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Sleepy Hollow: I, Witness (2015)
Excellent return to form for Sleepy Hollow-Amazing episode!
I loved this episode. It embodies everything that makes Sleepy Hollow magic: Ichabbie, Jenny, monsters, witchcraft, twistory, and humor. We open with Pandora, played so far brilliantly by Shannyn Sossamon. She quickly relegates Headless to her box, and the show begins. Abbie's first appearance is nothing short of spectacular. Nicole Beharie owns the screen every time she graces it, but that whack in the face with a metal garbage can lid made us know this tiny beauty means business. "Hi Johnny" she says to her CI but also to us. I loved it. We then find Crane in prison trying to sneak something back into the country and the story really takes off. It's full of humor and chemistry and all the delightful elements we loved in the first season. I'd say my only complaint is the monster wasn't as scary or developed as I would've liked, but there was really no time for that. The show had a lot to clean up, and they did an excellent job doing so. Continuity was one of my biggest concerns, and they seemed to cover most of their tracks with this reboot. New showrunner, Clifton Campbell, had his work cut out for him, but he really pulled it off. One of the complaints I've read pertains to Monster of the Week. The awesome season one was comprised of mostly MotW episodes. There was an overarching mythology, which we haven't lost, and a new baddie of the week. What's so bad about that? I actually prefer MotW as long as the show retains the subplots and overarching plot of averting the impending apocalypse. Most fantasy/supernatural shows employ a MotW and thrive. There were many elements that didn't work in season two. Other than Katrina, the out of control mythology was the biggest. We still have that, but its been cleaned up. Pandora won't be taken out midseason like Moloch, I'm sure. I'd say this is going to be an awesome season; I just hope the fans return to see it. Don't give up! The things you loved about Sleepy Hollow are back! Unless, of course, you're one of the few people that liked Katrina. You're out of luck, in that case. One final concern: I'm not sold on Betsy Ross character. I love me some twistory, but she felt a little forced into the story with this first episode. Many fans seem uninterested in seeing more soapy Sleepy, so if they leave her in a limited capacity as just a flirtatious, aggressive woman and not Ichabod's love interest, it might work. Leave the former flames in the past where they belong, and let this story be campy, dark fun again.
Minority Report (2015)
Loads of potential. Hope it lasts!
I'm so sick of reading these negative reviews about this show. It's sci- fi, and if you're not a genre fan you shouldn't post about this show. Megan Good has been bashed quite a bit here, but I think she's doing a fine job with what she's been given. The stories so far aren't particularly compelling, but the acting isn't bad. It's taking me a bit to accept Wilmer V. in his role as Blake, but overall the acting is just fine. I love the diversity especially and hope we see more shows like this. I'm white and frankly tired that every relationship and show, especially about the future, features more white people doing the same old thing. Progress, people. Megan Good and Stark Sands have a budding connection. I don't know if that'll eventually translate to romance, but I wouldn't mind if it ends up there as long as they keep the action going. I love seeing couples that don't look like they're in an incestuous relationship because they so closely resemble each--very refreshing. This show definitely has room to improve, but I'm enjoying the futuristic elements and even the procedural aspect. The same old tired procedural mold has been employed over and over and shows like Criminal Minds and Bones stay on for a decade; it's nice to couple that with the sci-fi element. It's just sad that while they pump out more CSIs and NCISs for long past their expiration dates, shows like this will likely be canceled.
Bones: The Doctor in the Den (2009)
Great episode. Loved Cam as the focus
What an interesting episode! I've just recently started watching Bones and catching up on prior seasons. I was surprised to see people complain about this being a "Cam episode." The actress that plays her does a great job and I really enjoyed the back story. It was an emotional episode, which I generally don't favor, but this was so well-acted and felt organic; she can more than "carry an episode." I like Booth and Brennan but this was certainly a welcome change. The young actress that played the daughter did an exceptionally fine job--this was filmed several years ago, and I'm sure her career has advanced. I understand Bones is a procedural and there's a certain formula that they must adhere to, but some episodes can be a bit dull; this episode was anything but. I hope we see more episodes featuring Cam and her adoptive daughter...On a side note, Horny Angela added the light humor to this episode and it was the perfect contrast to the A-story's sentimentality.