With Big Jim in jail, Julia becomes the town’s new random-in-charge.
I can tell life from TV; TV makes sense.
It has logic, structure, rules, and likable leading men.
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In life we havethis.
Abed fromCommunity
The primary purpose of order in societies is security.
This lack of order is also evident in the overall show.
Television is a highly ordered environment.
Whats evident from this season ofUnder the Domeis that this show lacks order.
(Or maybe the one rule is that there are no rules?)
Whenever some semblance of order has been found on the show, however, it is quickly destroyed.
In reference to theCommunityquote,Under the Domeis an the example of the this to which Abed refersdisorder.
For one, making Julia the new town leader is probably the worst decision ever.
The culprit behind the bomb was none other than the less than capable Sheriff Phil.
Carolyn discovers Phils plot and stupidly lets Phil know she knows what he did and is thus taken prisoner.
Luckily, Barbie shows up in time, shoots Phil and saves Carolyn.
After firing Phil, Julia asks Barbie to be sheriff.
and that, This town just has a funny way of turning on people.
Thats a nice euphemism for murder.
Because there arent any set rules in place for the story, there arent any consequences for actions.
Junior being Junior (i.e.
Elsewhere, the Melanie-Joe-Norrie love triangle is still an annoying thing.
Joe decides that its time Melanie tries to talk to the Dome.
Norrie, however, shows Melanie very little compassion because she views her as a competitor for Joes affections.
As hes comforting her, Joe and Melanie kiss, Norrie is there to see it all.
Ahh, teen love.
Later on at the diner, Joe takes Norrie aside and tries to apologize by saying he loves her.
Thankfully, Norrie is not that easy to win over and rejects his I love you.
Whats clear by the end of tonights episode is thatCommunitys Abed would not be a fan of this show.
Unfortunately, everything theyve attempted just isnt working.
Dome Thoughts:
Why does the show still insist on doing things that make us compare it toLost?
DoesUnder the Domehave any likable leading men?
Or any likable characters at all?
