George Gets The Best Review Ever

Suburgatory, S02E04

Dallas was going around town telling everyone how magnificent George was in bed, but they hadn't even gotten past kissing yet.  Dalia ditched her friends for the companionship for her new Singaporean stepmother, and the Ks were looked after by Lisa.  Tessa tried to get Dalia to be herself again when she noticed how she was spiraling into desperation.

I thought maybe Dallas had learned her lesson from their first date, but I guess it's just in her nature to want to make things dramatic and magical, not matter what it is.  I had to just laugh when she brought George to the bedroom and she was hanging in the air and all these crazy light work was going off.  It was like he was in some kind of strip club.  The gospel choir was another funny addition to their first attempt at sex.  But for all this show, Dallas fizzled out with a fake orgasm and praise of a night that was over before it started.  I was really surprised that she kept doing this to him, as if she had no confidence that he could perform, nor wanted him.  It was so bizarre.  Then I wondered why the hell she was bragging about the sex so much when he hadn't gotten to do a damn thing.  I liked this situation just because I didn't expect it.  They have such good chemistry, I thought she would be happy to jump his bones.  But it took a talking before they got to bed for real, and even then Dallas wasn't wowed.  Haha.  George was lucky she already pumped him up before actually trying him out.

The funniest part of this episode was when Dallas and George were at the Chinese restaurant about to tell Tessa and Dalia the news about them:

[George] We have a-a little announce to make.

[Waitress] No coupon tonight.  Everything full price.

[George] That's fine.

[Waitress] Price doesn't include gratuity.

[George] O-Ok.  Why....why is she directing this at me?

[Dallas] Sorry, George, Shun Ju can be a little--

[Waitress] You want extra pancake, you pay.

[George] I don't even know if we're getting moo shu.

 I was dying with laughter at how crazy aggressive she was being, like George had stolen something.  That must be something that happens to him often in Chatswin because he just has the face of a cheap or non-paying customer.

Another interesting thing that happened at that table was that Tessa found that she was interested in what was happening to Dalia.  I wasn't shocked that she went out of her way to make sure Dalia was okay, but I did think she was being overly nice to Dalia.  I like that Tessa can help her out even if Dalia isn't grateful.  I mean, that's the beauty of their relationship--they are sworn enemies, but they tend to give each other advice whether the other wants it or not.  I love that they're not friends, but still manage to look out for each other when times are rough.  Dalia didn't look bad with black hair, but she certainly didn't look good as Evan's companion.  Although Tessa was told in a wonderfully Dalia way to get "the h out of her r," it's great that she dyed Dalia's hair back to blonde.  And returned her lackeys to her side.

Speaking of the Ks, I was laughing when they almost got into the "molest-y" van and were given to Lisa to be watched over.  Instead of them being like abandoned puppies, I was hoping that they might turn into 3 creepy versions of Lisa, but no such luck.  That would have been so good for her to be the leader of a group for once.  But I guess she just doesn't know how to use people like Dalia does.  You have to have those skills from birth.

Two more things I wanted to point out.  One, Mr. Wolfe looked so creepy with those blue contacts in.  Eww!  No!   Two, Wan-er's character didn't make sense to me because they speak English in Singapore.  I don't know why she would only be speaking Chinese (save when she said "bye").  Also, since they said that Wan-er is a flight attendant, I would think that they would require she speak some English.  I don't know.  It was very odd to me.

This was a good episode.  George got to feel like an undeserving rock star, and Tessa acted like Dalia's friend when Dalia felt like she had no one else (except Evan--ugh).  I'm looking forward to them getting back to normal where they are messing up each other's lives, rather than making them better.  And it was nice to have a little focus on Dalia for a change.  I get a little disappointed when she's only in the episode for about 2 lines (she's one of the best in this show)!

More Enemies Than You Can Shake A Hook At

Once Upon A Time, S02E04

Rumpelstiltskin went looking for Belle after she disappeared from his home.  Belle found her father after being "kidnapped."  Rumpelstiltskin's past was also revealed, concerning the fate of his ex-wife.

At first, I had no idea why they were showing us Rump's past because I hadn't really thought about his wife at all.  But it was incredibly interesting to see him as his former self, which was a man who was too cowardly to even fight (even though his opponent was a pirate captain) for his wife.  It all tied into his current self, who despite having so much power, was still too cowardly to be open with Belle to have a significant relationship with her.  They do a nice job of tying things together, for the most part, so I don't have to feel like they are throwing in extra stories for the sake of a story.

I was definitely very interested in Rump's past story when I found out that he had lost his wife not to some illness or something, but to an attractive and thrilling pirate his wife happened to meet.  And of course, when Rump met Hook again as "The Dark One" it was so good!  I mean, it was really unfair that he was fighting Hook with all that magic he had at his command, but I just loved him getting back at both Hook and his wife who didn't have the decency to tell him that she was leaving him for another man.  Even still, I never thought he would rip out her heart.  That was pretty badass.  Then he also chopped off Hook's hand, which was expected.  Even though I was rooting for Rump in this episode, it was poetic justic that the hand he had sliced off didn't contain the magic bean he had sought.  Can't win them all.

It's also interesting that Hook has teamed up with Regina's mother.  Wow.  Never saw that coming.  So not only will Storybrooke have to deal with that bitch, but they will also have Hook running about.  That's going to make things really heat up and possibly get Rump and Regina to stop playing the roles of the local villains.

Another thing that tickled me during this episode was when it was just so evident that Rump has a long list of enemies that goes way beyond Hook and those we've seen.  I just loved when Charming was helping Rump out and pointed out that few townspeople wanted to help him because he's made all of their lives unpleasant at one point or the other.  In particular, there was a butcher who was pissed at him because he had turned his father into a pig.  But Rump being Rump, he didn't have the slightest memory of him.  I doubt he'll be like that when he meets up with Hook again.  I don't know what tricks Hook might have learned in Neverland, but hopefully he has some kind of power that can give Rump a run for his money.

Speaking of Neverland, I am confused as to why Smee is in Storybrooke, but Hook is not.  How did that come about?  And I'm also weary of them bringing up Neverland, in fear that Peter Pan might pop up one day.  Ugh.  I'm tolerating Hook because they've worked him into the story so well, but I'm not going to be so keen if that little boy in tights shows up.  Haha.

Anyway, I'm a little happy that Rump was able to share his past a little bit with Belle and she seems willing to give his evil ass another chance.  He doesn't really deserve pity, but he did stop her from being mind wiped and gave her a place to work (and possibly live outside of his walls).  They are a weird couple, but most of the time I want to see them together because it's a rare chance to see Rump in a softer light.

Loved this episode.  It could be my favorite yet.  I'm definitely looking forward to just watching this episode again as much as I am to know what might develop next.  All I have to say is that I was so engaged in this story that I didn't give a damn that we didn't get to see Emma and Snow at all.  But they better get back to that story next time because I'm curious to know what their backup plan is to get home.