Shadows on the Wall: Episode 74

   

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/10/episode-74-10666.html

Then & Now

Christine: What a glorious day on Dark Shadows (over an accidental death)! Roger appears on the verge of breaking out into song and dance, and Carolyn is ready to defend David when Elizabeth starts to bawl him out, right up until he blows her cover by inadvertently letting Liz know Carolyn was at Burke's hotel room with him. 

John: Ten years ago I commented on Roger's reaction to the coroner's report — but to see even Carolyn giddy about the news is particularly odd. I could understand being relieved, but it's not exactly news to celebrate.

Christine: David asks Burke if he ever killed anybody, just as he asked Vicki. Vicki's response was, "I'm afraid not," while Burke says, "Not that I remember." I'm not sure which response is the most disturbing. Perhaps she and Burke are cut out for each other. 

John: Mitchell Ryan really knocked one out of the park today; showing his range from being amiable and humorous to downright threatening. I really enjoyed Burke's confrontation with the Sheriff. 

Shadows on the Wall

John: Roger all but forced Liz to drink to Bill Malloy's 'accidental' death. Have we ever seen her drink anything other than tea?

I have to admit I'm disappointed that David has all but forgone his Crystal Ball in exchange for the influence of the ghosts/Widows of Collinwood.

And is it just me, or did they make far too much about the fountain pen, given that everyone other than the writers appear to have forgotten it? 

Christine: I love the noirish shadows of the blinds from Burke's kitchenette. They add to the feeling that he could be hiding women or plotting some crimes of vengeance in his hotel room. 

A few more things worth noticing…

Shadows on the Wall: Episode 73

   

Before continuing, you may enjoy revisiting our original 50th anniversary summary and commentary: https://dsb4idie.blogspot.com/2016/10/episode-73-10566.html

Then & Now

John: Sam Evans on the prowl! I had forgotten we were treated to location footage of our favorite drunk artist.

Between Roger, Burke and Sam, it sure does seem like Sam is the one with a particularly guilty conscience. 

Christine: David seemed perfectly pleasant when he met Sam Evans. He was certainly nothing like the little monster we've come to know and love at Collinwood, especially after being so bratty with his Aunt Elizabeth that she finally lost patience and sent him to his room. 

John; If I didn't know better, based on how this episode played out I wouldn't have been surprised if they didn't wait until Friday to reveal the results of the coroner's report on Bill Malloy. 

Shadows on the Wall

Christine: It looked like Maggie was clearing Mrs. Johnson and Carolyn's apple pie dishes, yet you may notice that the fresh apple pie has already been replaced by donuts, even though it's still the same morning. I guess it makes sense that fresh apple pie might go quickly.

John: More free food offered up at the diner courtesy of Maggie Evans... and David didn't even want the Super-Duper Sundae she crafted for him. 

Christine: We get a clear shot of one of the FBI wanted posters behind Sheriff Patterson, and it turns out to be an actual wanted poster for one of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. 

What stood out to you in this episode?