Topic: Brothers and Sisters: What the F&^% are the writers doing?
Topic Posted by: Brianna
Date Posted: Mon May 5 19:31:57 2008
Additional Comments:
Is it just me or have these last two episodes been nothing like the show that I love? What in the world is going on?! If you have something that works fine, why the heck should ya try and fix it?!
I HATE this Rebecca/Justin thing. After last week, I thought I would try and watch last night's episode with an open mind. But that was just way to weird for me. And I thought Justin was an a$$ at the end. His other siblings have kept secrets from him for a lot longer than Rebecca kept hers. And Rebecca would have probably told her sooner if he wasn't being such a jerk!
I HATE that Holly has weasled her way once again not only to the top of Walker Landing but also Ojai Foods. Before these last few weeks, I was actually able to tolerate Holly. I thought she and David were cute. I liked that she wasn't overstepping her boundaries with Tommy. I thought maybe, just maybe, she was headed in a better direction than the conniving person I know and hate. Haha WRONG. I can just see it now. The papers will be finanlized next week, just seconds before Sarah and Tommy hear the news. Yuck!
I HATE the way that Nora, Kevin and Tommy jumped on Sarah without getting the full details. And the fact that Saul waited so long to tell Nora the truth.
But of course, I can't be all negative. This is still my favorite show and I still love it. A love to hate I guess you can call those factors above. But there were still some good parts including:
Kitty and Robert: I wish there were more scenes with them! They are so dang cute. Loved how excited Robert was over being able to do it "the old fashion way"
Kevin and Scotty: I thought Kevin's proposal at the end was adorable. I love that this commitment phobic guy is going to settle down and I think Scotty is his perfect opposite. I still remember, with smiles, one of his first scenes in the first season, at a family barbecue, when everyone was fighting and all he wanted was a dip. HAHA
Saul's "coming out": It's about time! I'm looking forward to see how this develops.
And last but not least... Rachel Griffiths (Sarah)- What an amazing actress. She's not one of those emotional actresses that cries all the time, but rather, her facial expressions and her demeanor just tell the entire story and she always does it so well. Give this woman an Emmy!!
OK that's my Brothers and Sisters rant/rave. Yes, more rants this week than raves (I don't think I have ever done that before - ugh!) but I am still very, very much looking forward to next week. I wonder what the big cliffhanger is going to be. Judging by Nora's expression, it looks BIG!
Posted by: Allys Mom Date posted: Wed May 7 9:42:23 2008
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I'm still wondering WHY Sarah was taking the blame for what happened instead of Saul. WHY would she cover for him? Did I miss something? And Holly makes me so mad.......I think it is because she is so coniving......she is such a weasel! I really like Rebecca and I feel sorry for her because I think she is just so confused with the 'who's my daddy' thing......but I don't like the relationship between her and Justin......had the feelings started AFTER she found out I think I could probably be OK with it.....but they have made it out to be something gross now. And I really wanted Nora to get with the Danny Glover character (OMG, I can't recall his name....I think I'm getting senile.......LOL) I still love the show, but not as much as I did before.......
Posted by: Signy Date posted: Tue May 6 21:25:45 2008
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I think we all knew it was coming, but the Rebecca/Justin thing is sort of icky. I'm sure it will work itself out eventually, but right now it's just icky. I would have preferred they just left Rebecca a Walker.
As for the Robert and Kitty storyline...well...I always fast-forward through them. I find them the least interesting characters on the show.
I DO like Rachel Griffiths on here. I truly hated her on Six Feet Under.
It would be nice to see Tommy lighten up some. He always seems to be scowling and feeling bad about something.
The show always seems to be better when all the Walkers are together in one room/house than when they are off on their own.
Posted by: Alanna Date posted: Tue May 6 20:51:50 2008
Message: just caught on to this show this past year. luv it...dunno if i like the whole rebecca and justin thing either. i think they've ruined a really sweet relationship. plus i remember this one scene when they first find out about rebecca and justin said something along the lines of "shes hot and i'm not attracted to her" anyone remember that? and now all of sudden, after knowing her as a sister, he's IS attracted to her. just a funny soap operary story line?
Posted by: Dee Dee Date posted: Tue May 6 20:07:47 2008
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WhoreHolly was always hiding underneath the surface. She never changed. It was time for her to come out again and she did in a major way.
I’ve always believed that she knew all along that Rebecca wasn’t William’s. I don’t know what that will mean for the money that she extorted (I know that’s a harsh word) from the Walker family under false pretenses, but I think that she is trying one last time to really insinuate (weasel) herself in so deep that they can’t get rid of her. That is pathetic.
Why else would she propose that merger before Rebecca could tell the family what a liar she is?
I know that the show has to have a villain and she is a great one, but at the same time, she really gets on my nerves.
It wasn’t enough that she had an affair but she went the extra step by lying about her baby knowing that it would bind her to him forever.
That is such a slap in the face to Nora.
When Rebecca called her mother out on her lies and selfish ways, she took it out on her by putting her out because she couldn’t handle the truth and she wonders why Rebecca is the way that she is. She learned from the master.
Being around the Walkers was helping to make her better person – even after what happened with Sara’s husband, they loved her in spite of it.
Anyway, LOVIN’ the show as always!
Looks like next week (the season finale) will be a trip. I can’t believe this is the end of the season already.
D2Times
Posted by: lisa3 Date posted: Tue May 6 19:21:41 2008
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I'm kind of torn on the Justin/Rebecca story. It's a bit weird, since they did think they were related for a while, but since they're not really related... It still squicks me a little. I don't think it's wrong if they want to pursue a romantic relationship but I guess I would just have that niggling thought that it's not something I'm entirely comfortable with while watching them together. A lot of it will depend on how exactly the show handles things. They might really pull back on the story by next season, depending on audience reaction. It seems there's been considerable backlash. We'll see what unfolds.
Of course, I'm not a big fan of either Justin or Rebecca. I guess those feelings color my reaction to their story. Justin is probably my least favorite Walker. I'm not sure why; he just doesn't interest me.
I liked the Kevin/Scotty scenes, though Kevin's turnaround about marriage seemed a bit abrupt. If I were Scotty, I'd want to hold off on that ceremony for a while longer. Just to be safe.
Posted by: Rosebud1 Date posted: Tue May 6 16:55:28 2008
Message: I disagree that Holly 'weaseled' her way into Ojai Foods. She was initially rejecting the idea of getting involved w/them. She didn't want to stretch themselves that thin, financially. Holly didn't reject the idea of 'saving' Ojai as a ploy. There were a lot of reasons NOT to help them bail out from this disaster. They could go under too--as a startup company.
Posted by: Bunmi Date posted: Tue May 6 7:47:10 2008
Message: I like the Justin & Rebecca thing too, but at the same time I never believed that Rebecca was a Walker, so I'm not surprised that this is happening. Holly is turning into a villian which makes it interesting to me. I had fully stopped watching Brothers & Sisters before the strike b/c I had lost interest, but some of the stories have caught my interest again. I watch Army Wives & it at the same time. I'm glad that Scotty & Kevin ended up together. And I think that Rebecca & Justin will eventually get married & she'll end up being a Walker anyway.
Posted by: andyd22 Date posted: Mon May 5 19:42:23 2008
Message: Just a personal opinion, but I love the Rebecca and Justin thing. It feels rushed but with the strike, I expect things a bit out of wack. Holly, well, they were just going way too smoothly, fitting into the Walker get togethers and Nora and Holly making a cake were , well, unrealistic. Again, my opinion. I still absolutely love this show. Best on tv.
