5 things + 1 other thing:

5 things + 1 other thing: “the plague dogs” (revolution 1x04)

(warning: spoilers for most recent episode)

This recap is ANIMAL THEMED! For REASONS!

Who’s the snake, the horse, and the dog (yes, I know there were literal dogs, but stay with me here) of Revolution? Read on after the rating to find out…

Episode Rating: 6 blood-soaked diners (out of 7)
Best Moment: “Don’t leave me, everybody leaves me.”

Wild Horse
I would watch Danny and Captain Neville for the whole hour. The dynamic they’re building here is absolutely fascinating. Danny is being stripped (literally - his shirt seems to have left its sleeves somewhere on the road) to the core, leaving behind a dark-eyed strength that Neville seems to be respecting more and more… even if Neville doesn’t quite realize it. Of course, Neville’s still in control, as seen during the pair’s time in the storm shelter. Just watch the way he combines honest fear and exhaustion with a careful manipulation of Danny’s youth and emotional state - referencing the dead father? Classic move. The camera focuses on Danny’s face as he makes careful, tiny steps forward. It was like coaxing a spooked horse and it was amazing to watch.
The Snake
Oh beautiful, soulless Bass Monroe - there’s something serpentine about you, isn’t there… and you make the most of very little screentime. First, there’s the way he enters Rachel’s room, sliding through the candlelight (seriously, did they make up the premise of this show just so they could constantly light scenes in gorgeous amber tones?). Then that terrifying, seductive moment where his tongue darts out to lick his finger before he calls in his favorite torturer. No direct violence, of course. Monroe keeps his distance. Rachel’s complete lack of reaction (until the end, when he mentions Danny) is first odd and then heartbreaking, considering the implication that she’s been imprisoned and regularly tortured for about 10 years. We see in flashbacks that she’s always been strong, but now she’s numb.
Puppy
The second Charlie’s eyes got all big and sad again, we knew her uncle wasn’t going anywhere. Seriously, those puppy eyes are the one foolproof weapon against infamous General Miles Matheson. Charlie’s an odd one, half noble soldier and half weepy child, and I can’t tell if it’s a purposeful portrayal of inner conflict or a lack of direction with the character. Seems like the show (and Charlie) need to decide if she’s a sensitive kid who’s playing catch up to upsetting moral realities or a young warrior on the rise - both are good choices, and they’re not even mutually exclusive, but right now it’s not a smooth transition between the two.
Bear
As in, “Hey Charlie, don’t poke the bear. The war criminal bear who is your uncle.” I can’t decide if she’s awesome for not being afraid of him, or idiotic. Probably both. Either way, if you need the help of a guy who maybe is a mass murderer, you shouldn’t pester him with questions about said mass murdering. He might stab you. Or just turn around and hilariously yell “Damnit, Charlie, SHUT UP.” Even so, their relationship remains tentatively sweet in a way I like.
Cat
I’m just going to pretend Maggie has nine lives. I’ll miss her vulnerability, her practicality, and her gorgeous British narration voice. I honestly cried at her death - I think it was a combination of her eerie calm and the way that, even dying, she focused on making sure Charlie was okay. When Charlie hysterically tried to apologize for being cruel and Maggie forgave her so gently, so earnestly? Yeah, that was it.

And one other thing:

Mosquito
Nate just keeps showing up and the only good thing about him so far is how much Miles hates him. Charlie, you’re better than this. Stop looking at him like that.

(Welcome to 5 Things + 1 Other Thing, because the Tivli blogger likes listing things about TV.)
(Watch NBC on Tivli today!)

#6 things #deville #nbc #recap #revolution #revolution spoilers #tivli #tivli blogs tv #tv #the plague dogs