‘Glee’ season 4, episode 18 review: Chord Overstreet shines, and is [spoiler] gone?
If there is one word that we can use to describe Thursday night’s “Glee” episode, it was emotional, and for a variety of different reasons. There was heartbreak, terror, loss, and also genuine character development. Even though there was no Rachel, Kurt, or Santana in the entire hour, it still has to be considered one of the most powerful episodes of the show’s entire run.
First, let’s get to the standout performers from the hour. While you may not like the Brittany / Sam pairing, Chord Overstreet showed some of the best skills that he ever has since joining the show. The writers finally figured out this year what to do with this character, and it shows through almost every single scene. It was ultimately hard to not feel shattered when he and Brittany were separated from each other during the shooting, and to have the two learn something about what being a couple really means (including not obsessing over Lord Tubbington).
Also notable in this episode? Jane Lynch. For at least a good ten minutes here, we genuinely felt that Sue Sylvester was the person responsible for actually setting off the gun; however, it was instead Becky. Lauren Potter was absolutely heartbreaking here, as it turned out that Becky brought the gun to school in her anger and confusion that the real world would eat her alive. Sue ultimately took the fall in order to protect her longtime student, and we’re sure that there will be debate over this for a long time as to whether or not this was the right move. From one standpoint, you can say that she was really trying to help someone who did not mean to hurt anyone; but isn’t a move like this one that requires that Becky receives a greater amount of help? Sue taking the fall doesn’t really solve the problem, but it was a particularly sad way to end the hour, even more so than seeing poor catfish victim Ryder once again be left in the dust.
What do you think about this “Glee” season 4 episode, and who do you think gave the best performance? If you want to check out some more scoop on the future of “Glee,” you can do so over at the link here.
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MissfAith
April 12, 2013 @ 9:23 am
Worst episode EVER what was the point of that?what was the point at the end of the show of tht fake crying crap on the tape WHAT WAS THE POINT…. I used to love glee, but tht was a lazy story and CLEARLY done for attention. Bad taste bad idea, and I hate to say it, bad show. As a real glee fan, I almost took the show off my DVR scheduler…. And if they dnt do SOMETHING tht makes more sense, it won’t b back next year. And THTS sad. Show lost its way after graduation.
di
April 12, 2013 @ 7:15 am
Chord Overstreet’s acting for the win.
Clara
April 12, 2013 @ 3:24 am
I agree – Best Episode Ever – but should have been extended to two hours to let more of the individual characters have time for more than one line.
Best of Show – Sam / Chord Overstreet. His acting has grown so much this year probably due to them finally figuring out how to write for him. Really like him with Brittany / Heather Morris.
Not sure if we are really done seeing Sue. She showed she had a heart, but Becky needs more guidance about what she did. Another one chalking it up to those that have mental impairments, which is so unfair.
Only 3 songs this week but they were POWERFULL. Never have purchased through i-tunes but just might have to this week.
Erin M.
April 11, 2013 @ 10:27 pm
I love Glee, but I thought this episode was done poorly and overhyped because of the supposed “school shooting”. It’s also in poor taste given the rash of school tragedies in the past few years. Degrassi did a much better storyline involving a young man who was bullied and shot a beloved main character , who was paralyzed, before dying during a struggle for the gun. Becky obviously didn’t mean to shoot the gun and her thought process was likely influenced by someone else. I think Sue will be back at McKinley soon and I hope we see Becky get some counseling.
Justin
April 11, 2013 @ 10:22 pm
What do i think about this episode? Best Episode..Ever! Becky was and is my fave minor character so en i found that becky waa scared and nervous, it pulled some heartstrings….acually a lot! Than sue covered for her i finally found that one reason while i really like sue! This an episode worthy of the number one spot!