GLEE REVIEW: Something Great Came!

Another knockout episode in this already spectacular third season! If only we can get more Gleeks to come back and give Glee the ratings it deserves. Nonetheless, here’s my rundown of the unicorn…

The Good

WEST SIDE STORY

Does anyone else remember when Ryan Murphy said that for the second season they weren’t going to have too many songs per episode, that they were going to focus on the storyline? Does anyone else remember in the “Grilled Cheesus” episode that there were SEVEN songs!? Regardless, it’s nice to see that they’re finally following through (a season too late, but better late than never). Three songs were covered tonight, two of them were winners and definite standouts. From another knockout “Somewhere” duet from mother-daughter Shelby & Rachel to the closing showstopper “Something’s Coming” from Blaine, they were subtle, well-performed, and memorable. There was nothing too flashy, just honest and well-sung numbers!

The Return of Shelby Corcoran

Idina Menzel is back at last! Again, very subtle, nothing too flashy like Gwyneth Paltrow or even a Britney Spears cameo, but real and heartfelt. And MAN what a voice! Definitely showed daughter that mama knows best (bee-tee-dubs, amazing Jessie J song you should all have downloaded by now!)

There are unicorns

As bizarre as it sounded, the whole unicorn idea worked well. It’s so great to hear Brittany with more than just one-liners (as genius as they were in the first season). There’s a quiet genius lurking underneath there, and she was very inspirational and heartfelt with her intentions. Kurt is a unicorn, but Brittany could be an even better unicorn, leading the senior class to a great year. We’ll just have to see what happens.

What to Look Forward To

It would appear that Brittany is due for a big dance production again…THANK GOD!

And another diva-off between Mercedes and Rachel? Hopefully this one is more satisfying than there last attempt with “Take Me Or Leave Me” from Rent.