Season 2, Episode 17Seriously? One month of hiatus and you give us this? I admit, I have
loved, liked, or at the very least enjoyed every single Glee episode up until now - well,
Sexy was lame, but whatever. This episode was just downright disappointing. I get it, the episode focused more on the neglected characters of the show - Mike, Tina and Mercedes - and I was happy with that fact, but did someone forget to notify the writers that they still have a job? I don't know. Glee, to me, is slowly becoming a show that just stitches songs together with a pseudo plot that makes no sense at all. Sad.
GOOD:
- First five (5) minutes of the episode was incredibly hilarious. From the decathlon bit, to the Asian comment by Puck and even to Sue's speech with the
Legion of Doom. I actually thought I was in for a good episode. Haha.
- Santana and her swag bitching out Dave Karofsky and his fake toughness! Haha. Don't you just love her?
- Tina Cohen, Mike Chang and Mercedes Jones were finally
relevant on the show. Not that much, but I'll take it!
BAD:
- Again, lack of consistency! Apparently, Mercedes "Hell To The No" Jones is a shy wallflower now! Really? She's suddenly non-confrontational? Where was the the same girl who had a diva
contest with Rachel in Episode 13 and fought Sue Sylvester over tatter tots in Episode 7?
- I was - yet again - disappointed with how they handled Mercedes' character and storyline. First, it was about tatter tots and now, it's about her being a ridiculously annoying diva. Way to go, Glee! That said, Mercedes possibly just gave one of her worst acting performances EVER! Just saying.
- So, it's settled? Nobody has parents in the Glee club except for Burt and Carole. Haha. Sure, I kind of understand why there were NO students during the fundraiser - except for the hecklers - but at least they should have a crowd of parents as support for the kids right? Where are they?
- Oh, and with all the extra performers from the choir to the band and even to Holly Holiday's full on strings orchestra, I'd expect SOMEONE other than the faculty or the student body to be there. Yes, I understand a need for drama, but seriously Glee? SERIOUSLY!
- I loved Gwyneth Paltrow when she first appeared on the show. Then, I was a bit iffy when she came back for another guest appearance and took half of the songs on that episode. Now? I'm just tired of her. Why was she singing instead of a student? Oh yeah, to give Will Schuester some storyline. Great!
- Sunshine Corazon's character was useless in the episode. She was just put in the episode to appease her fans no? I saw an improvement on her acting though.
- Sad for Tina, but I'll discuss that later.
THE MUSIC:ALL BY MYSELF was good, but the context was terrible. I mean, it seemed to me like the performance was just inserted for no apparent reason. I don't know. I did enjoy her somewhat interesting dialogue with the New Directions, but that's not saying much.
I FOLLOW RIVERS was just unfortunate. Tina couldn't have her
My Funny Valentine solo without it getting ruined and of course, who has to get their solo ruined tonight? Tina! You're one neglected character. Sigh.
BUBBLE TOES. Mike Chang obviously can dance amazingly, but remind me again why is he in Glee club.. That is all.
TURNING TABLES. I admit, I didn't like her version of this song on isolation because I think she should not be allowed to sing any of Adele's songs, ever. But you know what? I kind of enjoyed her performance. I liked the production - though a strings orchestra was a bit much. Now, while I still think her rendition was a bit weak, I somewhat felt her. Operative word: somewhat!
AIN'T NO WAY. Good, but I've seen better performances from her. I thought the production was pretty neat though.
I just ranted no? Haha. Sue me.
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