See? The girls are super smart! Love 'em!
Once I saw the title of this episode I feared it would be a series finale... But, thank Heavens (or Science), the show has already been renewed for a 4th season. Hooray!
This was kind of a mess of an episode, but in a good way. Lots of stuff happening. I'm glad Andy came back, just like Grace said he would, but now he can see demons, too. And he already starts seeing demons in advanced mode: a full bastardization of the Nativity scene! Poor Andy, that would freak anyone out (except for Kurt, apparently). So, I wonder how much is he under Leland's grasp, and how much of the actual Andy is still left in him. I hope he doesn't become a devil worshiper nutjob, like Kurt.
I felt for Kristen, at the end. After getting Andy back, when things started to finally feel safe, again, she gets the rug harshly pulled from under her feet: she finds her mother, Leland and her egg, all playing in the opposite team.
A special mention to Sister Andrea, who keeps stealing all the scenes she's in (gotta respect someone who's able to maintain a casual conversation while shovelling a bunch of demons to death).
This was a nice "two in one" episode, ending the solid chapter that was season 3 and setting the tone for the next one, season 4 (David's divine riddle of the 38 days helps a lot with that, too). It'll be a loooong wait, but I'm sure the Kings will make it worth. They always do.
Also, nice to see George, again.
Queer as Folk for a new generation or an older generation looking at the past. Russell T Davies's new gay drama didn’t disappoint in it's first episode.
It covered all the usual RTD’s bases:
Humour
Sex
Darkness
Imminent tragedy
The story is the rise of the AIDs virus in London during the 1980’s which is very prescient for the 2020’s. It does feature some worrying parallels with 2020/21, even at this early stage of the series.
Olly Alexander didn’t disappoint in his first serious role and it will good to see more of him in future (not that there’s much more left of him to see after the first episode!).
Neil Patrick Harris also delivered an excellent and touching performance in both main aspects of the show with some excellent one liners and comedic moments, but also the darker elements.
Callum Scott-Howells also deserves mention for a very accurate portrayal of Colin. Someone who we've all been at some part of our lives and readily recognise in others. It will be interesting to see how his character develops.
Music wise it is spot on, the direction and photography also spot on. 1981 lives again (thankfully only on TV).
The urge to binge the lot is rising, but I’ll try to resist. Oh well, if you insist, maybe just one more.
