For all those that have yet to
watch the season three premiere of New
Girl entitled ‘All In’, or any of the passed two seasons for that matter,
and wish to watch it spoiler free, now would be the time to step away from this
blog. As always, spoilers come along with the package of this review. THERE WILL BE SPOILERS!
Alright, now to recap where the
series left off at the end of last season, once again briefly as I haven’t
watched the episode since it aired. Nick and Jess decided they weren’t going to
work and it’d be better to call it quits now before they got hurt, but after
some advice, they decided to give a relationship a try. Cece was supposed to
get married, after learning she didn’t have long to have children, but ended up
calling it off because she didn’t love Shivran. Schmidt did his best to get
Cece’s wedding cancelled, seeing that she was unhappy, and in the end his
girlfriend and Cece told him he had to choose, and he ran away. Winston was
basically just there.
Now, for the good part, the
review. I’m going to call this a ‘be careful what you wish for’ moment, because
I was all gung ho for Jess and Nick to get together, but I’m already tired of
their scenes together. The first few minutes where it’s just them made me
remember why I’ve called it quits on this series once already, and why I wanted
to again. I can’t honestly be the only one that didn’t care for their scenes. They
were honestly the weakest point in this episode. And that whole Mexico scenario
was just a terrible opener. I mean, really, was that completely necessary? What
sense did that make?
Getting passed my irritation with
their scenes, I wasn’t all that mesmerized by Schmidt’s scenes with his two
love interests. It’s obvious that he loves Cece, but for some reason he’s got
to make trouble for himself by leading her and Elizabeth on? Obviously that’s
not going to end well. This is becoming too predictable already. I can picture
it now: both relationships are going to end up ending, Elizabeth will go on her
merry way because she’s not a series regular, and Cece will be angry with
Schmidt and not be able to stand him, until eventually the two realize their
love for each other and get back together. Have we not already done this?
I have to say, the honest
highlight of the entire episode, and possibly the only reason other than the
fact Coach will be coming back soon to keep me watching this already tired
series, was Winston. Lamorne Morris just plays him hilariously. The randomness
of the puzzle situation was the best part of the episode, and learning that
he’s actually colour blind was just great. The way he played his confusion to
figuring out what colour he thinks he is was hilarious. If he’s not nominated
for at least a supporting actor Emmy next year, I really will be done thinking
the Emmy’s are at all fair at judging the submissions they get.
My rating: 3 out of 5.
Best Lines:
“I’ve been doing a lot of thinking. Now, I know everyone’s
going through a lot, but I think it is time for me to start a puzzle.” –
Winston, demonstrating his spectacular randomness.
“Don’t talk to me that much, never lie to me, and never ever touch my puzzle.” – Winston,
letting Schmidt know his guidelines to becoming his best friend over Nick.
“I needed your underwear to sew into my underwear.” –
Winston, covering for Schmidt after he thought he’d broken up with Cece, in a
hilarious exchange.
“Is that an almond inserted into one of those pieces? You
know that’s an almond, right?” – Schmidt, talking to Winston about his already
four day puzzle.
So that’s all for tonight, check back tomorrow for my
opinion of this weeks best male and female performances. Then check in Sunday
for my review of the series finale of Dexter. I know, exciting.
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