To me, a Christmas episode of any series should be magical, and I can say with my hand on my heart that this episode is indeed magical, though it could have been a little bit more "magi" and less "cal". To start of, this is probably my favorite Roswell episode. It reminds me so much of Buffy The Vampire Slayers - Amends, which is my favorite episode of any series. So as you might guess, this episode is in the Christmas spirit of atonement and forgiveness. I know this review should be about this episode alone, but I cannot stress this enough; Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Amends is better but they did what they could with this episode, and it turned out very well. The story is extremely well written, maybe some bad acting some places but overall contains what I would say is Jason Behrs and Majandra Delfino finest acting in the series. Though it could have been better, it is the best episode that Jason Katims presents through the whole Roswell series. I always watch this episode every Christmas eve, and so should you!
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Simply Wonderful
dodgerdan1918 December 2019
This episode stands out among Roswell's 2nd season which was heavily influenced by sci-fi...and it's absolutely beautiful. These characters deserved a break from their turmoil and this episode delivers in spades. Funny, tragic, beautifully written and acted. This episode celebrates the Christmas spirit more than most Christmas movies. Max's storyline with the father is simply amazing and the B and C plots hold up wonderfully. Hard to not cry throughout the whole episode, and that hospital scene... OMG. Do yourself a favor and blow off the Hallmark movies and watch this around the Christmas. It will restore your faith in the holidays and humanity.
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