User Reviews

I really enjoyed season 1 and have been looking forward to season 2. I have to say I don't understand where they are going - and I think the problem is that the writers don't either. Every episode of season 2 (so far) has felt like some sort of terrible fan-fiction and this (even more random) episode was no exception.

Is the team trying to get promoted back to the premiere league? Do they stand a chance after all of the ties? Has this even been discussed? And what about the mascot dog they killed? Had we ever seen him before? Will they get a replacement? Other than Jamie trying to find a place back at Richmond, do any of the characters have something they are struggling with? Even the protest against the sponsor doesn't seem to be having any fallout. Roy is gruff and profane as a commentator and I guess that seems to be working for him - without any push-back from the network? They've made Nathan into a confident coach - and now he's a bully to the new kit man? And back to this episode specifically, Ted has his first interaction with his son (that we've seen) since the divorce and he spends 2 minutes on a video call that ends abruptly and he's just fine to spend the rest of the day with Rebecca? No call back to follow-up? And that blatant rip-off of the card scene from Love Actually? Was it supposed to be an homage? Does Phoebe have an unrequited crush on the boy at school? And in light of how bad her breath was, was the gift really that mean?

I could go on, but it would be just more disappointment and confusion with a show that has completely lost its way.

It absolutely boggles the mind that they released this in the middle of August but I am glad they did, what an absolutely amazing episode, possibly my favourite so far. I wish you all a very merry Christmas (five and a half months in advance)!