4x16: Feud

Here’s what you missed on Glee: Will regressed to the state of a mean, vindictive teenager, Finn pretty much knocked on the camera to tell us that he and Rachel will end up together, I’m starting a catalogue dedicated to the number of time the camera focused on Blaine’s butt this season, Santana became the voice of the fandom, telling Rachel that no one can recognize Rachel Berry anymore, you can cross Marley off the list of characters who haven’t given Finn a pep talk yet and thank you God for the proof that Blaine does in fact have parents.

Santana was just wonderful. I love the parts where they focus on her gentler side; especially that it's always accompanied with a snarky attitude. Her moving to New York was truly one of the best decisions RIB made. I love that she’s trying to resurrect the true Rachel Berry who seems to have disappeared. Wake up, Rach. We're finding it hard to reconcile the ambitious, driven force of nature that we have had a love-hate relationship with since season one with the strange character that replaced her in NY.

Kurt and Rachel kicking Santana out was harsh in my opinion. They just did it with no concern to where she would go and the only comment they had was about a pillow and a comforter? Also, it was very hypocritical of Rachel to use the “you’re making Brody uncomfortable” excuse when I remember Kurt being more than uncomfortable when her boyfriend was parading naked in the apartment. Also,  how much did you swoon over Santana calling Kurt and Rachel her family more than once?

Why are the writers convinced that telling us straight up that Rachel and Finn are gonna end up together is the way to go? There’s something called subtlety, guys. You don’t have to make Finn tell us that they are endgame or that Rachel is his future wife to convince us, you can easily do that through the story. Hell, Finn flying to NY to defend Rachel should have been enough to tell us that the spark is still there.

Were we supposed to feel bad for Brody? I really couldn't get a grasp on what they were trying to tell us here. That this is not who he is? that he doesn't want to do this? I seriously had trouble getting a read. I can believe that he doesn't want to do this but then, why do it in the first place? If you're so ashamed of it and hate then why do it? Can't really feel compassion for him when they didn't give us one logical reason.

 

Did anybody else think that Marley got out scout free in the whole kissing thing? Unique confronted Ryder about it leading to a feud and Jake wanted to shut Ryder out but the second Marley said sorry, all was forgiven and all the anger was directed at Ryder. She had just admitted that she knew that Ryder was into her and that she didn’t discourage him, not to mention that she said she let Ryder kiss her. I’m all for forgiving but then you should forgive both of them.

What happened between Marley and Ryder was truly none of Unique's business and she blew it out of proportion but his words were a low blow. If she didn't care what he thought and he didn't get to decide for her, why did she insist that he calls her a girl? His opinion doesn't matter anyway. I can respect him for wanting to let it go and offering his hand for a hand shake but his words clearly hurt her. I did respect him for his apology later. That scene was handled perfectly and it was very mature of all of them to own up to what they did and speak their minds freely. But I couldn't help but notice that Blaine was the only one not mentioned when Ryder was talking about the seniors graduating. Do I need to be worried, Ryan?

The award for the most successful person to make me want to hit him despite him being the victim last episode goes to: Will. He's a freaking adult and he resorted to childish actions and lecturing Finn on "not acting like he's above the kids" when Finn, you know, the teenager in the situation, was the one who wanted to talk. I can’t fault Will for saying that he couldn’t forgive Finn, forgiveness doesn't happen by a flick of a switch, but he should have been more mature in dealing with the situation. Also, it seems we're back to the good old days of Finn kicking a chair. He kicked things TWICE this episode.

It’s official, Blam are the most perfect friendship I've seen on Glee. Those two perfect boys are trying to end Sue’s reign of terror by the time they graduate. They won’t even be there to revel in it but they’re still doing it. Blaine, the guy who has Student Council, the ND, a million other different clubs, a NYADA audition and school work to worry about and Sam, who also has Student Council and ND, plus worrying about his SAT and college. They are giving time and effort to make the school better. I just love those two, okay?

The Sue Vs. Blaine scenes were hilarious and I couldn't get over the fact that Blaine was adopting a sort of military stance when he was standing in front of her in his uniform. The jab at Blaine’s helmet head was so good and their little “you’re looking into the face of evil” was amazing. And is it just me or did the writers decide to settle the fandom fight of who is the “top” between Blaine and Kurt with Blaine’s “it’s not true, not really". They’re basically telling us that they switch. Got it, writers, see how subtlety works for us. Just a little remark, Sue said that Blaine and Tina joined the Cheerios on December 5th when I remember clearly Finn saying in Swan Song that everyone joined different clubs within two days of their loss. Thanksgiving was on November 22^nd so shouldn’t that mean that Blaine and Tina joined on November 24^th? Get your dates right Glee.

Thank you, sweet merciful lord, that someone finally decided to take Sue down. This is the teacher who has been flinging students against walls, forcing them to give consent to be thrown out of a canon, leaking the Glee club set list, making a student make false accusation of sexual harassment against another teacher and now, forging a student's signature, taking a house loan and credit cards in his name and making a jab at his sexuality? Sorry, Sue. Looks like you're on Blam's radar and they are going to bring you down.

Musically speaking, I enjoyed most of the songs of the episode.

How To Be A Heart Breaker: I loved the audio version once I heard it but the visual was a so-so. The choreography was good in the lobby then they got to the stair case part. What the hell were they doing there exactly? I don't know what was it but the performance that started out okay turned to a very sketchy number, which I suppose was the point but it still made me uncomfortable.

Cold Hearted: I couldn’t help but picture Santana as a student at NYADA. I know that it doesn’t add up to her characterization and that she’s not a performing art school type of girl but she would kick ass there. Plus, it would be hilarious to see her and Cassie in a cat fight. The song was perfection, simply put.

I Still Believe\ Super Bass: I was extremely surprised when Sue won the feud (I did know that Blaine will rejoin the Cheerios but I didn’t think that it was a result of winning a sing off. I expected it to end like the other feuds in the episode) Vocally, Blaine can out sing Sue at any given day. I Still Believe might not have had a real choreography but Super Bass was all about the Cheerios, not Sue. Sue’s movements were stiff and lacking at best. She was using props and lights and feathers to draw the attention away from her mediocre performance. She did a good job with the singing and the song was energetic but the rest was just...off, while Blaine sounded amazing and depended solely on raw talent. I have no idea how the ND, who are supposed to recognize talent first and foremost, chose Sue. I was even more surprised that Sam of all people didn’t vote for Blaine but that was explained later but what about the rest? I don’t think all of the ND know, Kitty would certainly tattle the second she knows so how come they voted for Sue again?

The Bitch Is Back\ Dress You Up: Both songs were really great and Ryder and Unique did a very good job but what tipped the scale to Ryder’s side was the awkward dance moves Unique attempted. It was very distracting and weird. And I didn’t like that they’re bringing us back to the conclusion that Ryder is Finn 2.0 with him playing the drums. When was it ever indicated that Ryder can do so? Wasn't that the same guy who had next to zero musical knowledge at the beginning of the season?

I Want It That Way\ Bye Bye Bye: Loved it. Very energetic and Matt, Jake and Darren were so good. I especially loved the part when the two groups mixed together. The only part I could've gone without was the fighting part and I was a little disappointed that it ended with Will refusing to forgive Finn. I understand it but it’s a little hypocritical considering that Will himself has cheated on Emma before. But I understand the loss of trust and the pain of having your friend cheat on you and it’s a push for Finn to find a dream.

Closer: I love the performances where the ND just get to goof around and be friends. Showing Unique and Ryder at “it’s not just all physical” was a very nice touch too. Loved the energy but Ryder didn't sound that good. Jake was way better. And behold Will having his “My Love is Your Love” moment of season 4 where he finds out that these kids have become a family, despite their differences. Too bad he can’t take the credit this time.