Crappy episode. Too many things that I wasn't fond of but the biggest is Bo's character arc. I know she just lost Kenzi but JFC Season 1-3 Bo would not haveacted like this. At this point Lauren would be a better Queen of the Fae than Bo.
I enjoyed this episode a lot. It's interesting seeing the new team dynamics and how they play out and I'm glad Tamsin's tough love got her to finally break.
Not impressed to be honest. It just seems like Bo is treating Dyson, Lauren and Tamsin as a surf and turf. She can't decide so she wanted them all... I love Bo, don't get me wrong. But i was under the impression that this season was supposed to be her getting back to the Bo we loved in Season 1, 2 and 3. I just hope that this was a one off, Tamsin was my fave in this episode.
The more I think of it, the more I feel Big in Japan was not a filler episode at all. While the primary story was set outside the daddy arc, the underlying tensions and issues were an essential culmination of what came before, i.e., Bo suffering real damage from losing Kenzi, someone she believed in her soul would never really leave her, never walk away willingly. Add to that the other deaths and losses and discoveries about both of her parents and herself, and her breakdown is entirely logical & even necessary.
The same is true with regard to Lauren's story. There had to be consequences for what she did to Evony. I'm quite glad they didn't drop this.
Then there's the team dynamic. The sand is shifting under everyone's feet and it was important to see how Team Bo would regroup.
Lauren and Dyson both seem comfortable in their roles. Tamsin's is a little less stable. Yes, she's upending her career as a cop and yes, she'll start taking cases with Bo, but she isn't Kenzi. Her dynamic with Bo has an edge that Benzi never had nor should.
I teared up watching Tamsin being appreciated and accepted by Lauren because how many people in her lives have ever acknowledged her worth? Few to none, I imagine. I'm looking forward to seeing where she and Bo go with their new "thing". (whispers, VALKUBUS)
Finally, we add in the bits about the lady from the elevator and we have a pretty solid episode. Honestly I think the key is expectations. If you're watching expecting X to happen (let's say a shipping scenario) and it doesn't, that doesn't mean the ep sucked. It means you need to reset your perspective on how you approach the episode. Given we're 3 episodes in, why anyone would think anything super definitive would happen with any of the ships is a mystery. But I did see a lot of groundwork being laid for what's to come.
Bottom line, I was impressed and enjoyed Big In Japan immensely and look forward for the rest of S5.
This is not the Bo I met and loved from S1 E1. In this episode she is insensitive and selfish. Love is never "No strings attached" There is no multiple choice answers or "ALL of the above" even if you are a Succubus. Truth be told I always went for Doccubus so when Bo is being distant and insensitive to Lauren it hurts.Pick already so I don't have to invest any more of my Doccubus heart. It is hard enough already to keep up with Lost Girl since I live in the USA and there is still no broadcast date for SYFY.
I agree, don't see this as a filler episode at all. They needed an episode where Bo could "mourn" the absence of Kenzi. Imagine the reactions from viewers if they had skipped acknowledging the major cast change and just continiued with the plot. They also needed to establish the new group dynamic now that Kenzi is gone, and seems like it could get interesting. They've also established a major plot line for Lauren. I imagine we'll see a lot of trouble ahead for what she did to Evony.
I do worry that they'll drop valkubus moments now that 3 mebers of the group are love interests, and make Tamsin a very good friend instead. I really hope they don't do that, even though I know a lot of people will be complaining about the Lauren, Dyson and Tamsin dilemma. But what's new... I feel there's been nothing but complaining since season 3...
The show might change a bit, but I'm very excited to see the rest of season 5.
I liked this episode a lot. More than the first two, which were just sad. I'm enjoying the new team dynamics too, as well as Dyson's friendship with Lauren. Tamsin and Bo as investigative partners should also be fun. I don't get all the negative votes. Is it just because Bo hooked up with Dyson? Honestly, I'm so accustomed and bored with that love triangle, that it's reached the point where anything that happens in that regard, whether it's Bo with Lauren or Bo with Dyson generally has no effect on whether I like or dislike an episode. I'm surprised anyone cares at this point.
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Crappy episode. Too many things that I wasn't fond of but the biggest is Bo's character arc. I know she just lost Kenzi but JFC Season 1-3 Bo would not haveacted like this. At this point Lauren would be a better Queen of the Fae than Bo.
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed this episode, my favorite one so far. The remaining characters came together by the end, loved how they were all hanging out together!
ReplyDeleteI approve of everything Valkubus!
ReplyDeleteAwesome episode, and an interesting ending.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this episode a lot. It's interesting seeing the new team dynamics and how they play out and I'm glad Tamsin's tough love got her to finally break.
ReplyDeleteWhoever wrote this ep should NOT write any ep for S5 AGAIN
ReplyDeleteThis episode sucked. Welcome back asshat bo. Bang Dyson while lauren waits outside, thank you gay show runner. The almighty dick always wins
ReplyDeleteNot impressed to be honest. It just seems like Bo is treating Dyson, Lauren and Tamsin as a surf and turf. She can't decide so she wanted them all... I love Bo, don't get me wrong. But i was under the impression that this season was supposed to be her getting back to the Bo we loved in Season 1, 2 and 3. I just hope that this was a one off, Tamsin was my fave in this episode.
ReplyDeletethe writter of this one wrote 8 others, all love of dyson :s poor 5x3 I agree what you said as well!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved the ep! Loving the Lauren and Dyson friendship :3
ReplyDeleteyeah, loved they hanging out together too :D
ReplyDeleteThe more I think of it, the more I feel Big in Japan was not a filler episode at all. While the primary story was set outside the daddy arc, the underlying tensions and issues were an essential culmination of what came before, i.e., Bo suffering real damage from losing Kenzi, someone she believed in her soul would never really leave her, never walk away willingly. Add to that the other deaths and losses and discoveries about both of her parents and herself, and her breakdown is entirely logical & even necessary.
ReplyDeleteThe same is true with regard to Lauren's story. There had to be consequences for what she did to Evony. I'm quite glad they didn't drop this.
Then there's the team dynamic. The sand is shifting under everyone's feet and it was important to see how Team Bo would regroup.
Lauren and Dyson both seem comfortable in their roles. Tamsin's is a little less stable. Yes, she's upending her career as a cop and yes, she'll start taking cases with Bo, but she isn't Kenzi. Her dynamic with Bo has an edge that Benzi never had nor should.
I teared up watching Tamsin being appreciated and accepted by Lauren because how many people in her lives have ever acknowledged her worth? Few to none, I imagine. I'm looking forward to seeing where she and Bo go with their new "thing". (whispers, VALKUBUS)
Finally, we add in the bits about the lady from the elevator and we have a pretty solid episode. Honestly I think the key is expectations. If you're watching expecting X to happen (let's say a shipping scenario) and it doesn't, that doesn't mean the ep sucked. It means you need to reset your perspective on how you approach the episode. Given we're 3 episodes in, why anyone would think anything super definitive would happen with any of the ships is a mystery. But I did see a lot of groundwork being laid for what's to come.
Bottom line, I was impressed and enjoyed Big In Japan immensely and look forward for the rest of S5.
This episode had it's ups and downs, but I enjoyed it for the most part.
ReplyDeleteIt was necessary that Lauren hear the moans and screams of Bo and Dyson ?? Why?
ReplyDeleteI love the series, but I love Lauren much more!
This is not the Bo I met and loved from S1 E1. In this episode she is insensitive and selfish. Love is never "No strings attached" There is no multiple choice answers or "ALL of the above" even if you are a Succubus. Truth be told I always went for Doccubus so when Bo is being distant and insensitive to Lauren it hurts.Pick already so I don't have to invest any more of my Doccubus heart. It is hard enough already to keep up with Lost Girl since I live in the USA and there is still no broadcast date for SYFY.
ReplyDeleteI agree, don't see this as a filler episode at all. They needed an episode where Bo could "mourn" the absence of Kenzi. Imagine the reactions from viewers if they had skipped acknowledging the major cast change and just continiued with the plot. They also needed to establish the new group dynamic now that Kenzi is gone, and seems like it could get interesting. They've also established a major plot line for Lauren. I imagine we'll see a lot of trouble ahead for what she did to Evony.
ReplyDeleteI do worry that they'll drop valkubus moments now that 3 mebers of the group are love interests, and make Tamsin a very good friend instead. I really hope they don't do that, even though I know a lot of people will be complaining about the Lauren, Dyson and Tamsin dilemma. But what's new... I feel there's been nothing but complaining since season 3...
The show might change a bit, but I'm very excited to see the rest of season 5.
I liked this episode a lot. More than the first two, which were just sad. I'm enjoying the new team dynamics too, as well as Dyson's friendship with Lauren. Tamsin and Bo as investigative partners should also be fun. I don't get all the negative votes. Is it just because Bo hooked up with Dyson? Honestly, I'm so accustomed and bored with that love triangle, that it's reached the point where anything that happens in that regard, whether it's Bo with Lauren or Bo with Dyson generally has no effect on whether I like or dislike an episode. I'm surprised anyone cares at this point.
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