There Be Dragons

Season 1, Episode 5, Aired

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Rick introduces Lily to his kids under awkward circumstances. Jesse gets her first period. Jake tries to reconcile with Lily, but she resists.
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  • Episode 5 - There be Dragons - My review

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    "Perfect"
    By loverslost, Mar 05, 2006
    Rick asks Lily to come over (in a nonchalant manner) to meet the kids. Lily comes over while Rick and his family are leaving to go camping. Rick accidentally cuts his finger while talking to Lily, and is taken to the hospital immediately. Jesse blames Lily for ruining their entire weekend.

    This was a wonderful episode. Of course, the main credit for it goes to Evan Rachel Wood for doing such an incredible job in her acting. You really feel for her and get to know how much potential she has as an actor.moreless

  • The Power of Excellent Writing and Acting; Evan Rachel Wood's First Chance to Display the Depths of Her Talent

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    By jrb1183, Aug 01, 2005
    After hitting four consecutive home runs in a row, the series hits its first grand slam with this glorious installment. On the morning of Rick and Jessie's annual hike, she recieves two unexpected surprises: her first period, as well as a first meeting with Lily, who drops by Rick's apartment as they are getting ready to leave. A distracted Rick cuts his finger while slicing tomatoes and Lily drives him and the kids to the emergency room, where Lily and Jessie have a chance to chat in the waiting room. As Jessie gradually comes to realize the depths of her father's feelings for Lily, she begins to inwardly struggle with all the changes in her life, including her changing relationship with Rick, her own impending womanhood, and the fact that the Sammlers are truly "never going to be a family again."

    Twelve-year old Evan Rachel Wood is simply magnficent in this episode, the first in the series in which she played a major role. The entire episode, in fact, rest on her shoulders, and she carries it off like an old pro. She perfectly conveys the confusion of coming of age, of being no longer a little girl and not yet a woman. I cannot gush enough about how impressive her performance in this episode is for someone so young. The entire episode is phenomonal, but two scenes particularly stand out: Jessie's walk through the mall in which she sees various notions of womanhood all around her, and the final scene of the episode in which she and Rick have a heart to heart in her bedroom while standing at her window looking out at the stars. The latter scene ranks among the best and most memorable scenes of the entire series.

    This episode is a true testament to the power of excellent writing and acting. And to the giftedness of young Miss Wood.moreless
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