Chuck - ...Verses the three words (S3Ep2)
I was a little surprised at this week's episode as I knew they had shown eps 1 and 2 back to back in the states and was expecting a little more continuity between them. As it is, the works perfectly fine as a stand alone story, whilst also progressing Chuck and Sarah's character arcs.
The guest stars this week weren't exactly bad (though with Vinnie Jones as chief villain the bar was set pretty low to start with), but they also lacked that certain spark, leaving the whole episode somewhat flat. There was also a sense that a couple of scenes may have been left on the cutting room floor, with the return of Michael getting particularity short shrift.
There were still plenty of great moments though, from Chuck dodging the laser beams, to Casey's impromptu toast and Morgan's happy ending. The final scene of Sarah watching the video of Chuck was also particular moving.
Overall I expect I'll enjoy it more the 2nd time when the DVDs come out, especially after seeing where some of the dangling arc plot threads are going, but for now it was a fun if not spectacular ride.
3.5/5
Glee - Funk (S1Ep21)
The pregnant dance routine. Oh. My. God. I feel so sorry for Dianna Agron. She's singing her heart out but no one is listening. They're staring at the unbelievable sight going on behind her. And then comes the Finn and Puck rap routine. My eyes are burning.
I really can't tell anymore if the producers are deliberately taking the piss or not. Ridiculous dance routines. Character traits changing every week. Plot threads left dangling for months.
The week also sees Mr Schuester seeking revenge on Sue Sylvester, and for me he goes too far. I know she's been evil, but still, breaking her heart is cruel and ruthless. For once I actually feel sorry for her.
Kudos for the end line, but otherwise an unbalanced, in every sense of the word, episode. On to next week and regionals...
2.5/5
