Finally started #MaloryTowers season five and itโs interesting how they change things from the books, but keep in the spirit.
Also watched a fun time travel film called #TimeCut and the pilot of a show called #OuterBanks, that looks set to be fun. Finished #Kaos and was then miffed to find they cancelled it already. Canโt explore and complete half the good shows ๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ I loved Dionysus, Riddy, Caneus and Dennis.
Another episode with two strong storylines. The one concerning Felicityโs race works well, but feels rushed. It deserved an episode to itself, I feel. Something which would have given us a chance to see Felicity confront Alicia about her coaching style. What we saw was fine, but Iโm surprised the show didnโt draw more drama from the situation. As it was, Felicity just brooded a bit and let it slide. (Maybe it comes up in the next episode?) The second storyline was perfect. Sally innocently annoying Matron Shipley about going to her sisterโs wedding was glorious. A lovely two-character piece which got better and better the more times we came back to it. The conclusion, with the mysterious new character, was an unexpected bonus. This b-story was the highlight of the episode. And a perfect example of why I watch Malory Towers. Iโm not watching any other new shows that do stories like this. 8/10
Good episode. Better than the previous one. It has two storylines. The lightweight one about pranks in the classroom works exactly as it should and is very amusing. The more serious storyline creates some solid drama around the idea of Susan leaving the school and has a heartwarming conclusion. My only complaint is that it ends a bit too soon. Surely an a-story this strong could have played out as a two-parter? 8/10
Lightweight episode. It does get good, but it takes a very long time to get going. When it does hit its stride, it becomes a type of story I love to see on the show, one where the girls find a way to influence political change inside the system by going outside the rules. Malory Towers as microcosm: I love that! 7/10
Two good storylines. Just as Gwen has been getting more and more likeable, she goes and does something (almost) unforgivable. Poor Ron. Felicity wanting to come out from under Darrellโs shadow is a logical progression for her character. 8/10
This two-parter is a high point for the entire series. Itโs dramatic and exciting, with several big character moments. Many of the regular characters get a chance to shine/learn/grow. This might be the first time Iโve been prepared to admit that Iโm just as fond of the new characters as I am of the original students. (But I still miss seeing the originals in every episode.) 10/10
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