Cassandra is fast shaping up to be the most repellent person in the show at the moment.By the end of this episode, she's got Sam in her pocket and Ringo under her thumb.The former is understandable, if a bit contrived, the latter less so, with her managing to turn him against his girlfriend and family with just a few words.The characterisation of Sam is interesting:Not only is she supportive of Donna but her lie to Dan was actually a genuine mistake.Hopefully pitting her against Cassandra may win over a few viewers who sided with drama queens Libby, Steph and Susan.
Talking of Susan...Frankly, she's just as responsible for the turn of events as Cassandra.What she hoped to achieve by showing Ringo the photos is anyone's guess.By the end of the episode, she's broken up a young couple and stood by and watched as a teenage boy is thrown out of his home.It actually would have been nice to see Ringo stand up to the self-righteous Kennedys instead of just meekly walking away.What's the bet we never hear a word of apology from either of them?Shame about Donna's lies but Ringo was being so irrational it's actually understandable.
On the plus side, it's nice again that Bridget's the first to cross the line and decide to remember Zeke.(Although they're looking for mementos...and Declan gives Ringo his ipod?How is that personal?)On the minus side, while the non-explanation for Katya's whereabouts is lame but partly unavoidable, there's no excuse for the complete absence of Rachel when the other teens are packing away her brother's things.
Talking of Susan...Frankly, she's just as responsible for the turn of events as Cassandra.What she hoped to achieve by showing Ringo the photos is anyone's guess.By the end of the episode, she's broken up a young couple and stood by and watched as a teenage boy is thrown out of his home.It actually would have been nice to see Ringo stand up to the self-righteous Kennedys instead of just meekly walking away.What's the bet we never hear a word of apology from either of them?Shame about Donna's lies but Ringo was being so irrational it's actually understandable.
On the plus side, it's nice again that Bridget's the first to cross the line and decide to remember Zeke.(Although they're looking for mementos...and Declan gives Ringo his ipod?How is that personal?)On the minus side, while the non-explanation for Katya's whereabouts is lame but partly unavoidable, there's no excuse for the complete absence of Rachel when the other teens are packing away her brother's things.