For any of those that have yet to
watch last night’s episode of Revenge,
titled ‘Surrender’, now would be the time to go and do that. This is not a
spoiler free blog. THIS REVIEW MAY
CONTAIN SPOILERS! Proceed at your own discretion.
Well, that was a much better
winter penultimate episode than Once Upon
A Time’s. I almost feel bad for Daniel and Sarah, because of Emily’s
scheming the two lovebirds obviously cannot be with each other, but then I
remember than Daniel knows all about what was done to David Clarke, and I get
over it.
While I do feel like Daniel’s
acting in the beginning of the episode demonstrated so transparently that he
was in love with Sarah and his feelings for Emily were less strong, that turned
around about halfway through the episode. Just that confrontation between
Daniel and Victoria helped to cement that he had some love-based feelings for
Emily. The amount of passion he exhibited were phenomenally well done, so much
so that it’s hard to believe that Joshua Bowman is tired of playing this back
and forth role – although I do agree his character has been the least
consistent throughout this series. Again, these are the emotions that I love to
see, anything with passion thrown behind it.
Now, up until the point where
Daniel made his decision – and come on, we all knew he would choose Emily – his
back and forth with Sarah before she knew, I definitely agreed with the way she
told him she would not be the other woman. That was definitely a ‘Go Sarah!’
kind of moment. Also, afterwards, I unequivocally believe that the way
Charlotte spoke to her mother was undoubtedly fitting for the situation. I am
so glad that Charlotte was able to come to her senses and see that Daniel and
Emily needed one another. That moment where she tries to reason with her
mother, and tells her she’s done meddling was wonderfully mature – something
not adamant in Victoria’s own actions.
A couple other things to note, one
being that Lydia looked really good, despite how disappointed I am by the way
she came back. I expected a little more than just her getting back into bed
with Conrad, but I suppose she isn’t quite done with Emily. The other thing was
how beautiful a moment that was between Emily – or really, Amanda Clarke – and
Aiden. That was such a beautiful proposal, regardless of the fact that I still
kind of wish Emily would be with Jack. But then, with this moment between the
two actually engaged couple, I am beginning to see how much they do fit
together. But who knows how this series will end up?
All in all, this was a pretty good
episode. It had lots of drama, which I love, and had a decent amount of emotion
and passion behind the characters. This is most assuredly the Charlotte that I
love as a character, and Daniel even managed to have his moments. Hell, even
Emily had her time with Aiden near the end that actually made me enjoy her
character’s emotional arc for once. Basically, this was a good episode, but
certainly not great.
My rating: 7.5 out of 10.
Best Lines:
“I’ve had handbags bigger than that room.” – Lydia speaks of
the motel room Margaux had put her up in.
“And now he’s marrying that charlatan.” – Victoria remarks,
regarding Daniel and Emily’s approaching nuptials.
“Probably. Just not as well.” – Margaux comments,
referencing Jack and her phone call.
“What every pretty blonde that comes to the Hamptons wants:
revenge.” – Nolan informs Aiden of Lydia’s intentions.
“I don’t know whether to be impressed, or terrified.” –
Nolan remarks, concerning Jack.
“I’d be dead if it weren’t for your wife’s momentary lapse
of evil.” – Lydia explains to Conrad.
“This family is so predictable. When threatened, each
Grayson has their own retreat, like a turtle shell.” – Charlotte remarks.
“I guess I’m going to have to get a new hobby. (Pause) What
are your thoughts on spelunking?” – Nolan asks Emily.
All right, folks, that’ll be all for tonight. Check back in tomorrow
for more reviews of Almost Human and Sleepy Hollow.
