A Cold, Complicated Villain: Victoria Grayson loved David Clarke. She was going to leave her rich husband for him. Then it all went horribly wrong.
In order to save herself, Victoria turned on David but she didn't just leave him, she destroyed him. That' why it's so easy to hate Victoria Grayson.
Who else accuses their lover of terrorism and watches him die in a Federal prison? As if that weren't enough, she then has his daughter shipped off with social services, then blackmails the girl's therapist into what can only be described as emotional torture.
Who does that? Who takes away a child's only parent and doesn't feel any guilt? A person with a true conscience would take that child in and try to make up for their sins. Victoria Grayson kicked a little girl to the curb and funded her further torment.
And yet their are moments when we see how much Victoria loves her son Daniel or how Conrad tries to bully her and we feel a shred of sympathy, even with all that she's done and is yet to do.
The Love Interests: This is where things get a little murky. As much as I like Jack I find it hard to believe that he's been pining over Amanda since they were about eight years old. Plus I simply don't feel that much chemistry between the two. And how old is that dog?
The funny thing is I feel some chemistry between Emily and Daniel, although I wish we knew if Emily feels anything for him. Is she honestly sleeping with the guy strictly out of her plot for revenge?
Best Ally: I love Nolan. He's smart, funny, quirky, and a little lonely. He's been incredibly loyal to Emily even though he doesn't agree with her plan and she's never been nice to him. I hope for two things in the second half of the season: that we learn more about Nolan's connection to David Clarke and that Emily softens towards her unexpected partner in crime.
Wasted Potential: I'm so disappointed that they killed Frank. Smart and ruthless enough to be a real problem for Emily, I definitely miss his presence. Not only do I love the actor, but Victoria's loyal henchman could have given us years of evil fun.
Surprise Additions: The new Amanda Clarke adds complications I hadn't seen coming. She makes Jack more human, Nolan and Daniel more protective, and gives Emily an entirely new avenue in which to torment Victoria.
Then there's Tyler, warped, wicked Tyler. Trouble from the moment he hit the screen, he's quickly spiraling out of control and I can't wait to see him crash and burn.
Revenge is devilish fun to watch each week. My only requests are that I'd like to get to know the characters better as we move forward, especially Emily who seems a little closed off even to the audience. If we get those things I have no doubt it will earn a solid A by season's end.
Beyond that I look forward to the weeks of Revenge to come. Midseason Report Card: B+
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The show is so awesome tho. Nolan is the king of all kings. And I didn't like when Emily was being mean to him.
And if that bastard Tyler kills Danny, I swear, he will fucking regret it! Even if I have to get into my television and finish him myself! And I like the crazy-ass fake Amanda.