The characters have psychological depth and the plot has inevitability, with consequences that are credible and logical, like Elena's relationship, Ben's feeling about Felicity having a baby with Javier and Noel desperately wanting to impress Jane.
I love the twists and surprises - Richard being with Jane and Ben finding out Molly owned the drugs. They are the unravelling threads on a sweater.
It struck me how Ben is extra-protective of Felicity because of how much he has gone through with his Dad. He is vulnerable, lost and trying to become a man. I'm loving the growth and how much he has developed since Season 1.
I prefer these episodes which focus on Ben and Felicity. I find their characters fascinating and it is their story which has pulled me in since the Pilot episode.
I miss the Dear Sally or Sally responding. The narrative voice really pulled it all together, creating a more distinct beginning and ending for each episode. It feels more complete and satisfying.
The deliberate attempts to create hooks feel a little forced, though I do enjoy the humour thrown in before the opening song, but it does seem less consistent in tone and genre than the remaining 40+ minutes.
It's also interesting to see gay marriage, parenting and IVF addressed, which I don't think was common in the 90s, as it is now.
The plot felt natural and the drama less forced / amped up. The pacing was perfect.
Scott Speedman's acting was nuanced and impressive. Keri Russell was flawless. Noel's character is totally creeping me out. He plays a stalker well. 😝 Yet I also feel sorry for him. I'm not sure it's believable Jane would really be torn between Richard and Noel. This bit doesn't seem plausible, but then, perhaps this might be explained or seem more credible as the story unfolds.
Overall, 'A Good Egg' was a much better episode compared to some of the others in Season 3. I was totally weirded out by the Ben's Dad / Felicity aside. That was so messed up. The I'm going to be Jewish now episode also was flat. I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes with Molly, how Noel manages the awkwardness with Jane and of course, the Felicity / Ben relationship. Some TV shows don't work when the couple finally get together, but the tension continues and you keep rooting for these two to stay together, to overcome their issues and live happily ever after. It truly does appeal to the romantic at heart.
I love the twists and surprises - Richard being with Jane and Ben finding out Molly owned the drugs. They are the unravelling threads on a sweater.
It struck me how Ben is extra-protective of Felicity because of how much he has gone through with his Dad. He is vulnerable, lost and trying to become a man. I'm loving the growth and how much he has developed since Season 1.
I prefer these episodes which focus on Ben and Felicity. I find their characters fascinating and it is their story which has pulled me in since the Pilot episode.
I miss the Dear Sally or Sally responding. The narrative voice really pulled it all together, creating a more distinct beginning and ending for each episode. It feels more complete and satisfying.
The deliberate attempts to create hooks feel a little forced, though I do enjoy the humour thrown in before the opening song, but it does seem less consistent in tone and genre than the remaining 40+ minutes.
It's also interesting to see gay marriage, parenting and IVF addressed, which I don't think was common in the 90s, as it is now.
The plot felt natural and the drama less forced / amped up. The pacing was perfect.
Scott Speedman's acting was nuanced and impressive. Keri Russell was flawless. Noel's character is totally creeping me out. He plays a stalker well. 😝 Yet I also feel sorry for him. I'm not sure it's believable Jane would really be torn between Richard and Noel. This bit doesn't seem plausible, but then, perhaps this might be explained or seem more credible as the story unfolds.
Overall, 'A Good Egg' was a much better episode compared to some of the others in Season 3. I was totally weirded out by the Ben's Dad / Felicity aside. That was so messed up. The I'm going to be Jewish now episode also was flat. I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes with Molly, how Noel manages the awkwardness with Jane and of course, the Felicity / Ben relationship. Some TV shows don't work when the couple finally get together, but the tension continues and you keep rooting for these two to stay together, to overcome their issues and live happily ever after. It truly does appeal to the romantic at heart.
