A tad too underwhelming for my liking. Revenge has been on hiatus for far too long so viewers were bound to find themselves out of the show’s groove. It doesn’t help that this was a transitional hour which was too preoccupied with setting up the season’s final stretch than providing us with many explosive developments.
The episode’s highlight for me was undeniably Daniel’s beating and that fantastic moment when we discovered Victoria had set it all up. Her son’s imprisonment perfectly encapsulates the lengths our favorite manipulator will resort to in order to protect her family. However, I did find Victoria’s lost love storyline quite bizarre. It came out of nowhere although I’m undoubtedly intrigued to see where the writers plan on taking it.
As for the episode’s other subplots, I can’t say I’m really a fan of Mayson Treadwill’s various machinations so far, or Charlotte & Declan’s irritating relationship troubles. As far as I’m concerned, the show could do without that annoying twosome as the Romeo & Juliet shtick has gotten a bit old (and prescription drugs are so 90s).
And can we please discuss that brilliant final scene where Emily finally taps into her inner badass and totally lets loose on Victoria’s lackey? It was simply awesome watching her unleash her anger (and ninja skills) so proficiently. The scene practically salvaged the episode on its own and definitely pumped me up for the rest of the season.
Vengeful Bits
– Loved Emily’s tips to Daniel about staying safe in prison.
– Naughty Victoria got quite a few sex scenes in this episode. A bit weird with her son rotting in prison.
– I enjoyed sneaky Emily placing Victoria in Mayson’s cross-hairs.
– I can’t express how satisfying it was to see Victoria slap the hell out of Charlotte. The little brat deserved it and more.
– Brilliantly resourceful plan by Emily to disguise herself and run into Victoria’s mystery assailant at the bar.
– Jack on his way to find Amanda doesn’t strike me as particularly exciting.
– Badass final shot of Emily as she struts off post-asskicking.
Devious Delights
Victoria: I’m sorry I have to go.
Dominique: Don’t worry darling, it’s what you do.
Victoria: I swear to God Mason I’ll-
Mayson: You’ll what? Not invite me to the parties you’ve stopped throwing? Not introduce me to the celebrities who’ve stopped calling? You empire is crumbling, my queen. News-choppers are circling Grayson Manor like so many buzzards waiting for a goat to die.
Emily: In society, women are referred to as the fairer sex. But in the wild, the female species can be far more ferocious than their male counterparts. Defending the nest is both our oldest and strongest instinct. And sometimes, it can also be the most gratifying.
Conclusion
Ultimately, while there wasn’t much wrong with it, this was one of Revenge‘s weaker episodes. Nevertheless, I have the utmost faith that this little firecracker of a show will bounce back with a passion next week.
Nad Rating
C+
Amazing how we root for Emily/Amanda when she is not doing good things.