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The Last Ship - Dog Day/In The Dark - Review

26 Jul 2016

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The last two episodes of The Last Ship gave audiences everything they could possibly want from this show: a daring rescue, shifting alliances, harrowing deaths and bat-guano crazy action.

The sixth episode of season 3, entitled "Dog Day," saw the crew finally rescuing Slattery and the captured officers. Unfortunately, their success comes at a cost, as Cruz loses his life to the Vampirates. This development in the captured crew members plot did wonders in showcasing Travis Van Winkle's abilities as an actor. When I say he brought the emotion in this episode, I mean it. The look on his face as he sits by a dying Cruz is enough to make you want to binge on a tub of Ben & Jerry's, then curl up into the fetal position. Bravo, Mr. Van Winkle, on your best performance as Danny Green to date.

The next episode, called "In The Dark," follows the crew as they attempt to make their way back to America, with Takehaya and his sick, pregnant wife in tow. Their Nathan James team runs into a bit of a problem, though, as they discover they are being tailed by Chinese ships. With his knowledge of the waters the crew is trying to navigate, Takehaya offers his assistance in helping the crew evade their enemy. The writers' decision to cast Takehaya in the role of savior in this episode highlights the thing I've loved most about this season. In contrast to previous years, the enemies of season 3 really flip flop between dark and light. You never really know where anybody's allegiances lie. That certainly makes for rich storytelling.

Back in the United States, President Michener is confronted with sins of the past. When it is revealed to the media that he brought his infected son into a safe zone during the initial outbreak, thus killing everyone around them, Michener commits suicide. While I am glad the writers utilized this piece of Michener's past, which was first brought up in season 2, I am a little disappointed that they chose to kill off the president. I would have liked to see Michener stand his ground despite what the press was saying about him. Granted, having the character commit suicide will surely add all sorts of new drama, but I feel that this plot point represents a rich opportunity for character development.

"Dog Day" Episode Score: 10 Anchors Out of 10

"In The Dark" Episode Score: 9 Anchors Out of 10
About the Author - Liam Dacko
Liam Dacko is a recent graduate of Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts. He majored in mediated communication and minored in journalism. During his time at Stonehill, Liam served as editor-in-chief of Stonehill's biweekly student-run publication, The Summit. Beginning in the fall of 2016, he will attend Boston University. He will be working toward a master's degree in Television Writing/Producing. He is a lover of all things related to television. Some of his favorite shows include Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Criminal Minds, Scandal, The Middle, Homeland, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. He continues to have many sleepless nights over the cancellation of TNT's Dallas reboot.
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