Glee 1.15: The Power of Madonna
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mollyporterI am really pleased with the way Glee is growing into itself.
Honestly, they take on a lot. And they don't always follow through. But what I really liked about this episode is the way it hinted at a commitment to follow-through that's been missing from the show.
First, they brought back Becky! I was so worried when we were introduced to Becky back in Wheels that she'd be a one-time gimmick character who was there to make a point in The Disability Episode and then would disappear forever, but the writers have actually had Sue follow through on her promise to put Becky on the Cheerios. The only thing more I could ask is that we actually see her performing in the group numbers.
I'm also really happy with the way the Will/Emma arc is being handled. It's not all falling together perfectly for them, they're unsure how to move forward. And I like that the show has come to terms with the fact that Will, for all he tries to be a Good Guy, isn't perfect.
I have to say, I love Santana & Brittany. And I love that they've been brought to the forefront to make the show a more genuinely ensemble show. I find myself wishing that Mike Chang (played by Harry Shum Jr) had a bigger role than just "the guy with the cool dance moves" because every time he dances, he totally steals the scene. He always looks so game for whatever's going on in that moment, yet I can't remember a single spoken line of his because the writers haven't made him part of the plot yet.
On that line of thinking, I'm glad the marginalization of the "non-lead" characters is being addressed by the writers at least somewhat by Kurt and Mercedes' semi-defection to the cheerios. They were absolutely right that they aren't being given ample opportunity to shine in Glee, and they're two of the most visible non-leads.
Jonathan Groff is awesome. It's been so great to see him and Lea Michele be reunited - they have great on-screen chemistry with one another, and are so clearly comfortable with one another. The way his character is being written is so amusingly cliche, I really can't wait to watch it play out. Plus, that rendition of Hello last week was SO GOOD.
This weeks musical numbers were all killer. This is going to be one of those episodes that gets remembered for a long time.
Honestly, they take on a lot. And they don't always follow through. But what I really liked about this episode is the way it hinted at a commitment to follow-through that's been missing from the show.
First, they brought back Becky! I was so worried when we were introduced to Becky back in Wheels that she'd be a one-time gimmick character who was there to make a point in The Disability Episode and then would disappear forever, but the writers have actually had Sue follow through on her promise to put Becky on the Cheerios. The only thing more I could ask is that we actually see her performing in the group numbers.
I'm also really happy with the way the Will/Emma arc is being handled. It's not all falling together perfectly for them, they're unsure how to move forward. And I like that the show has come to terms with the fact that Will, for all he tries to be a Good Guy, isn't perfect.
I have to say, I love Santana & Brittany. And I love that they've been brought to the forefront to make the show a more genuinely ensemble show. I find myself wishing that Mike Chang (played by Harry Shum Jr) had a bigger role than just "the guy with the cool dance moves" because every time he dances, he totally steals the scene. He always looks so game for whatever's going on in that moment, yet I can't remember a single spoken line of his because the writers haven't made him part of the plot yet.
On that line of thinking, I'm glad the marginalization of the "non-lead" characters is being addressed by the writers at least somewhat by Kurt and Mercedes' semi-defection to the cheerios. They were absolutely right that they aren't being given ample opportunity to shine in Glee, and they're two of the most visible non-leads.
Jonathan Groff is awesome. It's been so great to see him and Lea Michele be reunited - they have great on-screen chemistry with one another, and are so clearly comfortable with one another. The way his character is being written is so amusingly cliche, I really can't wait to watch it play out. Plus, that rendition of Hello last week was SO GOOD.
This weeks musical numbers were all killer. This is going to be one of those episodes that gets remembered for a long time.
