Medium: Thoughts on Wicked Game I&II
Well you know you watch too much TV when you start seeing every twist and turn before it happens. Or maybe you are psychic? Either way, I predicted pretty much everything that would happen in this two-parter of “Medium,” right down to the “shocking conclusion.” Still, I did enjoy it, but at the same time felt a little saddened by the outcome.
This two part episode surrounded the disappearance of Cynthia Keener’s daughter Suzie 9 years ago. Allison had dreams about what happened to her then, because it was happening to another girl now. A man had supposedly kidnapped two girls, always holding two prisoner at a time to torture one while the other watched or listen. Of course the twist was that one of the girls was in on it and actually the one instigating the game.
As with many of the past few episodes of the show, it seemed like the killer was going to get away with it. She was clever and there was no evidence tying her to Cynthia’s daughter’s murder or the most recent kidnapping, which went wrong when she got spooked and killed the man posing as the kidnapper, who was her boyfriend. She came off just looking like a victim of this man. Cynthia couldn’t accept her daughter’s killer might get away, so she of course killed her in the “shocking end.”
I saw it coming, I knew it was going to happen. While I’m glad it was not yet another “killer goes free” episode, this still didn’t have a satisfying ending for me. I really liked the Cynthia character and was so hoping that they could keep Angelica Houston around as a recurring character. I’m sure she’s busy though so she only signed on for a short-term role. Still though, I’m sad to see her go.
Now Allison seems out of work yet again. Fortunately the family’s luck seems to be turning around, as a slip in the bank got Joe a big fat “please don’t sue us” pay-off from the bank. He plans to use the money to try and patents his little moon-solar-panel invention. Once again though I found myself a bit upset with Joe in this episode. He wanted to use the kids’ college fund and was upset when Allison wouldn’t support him, given he’s always supported her. I’m fast losing any sympathy at all for Joe!
I am hoping we’ll get to see more of Manuel and Lee in future episodes from here on out. I miss them!
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Medium is the only prime time series I watch. I liked Joe, but after this episode he has definitely dropped considerably in my estimation. Not only did he want to use the kids’ college money, he gave Allison the cold silent treatment when she wouldn’t go along with his plan. He seemed like a spoiled little boy that didn’t get his way. Not very mature behavior.
04.01.2008 at 6:08 pm