ELI STONE Rewards Us For Keeping the Faith
October 15th, 2008
Unlike many of the this TV Addict’s favorite returning fall shows, last night’s season premiere of ELI STONE did not disappoint. And not just because episode writers Leila Gerstein and Alex Taub managed to give ALIAS fans a SpyDaddy Jack Bristow shout by naming the bank in which Jordan Weathersby found himself trapped in ‘Credit Dauphine.’
Rather, ELI STONE succeeded because it surprised us by definitively answering the one question viewers have been pondering all summer long [What’s the deal with Eli?], delivered an opening dance number that would make any fan of time-slot lead in DANCING WITH THE STARS proud [Here’s hoping DWTS fans stuck around!] and most importantly, managed to catapult the show in a completely new and exciting direction.
But first off, let’s deal with the surprise. It turns out that Eli’s therapist played by Sigourney Weaver was in fact a messenger sent from God. And while the “Special Guest Star” billing probably should have been a tip off, this TV Addict honestly didn’t see it coming. For showrunners Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim to make Eli’s path so clear so early in the show’s run is pretty much unheard of. Does TV 101 not dictate at minimum, another two seasons of is-he-or-isn’t-he a conduit from God Questions?
Apparently not.
Which frankly, is refreshing. Because Eli’s definitive status as ‘chosen one’ is about to take the show in a very interesting direction. Where exactly we’re not entirely sure. Especially since this TV Addict doesn’t have an inoperable brain aneurysm that affords for sneak peaks into the future. But if we were to make a few predictions, here’s hoping that we see (1) A continuation of last season’s “Live Strong” movement. (2) For things to heat up between Eli and Maggie (3) For the line to be drawn between believers like Eli, Nate and Jordan versus non-believers like Taylor Weathersby, Matt Dowd and Martin Posner. Oh, and while we’re dreaming would it be too much to ask to have an appearance by Arvin Sloane [Ron Rifkin] as some sort of evil corporate baddie?
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Nick.C. Says:
October 15th, 2008 at 11:38 am
I totally agree!That episode did not disappoint.I liked how the opening dance and song kinda made fun of the shows song and dance moments.The episode also answered questions and summed up the aneurysm removal /no more visions story in one good episode.(i hate when shows take a couple of episodes to get back on track)I feel like this show is living for the moment with its story lines.Its like the show runners know that it could be canceled so they are pulling out all the stops and not weighing it down.Jonny Lee Miller is so good in this role.I hope he gets the credit he deserves.His chemistry with Julie Gonzalo(Maggie)is one of my favorite parts.I hope we see Sigourney Weaver from time to time.It adds a lot knowing that someone has a direction for Eli.
Sorry to go on so long,I Love This Show!
Oh yeah,and Julie Gonzalo is gorgeous!!!!