Glee was perfect in the first 13 episodes. I loved it almost as much as I've ever loved any TV show before. I slowly fell in love with the characters of Rachel, Quinn, Finn, Brittany, Puck and Emma. I loved the music too and listened to it repeatedly.
But somethings been missing in the back 9. Story lines have seemed forced. My favorite character, Quinn, barely had any lines. She disappeared. Also, you seemingly kicked Emma to the curb as well. I don't think we've really seen her in an episode for quite some time either. You brought in too many guest stars (whom I love--NPH, Idina Menzel, Kristen Chenowith) but they were given more solos than Quinn, a main star of the show, had during this whole half of this season. I would have loved to see these guys more spread out over the entire series, but they just took over, and I missed my main characters (who are the reason I love the show).
But you did give the show one redeeming thing in the back nine--Jesse St. James (Jonathan Groff). He's what kept me watching. He became like a main character in my mind (and in my heart). But, Mr. Murphy, you didn't use him right. Yes, I realize he had to break Rachel's heart (Mr. Groff will be starring in a musical in London this fall, making his season 2 return improbable). But why does Jesse St. James go from this character who admits that he has feelings for Rachel in one episode (Dream On) and then up and leave for Vocal Adrenaline claiming he's been done wrong and no longer loves her two episodes later in Funk? Something felt like it was missing: it shouldn't have gone from him telling Shelby he has feeling for her to that he didn't belong in New Directions and it wasn't going to work out. It felt like a scene was cut--or even worse--the writers did some seriously sloppy writing. We should've seen the McKinley High kids being meaner to him. We should have seen Rachel and Jesse interact before things completely fell apart or how they fell apart. (Also--did the "Here's what you missed on Glee" thing say something about how Jesse and Rachel had broken up or was that just me hearing things?) This sudden breaking of Rachel's heart just happened so you could nicely tie up the season finale bow of Finchel. It wasn't right.
So you may have finally gave us Quinn lovers some Quinn in Funk, but you took away our St. Berry. And not kindly, might I add. I'm not sure I can keep watching Glee unless it starts to shape up better. Especially given the numerous ill-sounding rumors you've put out about season 2, which I don't even want to get into.
So, what will it be, Mr. Murphy?
Please stop ruining Glee.
I completely agree with absolutely EVERYTHING in this letter. Especially the character assasination that has been done to Jesse. The writers made a point of making him an intricate character, not fallen to the cliches the fans had assumed he would come to, only to bring him to an abrupt an immediate halt and bring those cliches to the forefront. I believe that the fame and the instant success gave the writers a big head - they now believe they can do anything and as long as they put in big production numbers (Madonna? Gaga?) they can get away with gaping plot holes. How long did it take for viewers to find out that Quinn was staying with Puck? The writers have gotten sloppy and if they don't clean up, they will lose many of their most dedicated followers.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you had a blog! and this is the truest thing ever. p.s speaking of mr groff - BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY WAS AMAZING - which I only realized the 3rd time i listened to it. also i'm all for quinn getting more solos, but maybe not r&b solos ... pregnant teenage moms dancing together is just awkward for me.
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