(S02E11) Yes! Yes! Yes! This is the episode we've all been waiting for. We're at the midpoint of the season and everything that happened at the very beginning is finally coming full circle. Fans of the show - you know what I'm talking about. So bear with me as we go through everything else. You have to admit, the way this episode culminated, it was well done. It didn't feel canned... OK, I'm stopping. Plenty of other plot points to discuss before we get to the good stuff.
The good stuff being Marjorie's return.
First off (because I want to get this out of the way), let's talk about Deena's cupcake business. I hate it. I think it's foolish, pointless, and the entire cupcake photo shoot was ridiculous. It's filler. Just like her fling with TK. Since separating with Dave, Deena hasn't had much to do. Fortunately (although for a heartbreaking reason), it seems Deena's character will now have a chance to grow and develop further than "novelty pastry chef."
Carrie, Dave and Deena's youngest daughter, is deaf. She can barely hear anything. It's sad. It's terrible. But it's smart in terms of developing Deena and Dave. You have to admit that it was getting stale between them. Dave goes on a date! Deena goes on a date! They ignore each other! Yay!
What's happening to Carrie is terrible, but it's something and I think it's a move in the right direction for bring Dave and Deena closer again. Anyone else pick up on the pediatrician list when the ear doctor first gave it to them? For those with unhealthy capacities for TV knowledge (like myself), you would have remembered that Marjorie is a pediatrician and would inevitably be on that list. Kind of spoiled the surprise for myself by remembering that... OK, moving on.
The seed of distrust has finally been planted between Adam and Heather. She has a past beyond just stripping and isn't saying much to Adam. The guy's name is Schmitty and he stole Adam's TV - that's enough to make any guy suspicious. Of course, the same seed is growing between Brian and Briget too. They had "the ex talk" and Brian never mentioned Marjorie to Briget. Bad idea. Does all this seem a little convenient that it's coming up now? Of course it does, but it didn't feel corny or planned. I can accept that.
Other random points:
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Nic's story was dead in the water. So she's having trouble adjusting to motherhood. Boo hoo. It felt clichéd in a show that should be full of them but generally avoids them. Not here I guess.
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Does Ivy serve any purpose in this show? It's too bad because Amanda Foreman is a great actress and there's really no use for her. She owns the bar they rarely go to... bad combination for a supporting actress.
And finally... the ending. Deena meets with Marjorie at a restaurant to discuss Carrie and what Marjorie has been up to. Fair enough. It's always easy to go with a doctor you know. Then, on cue, Brian and Adam show up with Briget and Heather in tow. It couldn't have been a more perfect moment. The looks of amazement/disgust/sadness/confusion on both Brian's and Adam's faces were flawless. Things were going good, they dipped just a wee bit, and WHAM! Marjorie is back.
So what's the deal at this point? Is it selfish of her to try and assimilate herself back in to everyone's lives? I say yes. She left, no word. She came back, no word. The sh*t hit the fan a while ago. But now that she's back, they can flick the fan back on. And turn it in her direction.
That's the worst metaphor I've ever made.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
1-16-2007 @ 11:17AM
Holly Baker said...
I agree. I have been waiting on this. I want both Brian and Adam to have second thoughts, but Adam to realize he loves Heather and Brian to realize it would never work w/ his father's ex. This could bring yet another love triangle in the mix. I am a huge fan of the show- can't wait 'til next week.
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1-16-2007 @ 6:11PM
Joy said...
I really hope this show doesn't get cancelled. Not only are there hot guys in it, but there isn't really a similar sort of "relationship" show on TV right now.
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1-17-2007 @ 1:40PM
gail said...
i too like the show but some of the stories are very cliche and they seem to want to have a story to reach everyone-single mom, separated couple, single guy, married guy, etc.
i am sure this show is written by men-men who think a guy's fantasy is to be married to a stripper?! im not loving that storyline.
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1-20-2007 @ 8:51PM
Cindy Meier said...
I hope ABC reads these comments and works to keep this show on the air. It is hugely entertaining, great character development and pretty realistic. It is the perfect end to any busy, stressful day. I love the relationships, the friendships and Barry Watson! I hope they work to market it more and find its audience so we can enjoy many seasons.
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1-21-2007 @ 8:53PM
emily said...
What About Brian is my favorite show and i agree with previous comments that this could have been the next Grey's but that it was not advertised/promoted correctly and is against some big name shows. This show reminds me strangly of Reunion which was abruptly cancelled a couple years unfortunatly. When marjorie initially left the show, i was waiting and waiting for her to reappear but now i am sad to see her back. i have grown attached to the heather and adam storyline and am hopeful they will remain together. marjorie belongs with brian anyhow. does anyone know if heather is now a permanent character? because i keep noticing she is not included in the beginning song/credits.
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1-22-2007 @ 11:49PM
Rebecca said...
oh my gosh! I've been looking forward to this for a long time. I absolutly love love love the show, I tvo it every week and I can't wait for the next episode! I hope ABC isn't thinking about canceling it, since everyone is talking about it. The show has such great characters that I think can be used much deeper if they allow it to get that way, essp. Barry Watsons character, Brian (who don't we all just LOVE?!) and Adam (who is amazing too) I think his character could be more foiled then they are doing with it. Oh and does anyone but me wish Deena and Dave would get back together? Maybe thats just me..oh well....bottom line-show is amazing
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1-24-2007 @ 3:12PM
Tracey Martin said...
I too was waiting and waiting for Marjory to return. I love Adam and Heather togeter. I didn't even like that guy until Heather loosened him up. I think she gets him like Marjory never did. Now that Marjory is back I wish she would just go away. Those are Brian's friends. Adam, Dave...she shouldn't be showing up. Also, I don't like that she says leaving Adam was a big mistake, its obvious she loved Brian more. Too little too late sister.
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1-23-2007 @ 11:05PM
Beth Adams said...
Can anyone give me a list of the songs featured on tonights episode..or at least the kind of slow one played i believe during the beach scene, I am dying to download it but dont know the name!!! Please help
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1-24-2007 @ 9:07AM
Leslie said...
LOVE THIS SHOW!!!! I too hope ABC keeps it around. I was so loyal to Grey's Anatomy last season but I hate it now. What about Brian is the way to go. I have had the "hots" for Barry Watson since the early days of 7th Heaven when I was in middle school. ha ha ha. Ok, so the stripper sequence is a bit unrealistic. I've been to a strip club and they girls DO NOT look like Heather. I agree though Marjorie is annoying and needs to get a clue. Dave and Deana totally need to get back together. they better now cancel this show, it rules!
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1-25-2007 @ 1:23PM
krdb said...
I absolutely love this show. I agree Heather and Adam need to stay together and Marjorie needs to move on. I don't mind if they keep her on the show I would just hope that they don't put her and Adam or Brian back together. Keep this show going!!!!
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2-18-2007 @ 4:17AM
brian said...
I can't believe that, at the end of the episode, Deena didn't told Marjorie "Before we talk about Carrie, you should know that Angelo's dead".
She doesn't know, that, right?
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