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November 29, 2006: "See You Soon"
Well, this was a more personal episode. With Gracie's murder at the center of attention, Dale struggles with his newly earned store, Emily and Jake see some truth in Jonah, Stanley and Mimi get closer as Bonnie tears away, and Johnston is voted out of office. Things are bound to change in Jericho now that Gray Anderson has the reigns. I have a feeling he's going to make a lot of rash decisions, and Johnston is going to hesitate to step in... even if the town needs him in the future. It was a sad moment when he was standing outside City Hall. His cautious nature was the best way to assess each situation at hand, but Gray was always quick to assume and act. There needs to be a common ground.
I also liked the scene in the jail cell. "He's innocent!" Jake sternly says of Jonah. "Don't let someone else do the dirty work for you, Mayor." Big move by Jake, but we all knew Gray was just the mouth here and wouldn't shoot Jonah then and there.
There's a lot of pride at stake in this episode, and power struggles in almost every scene. But it really focused on the inner workings of the town — and even family. We finally got to see more interaction between Hawkins and his son. "I'm here. I'm right here," he says to Darcy. The whole football story line was enough for Hawkins to put his "work" at bay and stay in Jericho a little longer. I'm glad he's trying, but it's almost too late. Now he's got people on his tail, and any family memories he's now creating will probably be lost soon enough.
On another family front, we got some answers from Jonah regarding the past, and Emily seems a little relieved by his honesty. Her mother wanted a clean break from Jonah, and he respected that. Still, he's leaving again, but I think he'll be critical later on — if the writers bring him back.
For the people who aren't as keen on the relationship aspect of this show, well... it was hard to avoid this week. In fact, the show was a little oversaturated with it. I mean, come on, Sinead O'Connor? Dancing with their foreheads together? Even that moment was a little much for me.
And as usual, the most shocking moments happened in the last two minutes of the episode. Roger's sudden appearance among the others who have walked into town will certainly open new wounds, and the messages coming in to Hawkins excited me for what we'll see when the show returns in February. The last message, "See you soon," was almost as creepy as the scene from the very beginning of this series when Hawkins pinned those tacks on the map. Lastly, Mitchell's death will leave his pack without a leader and Dale with an entire store of his own.
When Jericho returns next year, I hope the survivors who have just come to town give us some explanation regarding their flight and trek on foot. And I'm sure we'll get some answers regarding Hawkins and his job. Who is really using those parachutes as tracking devices? I think this mid-season break will make the second half even more exciting when it picks up where we've left off.
**You don't have to wait for more info! Check out whodroppedthebomb.com for special commentary from Jericho's writers, producers, directors and actors. Plus, an online Jericho webumentary and a sneak peek at upcoming footage! And if that weren't enough... Hawkins speaks! Actor Lennie James tells what he knows.
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Nov 29, 2006 9:19 PM
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I've seen every episode of Jericho so far and I have to admit I expected a little more from the mid-year finale. I had to laugh at the "Steamy" and "Manly" pairing, but other than that there wasn't a whole lot that made this a positive episode. I'm still really curious as to Jake's history - give us some info, please! At least in Lost I used to feel there was very strong character development... not happening as much here.
And where was Heather? She was everywhere Jake was, shared a steamy kiss with him, and then falls off the face of Kansas, leaving him to Emily?
I'm not watching this show for the romance, although it has been a nice perk. But so far, I'm not getting answers about the mysteries surrounding the explosions. Please, fill us in in February!
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Nov 29, 2006 9:32 PM
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i agree where is heather? what is the point in her character anyway if they aren't going to use her? is she just going to be one of those women? the ones that are suppose to be a stumbling block for the "supercouple" who have to overcome it. the supercouple and great love being emily and jake and of course the obstacles would be roger and heather. if thats the case i would rather see more action than romance plus answers to some of the mysteries need to be answered or at least talked about more. and please let the women be the ones to take action not just the men.
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Nov 29, 2006 10:36 PM
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OK..this was interesting..the Morse message was sent as poorly as before, but I did get it..and it seems to be a continuation of the message from last week. Last week was "it begins with" and this week's is "9 and it ends with". Thus the phrase from the two combined "it begins with 9 and ends with" Probably more to come in Feb. glad to be able to read the messages for all of you...back to my ham radios...
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Nov 29, 2006 10:47 PM
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Hmmm..Does anyone remember how many people were in the photo that Hawkins had of his unit (not knowing who he really worked for, thats what I'll call it). We saw it in the episode where he photoshopped himself into the family portrait. If there were 9 in the photo, then maybe that's what the messages are referring to. Or that could have just been a random picture. So many questions, so few answers.
Did Heather leave the show? That's just too weird how they dropped her character.
I did like this episode better, but was hoping for more. If they actually delve into what the new refugees went through in the next new episode, that would be great.
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Nov 29, 2006 11:26 PM
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I had to laugh at the "Steamy" and "Manly" pairing
Some of Stanley's suggestions were rather interesting. The closed captioning gave the spelling as "Stimi" as in St(anley) and (M)imi. I guess that makes sense.
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Nov 29, 2006 11:43 PM
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Well well well. I must say after about 50 minutes in, I was wondering if this was the series finale. I read somewhere that the inital order from CBS may have been only 11 episodes before the back end was picked up (thus the break after 11), so might this episode been originally written as the last in case the show flopped? Everything was getting wrapped up pretty neatly - Jonas suspected as the killer then cleared, check. What happens to the food that was dropped in, check. Who wins the election, check. What happens to Gracie's store, check. Then the last 5 minutes, and I actually am looking forward to February with a cautious optimism. Alot of unfamiliar faces in the previews, so something must start happening. Just hope its interesting.
You sure the morse code said '9'? Somewhere else, it said '6'. I'm not saying you're wrong, but one of them has to be. Please verify.
16-year-olds do not inherit businesses, buildings, etc. Isnt anything a minor inherits automatically put in a trust until they are old enough? Given that Gracie was murdered in the store for refusing to pay 'insurance,' why would anyone just leave it in the hands of a teenager - with the town's food supply inside completely unsecured? And Jonas if couldnt be tried because there was no judge - isnt a judge also required for probate, which is required for anyone to inherit anything? And, in the middle of the end of the world, who thinks to revise their will?
Something is going to happen to new Mayor Gray. Not being the mayor leaves Johnston with no roll (there's always a place for the loudmouth citizen under a calm leader, but the calm citizen under a loudmouth leader is called an 'extra'). Besides, Jake becomes just another Hawkins/Jonas, and Eric disappears completely without dad in town hall. No Mayor Johnston, and half the main characters go away.
Will Dale be busted for murder? Doubtful; the bigger question will be if the town ever learns that Mitchell is dead. Its not like the outlaws will come to town seeking justice. Gray'd just pin it on Jonas anyways (speaking of which, what did exiling him accomplish anyways? Wasnt he pretty much unwelcome in town to begin with?).
How old is the deaf girl, Stanley's sister? Sure she was doing it in response to Stanley/Mimi, but I always had the impression she was too old to be picking up a 16-yr-old boy off the street.
Any bets on how Roger is going to die?
Atleast some kind of explanation for the bar this week - "So this is what you've been saving your generator rations for." Personally, I wouldnt think a bar would get any fuel ration to begin with, but at least a somewhat legit reason for the jukebox to be playing.
I dont like whoever Hawkins is talking to on his computer. See you soon? A close-up satelite picture of him playing football? Sure, we have no idea who it is, what side they are on, or what they are communicating about, but under no conceivable scenario would a spy satelite - US or otherwise - be tied up taking detailed pictures of Hawkins' back yard. And after two months of total isolation, this guy is gonna just show up on Hawkins doorstep to ask him why he's lying? There better be one tremendous explanation, cause right now he's appearing to be one of those super-villians you see in comic books.....
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Nov 30, 2006 2:05 AM
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Yes, Sorry I mistyped the Morse message this time..message...it is "6 and ends with"
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Nov 30, 2006 8:15 AM
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This is one of two new shows I am watching and enjoying that have me asking the same question. If the show is popular, where in the world will they go with the story lines? With Jericho, I'm willing to go along for the ride. The other show is "The Nine." I'm not so sure with that show....
I really hope they make Jonah a central part of this show. We see a lot of craziness with people after a nuclear war. Why not a story of redemption?
I was happy to see the group of survivors arrive at shows end. It reminds us exactly what happened. If I want love triangles I can get that in spades on the Gilmore Girls. In a show like this I think we could benefit by slowing all of the different love issues down a bit.
The premise of this show is nuclear war. I imagine in real life half the town would be on Prozac and the other half would need serious counseling. I want this show to do well. This is a fascinating and chilling scenario they are dealing with. I hope the writers can respect that while at the same time deliver a show that will last. It's been interesting so far.
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Nov 30, 2006 11:08 AM
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I really liked this "fall finale". We had our first really bad winter storm here so the satellite kept going out. Thankfully, we have an old tv in my son's room that I put rabbit ears on and was able to watch most of it. I missed some of the dialogue because there is no closed captioning on the old tv. I am wondering what all Jonas said to his daughter. If they are facing the screen I can read their lips, but if they are turned away I miss what they are saying. I'll be glad when the show returns!!
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Nov 30, 2006 11:13 AM
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Erunner, don't worry about where the plot lines for "The Nine" are going. That show is cancelled.
As for "Jericho", sometimes I wonder if the rest of America is watching the same show I see every week. I mean, every week I keep waiting for someone in the cast to look into the camera and say, "Gotcha!" The high ratings would seem to indicate some level of quality, but every week the show sinks lower. It's poorly written, poorly acted, poorly directed, and so on. There are holes in the plot that I could drive a large truck through.
The premise of the show was quite interesting, but those in charge have made it so the only reason I watch is to have a good laugh. Am I really the only one who sees it this way?
You want a good show about the struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic world? Watch "Battlestar Galactica". Looking for human drama and compelling love stories? Try "Grey's Anatomy". Like comedy (and not the kind that's accidentally funny, like "Jericho")? Give "The Office" or "Ugly Betty" a shot.
Stand up for taste, and quit watching this drivel.
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Nov 30, 2006 11:27 AM
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ABC has not officially canceled The Nine, and as a huge fan of the show I am hoping they will keep their word and return it in January.
Sorry, I know this is a blog for Jericho but that really bugged me because I support the show.
Heather being MIA for two weeks has bugged me too. Last week I was asking myself where Heather and Bonnie were, well, at least we got to see Bonnie this week. And I would like to know how old Bonnie is also. In every other show I've seen the actress on she played a teenager so I wouldn't be suprised. Shoshannah Stern is 26, so it's quite possible that her character is in her early twenties, but it seems like they want us to think she's a teenager, so if she isn't I would be very surprised.
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Nov 30, 2006 11:44 AM
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ErinWilso, Perhaps you've not read past postings. I've been where you're at with Jericho since the beginning and have stated on here that same opinion for weeks now. Many people have come around to this way of thinking.
As for the ratings, I think besides the ones who do like it still, that there are those of us who watch it because of hope for improvement.
While there were about two isolated scenes that I didn't mind in last night's episode, I realized at the end that I don't care what happens next and I don't care whether or not it comes back after the hiatus.
Boy howdy, do I understand your frustration. It's true that now I watch it to see just how truly bad it is and what more are they going to do to make it ridiculous.....but I so longed for an end-of-the world/survival story and we didn't get it. And by the previews for when it comes back (I'm not going to tell what they are), it looks more convoluted than ever and NOT what I was hoping for. Besides, the previews of this show have so far, every week, been VERY misleading, so you can never go by that anyway.
I guess this will be the last blog for this show...maybe forever, maybe until after hiatus....and I'll miss the blog, just not the show.
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Nov 30, 2006 11:52 AM
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Erwin and Pinkie
If you do not enjoy the show then simply
turn it off. I do not understand why it is so hard to not like a show and just not watch it. I for one enjoy the show and have been very happy with the intrigue and the anticipation of what is coming next.
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Nov 30, 2006 12:39 PM
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I have enjoyed Jericho since it began, but have found some of the things in episodes to just be ridiculous. Last night...Bonnie is driving her truck around town to pick up the high school boy. Do they have an abundant source of gasoline for her joyrides? Why was her brother yelling after her when she left the house? He knows she is hearing impaired and can't hear him. Also, in a small Kansas town, with generators for limited electricity, where did they get the campaign signs for the mayoral election? Are they stockpiled after each election and saved up for that acid rainy day?
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Nov 30, 2006 12:44 PM
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