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Kill Me Now
Season 1, Episode 2
Original airing: October
19, 2000
My Rating: 66
The Good:
It was quite enjoyable this week getting to see the
unexplored relationship of Rory and Richard. They seem like an excellent match
and they do end up getting along really well. The concept of Rory wanting to be
involved in the life Lorelai fled is excellent for generating genuine conflict
between several characters. We see Lorelai lash out at Emily and Rory in this
episode due to Lorelai’s own discomfort.
I really liked that at the same time we saw a very strong
side of Lorelai at the Inn. She masterfully balanced all elements of the
wedding, keeping her staff and the guests happy and in line. She also humbled herself
to her mother and Rory when she realized just how crazy she had allowed herself
to become about the golf outing.
Jackson and Sookie are quite the pair. It’s easy to see that
their dynamic is long-suffering and built on more than just purchasing produce.
The levity of their interactions was great compared to the rather serious part
of Lorelai’s story.
It was interesting to see the return of the DSL installer as
a swan delivery man. Not sure what to make of that and the fact that Lorelai
doesn’t recognize him. This is a problem with recurring bit people who have a
distinctive look.
The Bad:
I was pleased with this episode. Nothing in particular felt
poorly done to me. The boob argument was ridiculous, but I think it was
intentional to show just how off the rails Lorelai was feeling about Rory
entering her grandparents’ country club world.
Favorite Moment:
The Strawberry Confrontation was adorable and I absolutely
loved Sookie chasing Jackson down the street. Duck and weave!
The Bottom Line:
This episode didn’t have quite the highs and lows of the
first two. It felt like the show starting to settle into its style and I really
enjoyed it. That being said, it didn’t “wow” me at any point either.
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