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Episode 1x06 Starcrossed
I've said it once, I'll say it again. This show gets better and better each week. This weeks episode was no exception. It had action, suspense, and a twist I never saw coming. It also showed the growing bond between Tru and Davis. It's almost as if he's her watcher in a sense. It's nice to see her have some help on her missions.
Tru posed as a high school student to prevent the deaths of 2 students in what appeared to be a "romeo and juliet" type deal. She even endangered her own life to save theirs. But much like the audience watching with anticipation, Tru didn't see the real truth either. It wasn't the boy and girl who were in love, it was 2 girls. The girlfriend of the boy and another girl. Nice twist there. I totally didn't see it coming. Which is why I feel this show will start gaining more audience. It pulls you in, as you, along with Tru try to solve the circumstances of the deaths. Then when you think you've figured it out, BAM! something you never saw coming. I like that they are doing this. It keeps you interested right til the very end, then you are craving more.
Another difference this episode was the fact that Tru actually went to the scene of the crimes to retrieve the bodies. They asked for her help then, instead of the same old morgue scenes.
Davis had some great moments in this episode. He is so funny! And also knows way more than we think he does. How he knows about Tru's gift is still not known, but he helped her out this time. And the touching moment at the end when Tru gave him her flowers and thanked him for helping her deal with her secret was very sweet.
Harrison and Lindsay. I just have to say, I kinda saw this coming, altho I totally didn't think they'd have hooked up in Tru's apartment. This was a very funny scene.
Luc. He and Tru finally had a date, altho not without incident and her having to run off in the middle of it. But finally at the end, they shared their first kiss. The swelling music as they kissed at the end was very reminiscent of OMWF (the Buffy Musical). I'm still not too keen on the romance card. I think they are trying too hard to play it. But maybe he'll grow on me. Only time will tell.
I do recommend if you haven't watched this show, you give it a chance. It's quickly becoming a great series with potential to become a cult classic.
Funny quotes worth mentioning:
Quote 1
Davis: This is cool. We're kinda like a team
Tru: A team?
Davis: Yeah, like the wonder twins. Except we're not twins, and well I don't have any superpowers.
Quote 2:
Tru: Davis, Remember how I said this was Romeo and Juliet? I was wrong, its Juliet and Juliet.