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"You know, the courts might not work anymore, but as long as everybody is videotaping everyone else, justice will be done!"
This is one of the few shows that I wait for every week and every year. Season 4 has been excellent especially because the kids are out of the picture so far.
Lindsay Lohan does what she can for another Hallmark channel caliber movie. Where you know from the start who will wind up with who.
10, 10, 10, 10's across the board.
Wow. This is the standout episode of season 3. A real roller-coaster.
That really was a great series finale. It was in a different tone as the rest of the series, but with lots of bits of callbacks. I'm particularly glad that the show has wrapped up peacefully without being randomly cancelled in the middle of nowhere.
I was super skeptical how they were going to bring Cary and Brooke back down to Earth in a single episode, but this season finale offered a fantastic amount of closure for both of them:
I liked that Cary reached rock bottom and finally got a much needed reality check. And the reconciliation with Curtis was great and realistic, it validates Curtis's feelings and mistrust in Cary while also giving us a hopeful ending.
The Brooke storyline ended perfectly. It was great that she sacrificed herself for her family. I also appreciated the developments of Lance - him being a little less pure was actually a good choice, and he isn’t fully innocent in their relationship failing. "So it's good... to be bad? (Brooke looks at the camera)" - I loved the post credit scene with Brooke, breaking the 4th wall done good.
I like Pat wanting go get dinner with her kids. Such a throwback. Also, I like how they wrapped up the Lucas storyline cleanly too.
The Other Two is one of the best satires poking fun at the real life absurdity of the entertainment industry. I'll miss this show and its unique humor. Definitely one of the funniest shows ever made
[8.2/10] This one went in a few directions that I wasn’t expecting, and I liked all of them heartily, so it gets a “great” from me!
The storyline I was least into was Alexis fretting over a tarot card reading from Twyla that predicts bad things happening on their Galapagos trip. Maybe it’s just that I’m not a superstitious person, but it seems like a silly source of conflict. That said, it’s totally legitimate if it’s just reinforcing Alexis’s preexisting concerns, and I like the notion that she’s grappling with the prospect of missing her family for the first time. It’s more emotional growth for her, to the point that even experiencing that sort of longing is a foreign feeling to her. Ted reassuring her that if it feels wrong, they can go back home is a nice tonic to it, as is Twyla reassuring her that she sees a “golden ring” around the Rose family.
That certainly bears out for Johnny. What everyone worries is a heart attack turns out to just be a bit of severe heartburn. There’s not a lot of actual jeopardy, since it seems unlikely that the show would kill off Johnny at this point. Still, what’s heartening is seeing the reaction from the rest of the cast.
Let’s get this out of the way. Roland continues to be terrible and why they haven’t written him off the show by this point is beyond me. That said, I love Moira’s reaction to the prospect of Johnny being in mortal peril. Her freaking out at the hotel, telling Johnny that he’s the most important thing in the world to her, and all-around caring about her husband’s well-being is a really nice note to play from a character who can often be pretty self-centered. Even when the show was shaggier than it is now, the caring relationship between Johnny and Moira was always a highlight.
Likewise, I really like how clearly affected the less-than-emotive Stevie is over the prospect of Johnny being in trouble. Her sense of panic and relief that this surrogate father figure is okay has an understated but very potent sweetness to it that I really liked.
Speaking of sweetness, I was absolutely not expecting Patrick’s proposal. He and David bickering over the prospect of a hike felt like one of the standard, broad sitcom-esque setups that the show does now and then. Instead, it’s a great tribute to the way that Patrick and David can be on different pages but look out for one another when it really matters. David is obviously not the hiking type, but when Patrick is in trouble, he pushes out of his comfort zone and takes care of the man he loves.
The actual proposal is exceedingly sweet, full of another heartfelt performance from Noah Reid, and a great emotional reaction from Daniel Levy. There’s enough humor throughout all the serious stuff here to keep it funny and light, but the emotions feel honest, which makes the whole thing work.
Overall, this one went to some more significant places than I was expecting, but in a good way!
this was an amazing episode, it caught me off guard since I wasn’t expecting anything when I started watching it.
It was So Real, I felt what Sam was feeling, her loneliness, her grief was so strong it would be impossible to not feel it tbh.
That performance in the end drove me to tears.
I grew up watching this show, but I couldn’t get to finish watching after Cory, and ever since I saw it back on netflix I intended to rewatch/finish watching and after losing Naya I thought it was gonna be impossible to do that but I started watching some clips of Naya singing and it brought me so much joy so I feel like rewatching is a way to honor her and cory. I don’t know if I’m gonna be able to watch after 5x02 but how ever far I get I’m thankful for them and all the joy they gave us.
[8.4/10] This one was great, not just for its mix of humor and heart, but for the way it blended two stories into one in a heartwarming and unexpected way.
The simplest of the three stories here was the one that featured Patrick (and to a lesser extent David) trying to lean on Ronnie to install their new bathroom on time. To be honest, there weren't that many laughs, and it was a little dispiriting to see Patrick chastened despite trying to assert himself in an area where he was liable to be a little more dissident. That said, I always get a kick out of Ronnie, and her “we are not amused” reaction to everyone, alongside David playing instigator while trying not to be blamed for results, is entertaining.
I also got a big kick out of the storyline of Jocelyn and Moira trying to cast the lead in their production of Cabaret and auditioning Alexis for the role. My favorite aspect of this is that it gives Jocelyn some time to shine. Jennifer Robertson is the show’s secret weapon as a comic performer, and Jocelyn’s efforts to exude Minnesota Nice while being put to her wits’ end and having to break bad news make for some big laughs.
Likewise, the performance of the critically-review “A Little Bit Alexis” is a nice comic setpiece, especially with Jocelyn and Moira’s reactions to it. I got a particular kick out of how Moira, like her son, tries to float to the winning side of the issue, making the Alexis situation Jocelyn’s problem until poor Jocelyn comes up with a solution that Moira takes credit for. Alexis settling for Kit Kat dancer #6 is a fun outcome.
But my favorite storyline in the episode is the events at the titular Hospies. For one thing, it’s been a while since I’ve wish ill-things to happen on a character as much as I hope that dastardly Amir suffers some terrible misfortune for hurting our Stevie! You just feel so bad for the poor girl, someone who’s not apt to put herself out there, opening herself up and making herself vulnerable because she cares about someone, only to have it shut down so abruptly like that. Timing the implicit “We’ll never be anything more than this” response at the same time the Rosebud wins their regional hospitality award is good dramatic writing, and Emily Hampshire does a great job of communicating Stevie’s woundedness.
I like what follows next even better though. For one, it’s great that Johnny immediately proposes that they head home after realizing what’s happened. It’s been clear for the whole episode how much these awards meant to him, and yet he’s willing to sacrifice that, and whatever passes for glitz and glamor in Elmdale, instantly because he realizes what Stevie needs. As my wife noted, in a lot of ways Johnny is a better dad to Stevie than he was to Alexis and David growing up it. He’s a different person now, and seeing his compassion and care for Stevie is really sweet.
Despite the warmth of that, my favorite part is Moira showing up on Stevie’s doorstep to offer her the lead role in Cabaret. I was absolutely not expecting it, and the show does a great job of setting it up despite that. Moira talks about needing someone with the life experience to take the role of Sally, who’s been through things, who has talent, and keeps on going despite setbacks. Her thinking of Stevie for the role, both because she sees Sally in her and because she sees bits of herself in her, is a lovely salve. There’s gags there, so things don’t get too saccharine, but as somebody who likes Cabaret, likes Stevie, and especially likes the strange but warm understanding she and Moira share at times, this was the perfect solution.
Overall, two great storylines which come together nigh-flawlessly elevates this one into something special.
[6.5/10] Every story in this one was some mix of good and bad, or in one case, outright bad.
Let’s start with that one. Alexis is the worst here. So not only does she lie to Ted about keeping things from their former relationship, but then she plays a convoluted game of take-backsies with Twyla over a locket that Ted had given her, after insulting her appearance, no less. Sure, I guess Ted calls her on the lie eventually and Twyla ends up with a bunch of expensive jewelry because of it, but it’s a bad case of Alexis being shitty and there’s hardly a laugh to be had in it.
The biggest mixed bag is Moira’s story. Her going crazy after taking a host of Bosnian pep pills is the sort of broadest of broad humor that makes me roll my eyes. That said, Catherine O’Hara is a champ and manages to sell at least some of it. But the whole “Johnny’s secret love letters” bit hitting the gossip train is just a dumb storyline. That said, I like where they end up with it, with Johnny explaining that Moira wrote them herself while injured and on painkillers, and Johnny had taken them out because he missed her while she was filming in Bosnia. It’s still a dumb subplot, but it at least ends in a sweet place.
The really weird storyline is the one where David and Stevie get robbed. For what it’s worth, I thought the scene where the actually get robbed is hilarious. The two of them being caught like deer in the headlights and not knowing what to do, scrambling around to try to placate their would-be attacker, is a nice bit of comedy, especially with the performers’ reaction to the whole thing.
What’s strange, though, is how “Love Letters” follows that up. Apparently they “did it wrong” somehow? Apparently attempting to mollify a potential robber with luxury goods when you don’t have cash to hand over is bad for some reason? And they should have challenged him on not having a weapon despite the fact that they had no idea what was or wasn’t under his jacket? When someone in a mask threatens you and tells you they’re robbing you, you don’t have to risk bodily harm, especially if you’re someone like David who, let’s face it, probably isn’t much good in a fight. It’s really bizarre to me how both Patrick and the cop give him and Stevie shit over it. The two are very funny in their scenes, so I’m inclined to give it a pass on laughs alone, but it’s a really weird setup.
Overall, this one has a few funny and/or nice moments but a lot of problems on top of them.
Oh wow, Patrick can sing!
gossip is the devil's telephone
[7.4/10] Ugh, I want to give this episode a higher score. I really do. But the Roland story is so bad. He’s never been my favorite character, but when the show relegates him to the background, he’s not so bad. But now I fear that putting him as a regular presence at the hotel is going to mean more and more of his unfunny shtick.
Case-in-point, Roland once again acts like no human being would. Bringing a mini-fridge to work, watching Erin Brockovich in the middle of the workday, and playing video games on the T.V. you were told to leave at home is just over-the-top, cartoony behavior that has zero basis in reality and, worse yet, isn’t remotely funny. There’s a decent kicker with Jocelyn explaining that she needs him out of the house and Johnny relenting, but it’s pretty meager all things considered and drags the whole episode down.
The David/Stevie/Patrick story about David being unwilling to compromise is much better on a scene-for-scene basis. It’s hard to put my finger on why, but I get such a kick out of Stevie and Patrick scheming to bust David’s eminently bust-worthy chops. In this case, tweaking his inability to compromise with the prospect of plungers and other toilet accoutrement at the front of the store. David’s facial reactions and body language when trying not to betray his utter disgust and disdain are fantastic. The fact that his ensuing rant leads to the first time he refers to Patrick as his boyfriend is a cute button to put on the whole thing, and Stevie’s in rare form.
But the most interesting story in the episode is the one with Moira, Alexis, and Twyla. Moira’s realization that she hasn’t been involved in her own daughter’s life and her fumbling attempts to rectify that nicely walk the line between endearing and comedic. The cold open, with Moira obliviously talking about Ted’s “striking” new girlfriend, is a laugh riot, and Moira’s awkward efforts to learn about her daughter and give her advice for picking up a man, are all quite funny.
They’re also very touching. For one thing, Moira’s earlier clumsy attempts to help her daughter give way to a really sweet statement that Alexis is in her prime and deserves every happiness. It speaks to how mother and daughter are on the same page with how Alexis is once again using Twyla to channel feelings she can’t express herself, and Moira uses Twyla to communicate her feelings back. I’d feel bad for poor Twyla, but she’s touched by Moira’s vicarious compliment and goes home with someone who shares her second favorite color, so surely she’s on a winning streak here anyway.
Still, the best moment is the closing one, where Moira reassures her daughter, not in so many words, that even if you have to wait a year for the right person, when you know there’s something there, it’ll still work out, because it worked out with her and Johnny, so it can work out with her and Ted. It’s the exact reassurance Alexis needs to hear right then, and it’s the perfect counterpoint to her cluelessness in the episode’s cold open.
That story does so well in the end, and the shenanigans involving the Rose Apothecary crew are amusing, but the Roland storyline is so bad that it brings the whole thing down.
I love it when the show is silly, but the current character growth is so so good.
The neighbour's boyfriend dropping his towel. Hot af.
See? The girls are super smart! Love 'em!
Once I saw the title of this episode I feared it would be a series finale... But, thank Heavens (or Science), the show has already been renewed for a 4th season. Hooray!
This was kind of a mess of an episode, but in a good way. Lots of stuff happening. I'm glad Andy came back, just like Grace said he would, but now he can see demons, too. And he already starts seeing demons in advanced mode: a full bastardization of the Nativity scene! Poor Andy, that would freak anyone out (except for Kurt, apparently). So, I wonder how much is he under Leland's grasp, and how much of the actual Andy is still left in him. I hope he doesn't become a devil worshiper nutjob, like Kurt.
I felt for Kristen, at the end. After getting Andy back, when things started to finally feel safe, again, she gets the rug harshly pulled from under her feet: she finds her mother, Leland and her egg, all playing in the opposite team.
A special mention to Sister Andrea, who keeps stealing all the scenes she's in (gotta respect someone who's able to maintain a casual conversation while shovelling a bunch of demons to death).
This was a nice "two in one" episode, ending the solid chapter that was season 3 and setting the tone for the next one, season 4 (David's divine riddle of the 38 days helps a lot with that, too). It'll be a loooong wait, but I'm sure the Kings will make it worth. They always do.
Also, nice to see George, again.
Sister Andrea killing demons scene was my favorite..... plus the "it's a mosquito" advice.
Watching the trailer, I knew this was going to be a funny show. While it was as funny as I thought, I wasn't expecting to be hit with the feels so hard. Also, her dad was awesome and I wish I had a dad like hers.
Visually stunning and Epic in scale
great retelling of the classic
An emotional rollercoaster. Alex makes me angry and sad when she fails, yet I'm still cheering for her to keep going and finally have a win. It's heavy and so relatable, even if you're not in a similar situation that's portrayed. Amazing acting, and the directing was spot on.
I don't remember the last time I cried in general, much less because of a tv show, but this did it. I'm glad this story was told in a short runtime and not stretched out into a full-length movie. It was concentrated and just perfect, not one second of filler. The casting, the acting, the writing, the music choices, the quiet moments, everything.
Did not expect something like this in the middle of this slightly above-average office sitcom, but it's maybe because it was so unexpected that I liked it even more. Could've done without the pointless post-credits scene, I guess they were obligated to tie it to the main show. Anyway I'd love to see an anthology series by the writers of this episode having full creative freedom and see what they come up with.
If you watch just one episode of "Mythic Quest," make it this one. You don't even need to watch the pilot to understand it as it's 100% standalone. Just keep in mind the rest of the show is in a very different tone.
This particular episode is a heartfelt meditation on the power of a creative vision and how time threatens it. It's also really well acted and written. Funny, bittersweet, and surprising.
I gotta wonder if maybe this is the show the creators wanted to make from the get-go but had to compromise their vision until it became "Mythic Quest"...
Cool horror thriller that never gets boring!
Wow, two major reveals? Leland's real name isn't Leland but rather Jake Perry, and he, himself, is just like the incels and others of which HE has influenced, in a particular sense: a puppet. That was a big surprise. The second major reveal at the end was more of a surprise. Mostly because it raises more questions. What is the plan? Was it real? Or was it an illusion or something? It felt like it could possibly be confirmation that the supernatural is real, but what exactly did it confirm? And speaking of the ending, according to one of the reviews/comments for this episode on IMDb, that demon is Baphomet or rather, the OP thinks that, and I can see the resemblance. The actor for George is also listed among the cast, and I know that can easily be incorrect, but what if George is Baphomet but just a lesser, more conventional form of his? Would that be probable?
