This week we learn a bit more about those outside the pack.
Here’s our Bitten review!
The witch that makes no mistakes made an unforgivable one (as far as the coven is concerned).
Savannah is somehow innately connected to Elena and quickly formed an emotional bond with her.
Meanwhile, Elena seems to feel an almost motherly protectiveness of her.
Elena was able to talk to the Pack through Savannah and gave Clay clues of where she is.
And off he goes to find his beloved!
Theres a lot of fancy editing in this weeks episode.
Beyond the usual fighting and flashbacks, we get to see what its like when Elena hallucinates.
Theres a lot of shaky-cam moments, which is okay with me since it denotes her state of being.
That in itself isnt what bothers me though.
What bothers me is that it almost feels like a badly photoshopped video image.
it’s possible for you to almost see the blur tool used around Savannahs outline.
The storyline definitely takes an interesting turn this week.
I mentioned before that Elena was hallucinating.
Thats because Aleister used magick to (essentially) drug her.
Shes basically on a bad trip.
That is to say, some of the people shes hallucinating are giving her information that she needs.
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As an example, she thinks she sees Clay inside the compound.
If all of these images are in her mind, how does she know that hes close?
Elena has never seen this dress before, much less seen it on Savannah.
Perhaps its due to their connection?
That would explain why it happens with Clay too.
Either way, its an interesting thing to ponder.
I feel like the acting in this episode is very overdone.
I dont kick ass…) if put in a similar place.
Im kind of sad that we dont really see much of Logan and Rachael in this episode.
Kiara Glasco, the actress that plays Savannah, is proving to have a wide array of talents.
And I know this has nothing to do with talent, but those eyes!
They are so arresting!
This is another example of us FINALLY getting some character development that has been so lacking!
Now, granted, Savannah isnt exactly a minor character in this season.
Sure, there was Malcolm, but even with him we didnt really get much information.
Last season he was more of the mysterious force that everyone mentions but no one sees sort of character.
That is to say, no character at all!
This is the signal shes using to guide Clay to her.
and screams give me the girl!
Its like pyrotechnics at an awesome play!
At the same time, Rachael is being a bad ass, getting out of the compound with Logan.
I knew I liked her for a reason!
There are a lot more special effects in this season, as compared to last season.
The editing style is different, as is the camera work.
Finding the techniques that best accentuate the acting abilities and the story line.
Im kind of excited to see how far outside of the box theyre going to go!
Im also glad that theyve slowed down a bit on the onslaught of information.
I am very happy about that part!
I no longer feel like I need to take notes throughout the episode just to keep everything straight.
So, my fellow fans, what do you think about these changes?
Also, whos your favorite minor character?
I think its fairly obvious, but mine is Rachael!
Rating:
3 out of 5
