Everwood Season 3 ongoing thread - Page 2

John Mansor · 09-30-2004, 11:14 AM

Shows always make me laugh when they try to portray these "ugly ducklings" like Hannah. It is so obvious that she is attractive and her glasses can't even be considered nerdy or out of style. Jennifer Garner wears those on Alias all the time.

Beau · 10-05-2004, 01:12 AM

This weeks episode was pretty good IMO. Been getting better with these last couple eps. Though there's still something about this season so far that feels a lot different than the first two. Still want the Irv narration back(I'm not going to stop complaining about this anytime soon). Where the hell are Irv and Edna anywyas? Two episodes now without mention of Madison. I hope they make it a surprise whenever they do and not spoil it in the previews(I guess I could just not watch the previews if I want to). Wonder if they'll save it for right before the end of the year hiatus or even save it to the end of the season.

Patrick Sun · 10-05-2004, 07:38 AM

Some storylines hit home a little too close, the one with the lady with pancreatic cancer was one of them. It really can just go through a person in a short amount of time, I saw it with my own eyes this summer with a close friend of mine. And then to see Ernie Hudson's character put off his own medical needs to be there for his sick wife made for a teary-eyed moment for me. That was a well-done scene.

The scenes between Amy and Ephram were solid. Amy and Hannah need some more time before Hannah will reveal herself to Amy.

Delia finding the "foot massager" made for some uncomfortable moments between the parents (Andy, Nina and Britney's mom), thankfully both Andy and Nina had their sit-down with Delia at the end.

Harold is doing his best to push Bright out of the nest, and Bright's finally gotten pissed off enough to try out his wings with no net below him.

Adam Lenhardt · 10-06-2004, 01:04 AM

Ernie Hudson definitely made the most of his MEOW character. I also thought the closing scene with Nina helping Andy give Delia the "Birds and the Bees" talk was nice. Having Delia know about sex but not the difference between "having sex" and "making love" gave the character much more credit than usual, and the exchange seemed age appropriate. The whole "what do you hide under your bed?" "Extra sweets" exchange made me positively cringe. A little to cloying for me.

It was nice to see Ephram as the passive character for once after the first two episodes being All About Ephram. It was also nice to see both the smile Hannah gave Ephram when she declared that she could write and the manner in which she gave them her paper at the end.

Evan M · 10-06-2004, 12:17 PM

The little smile with the title "Boy loves Girl" (Note the order), was great.

Overall, I really enjoyed this episode. I too teared up with the "After She's gone, I'll worry about myself" scene... So touching and very well done.

Patrick Sun · 10-11-2004, 11:28 PM

10/11/04

I liked Andy's storyline. Hated Hal's storyline. You have to wonder what Nina will do with her epiphany in her love life. Ephram breaking up with Bright was at least pretty civil, as far as breakups go, I suppose.

Adam Lenhardt · 10-12-2004, 12:10 AM

This is the first episode that approached that Everwood feeling; it actually paused to breathe. Last week's episode was a step in the right direction, and this week was another step forward.

I liked all of the storylines. Harold's tongue depressers were a little over-the-top, but after his spontaneous Bagel Shop it's not a huge stretch.

I didn't know how Anne Heche would work on Everwood, but her MEOW was actually one of the best they've had. She knew just how to play the character, too. So many MEOWs end up all weepy and shit. That she was a very solidly put together woman who took Andy's explosions in good humor says both a lot about her character and serves to really show how long she's been living like that, that it no longer gets to her.

Amy's discovery of the panties and Ephram's explanation ("I gave Bright a key.") and the way all suspicion was gone was pitch perfect hilarious. Amy also made a decent point.

They avoided the obvious when Bright and Ephram exploded at each other; after Bright said, "... or else you'll end up like me, right?" I expect him to storm off and leave Ephram standing there feeling regretful. His, "Yeah, that's right! I certainly don't want that." was honest in a really Ephram-y way.

Having Hannah and Delia helping Nina was a nice way to integrate two main characters who don't have their own subplot. It was also nice how the conversation operated on two levels: one that Delia didn't understand, one that Delia did understand (and it was fascinating how often the line blurred).

Stephanie Niznik continues to impress as Nina. Her ephiphany scene was spot-on. Like Merrilyn Gann, she continues to make the best of whatever scraps are thrown her way.

Andy, as usual, is clueless to the entirety of the emotional undercurrents. The end shot of them working at the table was nice, but the end scene was notable in that Andy mentioned having to take the babysitter on again. I'd wondered what happened to her, and why one was needed at all after they made it through the first season without one. I guess whenever Andy takes on one of these pet projects, the daily chores fall on the backburner.

Bright's feelings of inferiority, while reasonable, still seemed like a stretch from his particular character. I'd hoped they'd have gone the more subtle angle when he was having parties with co-workers and bedding college chicks. It seems natural that they dynamic would change because his life is in such a different place. Making wounded pride the primary obstacle seemed a little artificial.

It was interesting to see that Andy treats Louise just as badly as Harold does. Considering how he treated Edna, I wouldn't have expected it. But then, that was probably more due to Edna than Andy.

Patrick Sun · 10-12-2004, 12:13 AM

So, did Ephram keep the thong?

ChrisDixon · 10-12-2004, 12:46 PM

I'm getting really tired of the cringe-worthy, over the top, entirely unrealistic foot-into-mouth insertions that Andy is doing this year. He used to be clueless and endearing, but now it's very hard to believe. Nobody with good intentions would rant that way in public about how someone raises children, whether the husband was in a wheel chair or not. All the insensitive comments towards Nina are getting old too. I am really having a hard time hooking on this year.

Chris

Patrick Sun · 10-12-2004, 01:15 PM

Andy's led a rather sheltered life when it comes to rearing children, so seeing his Delia hooking up just sent him over the edge. I didn't have much problems with the setup, and you knew he was going to regret his yakking to balance things out and teach him a lesson.

Chad R · 10-12-2004, 04:30 PM

You have to wonder what Nina will do with her epiphany in her love life.

Draw it out for the length of the season I'm sure.

I miss Harold being a real character who contributes to the story. I don't mind the comic relief he provides, but reducing him to ONLY comic relief is a waste of a great actor and character.

I also miss Irv. He's on the opening credits still, but I don't remember seeing him at all this season. Is the actor okay?

I liked Andy's self righteousness being smacked down like that.

I also liked the slight nod to "like father like son" with Ephram trying to juggle his work, which he is obsessive with, and his friends and family, whom he really cares about. I hope they keep up with that concept.

This was the first episode I got to watch in High-Def! Waaaay pretty picture! So, my thoughts on the content should not be trusted because I was drooling over the pretty TV!