....and not just because of the awkward relationship Abigail has with her father. I'm a bit of a latecomer to Good Witch. I watch one episode each Sunday. I have liked it a lot so far for several reasons - the gentle humour, the writing, the soft but persistent morality and the, to a European, total Canadian-ness of it! I'm gradually, however, being persuaded by the quality of the acting. In this episode, Sarah Power absolutely nails it with slightly understated anger against her long-absent father. It's absolutely her show and, between Sarah and the writers, we have an explanation of why she has always been rather brittle. An outstanding piece of acting, ably supported by the excellent cast. I'm sticking to my Sunday routine, despite wanting to binge the rest of it. I can't imagine what I will replace it with!
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A good, thoughtful episode
wjspears29 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The main plot of this episode is Abigail's father showing up, after an absence of 22 years.
Not surprisingly, Abigail does not have "open arms" for the man, although she recognizes him immediately when he enters her flower shop for the first time.
The episode has the usual push/pull in these types of "absent parent" shows.
What I appreciated about this version of the familiar plot, was that it revolved around Abigail, the most interesting, complicated, and unpredictable character on The Good Witch. It is clear that her father's abandonment of her when she was 4 has had a profound effect on Abigail.
On the negative side, Abigail has trust issues, and built a protective wall around herself. On the positive side, Abigail has a self confidence, learned from relying on her own intelligence and initiative that has served her well, especially financially.
The show, as expected, ends on a note of forgiveness. But there is also a nice touch of realism and intelligence--we are dealing with Abigail here, after all. Sarah Power (Abigail) and Art Hindle (Arthur, the father) both play their roles very well and believably.
Not surprisingly, Abigail does not have "open arms" for the man, although she recognizes him immediately when he enters her flower shop for the first time.
The episode has the usual push/pull in these types of "absent parent" shows.
What I appreciated about this version of the familiar plot, was that it revolved around Abigail, the most interesting, complicated, and unpredictable character on The Good Witch. It is clear that her father's abandonment of her when she was 4 has had a profound effect on Abigail.
On the negative side, Abigail has trust issues, and built a protective wall around herself. On the positive side, Abigail has a self confidence, learned from relying on her own intelligence and initiative that has served her well, especially financially.
The show, as expected, ends on a note of forgiveness. But there is also a nice touch of realism and intelligence--we are dealing with Abigail here, after all. Sarah Power (Abigail) and Art Hindle (Arthur, the father) both play their roles very well and believably.
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