I know this show hasn't been the roaring success many thought it might be. It has received a little criticism from the press and many think Mark Burnett may have jumped the shark with this little venture.
Well you lowly landlubbers, I am here to tell you that this bucket o'bolts ain't dead in the water just yet. Welcome to Pirate Master!
The episode begins with a look back at the events of last week. We are reminded what a strong force the Triad has become. We also see Kendra striking her deal with Jay; the deal she did not keep. Then we flash back to that whole mutiny nonsense. Finally, Je'Don had to give up his Royal Pardon to Nessa, and with a vote of 3 to 1 was cut adrift. His voyage was now over......or was it?
Episode 8 picks up right after pirate's court as the pirates return to their quarters. Everyone is looking somber and Nessa confessionals how hard it was to say good-bye to Lord Loverlips. Actually, she says that since the adventure is over for him - he should at least get a kiss from the girl he has a crush on. Way to play it off like it was a charity smooch. Ego much?
We then see Louie confessionaling that Captain Assmunch wants to eliminate the manpower and now that leaves just him and not much other manpower, the camera than cuts to a shot of the ambiguously gay Jupiter. I love when the editors make fun like that.
This little video mockery is interrupted by an angry Jay confronting Kendra to see if she really did go back on her promise to vote the way he wanted. He whines about how Kendra gave her word and failed to keep it. I would think her ability to play him like that would make her a good pirate. Pirates aren't known for their honesty. Other things not usually associated with pirate life: knitting, breeding llamas and interpretive dance.
Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Dancer's Life for Me!
Jay goes on to say he called Kendra out in front of everybody. Note to Jay: if everyone on the ship wants you and your Triad buddies gone, don't you think ripping on Kendra is going to make the rest of the ship warm up to her even more? Just a thought.
Cue the intro music and it's Jig Time. I dance my way to the kitchen to grab my first bottle of Aquafina so that I can be good and quenched for what will prove to be an exciting voyage. Ironically, one of the first commercials is for Dasani bottled water. I stroke my Aquafina bottle to reassure it that I could never be lured away from its sexy blue label. Dasani, try as you might, you will NEVER tempt me.
When we return, we find the Picton Castle being tossed around some mighty strong waves. If I were on board I would be tossing my gruel right about now. Seriously though, check out the height of those waves.
Are we jumping any sharks yet?
Expedition time! Cameron calls all pirates to amidships. This time, however, he takes the key to open the Chest of Zanzibar himself. The next treasure was hidden by Captain Steele's navigator, Salvador Fuentes of Spain. Cameron, taking a cue from Cap'n Munch's book, delights us with his Spanish accent. Apparently, this ship is a floating tower of Babel. This is an expedition down the Rio Del Muerte, the River of Death a place for ghosts. Cameron then whistles and some ghost pirates climb on board.
Can you tell which Pirate program had a better special effects budget?
The crew reacted with gasps and dropping jaws. Some of them were excited and the Triad looked a bit panicked. This go round the entire crew will be competing as the black team against the ghost crew which will be competing under the red flag. Today it will be winning crew takes all, unlike all those other expeditions when the winning crew took... um... all. Ok, so maybe that's not entirely different. However, in a twist, if the ghost crew wins, they will be able to decide who'll receive the black spot. Right about then, Jay soiled himself. At this news, Louie cackled crazily about how this was gonna be a good day.
The two crews boarded their longboats and waited for Cameron to shoot off his gun. Both teams began rowing as fast as they could while Cameron narrated the first clue.
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Comments (8)
Great recap, Tink! Love the reference back to the first episode (We know John has 2 compasses of his own and should those get lost, Je'Don can always find direction by looking at the moon). It reminded me of a time when I actually thought this show was going to be good! Alas, crushed dreams...
1 of 8 | Posted by LoLo
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Posted on July 22, 2007 9:20 PM
Great job Tink. I love that you point out the editing mistakes. Why do they think no one would notice the cards had no cuts?
This show did entertain me this week but I died when the stripper lost the key. I guess he was used to shedding things so the key didn't seem to important to hang on to?
I would have followed the map and clues and beat the lock off the trunk, that is how much time the ghosts had.... what losers... I was not sad to see them fail so badly, I'm over them.
Love love love the fact that the cook kicked herself off the ship, who would have thunk that?
2 of 8 | Posted by GIFFORDSAZ
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Posted on July 23, 2007 12:27 AM
Wow, Tink, great recap! Captain Loverlips! I love it! Floating Tower of Babel! John: Not A Rocket Scientist! I was laughing so hard-thanks for the laughs on a Monday morning!
3 of 8 | Posted by LonnaSaur
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Posted on July 23, 2007 7:37 AM
Now that the show's canceled (which really shocks me seeing as though they let Treasure Hunters run its full course last year... but then again that was NBC...), will you still recap the episodes on the web, Tink? Pretty please?
4 of 8 | Posted by LoLo
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Posted on July 23, 2007 8:27 PM
Finally got to watch this episode tonite. What a pack of fools they brought back. True Pirates would have stole that treasure without the key!!!
You are a great recapper Tink... it was sooo funny. Hope you continue, if not this show, another.
5 of 8 | Posted by chooch850
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Posted on July 24, 2007 12:52 AM
Thanks for the kind comments. Man I'm feeling like a jinx - has any other recapper sent their show off the air after only 3 recaps?
I'll keep recapping it if you guys like. I know I'll still be watching it. But man that just stinks. I mean they'd rather run repeats of NCIS! UGH!
6 of 8 | Posted by TinkerbellAPixie
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Posted on July 24, 2007 4:41 AM
Uh, yeah, Mark Burnett has jumped the shark. None of his shows are good anymore. Hey, Tink. Sorry to hear that you lost a show. Hopefully, you'll get to recap a better show.
7 of 8 | Posted by nerrawllehctim
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Posted on July 26, 2007 10:25 AM
There must be at least twelve of us who like this show. Now that they are FINALLY showing LOTS more (wink, wink) of Crista, the one hot chick, it is even more interesting (I don't get out much).
I too vote for your continuing the recaps. Since it is mathematically unlikely I'll encounter a live person - ever - who has even heard of the show, your recaps are The Next Best Thing (Hey! That would make a good title, huh?)
8 of 8 | Posted by NightWalker
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Posted on August 2, 2007 12:22 PM