Even though this episode was definitely a lot better than the "High and Dry" fiasco last week, this episode really could've been better. I'm mainly talking about the Ruthie, Peter and Sudan storyline. It had so many flaws in it that it was hard to take in
10
"Perfect"
Well, we're now in the final episodes of the season. Even though this episode was definitely a lot better than the "High and Dry" fiasco last week, this episode really could've been better. I'm mainly talking about the Ruthie, Peter and Sudan storyline as it had so many flaws in it with the introduction of the storyline and dialogue that it was hard to take in. And yet again, the writers continue to bring back Lucy and her jealousy factor of Roxanne! Why writers? Are you doing this to torture us viewers? What did we ever do to you? Let's break it down....
Ruthie, Peter and the Sudan Men: As much as I love the storyline itself being told (and it needs to be), there were just way too many flaws and missteps in the introduction and dialogue of the story. There were just so many things in this storyline that was just bizarre. First off, how is it believeable that Ruthie and Peter can get left behind on a school field trip? In every school trip there is a head count every time kids load in and out of a bus. And it's also really sad to think that two fourteen-year-olds can't find their way home as they try to find a bus route home. Maybe it's my "inner city raising" talking, but---wow these kids are really sheltered! What was even more worse was the introduction of the Sudanese and Ruthie and Peter. The dialogue was so choppy, simplistic and horrible it was just hard to break down. Once Ruthie introduced herself (to total strangers, mind you) the Sudan guy introduced himself as "Nicodemus and Limas and we are the Lost Boys"). Dear God, all in one sentence! Man, it was so fake and contrived. Luckily, the storyline got much better as the episode went on. As always Eric Camden saved the day with him having the Sudan come to his church and to acknowledge their story. Man, Eric does no wrong when he's in that cloth.
Lucy, Kevin and Roxanne: Okay, I was most disappointed with the writers and this storyline. Are they at a standstill on what to do with Kevin and Lucy and their marriage? Because once again we were subjected to Lucy and her jealously over Roxanne as she spies on them on their stakeout as Kevin innocently rubs her feet. I thought that was soooo season 7 ago. And yet here we are again! And another thing, what's the deal with Lucy feeling able to go and interrupt Kevin and Roxanne while they're on a job of stakeout!? It was just ridiculous of her showing up and then throwing a pie on his windshield after her automatically thinking Kevin and Roxanne are doing...well I'm not sure what Lucy was upset over honestly. That's the problem. She has nothing to be upset over. That's what makes this whole storyline nuts and pointless. Seriously, writers, Lucy, Kevin and Roxanne deserve better than this. In fact the actors deserve better material than this.
Martin and Cecilia: Honestly, this storyline really didn't do nothing for me. The problem with Martin and Cecilia lately is that we haven't seen them that much lately as a "couple" on their own in their own scenes doing couple things. What I mean by that is hanging out with friends, partying more, movies, arcade... teenage stuff, you know? Those things you see in a couple hanging out together and having fun on their own makes you care a lot more for them. We just see them at school or at the Camden house usually so it's hard to really feel something in their relationship lately. But wow, Cecilia's father was mean! But he was also right regarding Cecilia and her having her priorites straight when on the job. She was being ungrateful for it and was taking advantage and feeling able to talk to Martin whenever she wants to. But I think we all know this relationship is going to hit some rough waves soon as it's pretty evident in last weeks and this weeks episode that they are both in different stages of their lives with Martin and baseball and Cecilia with college. Plus, you add a returning Simon home from school, that's almost a guarentee of a nail in the coffin for this couple.
Chandler and Jeffrey: Well, now here's Chandler and Jeffrey. Wow, this kid is still annoying. Granted, he wasn't as annoying as last week, but man---if I was Chandler even I would have second thoughts on adopting this kid. The writers really are doing a good job with this storyline. It is believeable on both Chandler and Jeffrey's behavior as a potential father-son duo with the struggle on "who's the parent?" and Jeffrey being a difficult 11 year old. Most 11-year-olds are difficult. Since the episode Angel, these two have evolved quite nicely from that "way too fast" start. I gotta give it to the writers that I'm very intrigued. Even though I'm annoyed by Jeffrey, I'm very interested on where this storyline is going---because it doesn't look too good and that's what satisfies me at then end of the day.
Overall, this episode was okay; definitely a lot better than last weeks episode, but I still think that this episode could've been executed a lot better with better dialogue and more interesting parts in the storyline. All in all, since the episode There's No Place Like It these last two episodes have been rather disappointing I have to say. But, wow, I doubt the next two episodes will be a downer. Three words: David and Barry. Theeeeeyyyy'reee Baaaaccckkkk! Yeah! And also Andrea Ferrell (my lovely Heather), Sarah Danielle Madison and Carlos Ponce. I have a feeling a lot of things will be answered about the Camdens regarding this whole entire season with Matt, Sarah and Mary and Carlos. Too bad Jessica can't be in it, but I'm sure she'll be back early next season. But at least we hear about Mary. Yes!!!!!!
Grade: 7.5 out of 10
Rants and Bits:
*Those monologue pictures at the end were so moving. It just shows you how so many of us are so lucky in our lives when compared to others. We don't see it usually, and that's the problem with many of us as we do need to see and be more grateful for what God gave us.
*Wow, it's the second straight week in the row that the twins continue to amaze me as both are continuing to grow personalities! They were so cute with the "stew taste like poo" reference to mommy Annie. There was something cute on them sassing their mama and her stew. Hehe. Maybe the writers on the show really do read online reviews and are trying to improve the twins outlook as many (including myslef) have been dissatisfied with their unison behavior.
*Okay, seriously Scotty Leavenworth (and alter ego Peter) you really need to stop dying your hair with peroxide. It's starting to blind your face and everything else on the screen when you're on.
*Okay, this isn't really 7th Heaven related but I recently saw Ashlee Simpson in that new commercial as she has dyed her hair brunette. Wow, girlfriend, you really need to go back to blonde immediately. Yeeesssshh.
