Stanley tells Jake that he's proposing to Mimi. Aw. Then he says that he doesn't want to die today. Well, duh. Jake promises that they'll both make it out of there, and I promise myself that if this show somehow gets renewed I'm going to watch next season completely drunk.
Hawkins shows up and reminds them that Constantino is very close. Hawkins is always full of delightful news. He tells them that the train is about twenty minutes away, and that he needs to borrow the tank. Stanley and Jake are confused, since it doesn't have any ammo left, but Hawkins slyly says that he's not going to shoot. They wish him luck. So do I.
While Team Jericho sits around with their thumbs up their asses waiting for New Bern, Emily tells Jake that his father is watching. So no pressure! We flashback one final time to the wedding, where Dad and Jake meet outside the reception. He tells Jake that it was a nice speech, and Jake admits that Mama wrote it. Papa tells him not to worry, that one day he will become the man he was born to be. Aww, I'm gonna miss Papa. He was so full of encouragement. And lies.
Constantino calls one last time on the radio. He says he's sorry about Papa's death, and reminds them yet again that they can't win this war. He gives them one last chance to give up, so Jake picks up the radio and says, "Nuts." Ohhh, I get it. Like he said before. SYMBOLISM. "You're the one I'm coming for," he snarls into the radio. Constantino laughs heartily, probably.
Heather asks the army men to take her home. They inform her that Jericho has just been moved up to the top of the priority list, so they're going to do just that. She is pleased, then glances up at the new reincarnation of the American flag.
Somewhere, Betsy Ross weeps.
Team Jericho waits, still. Jake leads them in yet another rousing speech. "My father expected us to take a stand here. To defend our home. That's what we're gonna do." And with that, they take their positions as New Bern moves in. A pack of helicopters fly overhead, and Hawkins doesn't look too happy about it. Jake gives the signal (a hearty "NOOOOWWW!!") and gunfire erupts as we go to credits.
So, that's it? No resolution at all? I understand the concept of a cliffhanger, but since I don't really care about what happens to these people I guess it just doesn't have the same effect. All evidence points to the fact that Jericho's ass will be whipped soundly. Maybe next season the show will be called New Bern. And it's just not going to be the same without good ole Mayor McCheese. As this is the end of the season, and perhaps the entire series, I just wanted to say that despite my constant griping, I certainly did enjoy ripping this here show and Jake's facial expressions apart each week, and I would like to thank each of my loyal readers. All three of you.
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Comments (6)
No, thank you for the recaps. You're the only reason I continued watching the show! It coulda been good, but they decided to make the show stupid instead. There was nothing else to do but amuse ourselves with the mocking of it. I can't imagine they'd renew this dang thing, but then, survivor keeps coming back, so anything's possible. Thanks again for your great recaps!
1 of 6 | Posted by iamcoyote
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Posted on May 12, 2007 10:51 AM
As one of your 3 loyal readers, I thank you for your recaps. I have to say if it doesn't get renewed I'll be a little irked-I need closure dammit! How about just a 2-hour movie instead?
Something about Hawkins has been bugging me & I figured it out last week-what is up with his Captain Kirk-style of line delivery? Oddly placed pauses, over-done facial expressions, and overacting in general-all seriously annoying.
2 of 6 | Posted by tvaholic
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Posted on May 14, 2007 8:48 AM
I guess I must be Reader #3 -- great recap! I stopped watching the actual show and just read your recaps because you are too funny!!
3 of 6 | Posted by 15minutes
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Posted on May 14, 2007 1:13 PM
Reader #4 (and actual "Jericho" viewer)! From all I've heard, the show IS returning in the fall, although from the sounds of the gunfire at the end - and the way they keep killing characters off - it's hard to believe there'd be anyone left to populate the place.
4 of 6 | Posted by mandymax
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Posted on May 15, 2007 6:27 AM
I must be viewer #5 and I certainly hope the show does return in the fall and I think I too will watch next season drunk. Hawkins talks like Kirk because he's English and I think the slow speech is him trying to control his accent. Can't wait for the new season of NEW BERN
5 of 6 | Posted by BugMom22
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Posted on May 15, 2007 4:46 PM
Yeah #6 here!
I'm sad this was canceled, the cliffhanger did get me!
I'll miss your recaps - hope you do a different show this fall!
6 of 6 | Posted by CrazyTrain
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Posted on May 19, 2007 1:46 PM