tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post4827324939526957502..comments2024-03-29T05:43:36.177-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Sleepy Hollow: This Is WarBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-61097728703163269952014-11-06T11:27:00.528-05:002014-11-06T11:27:00.528-05:00Jess, I think what annoys me about some characters...Jess, I think what annoys me about some characters getting paired up romantically on shows is when it feels contrived and/or forced. And I *really* don't like it when a show seems to put a couple together for the sole purpose of pleasing a bunch of shippy fans(not meant to be mean, I promise). The Pete & Myka hook-up on Warehouse 13 definitely felt like that. It just kinda came out of nowhere, especially since in previous seasons the two of them had emphasized that theirs wasn't that kind of relationship, and they didn't give us anything to justify the change. It felt like they were just throwing a bone to the Pete/Myka shippers. I don't want to see the Sleepy Hollow writers cave to pressure from Ichabod/Abbie shippers and put them together, especially if they have an overall story arc involving Katrina that would have to be changed. That's not just because I like Katrina(and ok, because I'm head over heels for Katia Winter, I admit it), but because trying to please shippers is a bad reason to alter the roadmap for a show. <br /><br />And yeah, it does seem like every time there's a male/female team on a tv show they wind up becoming romantic, or at least being tempted to. If that's what you want your show to be, fine. But don't think you have to just because they're a man & woman.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03943327351499919454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-65328932266767422682014-11-06T10:54:02.575-05:002014-11-06T10:54:02.575-05:00Fantastic opener. Again, I knew about the opening...Fantastic opener. Again, I knew about the opening being not real, but it was nicely done. It played very believably, but with several nice hints that it wasn't reality. "Anything can be tricked into believing a lie."<br /><br />I loved getting another bit about a great historical event (the kite flying with the key) actually being related to a secret apocalypse averting activity. I know that Crane always having the right historical connection is a bit contrived, but I think they fully recognize it and try to have fun with it. Abbie's amused "of course" reactions were a hoot!<br /><br />Yea, John Cho! I hope he keeps making special appearances. I think maybe he's both in Purgatory (the soul part of him) <i>and</i> smushed in Washington's tomb. So we can probably get him in whatever form they want to use him. (When he's not busy with his own show.)<br /><br />Orlando Jones is still in the cast, so hopefully we'll get back to resolving Captain Irving's situation soon. I miss him!<br /><br />I'm with Patrick on the shipping thing: Just let them be friends. Can't we have a strong male-female partnership without it becoming romantic? I love that they are so close and supportive, but that's enough for me. He's committed to his wife, and Katrina's committed to him, and I think that's lovely. Of course, I have a history of wanting men and women partners to just remain friends --- I never shipped Mulder and Scully, and was downright angry when they forced Pete and Myka together on <i>Warehouse 13</i> --- so it isn't too surprising that this is where I'd land on Ichabod and Abbie. :)Jess Lyndehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165015932507376656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-65987084829283683652014-10-19T15:43:27.234-04:002014-10-19T15:43:27.234-04:00Fantastic opening episode. Yes, just catching up ...Fantastic opening episode. Yes, just catching up now.<br /><br />Loved the birthday party although the math doesn't work. If Crane were 251, he would have been born in 1763 which would have made him a teenager during the War of Independence. Oh well, it was fun all the same.ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-87911850125349339462014-09-27T00:30:40.747-04:002014-09-27T00:30:40.747-04:00How interesting your take that Henry Parish may ha...How interesting your take that Henry Parish may have a spark of redemption in him yet. I'm not sure yet if that is more hope than perception, but it would make for some interesting plot maneuvers in the future. I;ll keep an eye peeled for that, so thanks. But hey, anyway we got John Noble as a regular! Too bad Josh Jackson has his own new series coming out. He would make a fun guest star.<br /><br />I like that we're back in modern times for now. Ichabod's "anachronisms" about our time are one of my favorite things about SH. And we did get him not knowing what the hell reverse was.<br /><br />As long as this show doesn't start to take itself too seriously (Hello, Xena!) it will remain delightfully fun.milostanfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601982445850157037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-80886223464328145612014-09-25T08:19:46.779-04:002014-09-25T08:19:46.779-04:00Guess I'm in the minority... I didn't enjo...Guess I'm in the minority... I didn't enjoy this episode at all. I didn't hate it, but there were just stretches where it failed to hold my attention.<br /><br />3 things I think were the problem:<br /><br />1. The exposition. POI is bad for it as well, but Sleepy Hollow takes it to a whole new level. I've never seen a show so bad for having its characters just spout plot points.<br /><br />2. No risk. Of course Crane was Franklin's apprentice. Of course Franklin told him where the key was hidden. Of course Crane learned the secret alphabet. There was never the risk that Crane would NOT know something.<br /><br />3. The directing/editing/pacing. When the episode has ADD, there's no time to appreciate the creepiness of the things. For example, the seduction of Katrina could have been fascinating, but instead it cuts away like a dog that just spotted a squirrel.<br /><br />This show needs to slow down, and and do more showing with less telling.Dr. Johnny Fevernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-83908188813315388692014-09-24T02:52:27.349-04:002014-09-24T02:52:27.349-04:00Brilliant episode. It's so good it's back....Brilliant episode. It's so good it's back. And that Jenny's alive. <br />Love Ichabod and Abbie as a duo as ever. Love their chemistry, be it friendly or romantic. <br />I trust we'll see Irving soon.<br />Billie, the Blacklist is still gory, so if that's not your thing I don't think it's worth it. I love James Spader, so that's why I'm in. And mostly I can handles gore, but it's obviously not for everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-59900534432301900902014-09-23T15:04:48.432-04:002014-09-23T15:04:48.432-04:00Sleepy Hollow definitely didn't lose a step ov...Sleepy Hollow definitely didn't lose a step over the summer, this premiere was right up there with their best from last season. I was suspicious in the beginning that what we were watching wasn't real, not because of the time jump, but because the utter lack of explanation for how both of them escaped their imprisonment. I think they waited just the right amount of time before revealing the subterfuge. The rest of the plot, while not terribly inventive, was well-executed. There were two downsides for me. One, nothing about Capt. Irving. I can't say I'm too surprised, there really wasn't room in this episode to cover his situation, I just hope we see him again soon. He ended up being a lot more fun than I was expecting him to be based on the first couple of episodes last year. Two, I'm not loving this new arc they've set up for Katrina. Seriously, she's being held captive AGAIN? I apparently like Katrina more than others around here do, and I freely admit that may be in part because I have a weakness for impossibly beautiful redheads, but I also have a hard time shipping Ichabod with anyone else when his beloved wife is alive and RIGHT OVER THERE ---> <br />just sayin' :) I do think Ichabod & Abbie make one of the best heroic duos we've had on screen in quite some time, I'd just rather see them remain friends, is all.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03943327351499919454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-75897371397665614062014-09-23T14:19:07.774-04:002014-09-23T14:19:07.774-04:00What a lovely comment, Docnaz -- thanks!
I'm...What a lovely comment, Docnaz -- thanks! <br /><br />I'm trying to decide if I want to retry <i>The Blacklist</i>. The one episode I tried was so gory that it turned me off. (I seem to be able to handle gore better when it goes with a science fiction or fantasy show.)Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-51159489233447866952014-09-23T13:46:38.482-04:002014-09-23T13:46:38.482-04:00Great review, Billie. Kwin and our 12 year old da...Great review, Billie. Kwin and our 12 year old daughter settled in for a Moday night of Gotham, Sleepy Hollow and ( without Erika) The Backlist premieres. This is going to make Modays packed. We were happy with all of them. It is really is hard to watch a child hurting a parent ( even of they did not raise him) with seemingly no remorse. Thanks for the rapid review. Yours are the best.Docnazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124235873822215866noreply@blogger.com