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Old 03-08-09, 04:32 AM
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Brothers & Sisters -- "Taking Sides" -- 3/8/09

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Robert's gubernatorial quest continues in the wake of a recent medical issue and the birth of his adopted son; Saul and Sarah do their best to keep Tommy's legal problems from Nora; Ryan wastes little time getting involved in the Walkers' business.

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Re: Brothers & Sisters -- "Taking Sides" -- 3/8/09

The addition of Ryan is even worse than I thought it would be.
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The addition of Ryan is even worse than I thought it would be.
Really? How so?

I thought that the episode was very good! I loved the dinner, and the scene between Nora and Saul. I also enjoyed the Kitty and Robert story. Both Sally Field and Rob Lowe were at the top of their game! I continue to enjoy this wonderful show!
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Re: Brothers & Sisters -- "Taking Sides" -- 3/8/09

This was a very good episode. Much better than last week.
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Re: Brothers & Sisters -- "Taking Sides" -- 3/8/09

I can't think of another show where the acting level is so high, and so consistent. It helps us get past the episodes where the writing is less than great.
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Re: Brothers & Sisters -- "Taking Sides" -- 3/8/09

I thought it was a good episode too.
I was very impressed to see Robert still dealing w/ having open heart surgery.
I thought for sure it would have been forgotten about. It was good to see that even though he thought it was no big deal, in the end it finally hit him: having your chest cut open from top to bottom is life changing.
I was also impressed that they included his two older kids that are usually forgotten about.

We should start a pool: how long before Rebecca hooks up with the newest Walker.
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Re: Brothers & Sisters -- "Taking Sides" -- 3/8/09

Originally Posted by MadonnasManOne
Really? How so?

I thought that the episode was very good! I loved the dinner, and the scene between Nora and Saul. I also enjoyed the Kitty and Robert story. Both Sally Field and Rob Lowe were at the top of their game! I continue to enjoy this wonderful show!

I agree. The only objection I kind of had with it is the Ryan/Rebecca thing. The show is so complex at times, but sometimes you can see things coming from a mile away.

When Saul started mouthing off at Nora, I wish she'd saved some slap for him. Why would he keep that information to himself? Can you imagine your entire family falling apart and you weren't even given an opportunity to turn things around before they got worse? Everytime Saul is on screen he's keeping a secret...

I'm enjoying the show a lot this season, but I'm kind of disappointed that Kevin has really become a background character. He hasn't had any storylines this season (that I can remember), and he was pretty central to the story in seasons 1 and 2.

I wish Justin would shave that ratty beard. He's the youngest of the family and he has a mustache, beard and gray hairs all over.
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Re: Brothers & Sisters -- "Taking Sides" -- 3/8/09

Kevin will have a storyline soon as the actor dude (Jason Lewis) comes back and has a proposition for both him and Scotty.
Hmmm.
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Re: Brothers & Sisters -- "Taking Sides" -- 3/8/09

Originally Posted by MrX
The addition of Ryan is even worse than I thought it would be.
I think he is a great addition.
I too enjoyed this episode much more than the over Advertised one from last week. Enjoyed the scenes with Rob Lowe and him struggling with telling his kids.
I would really like them to see them do something with Holly's character. It seems that she doesn't even listen to Ken Oln's character. Enough with revenge on the Walkers.
Another meal/fight? Haven't we done this before? Always good for some great acting scenes though.
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Re: Brothers & Sisters -- "Taking Sides" -- 3/8/09

Someday there hopefully will be a separate DVD of "The Best of The Walker Dinners"
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Re: Brothers & Sisters -- "Taking Sides" -- 3/8/09

Originally Posted by marty888
I can't think of another show where the acting level is so high, and so consistent. It helps us get past the episodes where the writing is less than great.
Friday Night Lights!

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