I know, I know. Why do I watch this show? While I watch it, I actually say out loud, “Why am I watching this?” And, I actually wonder – do the actors ever read the scripts and think, “Holy balls, this is lame.” Alas, I watch anyway. I have the burning need to know what’s happening with these characters.
I’m a sucker for the Haley/Nathan relationship, and that damn Jamie is too cute. Mad props must be given to Sophia Bush for her work on the show. I think she’s a classy lady, especially because she has to work with CMM. I’m also a sucker for the Mouth/Mille relationship.
Anyway, I’m sure I will watch next season. I’ll miss Hilarie Burton but I am soooo happy that Squinty Eyes Murray is leaving the show. It should be a nice little reboot – more focus on Haley & Nathan and Brooke & Julian (OK, I find Austin Nichols to be both repulsive and attractive at the same time). And, as much as I love Paul Johannsson, I think it’s time to put the Dan character to rest (literally and figuratively). My ultimate wish for next season? A storyline revolving around Robert Buckley’s torso. Seriously.
Too bad I’m not vacationing in Wilmington when I head out to NC next week. I’ll be a couple hours away (I think) in Emerald Isle (I think). Cuz, if I were in Wilmington, I would SO try and watch them filming. For realz!
Gossip Girl All I can really remember about this episode is that Chace Crawford was MIA. I liked the Chuck/Dan bonding, but Penn Badgley is starting to get on my nerves. We saw classic Blair bitchery in this episode, but I think we can all agree that the Serena-Blair rift is much more interesting (and believable) than them being true best friends. Finally, how dumb is Rufus that he didn’t notice that Jenny was skipping school? Actually, scratch that. How dumb is DAN that he didn’t notice? He’s the one to blame if you ask me. And how dumb is this school that they just go ahead and let Jenny drop out without informing her parents or staging some type of conference/intervention to discuss it? Puh-lease.
One Tree Hill Nanny Carrie’s dead! Millicent is back! Dan is free! I feel badly for Nathan since he was told he can’t play pro basketball, like, ever. Poor guy can’t get a break. But at least he’s got a pretty wife and a great kid at home. I’m happy Dan is free. I hope they make him a little less evil this time around. The whole book thing for Lucas is annoying and was obviously just a way to get him to reconnect with Lindsay. And the whole Peyton and maybe biological dad thing – can’t she just call (real) Derek and ask him to send her a picture of their dad? Is it that difficult? Please, Mark Schwann. This one could have been executed much better.
Privileged I totally heart this show. JoAnna Garcia is just so superb. And I have to to mention the hotties! Nice. Last week’s episode was such a great one. I think it’s one of the freshest approaches we’ve seen to the whole sex issue in a long time. The awkwardness during Megan’s date was totally classic! It’s a scenario that we don’t see played out too often at all, but it’s one that anyone can relate to. Along those lines, l love how Will is intrigued by Megan, but is still a total player and knows he’s not ready for her. And the subtle showings of love that we see from Charlie….sigh. Anyhoo, the twins continue to be great characters – I LOVE Sage in this episode – and we got to see more of Megan’s sister. Shout out to Marco – quite possibly my favorite character on this show.
Pushing Daisies It’s so nice to see a new episode of this great, great show. My favorite part – the shout out to Happy Time! It was doubly exciting since I happened to be having a Dead Like Me marathon last week. I thought that this episode was a great way to introduce or re-introduce viewers to the show. Here’s hoping for an awesome second season! Bryan Fuller is the shiznit when it comes to creative storytelling. I hope we get to see some favorites from Wonderfalls and Dead Like Me. Diane Scarwid playing Mother Superior was just a tease!!
Ugly Betty Let me just get this out of the way: Justin’s over-the-topness is starting to get unfunny. That being said, I think this episode was a great return to the Ugly Betty we know and love. And, call me a sucker, but I’m totally into the Daniel/D.J. moments that we got in these first two episodes. I still find the whole new guy in Betty’s life thing really sudden, unnecessary, and unrealistic, but if they’re going to give her a new guy, Val Emmich is a great choice (30 Rock, hello?!). It looks like the next episode will finally get us back to the Ugly Betty that we know and love. Just one request: MORE Marc and Amanda!! How hard were you laughing when Eddie Cibrian graced them with his presence??
