Monday, March 31, 2008

What I'm Watching: Reaper

Reaper: Season 1, Episode 13 "Acid Queen" (C)

This episode is further proof that this show really has no idea where it is going or what market it is trying to reach. The inclusion of the gay demons and the "demophobia" makes so little sense and just comes off as strange. Sam's rendition of "Say goodnight, bitch" is also pretty unfortunate. Missy Peregrym is so incredible awkward, and I really do wish that Nikki Reed, the original choice to play Andi, was still playing her. She is a far better actress (see: "Thirteen" versus Peregrym's hilariously awful performance in the short-lived "life as we know it"). Seeing her in an early screening of the pilot, I can imagine that if she had continued in the role, her chemistry with Bret Harrison would have been far more effective and pleasant to watch. The ending of this episode is a bit strange, and I'm not sure what they're planning on doing with this anti-Devil business/seance. The show returns in late April on Tuesday nights.

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