Glee Highlights post - Episodes 10, 11 and 12!

So, so behind with Glee. I've been watching, but just haven't had the time to update my blog. So tragic.

But the upside to this is that you get a bumper highlights post! So let's get started, shall we?

Episode 10: Yes/No

Mercedes and Sam's Ode to Grease

Apparently they filmed this at the school that was used in Grease as Rydell High. It was a cute homage to Grease, but I think it was kind of out of context.

 

 Becky's Inner Voice

So awesome that it was voiced by Helen Mirren. I wonder who would do my inner voice? With my luck it would end up being someone horribly nasal like Fran Drescher. Anyway, the whole Becky storyline was sweet and well written. And kudos to Artie for telling off the New Directions for their horribly shallow attitude towards him going out on a date with her.

Emma's Solo

I like that Emma is getting more screen time - at the end of last season she was basically non-existent as a cast member. This solo was cute, and having Sue and Coach Beiste sing back up while wearing imitations of the Beatrice and Eugenia's wedding fascinators was awesome.

Moves Like Jagger

This was great, but I continue to feel like they don't give Mike Chang's fantastic dancing enough screen time. WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?

Finn's Dad

I think the family scenes between the Hudsons and Hummels are some of the best written scenes in the show. Finn's mother's confession was heartbreaking, and I like that Finn is struggling with his post-high school plans.

The Very First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

This was beautiful. Not a great proposal song because the GUT-WRENCHING emotion, but it was lovely. And Lea Michele was great in her scenes, particularly the one at Breadsticks when Finn declared he had nothing special in his life. The look on her face was fleeting, but perfectly done.

Coach Roz

Figgins better watch out. There's a new staff member in town and she is rocketing up my favourite brutally honest staff member chart.

Without You

This. Was. Stunning. Lea Michele really hit it out of the park, and the arrangement was just gorgeous. Also, the chemistry between Lea Michele and Corey Monteith is really heating up, which totally supports the rumors that they're dating in real life. Regardless of their involvement off set, I really, really loved this number.

Will's Proposal

I really hate this Rihanna song. But add some synchronised swimming, adorable retro bathing suits and bright red lipstick, and I'm sold. This was too cute for words! Seriously, does anyone know where they got those bathers from? They look sort of like the stuff from Pin Up Girl Clothing, but it's not on the website.

Finn's Proposal

Dear Finn/Glee writers/the universe: Please, please do not let Finn and Rachel stoop to such a sucky plot development and get married. Please, please, please don't do this.

Episode 11: Michael

Want to Be Startin' Something

This was a great, punchy number to open the show. The choreography and styling was really well done.

Bad - Sing OFF!

This whole scenario make me laugh. It was like a bad eighties movie challenge. Let's meet in an underground car park and have a SING OFF. Best singers win. Worse singers.....just go home? Although weasel faced Sebastian mixed it up a little by using a slushie as a weapon.

Mercedes and Sam - Human Nature

Please, please get back together. PLEASE??? They have such a nice, subtle chemistry.

Scream

This might just be the slickest styling Glee has ever had. Artie was amazing, but once again I feel short-changed with the lack of focus on Mike Chang's dancing. I get that it was Artie's fantasy, but seriously. You have Harry Shum, Jr. doing a Michael Jackson number and you don't give him 80% of the screen time? COME ON.

Rachel Breaks Down

Lea Michele was great in this scene. She's getting some good material lately. Kurt's reaction was just lovely as well. I would totally watch a spin off of the two of them in New York being fabulous and emotional and reaching stardom.

Ben

I'm so glad they included this song in the episode. That is all.

Quinn - Never Can Say Good Bye

Besides the fact that Dianna Agron looked STUNNING in this number, I felt like this was a little symbolic ditty to help close up Quinn's time at McKinley. It was sweet and heartfelt and I quite enjoyed it.

Sing Off Number 2 - Smooth Criminal

First, we must note how hard Santana rocks a black fedora. Second, we must note how much the guys from 2 Cellos rock the SHIT out of their, well, cellos. Third, we must acknowledge what a cool number this was.

Rachel Says Yes

GOD. Seriously, Glee Writers. Please, please. PLEASE DON'T GO THERE.

Sebastian is Busted

I believe the phrase is "You're going dooooooooowwwwnnnn."

Episode 12: The Spanish Teacher

Figgins!

Not much to see here - just a gratuitous Figgins pic.

David Martinez Elicits a Reaction

I loved the camera cuts to the female reactions to the Spanish teacher. It was quick, but hilarious.

Coach Roz is Blunt

I loved her outraged "With whose vagina?!" comment when Sue revealed her baby plans. I really, really hope Coach Roz sticks around. Sidenote: apparently this is one of the Real Housewives? Huh.

Finn and Kurt

Yes, please continue to talk Finn out of this crazy marriage idea. It's so obviously a ploy to get him to tag along with Rachel's plans and I hate it. I get that he's floating a bit aimlessly, but I might lose my mind if they actually go through with this wedding.

Sue's Acknowledgment of Will's Good Nature

I don't know that I'd agree that Will always came back at Sue with kindness, but this was a surprisingly nice moment that I really didn't expect from Sue Sylvester. Kudos to the writers for managing to surprise me.

Mercedes and Sam

The excitement with which they both burst into the hallway to talk to each other made me SURE this was the moment they were going to reunite. And they didn't! These writers sure know how to drag this out. Come ooooooon. Get back tooooooogether!

Santana - La Isla Bonita

Much as I don't really care for Ricky Martin, this number was super sexy. But it wasn't sexy in an overtly obvious way, which made the number even better.

 So, now we're back on track for weekly updates (I hope)! Your thoughts on these episodes?

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