Monday
History of the Salaryman: I’m not sure what to make of this show yet (this being the first episode). The comedy was on point, both the broad and more satirical sorts - I watched the fight on the golf course a few times, it was just so beautifully/humorously constructed. However, I’m more than a little concerned with how one-dimensional many of the characters seem so far.
History of the Salaryman: I’m not sure what to make of this show yet (this being the first episode). The comedy was on point, both the broad and more satirical sorts - I watched the fight on the golf course a few times, it was just so beautifully/humorously constructed. However, I’m more than a little concerned with how one-dimensional many of the characters seem so far.
Padam Padam: I try to rationally justify Ji Na’s behavior by recognizing that it is consistent with her character, but still I find myself wanting to shake her for caring so much about how it would look if she dates Kang Chil, and I want to hit Kang Chil for giving way to her selfishness after everything he has been through. But the conflicts are unfolding and the secrets coming to light at a steady pace, so I’m satisfied overall.
Tuesday
History of the Salaryman: This episode wasn’t as funny as the last, and without all the humor, this series isn’t really all that special (except for the chicken. Whatever is done to a chicken is a priori hilarious). But I’m still interested, and that’s mainly because of the two female characters, the single-minded yet broken-hearted researcher Cha Woo Hee and especially the foul-mouthed and confrontational princess Baek Yeo Chi.
Padam Padam: Kook Soo gets his wings, and true to form, the show makes the scene electrifying and intense on the one hand, pulling out some flashy effects, and yet undercuts the melo with some very grounded humor. Well done. However, Ji Na’s character is not faring as well. She is becoming shrill and unjustly judgmental again, now that she knows about Kang Chil and her mother, and it is becoming harder to care for her or root for her ending up with Kang Chil.
Parenthood: The traditional road-trip-to-grandma’s-house plot serves as a solid foundation for a great episode. The photography was beautiful, highlighting California’s vast landscapes; the directors and actors kept the energy up and the tension simmering despite being restricted to a few cars for most of the episode; and the writers balanced the very real but small annoyances that plague car trips with the larger issues looming with our characters, especially Zeek. Kudos!
Thursday
Project Runway All-Stars: Pros – It’s a half hour shorter, so it doesn’t drag any more; MONDO, MONDO, MONDO!; Sweet P wasn’t eliminated first; Cons – The new host, judges, and Joanna Cole. Heidi, Nina, and Michael knew how to balance the humor with the sharp criticism, while the new panel is as challenging and as fun as a two-piece puzzle. What’s worse is the lack of Tim Gunn. That’s an automatic fail right there.
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