Strahovski and Last Details
The wedding is imminent. Just a few short years ago it seemed like it was impossible that Chuck and Sarah would ever even date, much less get married.
As a matter of fact, it seems like it was sort of a short engagement. I guess that’s what happens when you play the will-they/won’t-they game for years, eh?
Anyway, surely there’s nothing that can go wrong now. Let’s get to the review of Episode 4.23 – Chuck Versus the Last Details.
So, I always start writing my review as the episode plays to get it up faster. Most of the words come from before the crazy cliffhanger of an ending. Though that sort of high stakes ending almost makes me want to rethink my overall view of the episode, I’m going to choose to not be tricked by the gimmick this time.
This was a solid episode. It didn’t blow me away, but it didn’t make me roll my eyes either. Well, actually, the Jeffster bits made me roll my eyes. Seriously? Nobody is that weird. I know a lot of weird people, but Jeffster cross the threshold of weird. I’m just not buying it anymore.
But despite my frustration with the inanity of Jeffster, I have to admit they caught me off guard at the end to find out that Jeff put together the perfect tribute video to Chuck and Sarah. Just when I think I can’t stand Jeffster anymore, they endear themselves yet again.
My real take away from this episode was the fun to be had with Chuck trying to deal with Sarah and his mother at odds. It’s a hard thing to keep the two women in your life happy, and I’m glad they chose to deal with it. Sure it was for laughs and not a super-important plot point, but I really liked them touching on it.
I find it interesting that Vivian was suddenly such a pansy this episode. It felt like she was really building herself up to be as ruthless as her father, but then her henchman starts acting like she doesn’t have the guts. It didn’t compute for me; almost like the writers changed their minds about where they wanted to go with her at the last minute.
I love John Casey. He is one of the best characters ever, played by one of the best actors ever. But seriously, it makes absolutely no sense that he would be able to shoot those guys with a sniper rifle based on Morgan’s glasses. How would that even be possible? I guess maybe he has a photographic memory and could tell which direction Morgan was looking based on the background or something? I dunno. Silly.
That aside, the relationship between Casey and Morgan is always satisfying and you can certainly see how the story could take it further and further until Casey is literally Morgan’s father (in-law). I can see some laughs there when Casey and Big Mike try to prove they are each the better father figure.
I really like Morgan as part of the team because it captures the fun of the old Chuck. Chuck is too awesome of a spy now to provide the same kinds of laughs that Morgan can bring to the table. Literally, in this episode.
[Spoilers here] So then there’s the cliffhanger ending. The previews alluded to it, but I had forgotten until the party started. Of course, we know Sarah isn’t going to die (and the previews confirmed it), but it was still a nice high stakes move. It’s almost like the rest of the episode was just phoned in so they could get to that crazy act. Will Sarah pull through? Of course she will, but I’m sure going to enjoy Chuck getting his revenge. [End Spoilers]
At the end of the day, though, this was just a typical Chuck episode with typical background locations, typical spy set-ups and a typical plot line. Chuck works because of the actors and the warmth that the writers brings to them.
It’s really quite impressive how well they manage to keep such a predictable plot together. I’d watch this episode again without a second thought, even though there’s nothing particularly remarkable about it (except Yvonne Strahovski of course). That’s what makes a great show that survives the ages. Chuck is one of those shows.
So what do you guys think? Ready to see Chuck avenge Sarah’s honor? Sad to see another season almost over? Comment below.
If true, I´m so happy *.*
