Friday, October 09, 2009

Weekly TV Review: Sept 27 to Oct 3

So as much as I'd like to do full reviews for every episode, I just don't have the time. Instead, I'm opting for weekly reviews where I briefly address each episode and give my rating for all shows in one or two big posts. This should make my life easier. Well, here it goes!

The Office- The Promotion: Well we finally got to see Jim and Michael share power in the office, and it's a predicable disaster. Jim wants to make a statement and be taken seriously, and Michael wants to remain the head hancho in the office. When corporate tells them to make a decision on how to distribute the bonuses for the year, both have separate, yet equally bad ideas. The office, led by Dwight, are in an uproar, and Jim finally learns what has made Michael's life as the boss so hard. ☆☆☆1/2

Community- Introduction to Film: The episode isn't overly impressive, but the show continues to entertain. Abed is finally given his chance to chase his movie-making dreams, and he has some incredibly weird methods. There's a fair amount to laugh at, but not as much as previous episodes. Jeff is taking a class where all one needs to do to get an A is seize the day, yet his professor never thinks Jeff is actually seizing the day, much to his frustration. ☆☆☆1/2

FlashForward- White to Play: I'm still not sold on the show, but it's doing just enough to keep me interested. There aren't really that many new developments. I think the biggest problem with the show is that we've seen or heard about their futures, so it's not really surprising when they start meeting their futures. What will keep viewers coming back is the mystery of what caused the blackouts. That half of the show is getting pretty interesting. ☆☆☆

Dollhouse- Vows: Well, this episode is kind of disturbing, but it also doesn't do too much. Topher has found a way to imprint with hormonal changes, hence, we have Echo breastfeeding someone else's baby. It's a really strange episode that could have me worried for the future. The saving grace of the episode is the fact that the imprints are getting incredibly complicated, which should eventually lead to some very interesting consequences. ☆☆1/2

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