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Review: Sarah Connor Chronicles - 'Complications'

Complications.jpgThe action was sparse, but this was one of the most compelling episodes of "T:SCC" yet. Die-hard Terminator fans should take note: "T:SCC" isn't just a Terminator-of-the-week chase show. It's a complex story populated with ever-evolving characters that's clearly building a rich mythology. That's something I'm both happy and bummed about. Happy because, well, that's awesome. Bummed because the writing is clearly on the wall -- the chances of getting a third season are highly unlikely.

The low ratings coupled with the mid-season move to Friday all point to cancellation after this season is done, if we get that far. That's going to be hard to take, especially since the show seems to be building such a great, complex mythology. "Complications" seemed to lay the groundwork for story lines that could pay off years down the line.

Derek's realization that he probably came from a future that's different from Jesse's leaves open so many questions. So did the introduction of Fischer, played brilliantly by Richard Schiff (Old) and Adam Busch (Young). I doubt the show will be able to answer all of them in the next twelve eps, but one thing is clear: The Connor's crusade might be making things worse instead of making them better. To be fair, kidnapping Young Fischer and ruining his life was all Jesse's fault, but who knows how badly Sarah, John and Cameron have screwed up the timeline. On that note, I'm counting the days until Ellison wises up to figure out he's playing for the wrong team.

After last week's ep, when Ellison swooped in to save John and Sarah from Cromartie, I thought he'd be playing nice with the Connors from now on. Wrong. My former favorite TV investigator (score one for Adrian Monk) betrayed the Connors by swiping Cromartie's body and delivering it to Weaverbot. I foresee another beatdown by Cameron in Ellison's future, and this time I won't feel sorry for the guy.

I do feel sorry for Sarah. How sad must she be. Not only did SkyNet steal her life from her, but she has no one to talk to. I'll admit that the turtle and cactus dreams were a little, um, ridiculous, but I liked watching Sarah break down and ask Dr. Sherman for help. That, unfortunately, led nowhere because Sarah is afraid to come clean about her life. All we got in the end were three dots. Three dots. What does it all mean?

Exchange of the night:

John: What are you doing?

Cameron: (With bare foot hanging out the truck window) Feeling what it's like to get away from it all.

Cameron gets funnier with every episode.


Posted by Mike Moody on November 18, 2008 7:38 PM
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It was a great episode, and it's just a great story arc. The writers are really owning it, taking it in new directions. As for the turtle motif-- it's a reference to Blade Runner. A question about an overturned turtle in a desert. It is believed that a replicant would have no innate moral sensibility and wouldn't understand why turning the turtle over is good. The writers seem to be suggesting there is a ghost in Cameron's machine.

-- Posted by: T at November 24, 2008 8:36 PM

It was a great episode, and it's just a great story arc. The writers are really owning it, taking it in new directions. As for the turtle motif-- it's a reference to Blade Runner. A question about an overturned turtle in a desert. It is believed that a replicant would have no innate moral sensibility and wouldn't understand why turning the turtle over is good. The writers seem to be suggesting there is a ghost in Cameron's machine.

-- Posted by: T at November 24, 2008 8:37 PM

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