Reviews

The TV Chick:

I loved Ryan’s scenes in this episode. I thought it was great having Ryan and Lux get stuck together because we were able to hear more about Lux’s past. Ryan offered some great advice to her and I like that he is sort of in a more fatherly role without attempting to take Baze’s place. This episode wasn’t as intense as last week’s tear jerker, but I still really enjoyed it. I have loved every episode of this season, but this one served more of a purpose to set up further storylines as opposed to directly moving the plot along. I don’t want to take anything away from it, because I really liked everyone getting stuck in the rain together. I think my favorite part of this episode was the fact that Baze and Cate are now both thinking about each other, and their feelings. There is a lot of resentment built up for Cate I am sure but both Baze and Cate love each other in a real way. They are now ultimately connected because of Lux, and that connection isn’t going to go away. If they are going to just co-exist as platonic parents (how’s that for alliteration), they need to explore those feelings. I suppose I have kind of said this all along. I don’t want Ryan to go away but something has to happen where Cate and Baze actually talk about or admit their feelings for each other. I am sad that there are only 2 episodes left in the season. However, I am even more sad that the CW hasn’t picked it up yet.

Television in Review RAKED:

Anyway, despite seeing Lux’s hard background, it was still a a great episode, and it was one that seemed much less wrought with pain than others. I must say, though, poor Abby. I’m actually starting to like her more, now that she’s not so one-dimensional. You had to feel bad for her because you get the impression that Cate has always overshadowed her, but it’s not like Cate had it that great either (especially when you consider how she described how alone she was when she was pregnant). But overall, I’m glad that Abby’s getting more of a role.

LA Times:

Get out your Snuggies and flashlights because there’s a storm in Portland. After proposing to Ryan (Kerr Smith) for the second time, Cate (Shiri Appleby) suggests eloping to avoid dealing with their families. Kerr Smith told me that Ryan’s family is just as crazy as Cate’s and our first glimpse of them, albeit through a one-sided telephone conservation, did not disappoint. There’s a pervy uncle and a family feud involving turducken, which if you’re not familiar with it is a turkey stuffed with duck, which is stuffed with chicken. I feel disgustingly full just thinking about it. But as soon as Cate suggested eloping that night, I knew they weren’t going to go through with it. Whenever the word is uttered on TV, the couple never keeps their promise.