Alrighty...just watched it so I can read n' comment now! :D
I agree...if this is any indication of how the season will go, I'll be MUCH happier than last year. There was so much I didn't like in the first season and I really *wanted* to like it, you know? But I wanted to kill Owen in every single episode, Ianto had a few moments but mostly was either useless or a nonentity, and I got *SO* sick of Gwen's googly eyes (I swear, she must have gone to the Ally Walker school of acting).
There was a certain cheeziness to this episode, but it was in a fun way, not an "oh my god this is HORRIBLE" way. I loved the bar scene. What can I say? Throw in some rousing music and a combo of men kissing and punching each other and you've got me. ;)
But I think the most impressive thing was the change in the team. Jack is no longer all mopey/lookettmeI'mallangry and more like his DW self (yea!), Owen was FAR less annoying (almost human...I guess shooting him a couple of times did him some good! lol), Ianto had some great bits (love the snarky Ianto and the silver tray for the weapons was just priceless), Gwen had more purpose and focus (and a gorgeous right hook), and Tosh didn't need much tinkering, but she's coming across as even more smart and capable than before.
I have to give the writers and producers credit. They looked at the first season and took the feedback and tried to fix the things they knew were wrong (I've even read as much in an article somewhere). Jack's disappearance ended up being a great excuse to give the team a chance at cohesion, putaside their petty issues, and step up to do the job. So, Jack's happier and a bit more open (I don't mind him having secrets - makes things more interesting), and the team is functioning 100% better. Good all around. *thumbs up*
James...*laughing*...yeah, that's kind of his standard English bad boy. But I like it. He's ridiculous, but fun. And can you believe he's in his mid-40s? Damn, he looks good. I guess I didn't realize he was going to be in more than one episode. Neat!
I *am* curious about the little carrot they dangled in front of us at the end. Gray? Was that the name? I was having a bit of trouble understanding what he said there. Looked like a lost kid...and Jack did mention way back when that he never wanted to be pregnant again...hm.... *hears a thousand mpreg fics exploding into being*
Ack. I still need to review the last two chaps of Disheveled for you! I don't know where the hell the time keeps disappearing to!
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Date: 2008-01-18 02:59 am (UTC)I agree...if this is any indication of how the season will go, I'll be MUCH happier than last year. There was so much I didn't like in the first season and I really *wanted* to like it, you know? But I wanted to kill Owen in every single episode, Ianto had a few moments but mostly was either useless or a nonentity, and I got *SO* sick of Gwen's googly eyes (I swear, she must have gone to the Ally Walker school of acting).
There was a certain cheeziness to this episode, but it was in a fun way, not an "oh my god this is HORRIBLE" way. I loved the bar scene. What can I say? Throw in some rousing music and a combo of men kissing and punching each other and you've got me. ;)
But I think the most impressive thing was the change in the team. Jack is no longer all mopey/lookettmeI'mallangry and more like his DW self (yea!), Owen was FAR less annoying (almost human...I guess shooting him a couple of times did him some good! lol), Ianto had some great bits (love the snarky Ianto and the silver tray for the weapons was just priceless), Gwen had more purpose and focus (and a gorgeous right hook), and Tosh didn't need much tinkering, but she's coming across as even more smart and capable than before.
I have to give the writers and producers credit. They looked at the first season and took the feedback and tried to fix the things they knew were wrong (I've even read as much in an article somewhere). Jack's disappearance ended up being a great excuse to give the team a chance at cohesion, putaside their petty issues, and step up to do the job. So, Jack's happier and a bit more open (I don't mind him having secrets - makes things more interesting), and the team is functioning 100% better. Good all around. *thumbs up*
James...*laughing*...yeah, that's kind of his standard English bad boy. But I like it. He's ridiculous, but fun. And can you believe he's in his mid-40s? Damn, he looks good. I guess I didn't realize he was going to be in more than one episode. Neat!
I *am* curious about the little carrot they dangled in front of us at the end. Gray? Was that the name? I was having a bit of trouble understanding what he said there. Looked like a lost kid...and Jack did mention way back when that he never wanted to be pregnant again...hm.... *hears a thousand mpreg fics exploding into being*
Ack. I still need to review the last two chaps of Disheveled for you! I don't know where the hell the time keeps disappearing to!