Episode 15 of Glee “Sexy” creates several reactions among the audience. But for me, I found it fun enough to call it a real Glee episode. So what happened?
Here are the observations of TV Fanatic:
FUN: I really wish every day were a Holly Holiday. Gwyneth Paltrow is perfect in this role, bringing an energy and snark to lines about wet hugs and sex tapes with JD Salinger, while sexing up performances such as “Do You Wanna Touch Me.” Just great times all around any time she stops by.
FRUSTRATING: It’s not so much that I hate when Glee preaches, it’s that it does so in an unrealistic manner. Emma and Carl have never had sex?!? Brittany thinks babies come from a stork?!? These quirks are funny when used in a one-liner, but they become irritating when used as actual plot points. The series wants us to focus on such a serious topic as sex (or drinking, or whatever is on the agenda next) while presenting utterly cartoon-ish characteristics.
If the show wants to be considered a platform for social issues – and creator Ryan Murphy has made it clear that’s his goal – I’d prefer if it tackled them from a more believable standpoint.
EDUCATIONAL: Wait, Kim Kardashian is only famous due to a sex tape? I’ve been thinking she was just oozing talent this entire time.
PROFOUND: Loved Burt’s speech to his son and, while I take issue with Santana’s revelation of love to Brittany (more on that below), I must applaud Naya Rivera’s performance during “Landslide” and also during her big speech.
HUMOROUS: Emma considers the Real Housewives racy, Brittany is confused by breakfast and Holly thinks Will is wasting his “fine man butt.” A lot of funny quotes, which is saying something considering the relative lack of Sue.
ROMANTIC: Will doing the tango with Holly? Hot. Holly finally admitting that she should open herself up to a relationship that lasts more than 36 hours? Vulnerable and sweet. Meanwhile, Puck may not have gotten to motorboat, but he got a smooch on the lips. That’s almost as nice.
RANDOM: In many ways, this was a significant episode. Santana came fully out of the closet, Carl and Emma broke up and Quinn made her intentions clear to Finn (as well as her return to total bitch-dom). But Glee often feels like a hodgepodge of events and scenes thrown together around a weekly theme.
Did you enjoy this episode?
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