1923
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If you were on the fence about1923, this is not the episode for you.
As a concept, I dig it.
But Id be lying if I said Sheridans fiercest writing was in the domestic stuff.
The lusty New Years Day episode opens with an overdue homecoming.
Little gets said of the drive itself.
The trouble he speaks of is, of course, the vigilante mass hanging of shepherds he orchestrated.
Whats a washing machine?
Why would I want electricity if it means I have to pay money to a stranger?
Who are all these people?
What are they drinking?
You say theyre paving roads?
Into Yellowstone National Park?
To make it accessible?
From New York City?
Naturally, dancing leads to sex, not to mention the answer to the $64,000 question.
No, Lizzie and Jack have not had premarital sex … until tonight!
And Im happy for those crazy, love-drunk kids, but also scared for Jack.
The scenery is enchanting, the music gets all plucky and whistly and happy.
The bush is where the story goes to replenish its lungs.
Spencer has been called to track a hyena thats been killing railroad workers for sport.
Shes alsoverygood for the show.
In a world overstuffed with know-it-alls, Alex asks questions.
She turns a tormented and taciturn man into someone practically loquacious.
She tells little jokes and even laughs.
Are you worried theres things about me you might not like?
he asks Alex, who verbally-but-not-in-her-heart fears they might be rushing in.
I can promise you theres plenty.
Its shaping up to be a magical day, really, but this show doesnt do good days.
Before long, a rogue elephant charges their truck, leaving them stranded and vulnerable moments before sunset.
Its okay, though!
No ones big proposal ever goes as planned.
For all her bravado back in a Nairobi bar, Alex quickly admits when shes insanely scared.
lions before the cavalry arrives, each gunshot bringing Alex closer to hysteria.
This is a rope of spectacular importance.
Fortuitously, falling in love has put Spencer off the thrill of imminent death, too.
But what to do next with their one wild and precious life together???
Counterpoint: Cara goes into the bathroom for privacy to change into her clothes.
All declarations of love carry with them the whisper of good-bye.
These are the rules of the horse opera.
The Duttons make easy targets on the open road, riding slowly in a wagon with three women.
When Banners men attack, its carnage.
Its hard to say how many bullets the vengeful shepherd puts through old man Dutton and his nephew.
By the time the doctor reaches the ranch, John is dead.
But that journey will take weeks or months.
