‘Glee’ season 5, episode 2 review: Did Rachel Berry land the role in ‘Funny Girl’?
On tonight’s “Glee,” we had the second part of a Beatles tribute that really did not feel that much like a tribute at all … which we consider to be a good thing. It was far and away a much better episode than the premiere, as the show does seem to be telling us that they listened to the majority of criticism that was out there about the end of last season. There has been almost no Marley and Jake in the first two episodes, and the focus at McKinley has been more on the characters that we’ve known since the beginning of the show’s run. That includes more of Tina, more of Artie, and also more of Sam in his own story.
The only “new” character with significant air time right now? Kitty, which has turned out surprisingly well. Ever since opening up Becca Tobin’s character, she is much more interesting and perhaps more complex that the goody-two-shoes Marley. Tonight’s episode had humor (Sam falling for the school nurse), ridiculous high school moments (prom), and yet another near disaster.
In this, we’re talking about Tina getting doused in some icy slushie mixture that we suppose is the “Glee” version of pig’s blood. This was hardly the most original thing we’ve seen, but Tina brushed it off with grace and went about her business. The reality here is that while it was predictable, it was still better than what we have seen on the show as of late.
Now, we transition over to the New York storyline, where there were two stories that were especially worth mentioning. First of all, Santana’s got a girlfriend! While it took her zero effort to get Demi Lovato’s Dani, we suppose that it is all right given that she only has five more episodes after this one.
Then, there was the big news: Rachel got the “Funny Girl” role! Our opinion on this remains the same: Given what is coming next week with “The Quarterback,” we’re happy for Rachel. Were she not going through what she is about to with Finn’s death, we’d be a little bit iffy on her finding fame so quickly, but she’s going to need this, and the show is going to need this as they try to deal with what happens next.
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Jode Jette
October 4, 2013 @ 9:01 pm
Thanking God above that Marley hasn’t had much air time. She is B-O-R-I-N-G both as a character and as an actress. In fact, I’ve always suspected that in real life she’s not as sweet and in real life Kitty is actual quite sweet. Miscasting for Marley was problemo #uno. But if they can just keep her in the same place as Tina was, background, that would be great. Only difference is Tina actually IS interesting!
I hope the writers and producers keep this pattern for the rest of the show! Love Kitty. Love “original” Glee-ers.
IceQueenRia
October 4, 2013 @ 10:00 am
I actually preferred the first episode. In fact I loved the first episode, I really don’t understand how other people didn’t. I found the first half of this episode a bit boring, which is a shame because I really wanted to enjoy it. But it picked up for me from the ‘here comes the sun’ duet. That Cheeio is just horrible, and not in a funny Sue Sylvester way. However I am pleased there’s been less Marley and Unique these two episodes. I’m really enjoying Kitty. I do love Sam but I’m not sure about that nurse yet. Overall, I think the second half of the episode was better than the first half, but I still preferred episode one.
grace mielus
October 4, 2013 @ 7:24 pm
Premier last week was needed. Giving us gleeks some good things (Blaines proposal, possibly of Rachel getting Fanny Brice role) since we know what’s coming (Finns death). I grew listening to the beatles while they were still a band. I never thought I’d ever hear anything close to a decent rendition of any of their songs as they were/are so iconic. Glee proved me wrong last night. Darren Criss singing Hey Jude was better than the Beatles rendition. He was electric. I agree about less Marley & Unique’s on screen time. I want to care about Marley, but she doesn’t seem to have a personality, & that includes last season. I watched the 2nd season of the Glee Project & Unique was such an as.hol. to his fellow contestants so I’ve never liked him. Glees all about embracing yourself & no bullying & Unique was the single biggest bullier so I will seriously doubt I’ll ever get over his real personality as Alex enough to care about his character. Ryder & Kitty are the 2 characters I enjoy out of the newbies, although Kitty seriously lacked a personality herself until close to the end of last season, but she’s definitely more interesting now. Don’t like Jakes character much, he’s not believable as a kid who was just born w/great dance moves, he’s too polished a dancer. & serioulsy, after having Harry Shum for yrs prior, that’s going to make it difficult to like any new great dancers they try & replace him with. Artie has always been one of my favorite characters, he nails one liners like nobody else. Tina’s character has become a true “Too Young To be Bitter bit.. which is just sad & not even slightly worth watching. And then there’s Sam. I wasn’t too impressed w/him until he & Blaines characters started the bromance, now he’s one of my favorites, very funny. Bottom line, Darren Criss is the serious triple threat & he’s why I’m still watching Glee. When he’s on camera acting, singing or dancing, he’s captivating. Can’t help but keep your eyes on him. He’s got a heck of a brilliant career in store for himself, so incredibly talented.
Ellyn
October 4, 2013 @ 7:31 am
It was terrible. I cannot stand Tina- her and Artie’s characters have become the most vapid on TV.
Ellyn
October 4, 2013 @ 7:31 am
It was terrible. I cannot stand Tina- her and Artie’s characters have become the most vapid on TV.