This is what Walker does best: action and intrigue with strong underpinnings of platonic character relationships.
The Walker cast and writers have dropped the old stereotype of "CW Pretty" (though they still are very much so) and got down to the brass tacks of story telling for adults.
I'm a fan.
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Fast paced, the writers moved the Jackal plot line forward. (And it's both grisly and yet not so graphic to keep it off network.) I am already totally involved trying to weigh various possible villains.
And why a jackal? There has to be a deep psychological scar somewhere.
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At the same time, they introduced a new character (the glorious Luna, played by a familiar face from the Independence universe) Took the friendship of Larry and Cordell three steps forward, then a huge step back. Getting the two together will be a joy, but you don't ditch such a close friend even if they do something that breaches your trust (especially in cases like this and done for selfless reasons.)
We see Stella unfortunately conflicted about saving a man she didn't know, yet we also see Stella with her brother in one of those tight sibling moments that viewers love.
Family, man.
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Special kudos to scenes with Coby Bell and Jared Padalecki, because what an incredible range of emotions to play in such a short space of time.
However, there is praise enough to go around. Everyone played their roles brilliantly, including the crew (lighting--wow, videography, music, props)
I have so many theories now that I can barely wait until next week, which given the landscape of the entertainment industry getting viewers to watch live/weekly is saying a lot.
The Walker cast and writers have dropped the old stereotype of "CW Pretty" (though they still are very much so) and got down to the brass tacks of story telling for adults.
I'm a fan.
---
Fast paced, the writers moved the Jackal plot line forward. (And it's both grisly and yet not so graphic to keep it off network.) I am already totally involved trying to weigh various possible villains.
And why a jackal? There has to be a deep psychological scar somewhere.
---
At the same time, they introduced a new character (the glorious Luna, played by a familiar face from the Independence universe) Took the friendship of Larry and Cordell three steps forward, then a huge step back. Getting the two together will be a joy, but you don't ditch such a close friend even if they do something that breaches your trust (especially in cases like this and done for selfless reasons.)
We see Stella unfortunately conflicted about saving a man she didn't know, yet we also see Stella with her brother in one of those tight sibling moments that viewers love.
Family, man.
---
Special kudos to scenes with Coby Bell and Jared Padalecki, because what an incredible range of emotions to play in such a short space of time.
However, there is praise enough to go around. Everyone played their roles brilliantly, including the crew (lighting--wow, videography, music, props)
I have so many theories now that I can barely wait until next week, which given the landscape of the entertainment industry getting viewers to watch live/weekly is saying a lot.
