Sunday December 7, 2008
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Carlos finally regains his sight which leads to him realizing the efforts Gabrielle put into taking care of their family. Susan realizes that her son isn't accepting of his father's newfound relationship with Katherine Mayfair, and Bree tries to prove to her son that she is comfortable with his lifestyle after she learns he is dating Orson's surgeon (guest star Todd Grinnell). Lynette tries to protect her son Porter from going to jail after he is charged for burning down the club, and Dave begins to lose his grip as he is haunted by visions.
Read Full Recap » (warning: possible spoilers!)Desperate Housewives: shark. Shark: Desperate Housewives. Jump! hide show
I knew it. I bloody knew it. Desperate Housewives: shark. Shark: Desperate Housewives. Jump! Despite some wonderful dialogue and superb acting from our regulars, Carlos and Gabby's storyline is a freaking shambles. I'm sorry, but it had to be said. He's been blind for eighteen episodes. Eighteen freaking episodes. That's less than a conventional season of American television. Really, what was the point? Sure, it's made for some fresh storylines, breathing a new lease of life into the Solis' narratives, but surely that could continue? There's so much more mileage left in it. It's a completely wasted opportunity... much like Dave's story, which seemingly unleashed its big reveal at the end of this episode, and it was... he's after Mike. Well there's a surprise. Big whoopie-do. Did anyone really not see that coming? It was about as telegraphed as the sun rising. And did it have to be the idiot plumber again? The one with the established sordid past again? Surely it would've made things a tad more interesting had it been, say, Tom or Carlos? *sigh* Maybe I'm jumping the gun; maybe, given Dave's apparent descent into whacked-out hallucination-land in 'A Vision's Just a Vision', he was blabbering and not actually revealing his true intentions. Or maybe I'm just indulging in a spot of wishful thinking. I suppose we'll have to wait until the New Year to see. But I'm not happy right now, people. Not happy at all. Well, except for the part of me that is absolutely in love with Andrew's story, that is. Nicely written, at times pleasantly comedic and surprisingly moving, and well played by all.. and not a whiff of a stereotype to be seen. Well, not on Andrew and his beau anyway. We'll just forget about Bob and Lee, shall we? At least I'm getting what I want on the Shawn Pyfrom front, I suppose (well, except for his naked body on a platter), but still... grrrrr. Bloody predictable writers. I shake my fist at you. *shake*
The ladies are back (in the UK anyway) hide show
After months and months of waiting, the ladies have now returned to Channel Four in the UK - and not a moment to soon!
This episode was great! we have so many things going on its hard to talk about everything - here it goes.
First I must say how pleased I am about the Gabby and Carlos relationship. Compared to season one, two and three where they bickered all the time, I can actually see the love between them now. Good news about Carlos regaining his sight - he can now see how hard unselfish Gabby has worked for her family.
Lynette crosses the line between right and wrong again. She did something wrong by lying in court but for the right reasons to protect her family. Susan, Mike and Katherine also advanced - little MJ is so adorable he remind me of my Godson! I felt sorry for Katherine a little but it was also kinda funny. But the episode belongs to Bree - she has fully accepted Andrew as her gay son and has repaired the fractured relationship between them. Say what you want about Andrew - I think being good is best.
We learn more about Dave's past hide show
In this episode of Desperate Housewives, the following happens. During breakfast, the police turn up and arrest Porter, for the arson and murder at the club. Carlos has the surgery and gets part of his sight back. We learn from the doctor in time his sight will become better.
At the doctor's office, Bree learns that Andrew and the doctor are going out and have been living together for 6 months. So Andrew and Alex (the doctor) are invited over for dinner, so that Bree and Orson can get to know him. Dave spots a woman in the street and freaks out. The woman is holding a little girl in her arms. At Bree's social dinner she invites over the only other gay couple she knows. They son realise that they know Alex from somewhere, but can't place him. When Gabby returns home, we learn that Carlos' sight has returned. Alex and Andrew are getting married, which gets announced over dinner. Bree gets it out of Lee that Alex is a gay porn star. MJ no longer likes Katherine now that she and Mike has started dating and he starts to take his anger out on her. Bree gets a copy of Alex's movie and gives it to Andrew, who already knows about it. When Carlos looking through the walk in wardrobe, he sees how poor they have become. When she goes in her wardrobe the next day she sees a beautiful dress hanging there which Carlos bought for her with the money he got from selling his baseball. At the end of the episode we see Dave talking to two graves. We see that the graves are that of a mother and daughter, his wife and daughter. The mother and daughter are the ones who Mike and Susan crashed into and they are the ones who died (from episode one this season).
A fantastic episode! hide show
First of all, I was happy to see that for the first time in this season, all the credited castmembers were in one episode. Finally, the writers remembered to include Parker and Penny, who have been incredibly underused this season. The storylines were fantastic in this episode. Susan's story was hilarious, I loved to see them all interact and I loved that they brought back MJ (guest star Mason Vale Cotton). The bowling scene was very good. Oh, and that "Sports Illustrated" line.
Lynette's storylines are probably the current most exciting ones, which is awesome, given the fact that in the first five episodes of the season I was really bored with Tom's mid-life crisis. Porter was arrested, the Scavo Pizzeria was mortgaged (I hope they don't lose it), Mr. Schilling (guest star Peter Onorati) threatened Porter and he ran away, leaving Preston in his place. I can't wait to see what'll happen next.
I am enjoying Andrew's new storyline, I think he had been underused the past few seasons, compared to the first two, when he was a rebel. I like his new boyfriend (guest star Todd Grinnel), I hope they become very happy together, with lots of juiciness, of course. But then again, I think Alex might be a bit of a bore, but Justin was a bit too. I think Andrew is always the bad boy of the couple, and whoever is next to him as the partner is undershadowed, obviously. Bree's reaction to the porn deal was funny.
I'm glad to see Carlos has got his sight back, I remember how concerned I was watching season four when he lost his sight, but I always knew he'd get it back. Thank God that's finally happened, and thank God Eva Longoria Parker is finally hot again, I missed her old looks. But I'm not a big fan of that haircut...
So, Dave was related to Lila Dash (guest star Marie Caldare), like everyone thought he was. I tried so hard not to believe it when people were assuming that, because I thought it would be too predictable, and it just happened. I'm a bit disappointed, but it still managed to surprise me when I saw Lila holding her daughter in her arms for the first time this episode. Dave's final scene was shocking, what will he do to Mike and his loved ones? I know the producers will surprise us though some people think the mystery is over. That's stupid, we got fourteen episodes left, it's far from over. Can't wait to find out where this will lead from now on. Is Dave really a bad guy?
Next episode, Susan and Lee, Carlos and his jobs, Bree and Joanna Cassidy, and much, much more... :)
A wonderful episode of Desperate Housewives with some great character arcs coming back. What I love about this show is how the characters issues and archs build on from each season past. hide show
In this episode we see how Gabrielle has developed from her selfish self in the past to a woman who cares more for her family and finally she is rewarded. Bree also continues to develop her understanding and her overall relationship with her son Andrew. I really enjoyed this storyline most of all.
I felt rather silly after watching this episode for the third time because it was only then that it clicked for me who Lilah Dash and Paige Dash were. I honestly had forgotten about them since the season premiere. I do agree with fellow reviewers in saying that its time the writers got away from using the same characters in the centre of the mystery. Im glad to see Lynette is getting involved. Dont know what happened to Mrs McKlusky. Two things I want to point out though is that what frustrates me most about this show is Mike. James Denton gets so much damn attention in this show! I have never really liked Mike and every other season the mystery somehow involves him. Im quite over it.
I must say though the revalation Dave is Lilah's husband actually made me more interested in the season. Before I didnt really care but now that I know Dave is planning on coming after our leading ladies it gives me a reason to watch him closely. I just pray there is no more speechifying. Also I want Edie more involved.
Overall a great episode and a great season but I hope they keep building this mystery on the right way so that we fans dont find ourselves bored or disappointed. :)
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