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Medium 2/23/09 "About Last Night" |
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Season 5 number 4
First and foremost I have to say that Allison has never been possessed. This is a second story in which she is not in control. She is very much in control of herself and I have always felt this is part of the reason she is whom she is. Some people have the ability to communicate with the dead, but they do not have the strength of personality to draw boundaries. This is something many people, psychic or otherwise, need to learn.
Now this is not to say that I did not completely enjoy the show. I read the script before I watched the show so it is hard to say if I would have seen the twists. Let me know what you think.
Geographically the references are all wrong, but don’t let that get in the way of a good story.
Now for the B-story, Ariel learning to drive, I loved it. My oldest is 14 and one half so she is still a year from her learner’s permit, but the attitude was spot on! Sophia is a fantastic actress and I am always impressed when they give her the chance to shine. The little looks of disdain, yet the true desire to please. It is a real push pull of independence and security that is so true of teenagers.
Many, many people ask what it is like to live in a house with people that can read your mind. I think you got a glimpse in this episode. “Ariel” was reading her dad’s mind because she wanted to please him. People sometimes think that reading someone’s mind is for nefarious intent. I find in my house it is more often a loving gesture. My family is not looking for my dark secrets. They probably already know them and accept me despite the fact. They are looking to be my family and love me faults and all.
What is hard to see is “Joe” in the show always questioning and getting annoyed with “Allison”. I like to think that if Allison came to me with the same story of feeling that she had killed a man that I would not be so annoyed and try to attack her story with logic. Sandoval says “I don’t understand” a lot and “joe” says “just this once” when the logic attack is about to begin.
It’s not to say that I don’t get annoyed sometimes. I am human. And a man.
Best,
Joe |
