TV: Dream House / Human Shield (ER episodes 12.06 & 12.07)
As my fellow ER fans dropped like flies, I’m finding it increasingly difficult to hang on. But, at the same time, I cant let go. I’ve invested circa 10 years in this thing. I cant just walk away because it’s made a few mistakes. I feel like a negligent parent.
The all-time low came last week with the monkey storyline. “It’s not a monkey, it’s an chimp”. Boom boom. No, it’s a fucking hospital. For humans. Myself and fellow ER devotee were actually forced to [swoon]sky plus[/swoon] through these segments, as we found them too offensive even to watch on mute.
The episode, as I recall, had 2 storylines. Covert animal healing (flashes of Romano, about 5 seasons ago, operating on a dog??) and Danny Glover. Because they still haven’t learnt that wheeling out a Hollywood star does not a decent episode make. The highlight was the confirmation of my suspicion that Ray’s lady friend wasn’t all she seemed. i.e. legal. I thought she was young, but 14? Yuk. Oh, and an STD to boot. Her parents must be so proud. I’ve just checked, and I missed the fact that Haleh got the shove. But then if that’s what needs to be done to pay Danny Glover the fat wedge…
A week later and the other half wasn’t keen. I conceded to put it on as background noise for our nice milky cup of tea before bed. Only we got sucked in. I tell a lie. He fell asleep and I, probably fearing RSPCC style repercussions, got sucked in. But it was good. Really good. Like proper ER.
The criminal survived, thanks to the classic “our job is to save lives, not judge them” ER sageism. The little girl died and made everyone feel shitty. Jerry got a skit, Frank got a touching moment and Neela got her baps out, again. Is she not the most actively sexy health care professional County’s ever seen? (Randy doesn’t count, she’s merely an out & out slut). Gallant was dead, but then he wasn’t. Everyone shunned Eve’s critical incident debrief. And there was that kiss. Awesome.
Laura Innes directed. While it’s a shame we see less of her character, her behind camera contribution is probably a blessing for the future of ER. Plus the one fleeting glance of Weaver in the “put my name into the mixture” exchange with Luka was just brilliant.
Next week is the much hyped plane crash episode. Which isn’t, I hope, paving the way for an ER/Lost crossover. Serena Williams fills the [insert celebrity guest star here] gap. And presumably chaos ensues. It’s a shame the outside broadcast episode had to be thrown in just as season 12 found its feet. But, on the understanding that simian primates will not feature, ER has got me for another week.
The all-time low came last week with the monkey storyline. “It’s not a monkey, it’s an chimp”. Boom boom. No, it’s a fucking hospital. For humans. Myself and fellow ER devotee were actually forced to [swoon]
The episode, as I recall, had 2 storylines. Covert animal healing (flashes of Romano, about 5 seasons ago, operating on a dog??) and Danny Glover. Because they still haven’t learnt that wheeling out a Hollywood star does not a decent episode make. The highlight was the confirmation of my suspicion that Ray’s lady friend wasn’t all she seemed. i.e. legal. I thought she was young, but 14? Yuk. Oh, and an STD to boot. Her parents must be so proud. I’ve just checked, and I missed the fact that Haleh got the shove. But then if that’s what needs to be done to pay Danny Glover the fat wedge…
A week later and the other half wasn’t keen. I conceded to put it on as background noise for our nice milky cup of tea before bed. Only we got sucked in. I tell a lie. He fell asleep and I, probably fearing RSPCC style repercussions, got sucked in. But it was good. Really good. Like proper ER.
The criminal survived, thanks to the classic “our job is to save lives, not judge them” ER sageism. The little girl died and made everyone feel shitty. Jerry got a skit, Frank got a touching moment and Neela got her baps out, again. Is she not the most actively sexy health care professional County’s ever seen? (Randy doesn’t count, she’s merely an out & out slut). Gallant was dead, but then he wasn’t. Everyone shunned Eve’s critical incident debrief. And there was that kiss. Awesome.
Laura Innes directed. While it’s a shame we see less of her character, her behind camera contribution is probably a blessing for the future of ER. Plus the one fleeting glance of Weaver in the “put my name into the mixture” exchange with Luka was just brilliant.
Next week is the much hyped plane crash episode. Which isn’t, I hope, paving the way for an ER/Lost crossover. Serena Williams fills the [insert celebrity guest star here] gap. And presumably chaos ensues. It’s a shame the outside broadcast episode had to be thrown in just as season 12 found its feet. But, on the understanding that simian primates will not feature, ER has got me for another week.
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