Sunday, August 30th, 2009
06.00 The Big Bang Theory
06.30 Torchwood
07.30 Legend Of The Seeker
08.30 Supernatural
01.00 Due South
02.00 Batman
The Big Bang Theory. Season 2, Episode 23. "The Monopolar Expedition" North Pole.
Some great Sheldon material in this one, and a ton of great one-liners from Koothrappali. Plus a small advancement in the Leonard-Penny romance.
The show needs to put them together because they don't generate any stories from them being apart, and they might actually be some story fodder in making them a couple.
Torchwood. Episode 4. A deadly "Cyberwoman" is loose in Torchwood HQ!
What an odd episode. Once again, we see that the Torchwood group are an undisciplined bunch, but this is really bad. Ianto smuggles a dangerous Cyberwoman into Torchwood and she kills two innocent people, and tries to kill everyone she can. And, by the end of the episode, everyone seems prepared to 'forgive and forget'.
It's a pity the set-up is so bad, because - once the action starts - this is a very enjoyable episode and Caroline Chikezie sports a very sexy costume.
But, sadly, when this is over one cannot help but feel that the Torchwood bunch are idiots. Dangerous idiots, too.
Legend Of The Seeker. Episode 10. "Sacrifice" A male confessor is born and must be executed.
Wow, what a great episode. Genuine conflict between the three regulars which is well-written and interesting, several jaw-dropping moments (mostly involving the confessing of Zed and the battles that follow) and a conclusion that is satisfying.
LOTS has really grown into an enjoyable series. These most recent episodes have been superb. Richard fighting Kahlan and Zed for the life of a baby (that will probably grow up to be evil) is definitely the best story they have told so far.
Supernatural. Season 4, Episode 17. "It's a Terrible Life" Sam and Dean work side-by-side in a large company and neither one has any memory of meeting the other before...
Very cool change-of-pace episode with a great explanation at the end. The case-of-the-week is very basic and the pleasure is in watching Sam and Dean 'meet' for the first time and gradually learn to do the things we've been watching them do for four seasons.
I hate the Ghostfacers, but this was a good use for the characters. Hopefully, we never see them again.
Kurt Fuller was terrific in the final scene. He brings authority and compassion to the role. In spades.
Due South. Season 3, Episode 6. Fraser works with a lady "Bounty Hunter" and her kids.
Wendy Crewson guests as a lady bounty hunter who hits town during a bout of 'Blue Flu' (cops on strike). The Blue Flu plot has nothing much to do with anything in the episode (except that it's used to create some humourous conflict between Ray and Fraser. Indeed the case-of-the-week has nothing much to do with anything in the episode. It just fills time between important character stuff.
Fraser, you see, takes a shine to the lady bounty hunter. And she likes him. And this episode is about their partnership and feelings for one another. Fraser is a truly interesting character, so George F. Walker creates a truly interesting character to parallel Fraser and attract his interest. Janet Morse is a hoot to watch and you could easily imagine her starring in her own TV show.
The conversations that Fraser has with his father, in this episode, are superb. The last one is very, very sad.
Batman. Episode 28. "Dreams In Darkness" Batman locked up in Arkham Asylum.
One of the darkest and best episode, with some very iconic imagery.
The story opens with Batman locked up and believed to have gone insane. In flashback we see that he has fallen victim to one of Scarecrow's plots and soon all of Gotham City will fall.
It's not much of a dilemma, really, since we know that Batman can break out (and he eventually does break out) but the story affords some great insights into our hero as we see his various fears made real. The animation/imagery is superb.
Highlight? Legend Of The Seeker (several jaw-dropping moments)
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