I write this review with a tinge of sadness. At this point, it is unclear when we might see more Chuck, and in turn more Yvonne Strahovski. The month long hiatus was bad enough.
Nonetheless, I’m here to review Episode 1.13, Chuck Versus the Marlin.
While the last episode didn’t give us much Strahovski, this episode had quite a bit of her. The relationship with Chuck and Sarah was touched on a little bit more, which I know is a fan favorite.
The real special newcomer in my opinion is Pita Girl. I’m sad that she got arrested.
I’d love to see her back in a future episode even if she did totally kick Sarah’s butt at the Wienerlicious. I briefly thought about making her a fansite, but decided that would be premature.
I feel like the show had to have been picked up between Episodes 1.11 and 1.12. Before 1.12, the show seemed tentative and cautious. There wasn’t much about Casey or Morgan, and especially not Ellie and Awesome.
Then magically it seems that the writers felt they needed to invest more into these characters and we get two great episodes where we really see more of who these people are and what they mean to the world of Chuck.
The plot involving Chuck and how important Devon/Ellie are to him were well-played this time and didn’t just feel like extra baggage like it has in the past.
And then there’s lovely Yvonne. Once again, she gets to exercise her emotional chops by conveying everything she needs to in a smile, or a tear. She really plays emotion very well, and this is another great example of that.
But then she can turn around and give us amazing fight scenes. It’s every guy’s dream!
I’m sad to see Chuck go, but at least it gave us a couple of episodes to make us fall in love all over again and anxiously await its return.
Screen captures for Undercover Lover should be up tonight. Marlin likely won’t come until Saturday, though. Until then, hit up our forums and chat away!