade Shirtless! (AGREED!) ...and Zoe/Wade scenes.
Most Unwelcome: Zoe pining over George! (AGREEEEEEEEEEED!)
Favorite Bluebell Event: Not sure… the constant singing did begin to get annoying though.
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Apart from Faux Amanda and her (please, please) fake baby - Charlotte's overdose had me rolling my eyes. Her storylines feel a bit done and done and done. I wouldn't be too sad if her character didn't return. Also, I think we all know Victoria will live another day... that woman was ejected out of that plane and into some soft sand landing with her seat upright.
Game of Thrones Review: Half Man, Full Hero
Game of Thrones Review: Half Man, Full Hero
Game of Thrones Review: Half Man, Full Hero
I did not see the ships being blown up coming though - I knew they had the liquid and things were suspicious with the ships but jesus that was good!!
As for "I don't care very much about events outside King's Landing. Did anyone miss Jon Snow? Dany? Robb Stark?" Yes, it was a great episode but I still found myself thinking about Jon Snow, Daenerys, Robb Stark, Arya and Gendry. I love these extra characters because they all bring something different to the series as well as each having various storylines to follow.
Would've liked to have seen Joffrey killed off and I hope Tywin lives...
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Catelyn releasing Jamie... I couldn't understand why she chose to do something so drastic all of a sudden (even with the lines of apparent explanation) however, if the news was received that her sons were killed by Theon - understandably, she'd do whatever she thought she could to at least save herself from also losing her daughters.
Jon's scenes didn't add up to anything for me until I read this review. They just seemed to be fillers with looks exchanged. Now I see where this is going for him (imagine light bulbs turning on!)
Otherwise, Arya's and Tyrion's scenes were the highlight of this week's episode. Also... so many opinions about how quickly they got Robb and Talisa together but each to their own on that one I suppose.
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It wasn't too much of a gripping episode but next week looks really good.
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Seriously... that was just.. I mean.. from the way he helped her when she was hurt to the sweet glances, then the cheeky looks when heading home, then Zoe purposefully killing the electricity, Wade looking all sexy at the door, to oh my god... those two are exactly why this series got a second season!
I actually loved the punch Lemon through - it was a little piece of every Wade and Zoe fan saying "enough!"
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Otherwise... a complete blubbering mess. The scenes where Elena and her father are dying, switching back and forth to Matt and Elena and Stefan trying to save them, Damon realizing Elena's dead - oh my god. Alaric appearing to Jeremy and then Jeremy realizing his sister (the only other living family this kid has) is dead... I can't!
If Plec and the writers wanted the entire TVD fanbase to have emotional fan breakdowns - they won.
Hart of Dixie Review: Caring Can Suck
Hart of Dixie Review: Caring Can Suck
When I noted Lemon and George’s characters developing and having issues that are more true to life I probably should’ve been clearer. I meant as in greater than the latest town event Lemon was worried about organizing and causing George to have to calm her down. I like how they’ve grown and I like that we’ve been able to see them go through really rough emotions which of course in reality takes longer than an episode to begin to be fixed (if two people choose to want to fix it after 15 years) but it is a TV show.
By the way – did anyone else lose it around Lavon’s speech whilst Zoe was packing? Too many emotions… I started crying and did not see that coming! Just me? Okay… :)
Hart of Dixie Review: Caring Can Suck
@T – …“Before the complete 180 after the hiatus, we could see Zoe developing an interest in (both sexual and emotional), as well as a friendship with Wade” – you’re right it’s not like we’ve just decided we’re going to be cheering on two people to that care nothing about each other. However, this last half of the season has lacked Zoe REALLY noticing Wade the way she used to. We came back from a mid-season break and she was proclaiming her ‘love’ for George through a speech in front of Lavon and Brick? Maybe we’ll see Zoe learn something from the way she’s been chasing George. Maybe…
Hart of Dixie Review: Caring Can Suck
@rebekah - she's a character that has onscreen chemistry with another character. However, if the writers choose to write her with George - I'll still watch, it's a good show.
Hart of Dixie Review: Caring Can Suck
Maybe the writers see that, maybe they don’t… if we get another season (which I so, so hope we do) I hope they don’t keep writing the love triangle that would be my only pet peeve. I’m actually really going to miss this show after the season finale next week :’(
Hart of Dixie Review: Caring Can Suck
I really hope the writers start to shift Zoe away from George though because as a viewer I just don't see the chemistry, it feels forced and it's sort of ruining Zoe's lovable character. I think it's clear that they started this series off with Scott Porter being the main love interest because even the promotional quotes ‘soul mates aren’t always attached’ REALLY demonstrate that. However, it’s the characters Wade and Zoe that could actually make this show into something even more fantastic. Their onscreen chemistry is perfect and their characters each have so much growing to do but need each other to do that and of course, it would be great to watch. The fact they’re from two different worlds would also make the courtship, dating, etc. even more hilarious.
Maybe the writers see that, maybe they don’t… if we get another season (which I so, so hope we do) I hope they don’t keep writing the love triangle that would be my only pet peeve. I’m actually really going to miss this show after the season finale next week :’(
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Like all those that enjoy HOD are saying... watch it LIVE on Monday night on CW 9/8c AND online at HULU where your view is further counted (not getglue!!).
There was an interview with the president of the CW and they're trying to move viewers away from getglue and to REALLY watching it LIVE or at Hulu. Hart of Dixie is incredibly popular online so if all those online viewers at getglue could click on over to HULU and sit through the ads - that would be fabulous! ;D
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I only hope this damn show gets another season so we can see great things happen. It's not looking good though... WE NEED TO TUNE IN LIVE AND WATCH ONLINE AT HULU!! Kapeesh?! ;)