Out of Step Song
Selection: Dancing with the Stars: Amy Purdy and Derek Hough’s sultry rumba
was exquisite. However, the music selection (“Light My Fire”) didn’t compliment
the tempo of the dance style. Hopefully she gets to re-dance it with a new song
in the finals for their repeat dance.
Best Character
Interaction: The Blacklist: A moment of truth between Red and Liz, led to a
sad stand-off and a huge hurdle in their already tense relationship. As Red
eloquently explained his cold decision making and even frostier actions, it
seemed the unrepentant rogue wasn’t feeling any of the remorse that Liz
attempted to evoke.
Leave it to James Spader to express inner conflict in a succinct optical expression of distress. It was subtle and telling, without saying too much and that is why Spader has made “The Blacklist” one of the must-see shows of the season.
Leave it to James Spader to express inner conflict in a succinct optical expression of distress. It was subtle and telling, without saying too much and that is why Spader has made “The Blacklist” one of the must-see shows of the season.
On the Rebound: Arrow:
While there was a lot of retreading; Oliver going incognito as he refused the mantle
of selfless hero (again), Thea receiving an additional pep-talk over her
morality and another time-draining flashback to the island. Things sort of
rebounded as Diggle and Felicity were finally featured more prominently and
the core trio's teamwork, took center stage.
Best-Send Off: Vikings:
The season finale was a culmination of season-long suspicions, tying up a
riveting round of cat-and-mouse politics. Giving a spotlight to the mental cunning
of the Vikings was a good move and yes, there was a collective sigh when
certain characters’ true motives were revealed.
The Penultimate: The
Tomorrow People: The nifty sci-fi freshman’s penultimate episode had the
set-up to be incredible. Unfortunately, it ended up falling victim to heavy
handed plot developments that felt contrived. Between Marla and Roger being
unable to stop the obnoxious newbie Natalie (where the heck did she come from?),
an out-of-character Russell betraying his friends for her and Cara easily brushing off
John, the episode felt rather rushed to get to its
destination.
All of that said, the closing cliffhanger was exhilarating and the excitement to see how things shake out in the finale, has it a fever pitch. It warrants reiterating that “The Tomorrow People” is one of the best shows on the CW and quite frankly, network TV. Hence, a second season pick-up is imperative.
All of that said, the closing cliffhanger was exhilarating and the excitement to see how things shake out in the finale, has it a fever pitch. It warrants reiterating that “The Tomorrow People” is one of the best shows on the CW and quite frankly, network TV. Hence, a second season pick-up is imperative.
Surprising Expulsion:
Revenge: The smarmy businessman who stole
Victoria’s heart has bid "au revoir" to the universe of “Revenge” in a shockingly violent
twist. Now the show can focus on the only dynamic that keeps the
show worth watching, the sinister Conrad and Victoria’s volatile bond of verbal
squabbling and irrepressible attraction.
Boldest Move: Bates
Motel: The shocking reveal in “The Box” confirmed the inevitable, as
Norman’s descent into going “psycho” came to fruition a lot sooner than
expected. Honestly, that was a revelation that could’ve easily been held out to
the final season. It’s made Norman irredeemable too quickly and makes anyone
who protects him, knowing his guilt, from here out, complicit in covering up
for a far more disturbed individual.
The accidental deaths of horrible people has served as Norman’s motive operandi for most of the series and it has worked. So is it too soon to go there? Instinct says yes. Faith in the incredible writing team behind this series, hints the bold reveal shouldn’t be discounted, too hastily.
[Image by HBO]
The accidental deaths of horrible people has served as Norman’s motive operandi for most of the series and it has worked. So is it too soon to go there? Instinct says yes. Faith in the incredible writing team behind this series, hints the bold reveal shouldn’t be discounted, too hastily.
[Image by HBO]
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