TV-catch up
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starsthatshineHouse MD 5x01 was absolutely awesome. It broke my heart to be honest. The last scene... dear lord. It killed me. HOUSE/WILSON CANNOT BREAK UP. THEY'RE INSEPERABLE! They are like the most epic love story of television right now not because it's filled with subtext or anything like that but because they're two human beings who are so dependant on each other. Wilson was dependant on needy because he had a constant desire to fix the neediness. House is, and always will be, the long distance runner of needy. However, when Amber died that bond severed and now Wilson has sort of come to realize that he can't fix everything and therefore he's giving up on his longest pet project ever - House.
I guess the biggest problem in their relationship is without a doubt that House is completely unable to say anything out loud. He tries the best he can to avoid anything that's not covered in sarcasm or doesn't end with a punch line. This long term action of not really saying anything but meaning everything has ultimately pushed Wilson so far away that he now cannot see a reason why he's stretch out to begin with. So he retracts and quits his job at the hospital. Leaving House alone to watch him go.
It breaks my heart but at the same time I get really excited of the prospect of the upcoming episodes. It's been numerously proven that even though House tries to distance himself from every relationship he can possibly have, the only one he's dependant on (without saying anything to anyone about it but almost everyone - except Wilson - already knows it) has now completely evaporated. Especially with such a line as: "We're not friends, House. I don't think we ever were." Now, there's one thing to turn your back on a friend but completely undermining their entire history like that has to sting. Even for House. No matter how much Vicodin he takes. He's going to be lonlier than ever now. Even with the fight in season two with the drug problem thing, there was still a chance for House to mend things. To fall back into Wilson's good graces. But as I see it now, the bridges have been burned and the only way for House to go back is to face his demons and conquer them. As my psychology teacher says: "The only way to evolve is through crisis" and I definitely believe that is the case with House. I think we could quite possibly see his biggest crisis to date now that Wilson is leaving. At least I hope so.
I don't expect to see House crying in a bathroom and whine about what an idiot Wilson is, but I think we'll definitely see the loss of Wilson's friendship in his mannerisms, hidden underneath the surface, for the upcoming episodes. He has to move forward, not work his way around this issue, especially since this is of such a big personal weight that it's close to impossible to overcome. Especially for someone who's been harbouring so much resentment for so long.
To sum it up: I think we're in for an incredible journey...
Privileged: This show is not as incredible as House and it feels almost a bit... embarrassing to put this show after that one, but here goes... This show is good, not overly fantastic but good. I like the main actress a bit and I'm completely charmed by... Michael Cassidy? I'm not sure that's his name and I don't have Internet to check it up as I'm typing this. He played Grant on Smallville. His character is definitely charming and I can't wait to watch more of this show. I sort of like that its focus is more on the main character, who's graduated from Yale and somewhat grown up if somewhat surprisingly... childish. I don't know. Anyway, the focus doesn't lie on the teenagers like 90210 and Gossip Girl, which is interesting considering the demographic. But I really like the show. Can't wait to see more. It's good - or decent - entertainment.
Gossip Girl: It was an okay episode. Blair and Chuck have amazing chemistry, there's no denying that, but I do feel like they don't have to shove Chuck and Blair in romantic scenes every episode to make the point across. I think we've got it by now. I'm more interested in seeing Blair in this new - third - relationship of hers with Marcus. What we've mostly seen are other people's interpretation of their relationship - which isn't flattering - but I'm interested in seeing some Marcus/Blair scenes sans either Chuck or Serena.
The thing that I did like however was the Nate/Vanessa thing. I really do adore their relationship for some reason (but I sort of like Dan/Vanessa too - damn!) and even though the plantation of Catherine knowing about Nate's dad's whereabouts was weak, it made an okay conclusion. I just hope that when Nate/Catherine ends - you can just smell the end of it, can't you? - Marcus doesn't go with the Duchess. As I said, I want Blair/Marcus to be somewhat fair and I do love a good modern fairytale like story. I hate it when they use characters who have so much potential for cheap plot devices. Make it stop!
Jenny. I have nothing to say besides.. Eew. People can like her if they want but something really rubs me the wrong way. Her constant... need for unworthy people's approval makes me vomit. She treats people like crap and is treated like crap at the same time. I just can't help get the feeling that everytime she's in a scene with someone, I get the feeling that she'll use them somehow. Like Rufus, Eric, Dan or anyone... The story of Jenny's rehiring is not only unbelievable but shocking. NO business woman that I have heard of would react like that. At least not become all: 'Jenny, I can't take a step without you!' as she turned out by the end. Ew. Just. No. More.
^ kinda funny how I said I have nothing to say and ended up in a minirant. Anyway.
Supernatural: Okay, first a moment of truth. I haven't read any spoilers so I came into this premiere completely blind and I LOVED it. Seriously. And coming from me, this is rare. As soon as someone mentions God, I get the creeps. But not this time. I love this. It sort of proves that there's a sort of counter-force to all the demons etc. but it also raises a few interesting questions as to why the good side aren't as predominant as the evil and does not work as actively to go closer to their goal. Unless the whole Supernatural mythology is along the lines of "keeping the balance" and the "true path" is good but dark forces are invading it. Or it's the other way around, as we've thought previous seasons.
New Ruby? I guess she has potential but it's bothering that her lips look unnatural and so cosmetic, but I'll get used to it I guess. And I'm still shipping Ruby/Sam, I just wish new!Ruby had more of old!Ruby's spunk. But then again, she might prove on closer look, as old!Ruby did. I shall not pass judgement yet.
One thing that bothered me though - they sort of hinted that Bobby had a drinking problem and in the episode they hand him a beer? Wtf? Whatever... I shall try to make sense of it later. This episode was so wonderful.
I guess the biggest problem in their relationship is without a doubt that House is completely unable to say anything out loud. He tries the best he can to avoid anything that's not covered in sarcasm or doesn't end with a punch line. This long term action of not really saying anything but meaning everything has ultimately pushed Wilson so far away that he now cannot see a reason why he's stretch out to begin with. So he retracts and quits his job at the hospital. Leaving House alone to watch him go.
It breaks my heart but at the same time I get really excited of the prospect of the upcoming episodes. It's been numerously proven that even though House tries to distance himself from every relationship he can possibly have, the only one he's dependant on (without saying anything to anyone about it but almost everyone - except Wilson - already knows it) has now completely evaporated. Especially with such a line as: "We're not friends, House. I don't think we ever were." Now, there's one thing to turn your back on a friend but completely undermining their entire history like that has to sting. Even for House. No matter how much Vicodin he takes. He's going to be lonlier than ever now. Even with the fight in season two with the drug problem thing, there was still a chance for House to mend things. To fall back into Wilson's good graces. But as I see it now, the bridges have been burned and the only way for House to go back is to face his demons and conquer them. As my psychology teacher says: "The only way to evolve is through crisis" and I definitely believe that is the case with House. I think we could quite possibly see his biggest crisis to date now that Wilson is leaving. At least I hope so.
I don't expect to see House crying in a bathroom and whine about what an idiot Wilson is, but I think we'll definitely see the loss of Wilson's friendship in his mannerisms, hidden underneath the surface, for the upcoming episodes. He has to move forward, not work his way around this issue, especially since this is of such a big personal weight that it's close to impossible to overcome. Especially for someone who's been harbouring so much resentment for so long.
To sum it up: I think we're in for an incredible journey...
Privileged: This show is not as incredible as House and it feels almost a bit... embarrassing to put this show after that one, but here goes... This show is good, not overly fantastic but good. I like the main actress a bit and I'm completely charmed by... Michael Cassidy? I'm not sure that's his name and I don't have Internet to check it up as I'm typing this. He played Grant on Smallville. His character is definitely charming and I can't wait to watch more of this show. I sort of like that its focus is more on the main character, who's graduated from Yale and somewhat grown up if somewhat surprisingly... childish. I don't know. Anyway, the focus doesn't lie on the teenagers like 90210 and Gossip Girl, which is interesting considering the demographic. But I really like the show. Can't wait to see more. It's good - or decent - entertainment.
Gossip Girl: It was an okay episode. Blair and Chuck have amazing chemistry, there's no denying that, but I do feel like they don't have to shove Chuck and Blair in romantic scenes every episode to make the point across. I think we've got it by now. I'm more interested in seeing Blair in this new - third - relationship of hers with Marcus. What we've mostly seen are other people's interpretation of their relationship - which isn't flattering - but I'm interested in seeing some Marcus/Blair scenes sans either Chuck or Serena.
The thing that I did like however was the Nate/Vanessa thing. I really do adore their relationship for some reason (but I sort of like Dan/Vanessa too - damn!) and even though the plantation of Catherine knowing about Nate's dad's whereabouts was weak, it made an okay conclusion. I just hope that when Nate/Catherine ends - you can just smell the end of it, can't you? - Marcus doesn't go with the Duchess. As I said, I want Blair/Marcus to be somewhat fair and I do love a good modern fairytale like story. I hate it when they use characters who have so much potential for cheap plot devices. Make it stop!
Jenny. I have nothing to say besides.. Eew. People can like her if they want but something really rubs me the wrong way. Her constant... need for unworthy people's approval makes me vomit. She treats people like crap and is treated like crap at the same time. I just can't help get the feeling that everytime she's in a scene with someone, I get the feeling that she'll use them somehow. Like Rufus, Eric, Dan or anyone... The story of Jenny's rehiring is not only unbelievable but shocking. NO business woman that I have heard of would react like that. At least not become all: 'Jenny, I can't take a step without you!' as she turned out by the end. Ew. Just. No. More.
^ kinda funny how I said I have nothing to say and ended up in a minirant. Anyway.
Supernatural: Okay, first a moment of truth. I haven't read any spoilers so I came into this premiere completely blind and I LOVED it. Seriously. And coming from me, this is rare. As soon as someone mentions God, I get the creeps. But not this time. I love this. It sort of proves that there's a sort of counter-force to all the demons etc. but it also raises a few interesting questions as to why the good side aren't as predominant as the evil and does not work as actively to go closer to their goal. Unless the whole Supernatural mythology is along the lines of "keeping the balance" and the "true path" is good but dark forces are invading it. Or it's the other way around, as we've thought previous seasons.
New Ruby? I guess she has potential but it's bothering that her lips look unnatural and so cosmetic, but I'll get used to it I guess. And I'm still shipping Ruby/Sam, I just wish new!Ruby had more of old!Ruby's spunk. But then again, she might prove on closer look, as old!Ruby did. I shall not pass judgement yet.
One thing that bothered me though - they sort of hinted that Bobby had a drinking problem and in the episode they hand him a beer? Wtf? Whatever... I shall try to make sense of it later. This episode was so wonderful.
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Date: 2008-09-21 05:52 pm (UTC)I do like the entire "balance" thing the show promotes. While the show is heavy on the Judeo-Christian mythology, I would like to think that God in this sense is whatever god a person is indoctrinated in. It and the angels take on the persona of what the person expects, you know what I mean? Expect a Christian angel with wings, get it. Expect an elephant headed avatar? Get it.
I dunno. Just my insane ramblings I suppose.
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Date: 2008-09-21 05:57 pm (UTC)I'll probably understand the whole balance thing once I get some sleep. I'm exhausted right now ;) What I like about this new twist of the mythology is that well... the angel wasn't all... 'I'm all dressed in white and look at me I'm good' but he was more dark, creepy
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Date: 2008-09-21 08:19 pm (UTC)God, Castiel is delicious. I like that he has that sort of ambiguity about him. It makes him feel more...divine I suppose. Like he can givieth and taketh away.
And totally disregard my rambling statement in the first comment. I was just trying to figure out the heavy reliance on Judeo-Christianity in the show and because I lack intelligence failed. There you go.
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Date: 2008-09-21 10:51 pm (UTC)I would've liked it if new!Ruby had been someone else, but still kept that actress around to play "Kristy" or whoever she was. It also begs the question, when was Ruby actually Ruby in this episode? Nothing from the moment she opened the door in the motel screamed Ruby to me. Her reaction was clueless, it's as though she kind of knew that Dean was brought back but wanted Sam to find out firsthand. Or that it wasn't Ruby at all and she's just randomly possessing girls. IDK.
I agree though, she doesn't have that same spunk that Katie brought to the character, which threw me off completely. Demons are supposed to be smartasses, yes? There was no sassiness to her. But IDK, we'll see how she does in this role.