With the exception of a couple more episodes of 30 rock, we've finally gone through all our supplies of TV shows for the rest of this season. :(
Having said that, I have a bone to pick with the producers/writers/creative-director of Glee.
*spoilers ahead***
Take a lesson from one of your earlier (better) episodes 'Hairography', and note that flashy costumes and dance sequences do not make up for lack of substance. Seriously, I think we've all had enough of:
a) Schuester's pained look and epic whinging
b) Schuester being a man whore
c) Rachel and Finn's on-again, off-again, on-again love
d) Finn's inner conflict
e) April Rhodes drama
What we don't get enough of:
a) Puck and Quin solos
b) Britney's one-liners
c) Finn's half smile (oh stop it)
d) Schuester being the charm-my-pants-off, all singing, all dancing lovely that he was.
e) Sue Sylvester
We get it! The kids are talented, they need to express themselves, and Glee club is the only place where they can truly shine and be themselves. WE GET IT. It is not necessary to verbally reiterate the point week after week after week. -___-
More dancing, less talking.
As for the songs and performances - granted, the vocal lessons for some of the cast members have come through pretty well (especially Finn), and I love how everyone else is getting more dialogue and singing time. Maybe next season we'll even have Asian guy and black guy do a little duet? :D If there is a second season, that is.
Actually I'm not sure if I want another season, especially since everything in this second chapter seem repetitive and stale compared to the first part. =/ Even the Schuester-Emma kiss in the first finale was a lot more gripping and squeal-worthy compared to the recent one. Or maybe I'm just over Mr Schuester because he's been such a bitch this whole 2nd chapter.
YOU DISAPPOINT ME, WILL SCHUESTER. ANOTHER HOOK UP WITH ANYONE BUT EMMA AND YOU ARE OFF MY BOOKS COMPLETELY.
But! All's not lost, I mean there were a few memorable moments in this half. 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' almost single-handedly salvaged the anti-climax muck that was the first couple of episodes. And I say that because, really, after such a spectacular build up to the previous finale, suddenly it seems that everything came crashing and we're back to square one - the relationships, the New Directions mojo: GONE.
Then there was the Madonna tribute, which I still think it's a tad bit overrated but what's not to love about Sue Sylvester doing the Vogue. :) And speaking of tribute episodes, Gaga week could have been so much more if it wasn't for the nagging 'Feel Free to Express Yourself' message being drilled into our faces every 5 minutes, graaarghhh!
But totally redeemed by the Idina Menzel-Rachel Berry duet of a reimagined 'Poker Face'.
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Having said that, I'm not sure if they should do too many of these artist-themed episodes though. I heard talks about 'Britney week' and 'J-Lo week', oh please God no don't go there. Now that will be an overkill of an otherwise brilliant concept. Especially J-Lo - I mean come on, I'm sorry but she has never elevated to batshit insanity to deserve a tribute week on Glee.
Or has she?
But I do have to admit. Every time they launch into the family issues with the kids, whether it's Kurt and his dad or Rachel and her mum, I'm reduced to a tears-and-tissues wreck. I am such a sucker, AND I HATE IT. STOP MAKING ME CRY, GLEE! I was in it for the songs and laughter!
At the very least, make me weep through your songs - as you may have with the 'Don't Stop Believin' encore. *circles foot on ground
Other worthy mentions
1) Neil Patrick Harris and Will Schuester Aerosmith duet.
2) Idina Menzel in her entirety.
3) Finn finally loving Rachel (for now, before the producers crush it for me at the start of next season)
4) Hot bods in spandex @ Physical remake
5) Puck doing Sinatra, oh yes oh yes oh yes!
6) ND doing U2
7) Artie's dancing skillz! I supposed he has years of boyband experience to credit for.
8) Principal Figgins
Till next season!
xx
Hsin
