April finally gathers up the courage to corner Eric and drop the bomb (figuratively speaking). He agrees that they need to talk. She says that before the bombs hit (literally speaking), she didn't see a future with him, but now she can. She takes his hand into hers, looks into his eyes, and proceeds to recoil in horror as he tells her that he's in love with someone else. Ouch. She calls him a son of a bitch and runs up the stairs. To tell his father? To take a long hot bath? I would have just run out of the house, screaming and flailing. Now, this is still an awful show, but I have to admit that that scene was well done. It kinda got me. I mean, I don't like April (she is the spawn of Satan, after all) but that's really gotta hurt. And Eric just stands there like a buffoon, with a look on his face that says, "Should I go with a sandwich for lunch? Or maybe some pasta?"
You can actually pinpoint the second where her heart rips in half.
Jake and Eric wait on the bridge for something to happen. Nothing does. Then, a flurry of activity as the scouts (I guess) come running towards them, yelling and flapping. Directly behind them are a couple of Hummers. I don't quite understand why they needed scouts. Kansas is flatter than a pancake, and those cars were very clearly coming towards them. And it's not as if it resulted in any significant amount of warning time. Gah. Whatever.
Everyone takes cover behind the big car barricade and inexplicably break out into "Do You Hear The People Sing?" (Les Miserables, starring Skeet Ulrich as Jean Valjean. HA!) Jake yells, "Nobody fires until I say so!" Again, why? Why are you in charge? WHYYY?! Deebee gets out of the car and demands that they move off the bridge. One of the slack-jawed locals accidentally fires his gun, and now we have a good old-fashioned shootout. Deebee puts a stop to this insanity by saying that they're sent by the government to collect supplies, and their compliance is mandatory. Jake mutters "dammit" under his breath, which makes me giggle because it seems like he was just like, "Mandatory? Damn, he's got us there!" Deebee n' friends leave, giving the insurgency four hours to clear the bridge OR ELSE. This is the most non-threatening threat I've ever heard. Or seen. OR BOTH.
Jake, using his truly innate powers of bad decision-making, declares that he will take down the bridge. Okay. Good luck with that. He and his posse storm the town hall. All Jake has to say is "We need to talk" and immediately Eric starts whining and pleading for him to stop whatever he's planning. The two sides bicker for a while. Eric claims that once the bridge is gone, it's gone FOREVER. What about the farms on the other side? What will we do for food? Gray says we'll use the farms on this side of the bridge. Oh really? Then what was up with that whole corn debacle a few weeks ago? When Stanley allegedly had the only sustainable crop in the whole town?? It's times like these that make me think that the only tool the writers are armed with is a dartboard full of random plotlines. I wouldn't be surprised if the whole of Jericho is located in the middle of some mysterious island.
Well, Eric doesn't care for any more of this foolishness. He demands that the explosives be locked up, and that the only bridge out of town stay standing. I'm confused about the balance of power here. First Jake is calling the shots, then Eric, then Officer Dave Coulier. Maybe they have a rotation thing going. I can't wait until Heather is in charge. Fertilizer and ice and weeds for everyone!
Speaking of our favorite little asylum escapee, Heather has now dragged Emily to Gracie's store in an attempt to gather supplies for – get this – hiking. Great idea, girls. Deadly mercenaries roaming the land, missiles flying everywhere. The best thing for you to do is leave the vicinity of the town without telling anyone. Don't forget the trail mix! Heather makes Emily stay in the car while she runs in, telling her to watch that the gas needle doesn't go into the red, because it's about to explode. Why not just turn the car off? Is Heather trying to kill Emily? She does make her stay in the car, even when Emily begs to come in. Yeah, this is a murder waiting to happen. I can't wait.
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Comments (6)
first comment!
i watch the show. but it is pretty damn boring. its nothing to get excited over. Heroes is where its at.
1 of 6 | Posted by kevintheomanharris
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Posted on November 24, 2006 3:29 PM
We keep watching it for some reason. I told my husband it was kinda like an early USA network series. What's really good about it is the Hawkins character. That guy is outacting everyone on the show so bad, I'm surprised the directors don't tell him to "tone it down." To us he's really the star of the show. Fun recap!
2 of 6 | Posted by geewits
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Posted on November 25, 2006 2:05 AM
I watch this show, and I actually love it. I don't watch it for the reality factor - God knows I do enough dealing in reality in my everyday life. When I watch TV, I want to be entertained, and Jericho does that.
I agree with geewits regarding Hawkins - he's become my favorite aspect of the show. He's a great actor, and the mystery surrounding his character intrigues me. I'd be happy just focusing on HIM every week.
3 of 6 | Posted by mandymax
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Posted on November 27, 2006 8:32 AM
Sorry to say one actor does not a show make. This is pure crap and the appearance of D.B. Sweeney and the subplot creating a post-apocalyptic landscape a la "Mad Max" ain't gonna make it any better. I'm outta there!
4 of 6 | Posted by Tony A.
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Posted on November 27, 2006 8:42 AM
i haven't seen the show, but i'm guessing it's atrocious...still, hilarious recap. "satisfy your mercenary lust on your own time"? haha, lovely!
5 of 6 | Posted by thetank
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Posted on November 28, 2006 9:21 PM
The show stinks, but I keep watching it.
Is Hawkins good or bad? I don't care about that mystery anymore. It's probably just some cheap misdirection ploy anyways.
The lowpoint of the series was the episode where they needed gas but were afraid it would blow up if they opened the metal container (possible sparks). But they come close to a new low every week.
I wonder how Jake will save the town this week.
6 of 6 | Posted by soflat
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Posted on November 29, 2006 12:16 PM