I have serious love for this show; it's part Buffy, part Gilmore Girls and part something new. Tonight we felt rumblings of dissention among the Mai. Perhaps not everyone wants Chloe to fulfill her destiny and "unite" humans and Mai. CKNL does what Lost never would: answer questions! I mean they told us she was the descendent of a Goddess in the first episode, for Zordon's sake. J.J would have held that in his back pocket until the last five seconds of the finale. It's refreshing to have a show that keeps you interested because they have such a vast understanding of their mythology.
Who knew CKNL would start to battle racal tensions. I have been wondering what Mai around the world would be like, and tonight we got the answer: they're Muggle-hating, accent-free, Pussy Cat Doll back-up dancers. Props to ABC Family's casting director, though. I don't know where they find these ridiculously attractive thespians (cough, cough) but keep them coming. On a serious note, Chloe is really starting to define herself as the lead of a show. She reminds me of Sarah Michelle starting out. There is something questionably likeable there. There is a lot of room for growth but she is completely believable given the face there are supposed to be Demi-gods running the rooftops of San Francisco.
Tonight we got a better glance into Chloe's friends. Their relationships is brimming with meet cutes and snappy Gilmore-ian dialogue. And this blogger loves him some banter. That broken expectation when her friend walks out of the bathroom was hilarious. Oh how men and women define "special" differently. Especially teenagers.
Our heroine's struggle to balance a normal life with her extraordinary calling reminds me of the best qualities of Alias and Buffy. Sydney Bristow fought to maintain her relationships with Francey and Will while being the prophecy girl-- and don't even get me started on Buffy, Willow & Xander. Conflict is what keeps an audience engaged, but those rare moments when our heroine gets a brief moment to savor the life that she's constantly fighting for drives me, the audience, wild! Chloe is fighting to remain human, and that struggle is never easy for any of us. Speaking of fighting, Chloe: keep those Buffy quips coming!
A few questions I've been having about the show. May contain spoilers. If I'm right.
Do the Mai have royalty in their brides? (For those who don't know, a number of Mai are called a bride. I love this show's attention to details and etymology.) How do they scaffold their system of power: do they have monarchy or a presidency? Can't wait to find out more.
There has got to be something different about Brian. I'm not sure what. There has to be at least the possibly of hope for them! Even if it is just a glimmer. One avenue of thought I've been exploring is this: there have to be other breeds of Demigods. He will be one of them. Wait for it. If so, then they could be together forever. I think that the episode in which she tells him about her heritage should be entitled "sharing Mai secret".
Chloe's father is closer than we believe. I think he's in SF with her, watching over her. He just can't reveal himself for some reason.
If you have any thoughts, predictions or praise, then let me hear it!
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-Matt.
Chloe Nine Lives 7.12
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