Boxed Set, Vol. III: "That Can't Be Good..."
A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much any other "genre" show that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
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Blackfont is allowed after the show has aired on the east coast.
This is NOT a general TV discussion thread.
Yeah, and there was the preview.
Hey, for those who hate the floppy hair, he gets a haircut!
I'm actually glad for the hiatus. I'm not sure if it is me getting another bout of tv-avoidance or what, but I am feeling a little dragged along, waiting for something to happen. Which sounds funny, but ...One thing I've always, consistently enjoyed (Xfiles when it wasn't insane, Buffy, Angel, Firefly to speak of dead shows familiar here) is one small plot resolving in an ep while the greater arc just gets advanced. Heros doesn't so much do the smaller plot, and I could tire of that, I think.
I wait to open ALL my presents at once. Even if it means not opening them when I get them. I want a complete story in a gulp, even if it isn't The Story.
No, but that's gonna leave a scar ...
I was gonna say that Claire doesn't have scars so why should Peter get one, and then I remembered the reference. Nice catch, Victor!
Nice catch, Victor!
I'm there for ya. (:
Oh, the scar! Of course.
Man, this was such a great episode. I totally LOVED Mama Bennet -- she's become one of my very favorite characters. And it was FANTASTIC to see Grandma Petrelli (whose name I've forgotten, if we ever learned it) working with the Haitian (whose name I can't believe we still don't know) and to realize how long she's been involved, and how deeply. Must go back and rewatch the scene where she's talking to Nathan about Claire, now.
Also, gah, Mohinder on the ceiling! Don't die! Or catch on fire!
Also, gah, Mohinder on the ceiling! Don't die! Or catch on fire!
I totally went there too.
Mama Petrelli! With the Haitian!
That totally made my night. Linderman vs. Petrelli matriarch -- it's very The Stand. And Nathan caving into his ambition. Oh, Nathan.
Candice was lifted wholesale from Mystique, but it's OK, because I love Mystique.
Poor Bennet. So screwed.
I laughed for full 10 minutest straight at the emo-bang-ectomy. That's gotta HURT, man.
That may have been my favorite part of the episode.
This might mean I'm a bad person, but Peter's haircut made me *cackle* with laughter. I mean, I hope he doesn't die, but-- ha! Sylar thinks his hair is as goofy as we do!
And, man, this was the week for minor characters being AWESOME. Ando, Mama Bennet, Mama Petrelli-- all turned out to be so much stronger and cooler and more fantastic than I had ever previously suspected. I approve of this development!
So Dresden Files was plenty funny, but it felt a little too silly. And I agree with Bob's tidbit about his history feeling tacked on.
Though I guess we know where Uncle Justin learned how to cheat death.
BSG: I had no emotional reaction to Starbuck dying. I love the character, but I was too "What the hell was that!?!?" to have any other response. If she's really dead dead for no good reason, I don't know if I'll be able to continue watching the show. I had enough of jerking the fans around to jerk the fans around instead of because it makes a good story from the X-Files.
Peter. Is. Not. Dead.
No, but that's gonna leave a scar ...
I was thinking the exact same thing. Also was with Frank on Candace taking the form of Mrs. B to trick HRG.
And hot or not, Candace really needs to die. What a bitca.
Ando to the rescue. Hiro has his magic feathersword! Haitian's higher authority for Claire was Mama Petrelli. Mohinder actually having a clue, but then stupidly monologuing like a supervillain instead of just killing Sylar.
Awesome, awesome episode. Can't wait for the Peter and Sylar showdown, though Sylar has to get away so he can kill Isaac before the explosion.
Also, gah, Mohinder on the ceiling! Don't die! Or catch on fire!
I totally went there too.
Me three.
Candice was lifted wholesale from Mystique, but it's OK, because I love Mystique.
Well Mystique actually shape-shifts, though, doesn't she? Candance seems to be projecting an illusion (particularly since she made Simone's body disappear when the cops showed up.)
I forgot to mention how awesome it was for HRG to let his wife in on everything, knowing the Company wouldn't try and scan her mind, and trust her to keep him from screwing things up for Claire. Too bad he didn't think to make sure it was the real Mrs. Benett before he blew the secret.
