Glee: Season 3, Episode 2 “I Am Unicorn” (C+)
This is an entertaining hour, but there are some serious storyline shortcuts that allow it to be as it is. Idina Menzel’s return allows for some great singing, but having Sugar Motta’s father contract her to be the coach of a rival glee club just so that she could be a member is a bit far-fetched, though it is in line with past actions taken by the very easily manipulated Figgins. Quinn’s entire plotline seems to have fizzled in less than two episodes, as she stars in Sue’s video and then almost immediately realizes that Shelby’s return means that she can actually spend some time with her child, prompting her to return to glee club and take dance lessons. Brittany’s decision to volunteer to be Kurt’s campaign manager, focused on him being a unicorn, is random as can be, and it’s no surprise that her dedication to him proved fickle when she opted to start her own campaign. His concern with not being perceived as manly enough is somewhat valid, though I’ve definitely seen very obviously gay Tonys in productions of “West Side Story” before. Giving Artie an unexpected leadership role and pairing him with Bieste and Emma creates a new and rather eccentric team, though I do take issue with their audible laughter during Kurt’s audition, something which seems both insensitive and unprofessional. Rachel delivered a great dance number, but there’s no comparing anyone to Blaine, who rocked his “Something’s Coming” solo, all but guaranteeing him the role of Tony, which is sure to upset Kurt and prompt some fighting, though there’s no debating that Blaine would be excellent in the part.
