Some powers unknown must have been making amends for Cupid's failure to shoot an arrow my way this year, because Valentines day led to a glorious week or so of television. Some highlights below.
Just when I thought "
Nikita" couldn't top the epic win that was "
Alexandra", which gives Michael and Nikita a chance to work together (and sort out some unresolved issues) and, more importantly, explores Alex's background and awakens her inner demons, the show now gave an awesome cliffhanger in this week's episode. This one's sure to be a game changer. It's interesting that the CW supposedly retooled this show to be more demographic-friendly (W18-34 is what the network caters to), because I actually feel like it's gotten darker! I'm loving it though, so shhh, nobody tip off tptb!
Nice to see "
V" holding steady in the ratings - is it too much to hope for
a miracle renewal? I still need to check out "Fringe", but until then this is the only Sci fi show that's keeping my interest these days - "
No Ordinary Family" is fading fast despite early potential; to say "
The Cape" is disappointing would be a major understatement; and the jury is still out on "The Event" (not holding my breath). In recent episodes, we saw a sleeper V being skinned, the Fifth Column rebels join forces (sadly to a bloody end - drama and future implications galore though) and finally begin to piece together what the lizards in the sky are up to (with Erica becoming leader of the resistance), Chad Decker being of some use (or at least not as annoying), Ryan being gullible and making some bad (possible irredeemable) choices, priest-no-longer Jack finally growing a backbone, Lisa showing more defiance against her mother, Anna continuing to be deliciously villainous (props to Morena Baccarin for making me completely forget Inara!), and a new possible evil on the rise, Diane, the dethroned but obviously still scheming ex-Queen V. The son Tyler still irks me to no end (
and now we know he's not indispensable ... if only Erica didn't love him so much), and chopping off his hair only made it worse. On the other hand, there was a blatant spark between Erica and Hobbes in the last episode, which is a pleasant surprise. I always called chemistry here, but this was an intentional signal for where the story's going - lots of meaty stuff to work with too, considering our resident tough guy is the V "asset" responsible for the bloody showdown that killed Erica's ex(but not really)-husband ... and all because of another woman [cue ominous music and sh*t hitting the fan when she finds out!]. I love Hobbes though, so he better stick around! Also, more action and making good use of the now-widespread fifth column network would be much appreciated (though where are the actual Vs within this resistance??).
Finally, I am officially back on the
Gossip Girl bandwagon, for the duration of the "Dair" (Dan and Blair) whatchamacallit anyway. The two screwballs have been entertaining me since the show's return last month and are pretty much the only reason I tune in, other than to marvel at how Layla from One Life to Live (Raina) was able to nab a fairly significant role in primetime (though I must say Raina the character is way less annoying and actually admirably rational - brownie points for calling Chuck out on his antics and default "Imma-hurt-you-back" tendencies). Back to the definitely/maybe new couple on the horizon ...
I just love their witty banter, the brutal honesty of their snarky observations of each other, their movie
dates non-dates (and apparently morning coffee runs to plan for more), and just the fact that they tend to balance each other out (Blair tends to have more of a conscience, and Dan tends to be the one who actually gets mischievous). For someone who's been criticized as being too judgmental, D certainly tolerates and (perhaps?) even enjoys B's company despite always assuming she's plotting away - he expects it and just lets her antics slide (whoever said being on a pedestal was a good thing?). They've also both been showing increased concern for the other (B telling off S for the way she was treating D, and in the V-day episode, D hand-squeezing/comforting B, who was once again disappointed by Chuck).The V-day episode culminates in cuteness overload, when the two have a "
When Harry Met Sally" moment and end up watching "
Rosemary's Baby" (and is
also referenced in WHMS) together over the phone. Not to be outdone, this week's episode has Blair admitting to needing Dan's help (after some prodding of course), and the two end up eating pizza and watching "The Philadelphia Story" in the same room, on same couch, in Brooklyn! Oh, and she also falls asleep on his shoulder. So charmed and hoping the writers keep building this up (though the show does go on hiatus after next week - boo).
Shout-out to Ted getting Zoe on "
How I Met Your Mother" - even though it will "not end well", I am entertained by the process. Checked out the two new comedies "
Mad Love" (love the 2 friends who bicker constantly, and haven't seen Jason Biggs in a while ... so will give this a chance) and "
Mr. Sunshine" (so randomly random ... would absolutely
not be watching except I really love most of the actors on this show). Also, it may be that time has erased some of the bland memories, but I am strangely excited for the return of "
The Event" on March 7th.
Here's to more quality storytelling ahead.
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