How do we conclude such a wonderful episode? Rachel Berry, on stage in a spotlight, crooning the stunningly beautiful “People” by Barbra Streisand from the Funny Girl soundtrack. Interspersed with her performance are scenes of Kurt and Blaine – hand in hand, buying flowers from a vendor and looking blissfully happy; Sam and Mercedes – putting up paintings, then smiling at each other as they head out the steps of their new apartment; Artie on the subway, secure and confident as he listens to music; Rachel walking amongst the New York crowd – then finally all of them in the loft, drinking and laughing around their dinner table. They toast and we share the sentiment.
Welcome to New New York guys.
Voice of Reason and Rock Star, Elliot Gilbert!
Tere’s Episode Round-up:
What made me laugh: Lea Michele was in rare comedic form in this episode. Chris Colfer’s expressions during mime class – A+.
What made me sniffle: Kurt and Blaine making difficult relationship decisions with love and maturity. Kurt sniffled and so did I.
What made me side-eye: Nothing. At all. Someone mark down this day forever.
What I’m listening to on repeat: The whole EP for this episode. Gems, every last one.
What I’m looking forward to next week: New York isn’t just fun and games, unfortunately.
Nothing rare aobut Lea comedic acting. What is rare is them writing her comedic stuff.
As a Sam fan, I’m DREADING another round of Sam and Mercedes. I thought they were cute at the S2 prom but I went totally off on that pairing during Glee’s most boring triangle in S3. That was totally one sided with Sam adoring her and Mercedes just enjoying the attention of 2 boys for a change.
After a long run of Sweet Sam with girls who don’t feel as much for him and him doing, doing, doing for them without reciprocation, I’ve had it! I hated the Samcedes scene at the end. Don’t tell me about their sexual chemistry Glee, show me! And I’m looking at you Amber.
I didn’t like her giving Sam the “I can’t believe you’re so stupid” look. Nor the hand to the face. I don’t want lovely Sam chasing and doing for her again while Mercedes, and the audience (who love her) thinking that this is merely her due as a “queen.” Not unless she starts treating Sam like a king! Take your sweet and loving self elsewhere Sam! Find yourself a girl who appreciates you as you are and supports your dreams too. Like a female Blaine!