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ROSWELL 2.10 FAQ
WHAT’S IT CALLED?
“A Roswell Christmas Carol.”
WHO’S REPSONSIBLE?
Teleplay is credited to series creator Jason Katims.
WHY IS THIS REVIEW DIFFERENT?
A scheduling glitch actually made me miss the last half of this week’s episode.
THEN WHY BOTHER TO REVIEW THIS WEEK’S EPISODE AT ALL?
Because what I saw of this Christmas installment was sensational, more successful in the realms of comedy and drama perhaps than any other “Roswell” this season. Which, as one might surmise, made missing the latter half of this episode particularly vexing.
WHAT’S IT ABOUT?
As Max and Michael look on, a father is killed when he pushes his small daughter out of the way of a speeding auto. Because of the huge crowd that gathers, Max is prevented from resurrecting the man.
THIS IS THE DRAMTIC PART?
Yes. Wracked with guilt, Max finds himself haunted by the dead man’s omniscient ghost. When Max seeks out Liz for solace, he confesses to her that he wanted to keep his secret identity a secret not because he is responsible for the fates of millions, but rather out of fear of returning to “the white room,” the government facility in which hev was subjected to horrifying torture.
ANY OTHER GOOD DRAMATIC GOINGS ON?
Maria learns something wholly unexpected about new boyfriend (and occasional alien abductee) Brody Davis.
WHEN DOES SHE LEARN THIS?
About 15 minutes in.
AND THERE’S COMEDY?
Loads of it, as we are reminded in this episode that the Roswell kids aren’t just the Royal Four; they’re also small-town New Mexico kids who grew up believing in Santa. There’s some hilarious stuff with Tess and the Valentis merging their holiday traditions. Also, we get to see Isabel take a break from her Vilandra angst to resume her traditional Yuletide role as “Christmas Nazi.”
HERC’S RATING FOR “ROSWELL” 2.10?
I can’t really offer an official designation -- because I haven’t seen the entire episode. But if the last half is as good as the first, ****.
The Hercules T. Strong Rating System:
**** better than most motion pictures
*** actually worth your valuable time
** as horrible as most stuff on TV
* makes you quietly pray for bulletins
I warn you not to defy me!
