Roswell 3.8 FAQ

What’s it called?

”Behind the Music.”

Who’s responsible?

Teleplay is credited to Russel Friend & Garrett Lerner (“Secrets and Lies”).

What does TV Guide say?

“Maria's dream of becoming a singer-songwriter resurfaces when an old flame arrives for a visit, leading her to question her relationship with Michael. Also, Isabel becomes involved in Max's efforts to block his father's investigation into Tess's whereabouts.”

What is TV Guide not telling us?

Max, fearful of his dad’s investigation, begins collecting healing stones. The old flame, Billy, was Maria’s first kiss. Billy gives Maria another big wet one. Billy misses his bus on purpose. Billy is causing Michael to accidentally destroy things with his brain. Billy plays the late Alex Whitman’s guitar. Iz wants to have sex in the bathroom. Mr. Evans asks Isabel when Max got rid of the jeep - and recruits Jesse in his fact-finding crusade. Max and his dad go fishing together. Max tells his dad he sold the jeep to a guy who drove it to Cornell. Max tells his dad he’s seen the investigation board. Max’s dad dredges up the jeep Max ditched in last season’s finale. Liz and Maria climb into bed together.

The big news?

Iz tells the folks that Max got Tess preggers, and that Tess had to leave with Max’s baby.

The bigger news?

Mr. Evans privately labels his daughter a conspirator.

The biggest news? (MAJOR SPOILER AHEAD)

Maria tells Michael she loves him, then dumps his hinder.

What’s good?

The series’ biggest asset, Majandra Delfino, finally front and center again. The way Iz asks Jesse not to talk about her dad.

What’s not so good?

This may be the last new “Roswell” we see till Christmas.

Herc’s rating for “Roswell” 3.8?

***

The Hercules T. Strong Rating System:

• ***** better than we deserve
• **** better than most motion pictures
• *** actually worth your valuable time
• ** as horrible as most stuff on TV
• * makes you quietly pray for bulletins

I am – Hercules!!

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