Soap operas have always had a way of prolonging stories past their end date (Joe and Carolyn are still together, Vicky had until the 60th episode learned nothing of her past, Sam was still holding on to the secret regarding his involvement with Roger), but I like that we are finally getting some payoff for our patience. For some time it didn't seem like Dark Shadows Creative really were that inspired with Victoria's *past storyline*. The Burke/Roger/Sam saga seemed to be at the forefront while other stories tried to wiggle their way into the limelight. I thought since I (and those one or two who have stopped by to read my blog from time to time; oh, by the way, thank you) have made it to 60, those subplots should be mentioned before moving on to the next episodes to come.
*David and Roger* David's involvement in the Burke saga has been interesting in that he has sided with Devlin because of his father's shitty treatment of him. Roger is not a model father, the mother is put away, and he's currently under the tutelage of a governess who ratted him out for the missing valve that nearly killed his father. David has become friends with the enemy. Elizabeth has been there for David when no one else has.
*Joe and Carolyn* This is a plot I wish had been resolved 40 episodes ago, but DSC has done their very level best to keep it going. I'm not sure why. The actors couldn't have less chemistry and even Elizabeth has had to talk Carolyn into remaining with Joe even though she knows he isn't *the one*. Joe hates Burke because he knows she has an interest in him. They are still an item. I guess there are reasons why DSC wants to keep them together. I wish the relationship was dissolved.
*Victoria's quest to find her parents and to know who funded her while at the foundling home. This has found its way into the show here and there, but there seemed to be an extended drought when Vicky become inadvertently involved with David and the whole bleeder valve mess. Because she is a governess inside the Collinwood mansion, Victoria is often a source of curiosity to locals on the outside.
*Maggie's pursuit of what ails her father, Sam. While this does tie into the Burke Devlin overall picture, it is also a separate in that it concerns the two of them regarding the letter. The letter Sam wrote detailing his connection with Roger, a confession of all that took place the night a man was hit by a car and the wrong man was sent to prison. We have had a lot of attention placed inside the Evans home with Maggie questioning her pop and getting very little in return. A constant is Sam's alcoholism. I have commented over and over about how Sam just holds onto the secret, gobbling liquor.
Oh, I haven't mentioned this but Dark Shadows fans are familiar with the habitual Roger-goes-for-the-brandy routine when entering the Collinwood living room where a lot of storyline action takes place. Maybe it is a Louis Edmonds technique or a purposeful storyline insistence that the Roger character calms his nerves with the liquor so he can lie through his teeth and keep "the wolves at bay". Whatever the case, I have come to expect this when he enters that room, however, I have to say Roger stunned me when he decided not to when Sheriff Patterson came to question him a couple episodes back. Perhaps he knew that he had to be completely clear-headed when interrogated by a man who could perhaps rattle the real truth out of him if he wasn't completely sober.
I will finish by saying, I have really enjoyed the way Roger gets his ass out of a sling. The man is a clever scoundrel, someone who sure knows how to manipulate and connive others to secrecy. You have to wonder how long this can last, though.
*David and Roger* David's involvement in the Burke saga has been interesting in that he has sided with Devlin because of his father's shitty treatment of him. Roger is not a model father, the mother is put away, and he's currently under the tutelage of a governess who ratted him out for the missing valve that nearly killed his father. David has become friends with the enemy. Elizabeth has been there for David when no one else has.
*Joe and Carolyn* This is a plot I wish had been resolved 40 episodes ago, but DSC has done their very level best to keep it going. I'm not sure why. The actors couldn't have less chemistry and even Elizabeth has had to talk Carolyn into remaining with Joe even though she knows he isn't *the one*. Joe hates Burke because he knows she has an interest in him. They are still an item. I guess there are reasons why DSC wants to keep them together. I wish the relationship was dissolved.
*Victoria's quest to find her parents and to know who funded her while at the foundling home. This has found its way into the show here and there, but there seemed to be an extended drought when Vicky become inadvertently involved with David and the whole bleeder valve mess. Because she is a governess inside the Collinwood mansion, Victoria is often a source of curiosity to locals on the outside.
*Maggie's pursuit of what ails her father, Sam. While this does tie into the Burke Devlin overall picture, it is also a separate in that it concerns the two of them regarding the letter. The letter Sam wrote detailing his connection with Roger, a confession of all that took place the night a man was hit by a car and the wrong man was sent to prison. We have had a lot of attention placed inside the Evans home with Maggie questioning her pop and getting very little in return. A constant is Sam's alcoholism. I have commented over and over about how Sam just holds onto the secret, gobbling liquor.
Oh, I haven't mentioned this but Dark Shadows fans are familiar with the habitual Roger-goes-for-the-brandy routine when entering the Collinwood living room where a lot of storyline action takes place. Maybe it is a Louis Edmonds technique or a purposeful storyline insistence that the Roger character calms his nerves with the liquor so he can lie through his teeth and keep "the wolves at bay". Whatever the case, I have come to expect this when he enters that room, however, I have to say Roger stunned me when he decided not to when Sheriff Patterson came to question him a couple episodes back. Perhaps he knew that he had to be completely clear-headed when interrogated by a man who could perhaps rattle the real truth out of him if he wasn't completely sober.
I will finish by saying, I have really enjoyed the way Roger gets his ass out of a sling. The man is a clever scoundrel, someone who sure knows how to manipulate and connive others to secrecy. You have to wonder how long this can last, though.
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