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Revolution is brining out the big guns in supporting characters, trying to infuse some character into the show. Make something credible out of the show, rather than a mockery of a good idea. The over all darker tone of the third episode fits more inline with what the show promised. The main story with Charlie, who is still a bore, and her Uncle Miles was interesting because it focused on Miles’ past. Wise choice to shine the spotlight on the most interesting character the show has at this point.
Following up on last week: Charlie, Miles and Nora meet up with a group of rebels who are trying to undermine the Militia and bring back the United States of America. Lofty goals. Things go south and Miles’ history as commanding general of the Militia is revealed. Charlie is angry but still plays her sad eyed temper, accompanied with her pouty lip. Her character really needs to evolve and show some personality. There was a glimpse of who she could be when she was tending to the wounded, but that was only a fleeting moment.
Back to the supporting cast, Mark Pellegrino joins the cast as a Militia commander who has a past with Miles. Pellegrino matches Miles tit for tat in both their sword fights and banter. Their scenes together were the highlight of the episode.
Aaron and Maggie poke around Grace’s abandoned house, trying to make sense of what she has to do with the power coming back on, but they are just spinning their wheels until they get their own week. Danny got beat up. Yeah he is really a fascinating character.
As the show moves forward, Revolution needs to be able to juggle the three or four groups of people better. So far there is only the A story, with the closest storyline being E or F. The B storyline needs to be established better, flush out the other groups of characters that have been introduced. Also, make Charlie more interesting. She is still the wet blanket that was seen in the pilot.
Rating: Watch
Original Air Date: 10/1/12
On NBC, Monday’s 10/9 central
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