SPOILERS! – Recap and Reviews – 10/03/12 - Dexter, Once Upon a Time, The Big Bang Theory
Welcome to Spoilers!
In the past I’ve managed to churn out full length recaps and reviews of popular shows like Game of Thrones and True Blood. However now we’re into prime TV season there are just TOO MANY great shows to keep up with everything in such detail. Add to that a hectic lifestyle with a wife, three kids, two cats, a needy dog, a full time job, a part time job, a third job that exists in a parallel universe, podcasting, AND my debut novel being published this fall…I simply don’t have enough time in the cosmos.
However I do have time to watch TV :) Instead of full length reviews, once or twice a week, I’ll produce ‘Spoilers’: mini-recap/reviews for popular nerd culture shows. The name says it all, there will be spoilers, DO NOT read if you haven’t already watched the episode. Covered shows will include Dexter, The Big Bang Theory, Once Upon a Time, The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, and anything else I manage to catch, maybe even some random weird stuff.
Without further ado…
The Big Bang Theory – Season 6, Episode 1 – The Date Night Variable
The hapless geeks of the Big Bang Theory and their dealings with their cute female neighbor continue to entertain and delight. The writers of the show somehow manage to keep the awkward nuances of the characters, particularly Sheldon (Jim Parson), fresh and hilarious. The season 6 opener featured some nifty shots of Howard (Simon Helberg) floating in zero gravity while arguing between his mother and wife. Raj continues to feel lonely and audiences everywhere must be starting to questions his sexuality. Leonard tries his best to converse with Penny about their relationship while she effectively avoids it and Sheldon and Amy celebrate their anniversary. Funny, quirky, awesome.
I give The Date Night Variable 8 hapless geeks out of 10.
Once Upon a Time – Season 2, Episode 1 – Broken
After Mr. Gold (Robert Carlyle) broke the curse at the end of last season it left audiences wondering how it would change the dynamic of the show for season 2. Simple answer really: it didn’t. The premise remains that fairy tale characters are stuck in our world, the only difference now is that they all have their memories back and know exactly who they are. It was a good opener with Mr. Gold seeking to kill Regina (Lana Parrila) and failing thanks to Emma’s (Jennifer Morrison) intervention. The flashbacks this week revolved around Sleeping Beauty, Prince Philip, and Mulan and the cliffhanger with Emma and Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) getting stuck back in the fairy tale world is a great way to kick off the season. A couple of things to note: Prince Charming is still completely lacking in any sort of charm. Mr. Gold is still the best part of the show. And finally why the hell is Emma so pissed off that she actually found her parents? What a royal fairy tale whiner…
I give Broken 8.5 royal fairy tale whiners out of 10.
Dexter – Season 7, Episode 1 – Are You…?
Who would ever have thought that a show about a serial killer that kills killers would ever work? Although it’s had its ups and downs, and frankly I wasn’t a big fan of the first half of the original season, Dexter has easily become one of the best, darkest, and entertaining hour long dramas on TV. After the jaw dropping season 6 cliffhanger which had Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) witnessing Dexter (Michael C. Hall) killing the DDK curiosity ran wild as to how he was going to talk his way out of that one. Here’s one such speculation:
Deb: Did you just kill that man?
Dex: What? No!
Deb: I saw you stab him.
Dex: Who are you going to believe? Me or you?
Deb: Why are you wearing an apron?
Dex: I was cooking.
Deb: In a church?
Dex: Seems logical doesn’t it?
Deb: Why is he wrapped in plastic?
Dex: He was cold?
Deb: You’re a killer!
Dex: Nope, I’m just very passionate about cooking in churches and that man had the nerve to say my curried tomato and orange bisque was not edible!
Deb: Did he really?
Dex: Well, I’m sure he thought it.
Deb: That all seems justifiable then.
Of course it didn’t happen like that. It was much better! Debra struggled through the episode trying to come to terms with what she witnessed while Dexter, very calmly, tries to continue on as usual.
In a single episode Debra figured out exactly what Dexter was up to, seeing directly through his lies, and delivering a final scene that was on par with the previous season cliffhanger. Credit has to be given to the show runners and writers for not dragging this out over several episodes. Debra is too smart of a detective to give up and ends up uncovering Dexter’s ‘dark passenger’. What happens now?! Will Dexter kill her, will he run? She’s an accessory to murder, is she going to turn herself in? So many questions and only 11 more episodes to answer them in. Bring it on!
I give Are You…? 9.5 tomato and orange bisque's out of 10.
In the past I’ve managed to churn out full length recaps and reviews of popular shows like Game of Thrones and True Blood. However now we’re into prime TV season there are just TOO MANY great shows to keep up with everything in such detail. Add to that a hectic lifestyle with a wife, three kids, two cats, a needy dog, a full time job, a part time job, a third job that exists in a parallel universe, podcasting, AND my debut novel being published this fall…I simply don’t have enough time in the cosmos.
However I do have time to watch TV :) Instead of full length reviews, once or twice a week, I’ll produce ‘Spoilers’: mini-recap/reviews for popular nerd culture shows. The name says it all, there will be spoilers, DO NOT read if you haven’t already watched the episode. Covered shows will include Dexter, The Big Bang Theory, Once Upon a Time, The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, and anything else I manage to catch, maybe even some random weird stuff.
Without further ado…
The Big Bang Theory – Season 6, Episode 1 – The Date Night VariableThe hapless geeks of the Big Bang Theory and their dealings with their cute female neighbor continue to entertain and delight. The writers of the show somehow manage to keep the awkward nuances of the characters, particularly Sheldon (Jim Parson), fresh and hilarious. The season 6 opener featured some nifty shots of Howard (Simon Helberg) floating in zero gravity while arguing between his mother and wife. Raj continues to feel lonely and audiences everywhere must be starting to questions his sexuality. Leonard tries his best to converse with Penny about their relationship while she effectively avoids it and Sheldon and Amy celebrate their anniversary. Funny, quirky, awesome.
I give The Date Night Variable 8 hapless geeks out of 10.
Once Upon a Time – Season 2, Episode 1 – BrokenAfter Mr. Gold (Robert Carlyle) broke the curse at the end of last season it left audiences wondering how it would change the dynamic of the show for season 2. Simple answer really: it didn’t. The premise remains that fairy tale characters are stuck in our world, the only difference now is that they all have their memories back and know exactly who they are. It was a good opener with Mr. Gold seeking to kill Regina (Lana Parrila) and failing thanks to Emma’s (Jennifer Morrison) intervention. The flashbacks this week revolved around Sleeping Beauty, Prince Philip, and Mulan and the cliffhanger with Emma and Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) getting stuck back in the fairy tale world is a great way to kick off the season. A couple of things to note: Prince Charming is still completely lacking in any sort of charm. Mr. Gold is still the best part of the show. And finally why the hell is Emma so pissed off that she actually found her parents? What a royal fairy tale whiner…
I give Broken 8.5 royal fairy tale whiners out of 10.
Dexter – Season 7, Episode 1 – Are You…?Who would ever have thought that a show about a serial killer that kills killers would ever work? Although it’s had its ups and downs, and frankly I wasn’t a big fan of the first half of the original season, Dexter has easily become one of the best, darkest, and entertaining hour long dramas on TV. After the jaw dropping season 6 cliffhanger which had Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) witnessing Dexter (Michael C. Hall) killing the DDK curiosity ran wild as to how he was going to talk his way out of that one. Here’s one such speculation:
Deb: Did you just kill that man?
Dex: What? No!
Deb: I saw you stab him.
Dex: Who are you going to believe? Me or you?
Deb: Why are you wearing an apron?
Dex: I was cooking.
Deb: In a church?
Dex: Seems logical doesn’t it?
Deb: Why is he wrapped in plastic?
Dex: He was cold?
Deb: You’re a killer!
Dex: Nope, I’m just very passionate about cooking in churches and that man had the nerve to say my curried tomato and orange bisque was not edible!
Deb: Did he really?
Dex: Well, I’m sure he thought it.
Deb: That all seems justifiable then.
Of course it didn’t happen like that. It was much better! Debra struggled through the episode trying to come to terms with what she witnessed while Dexter, very calmly, tries to continue on as usual.
In a single episode Debra figured out exactly what Dexter was up to, seeing directly through his lies, and delivering a final scene that was on par with the previous season cliffhanger. Credit has to be given to the show runners and writers for not dragging this out over several episodes. Debra is too smart of a detective to give up and ends up uncovering Dexter’s ‘dark passenger’. What happens now?! Will Dexter kill her, will he run? She’s an accessory to murder, is she going to turn herself in? So many questions and only 11 more episodes to answer them in. Bring it on!
I give Are You…? 9.5 tomato and orange bisque's out of 10.
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