Two households, both alike in dignity,
In fair San Francisco, where we lay our scene,
From ancient grudge break to new mutiny,
Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
I really enjoyed this episode. Many have pointed out that it very closely
resembles Romeo and Juliet, and it did, but I didn’t mind it so much. The
writers seem to be moving further away from the light and fluffy fairytales
of last season and trying to bring back a darker edge to the show.
I felt that this episode really moved the plot along further, and I don’t
think anyone missed Chris calling Leo “dad,” but what that means, none of us
can know yet.
Paige –
I could definitely feel Paige’s (and Piper’s) frustration with Phoebe’s new
power. Paige orbing the apple into Phoebe’s mouth was hilarious, and I liked
that her power has evolved. Before, she would have had to orb the apple to
her hand, then into Phoebe’s mouth. Now she can just direct an object
straight where she wants it to go. It makes her power much more useful, and
a lot more like Prue’s telekinesis.
The fact that most of the episode was centered on Paige was also a nice
switch. I like her character, and want to know more about her. Rose McGowan
did an awesome job in this episode. She plays an evil character so well. I
also loved Paige’s temp job this week. She seems to truly enjoy helping the
elderly, and doesn’t talk down to them like many people do. How funny was it
when old Mrs. Calloway started cussing?
Yeah! Finally, a boyfriend for Paige who has some serious potential. I liked
Glenn, especially since he knew about her magic, but when he married Jessica
he was out of the picture. Paige dating a fellow witch makes so much sense
for her, because she obviously loves magic and doesn’t want to have to
constantly hide it. Although I don’t think that Bethazar Getty is the most
attractive actor in the world, he and Rose M. looked good together. They
also had some serious chemistry together.
I think the writers missed a great chance to show us more powers that other
witches out there have. By having all the Calloways and the Montanas throw
energy balls, they limited themselves. It may have been cheaper for special
effects, but I would have loved to see each person have a special power,
like the sisters.
Speaking of special effects, the ghost effects this week were fantastic. Of
all the different ghost effects they have had on this show (Mark in Dead Man
Dating, the brothers on Saving Private Leo, the ghost of Alcatraz on The
Power of Two) this episode’s effects topped them all.
How creepy was the scene in Olivia’s coffin? It was set up really well, too.
When Paige/Olivia lit the candle, you had no idea they were in a coffin
until Richard rolled over and saw Olivia’s remains. It kind of made chills
run down my spine. I do have to mention, though, that was one monstrous
coffin Olivia had there. Room for three?
Piper –
I personally do not care for where the writers are leading Piper and Leo. I
think they are fantastic together, and the scene with Piper and Leo in the
kitchen demonstrated that. I think that it is still too soon for Piper to
begin dating. You could argue that the couple has been split up since May,
but for the first three or four months of that time, Piper was under a
spell.
Brian Krause did an excellent job in this episode. I loved his line, “As in
leprechaun short?” Too funny. I truly felt sorry for him when he learned
about Piper going out, and when Piper got the call from her date.
Holly does “embarrassed” so well. When Chris announced to her date that he
was from the future, I loved Piper’s reaction. I also thought her picky
order was funny, but I really hope that the waiter didn’t spit on her
salmon.
Phoebe –
I was getting very annoyed with Phoebe’s power. I could really feel for
Piper and Paige. How annoying would it be to have someone always know what
you were feeling? But on the flip side, you have to feel sorry for Phoebe,
too. Poor girl, anyone feeling PMS times three deserves a break. Question:
When Phoebe was meditating in the entryway, how was the pillow staying
attached to her rear? And why, if Piper was bothering her so badly, didn’t
she meditate in her room? I know, I know, its just a television show.
Romeo and Juliet –
I have to admit, no matter how much I enjoyed this episode, the resemblance
to Romeo and Juliet were uncanny. It must have been on purpose, though. I
felt like the writers may have went too far with some of it, (yes, I do bite
my thumb, sir.) for instance, with the names. Montana is far too close to
Montegue, and Calloway to Capulet. When Richard pointed out the picture of
his fiancé, I fully expected her name to have been Julie or Julia.
Olivia was awesome, though. Rachel LeFevre is now probably one of my
favorite guest stars. When she looks at her father and says, “Hello, Daddy.
Miss me?” it ran chills up my spine, she looked so mad.
It’s all in the details:
I didn’t care for Piper’s green shirt, especially with the bra straps
showing. Holly Marie Combs is my favorite actress ever, and it irritates me
to know end when they dress her like this. I commented on the review of My
Three Witches that Piper looked pregnant. When I re-watched Loves a Witch, I
watched her very carefully, and from the side, she looked fine, but when
they showed her from the front, the shirt bunched up and was very
unflattering to her.
I’m not normally a Chris fan. Drew Fuller is just too pretty for my tastes.
But he looked really good in this episode. Blue is definitely his color.
~Julie
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