It is with careful consideration that I bring you my take on this week’s Best & Worst of TV. Agree or disagree? Either way, post your comments and let us know!
Best of the Week #1: DEXTER
Dexter’s back in action, and boy did we wait long! That bowling scene was such a fitting cold open, it instantly reminded me of why I love this show so much. Dexter is a loveable weirdo-slash-murderer. He was last season and I expected nothing less of him this time around. Needless to say, I got what I wanted. It was also nice to see a little bit of continuity on the Rudy situation, both Dexter and his sister are still suffering through the aftermath of last season’s big finale shocker. I don’t know about you, but I say bring on another season! Strrrrrike! Ha!
Best of the Week #2: BROTHERS & SISTERS
The cast of BROTHERS & SISTERS has such great chemistry. With Sally Field as their phenomenal leader, their portrayal of the disagreeing, quirky, big family couldn’t be done any better. This episode about Justin’s return from Iraq was another great example of that. Usually I’m quick to dismiss any storyline involving the war in Iraq, but Kitty’s and Nora’s different political views on the matter made it interesting. Of course that’s just one example, there are many more aspects of this week’s episode that made the war in Iraq bearable. And making the subject of Iraq bearable, that’s not an easy thing to accomplish, at least not with me.
Best of the Week #3: TELL ME YOU LOVE ME
Why do I list this here? Because I think Carolyn must have single-handedly emptied out the local drug store at the end of the episode. Trying pregnancy test after pregnancy test – knowing full well that they were all going to tell her the same – until she finally gave up on the whole thing. I like TELL ME YOU LOVE ME for its complex relationships, and this week’s episode stood out because I was really hoping she would finally be pregnant. That final scene where she gets shattered was simply brilliant.
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