Well, praise the Lord. An episode of Jericho that actually explains itself. Now, whether or not we are to believe this vast web of possible lies is something else altogether, but for now let's just go with it. And apologies for last week's missing recap. You'll never guess what happened to me. I was abducted by a strange group of ruffians and forced to mass produce a field full of windmills! It was terrible! I need a swig of paint thinner!
So let me fill you in on the latest happenings. Last week, the whole refugee situation finally boiled over. Jericho no longer had the resources to support both the refugees and its own people, so Grey decided to run them out of town. Except that Roger, their ringleader and Emily's boyfriend, didn't like this plan, so he went ahead and shot Grey and held him hostage until they came up with a solution. But Mama Green saved the day, suggesting that the refugees live in the homes of people who left Jericho and are assumed dead. Huzzah! As a result of shooting the mayor, Roger was run out of town. No, really. In other news, Dale and Skylar decided to take up the hobby of vigilante justice, and Hawkins, under the guise of Sara, followed some shady people and rolled around the ground a lot and took some pictures. At the end of the episode, everyone gathered in Mary Bailey's bar to listen to the radio, which said to be on the lookout for people with fake FBI badges. Fat Cop realizes that Hawkins has such a badge. Intrigue!
In a fanciful flashback, Hawkins and the ole ball and chain Darcy, in a lovely red dress, are out for a night of dancing. He puts her into the car, probably because she's totally hammered, when he notices a man watching them. Hawkins wakes up in the present day, alone and miserable and possibly up to some sort of personal shenanigans in his own bed. He makes his way down into the kitchen and answers his little Blackberry, which is happily beeping away. He ignores it and finally decides to get out of the house for a bit. As he leaves, he sets a paper clip in the door. Possibly to tell if an intruder has come in, possibly to remind himself to buy office supplies. So many mysteries.
"I miss the way Darcy did nothing but wash dishes all day."
Jake and Emily are walking down the street, talking. How perfectly sweet. Apparently she's opening up a school. Hey, that's a terrific idea. Guess someone is grieving for the loss of their trigger-happy fiance by trying to teach children how to learn again. Fat Cop waddles up and tells Jake the news about the fake FBI badges. To the Wild Accusations Mobile!
So Frick and Frack decide to break into Hawkins' house. Jake isn't a fan of this, pointing out the pesky fact that this is technically breaking and entering, but Fat COP says it's no problem. Listen to the police, Jake! They're like scientists, but with the law! Jake continues to be snippy while Fat Cop keeps poking around the house. Jake finds the paper clip on the floor in the doorway and has a Thought.
They eventually find the bunker, complete with map and a drawer full of fake IDs and cash. Meanwhile, Hawkins has returned, and notes the fact that the paper clip is still in the door. Oh Jake, you master of deception, you. Hawkins continues downstairs, only to find his bunker door wide open, and Jake pointing a gun at his head. Jake intensely seethes, "Who are you?", which results in a hearty chuckle from yours truly.
After the commercial (thank GOD they gave us a minute to recover ourselves from the shock), Jake makes Hawkins slide over his gun. He asks, with a straight face, if Hawkins wiped out twenty-three American cities. Oh man. Can someone make Jake president? Think of the wacky antics he'd get this country into! Hawkins correctly balks at this, which only encourages Jake to ask more ridiculous questions.
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Comments (3)
I'm sure Mimi's supposed to be comic relief, but honestly, it's like the writers don't know what to do with her. She's driving me nuts.
And didn't April have any family of her own? Like, where are HER parents?
I don't care. I still like this show.
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Posted on April 16, 2007 9:44 AM
"Allison cries that she knows her mother doesn't want her around the house, and Darcy of course assures her that that's not the case. She says she loves her and that nothing will change that. Oh really? How about a murder charge?"
Hmm.. it's not considered murder if you're defending the life of another person.
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Posted on April 16, 2007 2:16 PM
Who else laughed out loud at the politically correct hodgepodge of terrorists?
What else could we expect from this show, though? It wouldn't be like them to make any bold statements and say ISLAMIC EXTREMISTS. I can only imagine what that writers' meeting must have been like...
Writer 1: Guys, it's getting to the point where we need to reveal the culprits behind this attack to the audience.
Writer 2: How about Islamic Extremists?
Writer 1: Too controversial.
Writer 3: What if we change it to the more ambiguous "Religious extremists"?
Writer 1: Better... but still too bold and provocative, I think.
Writer 2: Well, what if they were anarchists instead?
Writer 1: That sounds like the kind of absurdity that this show is all about! I like it. But, it's a little too implausible even for this show, don't you think?
Writer 3: How about if the domestic militia, anarchists, and "religious extremists" all worked together?
Writer 1: That's it!. It's a wrap guys. See you next week.
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Posted on April 18, 2007 5:21 PM