We're really on a roll this year, huh?
A lot of people, myself included, have been comparing this season to the weaker ones, like four and five. I don't think this comparison is fair any more, as the show is quite clearly doing so well this year that it makes more sense to start ranking it with the big guns - aka, seasons 1 & 2. Sure, as Ted pointed out in last year's 'Doppelgangers', the characters and the show have changed a fair bit, as people and their shows do, but in a season where one particular long running comedy has become so dry and stale, it's a comfort to find new life in another one. I gotta say though - compared to last year's 'Slapsgiving 2', this was miles better.
I laughed a whole bunch of times during 'Blitzgiving', from the Tur-Turkey-Key - a word which got more ridiculous but also more funny as things went on - to the non-subtle Lost references from Jorge Garcia, who was so much fun as 'The Blitz', riding off the back of what I thought were one of his strongest seasons of 'LOST'. The idea of the blitz itself was really well executed, with lots of little 'Pineapple-incident'-esque things for the gang to remember (I particularly loved the payoff to 'The Gentlemen!'), and when what appeared to be Ted literally opening his mouth to pass the Blitz on to Barney I laughed a lot.
Obviously one of the focuses of this episode was to shift Ted's and our opinion on Zoey. She obviously warmed to him back in 'Natural History'(*), but I guess Ted just needed a little more time to warm to her. I think the 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' way in which Ted realised she had a heart all along was a little bit contrived - had Lily not stolen the Turkey toy they'd have all gone back to MacLarens and drank a bunch, and Barney would have probably ended up having sex with Zoey, knowing Barney. But you know what? It still worked - I could happily overlook that because the rest of the episode was so strong.
*I'm not saying they need to get to the Barney's Dad story right away, but it always confuses me on sitcoms when a big thing happens in a character's life and they put it to one side. Sure, it only happened two episodes ago, but in sitcom time, that's like a month. Surely he'd at least have opened the phone book by now?
Can I also make a fair assumption that Zoey is off the 'Mother' candidate list? With Ted and Zoey being 'friends', it seems a little weird that future Ted would later say, 'Oh no, that was your mom. Sorry, I completely spaced on that one.' I'm kinda glad - I much preferred the idea of Jennifer Morrison blending into the group for a while than Ted and Zoey being at each other's throats until her guest spot is up.
I watched the episode live last night - tut tut - so I'm quite tired still, and I'm up at silly o' clock in the morning so I could get this out on the blogosphere before having to get ready for college, so I'm going to leave it there before I make myself late. But for now..
What did everyone else think?
I loved Jorge Garcia! I hope they bring him back. I kept waiting for "wang" guy to be someone they knew, lol.
ReplyDeleteGiven things Ted has said I don't there's any way Zoey's the mom. He's already said she was in his class the first day when he was teaching in the wrong room. And she was the roommate of the girl he dated who now seems to prefer women. This doesn't go along with Zoey at all. (Which I'm glad about because I'm not a big fan of the character.)
First of all: I love Jen Morrison. I don't watch House, so it's my first experience with her. She is blending perfectly, she is fun and her character is the key to the plot. Why you guys hate her, then?
ReplyDeleteAbout the episode - HILLARIOUS. Barney getting pissed off and leaving the room - one of my fav scenes this week. :D All "Blitz" stuff was fun, "Legen-wait for Ted to leave the room, 'cause now he's Blitz - dary!" :D
Also I don't think season 4 was weak. It was surely worse than s1, 2 or 3, but it wasn't as bad as season 5. 4x22 is one of the smartest episodes I've ever seen! But season 6 is getting better with every episode and I'm hoping that season finale gonna be the biggest-mindblow ever. ;)
Cool Review btw. :D
I'm a Lost and House fan so seeing Jorge and JMo on HIMYM together is unreal!! This season really makes up for the mess that last season was and also te staleness of The Office, as I assume that's the long-running comedy you are referring to...
ReplyDeleteI may be wrong here, but wasn't season 4 the only season that's ever been nominated for Best Comedy Series at the Emmys? So season 4 couldn't have been that bad. Personally, I love season 4, though will admit that season 5 stunk.
ReplyDeleteWas never a big fan of Season 4. Not really the shows fault with the double pregnancy, but it became a hindrance. Plus, there were just some rubbish episodes - Murtaugh, Old King Clancy etc.
ReplyDeleteI also didnt mind Season 4. I didnt get into HIMYM until Season 3 to begin with so Ive more or less missed the first 2 seasons (bar some daliances on Youtube). Season 5 wasnt great but it felt like a Syindication year for the show (they are generally pretty weak no matter what tv show it is). i think a lot of people like Season 4 because of the constant Barney/Robin bits put in. (and during season 4 and 5 of the show a lot of people were obsesed with that particular 'couple. Im not sure thats still true)
ReplyDeleteI don't hate the actress. I just don't care for the character all that much. And given that it seems unlikely she's the mother it's hard to invest in her and Ted if that's what we're supposed to be doing.
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