Glee Season 3, The Purple Piano Project
Glee is back for the show’s junior year and for a change, the show is actually learning and on a path to be a better show (even though these kids never seem to go to class). But before the review, a few thoughts:
The second season of Glee had to be one of the most unbalanced shows on TV last year. The plot was laughable, especially with Glee’s failed attempts to shove the concept that there is a main story weaved throughout the season. Then there were the excessive number of musical numbers that the show threw at the wall and would see what would stick. Yes, there were a good number of musical numbers that weren’t bad, but considering the sheer volume of musical numbers that were shown; the overall percent isn’t that great. And not to be forgotten: songs that have no real reason to be in the episode, singing for no reason and characters acting way out of character for no reason.
The season 3 premiere tries to fix some, if not all of the problems I’ve mentioned above. Giving a reason for why a character isn’t returning this season, good. Giving a plausible reason for said character for not being there, even better. Limiting the number of musical numbers to 5, thanks. Giving veiled explanations for why there is so much random singing and dancing in the halls of this high school, thanks but still an issue.
Look, Glee is going to be Glee, even at the show’s best. Yes there are still problems with the show that the show really can’t fix overnight. Hopefully with season 3, the show will be able to capture some of the ‘magic’ that the first season had. Lose the crazy, over the top, ridiculous story lines and get to the heart of the characters and their struggles while at the same time have these characters grow. The fandom will still support the show, but the casual viewer won’t stick around forever. If you stand still you will die (as a show) but acting sporadically will yield the same results. It will just take longer.
Rating: Fans Only
Original Air Date: 9/20/11
On Fox, Tuesday’s at 8/7c
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