What I’m Watching: Glee (Season Finale)

Glee: Season 2, Episode 22 “New York” (C+)

On a show like this, it’s required for the season ender to be a spectacle. A trip to New York for Nationals certainly fulfills that, and this hour does take advantage of the wonders of New York City as a performance space. I’m most impressed with the successful emptying of areas such as Washington Square Park to be able to film a scene with all of the players. Logically speaking, the sudden takeover and rampant running around of the members of the glee club isn’t as sound, and I’ve read critiques of Rachel’s failure to know that the musical to which she purchased tickets hadn’t been on Broadway for years, especially since Quinn did know that. The ease with which Will and the duo of Kurt and Rachel were able to sneak into auditoriums to sing their hearts out is also rather suspect. In a lot of ways, however, this was a predictable episode. They made it to New York, but they didn’t place, yet they still bonded as a glee club, ready to take on their next hurdle. Though the kiss itself didn’t do much for me, I did really like the renewed relationship between Finn and Rachel, and it’s good to see that he’s finally wising up and treating his girl right. Blaine’s declaration of love for Kurt seemed easily passed over and almost forgotten, and the coupling of Sam and Mercedes a bit peculiar if not amusing. This second season has definitely been rockier than the first, and just as uneven. I still enjoy it, and I’m hopeful that next year can bring some more clarity and coherence on a regular basis.

Season grade: B-
Season MVP: Chris Colfer as Kurt