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Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Equalizer (1958)
Confused
First off let me say I didn't like this episode. It's one of those Alfred Hitchcock Presents episodes where there are no likable characters and nothing fun happens at any time. It leaves me feeling deflated and unsatisfied after watching. That's not good entertainment in my opinion.
That out of the way, I'm very confused by all these other reviewers claiming Balsam's wife cheating on him "came out of nowhere." Literally every scene she had foreshadows it and lends credence to his jealous suspicions. In the opening scene the camera lingers on her reaction as Leif Erickson flirts with some other guy's wife. She's clearly jealous. The following scene where her husband tries to prod her into admitting she finds the guy attractive, we can again see by her acting that she is intrigued by him and is trying not to let on to that fact to Balsam. Then again at the club as she's leaving she lingers around waiting to make eye contact with Erickson, who then follows her out. It's all there. I really don't understand the criticism that this particular part of the story makes no sense, unless it is viewers predisposed to expecting twists getting ahead of the story and being let down when it doesn't go where they wanted. Anyway, the episode stinks. Also to answer the other guy Gran Torino was not the first time that kind of suicidal ending was used, nor was this. I've seen it in plenty of westerns and crime films.
Hardcastle and McCormick: When I Look Back on All the Things (1986)
Infuriating
I'm sure this is better than I'm feeling it is right now. But this guy spends two years in prison and it's treated like a big joke. The woman who has sent him there, who has now just committed another felony against him, is portrayed as a lovable ditz who can't be held accountable for anything. I guess this episode is triggering, as the kids say. Anyone who has ever had someone as selfish as this person come into their life and leave it in disarray is going to have a hard time finding her antics funny. It's further infuriating to watch Mark be walked all over the entire time and not be able to hold a grudge like a normal human with normal feelings. And frankly I'm a bit sick of Hardcastle's attitude at this point. The show peaked in season one no doubt but there were still bright spots in seasons two and three. The show has descended into full comedy by now and I'm finding it harder to finish the season.
TLDR this is my least favorite episode of the entire series and I loathe every character in it. Infuriating episode.
Murder, She Wrote: The Error of Her Ways (1989)
Too bad....
This one started off strong. It would've been nice to see Jessica taken down a peg. But alas no by the end they cop out and she was proven right. She didn't have all the facts but she didn't have an innocent woman's blood on her hands. Too bad. Would have made for a more interesting episode. I have been binging this show from the start and, I've gotta say, as the seasons go on I start to like Jessica less and less. She's more arrogant than in the first few seasons.
I'm disappointed that other reviewers are so misleading about this one. Several reviewers clearly imply Jessica was wrong about who killed Clark. I don't know why.
Anyway, a so-so episode that starts off strong then ends with a whimper. Marilyn Jones' character disappears quickly. At least we don't have to see cocky Jessica rub it in a grieving sister's face in the end. I have no doubt she would have.
The Goldbergs: WrestleMania (2019)
Ok listen up...
Good episode. Lots of laughs. Now some comments for the nerd nitpickers in comments and trivia/goof sections. First, Hogan and Andre also wrestled at Wrestlemania IV not just Wrestlemania III. Their match was advertised to sell the PPV more than the tournament or the eventual winner and new champion. Second, the fake ticket had the wrong date on it because it was a fake ticket. It also had "Whistlemania" on it. It's called a joke, nerd. Third, and most importantly, this show - that is in its seventh season so it shouldn't need to keep explaining this - is loosely based off the childhood memories of the creator. Hence "1980something" instead of 1984, 1986, 1988, etc. It jumbles different things from different years. It's not meant to be taken seriously or nitpicked by nerds.