Ghost Whisperer – S3E6 – Double Exposure
Okay, but not amazing. That pretty much sums up this episode. Were it not for the story surrounding Jim and Melinda, this episode would have been fairly forgettable for me. In fact, I’ve had to revisit almost all of the scenes from the episode in order to have anything to write about for this review.
So, I guess we can start with the stuff that was actually worth watching. The Jim and Melinda dispute, for me, seemed like it escalated pretty quickly. I can completely understand both sides, but they went from happy to angry in like 10 seconds. I guess it has been a long time coming, and there were several layers to the argument, ranging from the medical school thing to Jim’s ongoing concerns about the ghost busting stuff. It is true that Jim’s needs do often get swept aside for the sake of the spirit world, so the idea of him wanting to do something for himself is completely valid and reasonable. Going to Med School is a big deal, and something he totally deserves to do if he really wants to. While I agree with Melinda that Jim should have talked to her about the idea of moving in order to attend said school, she came off kind of selfish by throwing out the comments about the store and abandoning her life in Grandview. She's had the opportunity to live out her own dream, so why can't Jim have a shot at his? Why should he always have to sacrifice? Melinda's argument would have been stronger if she brought up the ghost issue, and the need to be nearby for that, from the get go. It would have come off as much less self-seeking. She redeems herself though by pulling out the map at the end of the episode and telling him she’ll go anywhere with him. It was yet another sweet moment between the two of them. On a side note, as a born and raised Michigander, I appreciated the fact that Jim is thinking about potentially moving to Michigan to go to med school. I mean, hey Jim, why not go the extra step and apply to UofM’s med school….right? You’ll have to excuse me, my wolverine is showing.
Honestly, the ghost story really did not do anything for me. It was kind of….well… boring. Like I said, I mostly forgot about it. The twist in this episode where we're led to believe that Sophie (aka Cassie on Buffy) committed suicide, when in actuality it was Kevin haunting everyone was kinda cool. I also thought Melinda’s comment about Sophie leaving a modern day suicide note via video message was actually pretty insightful, and in some ways, really freaky to think about. It shows the dark side of modern technology. Aside from that, I don't have too much positive commentary. Something that really bothers me in television, especially recent television, is the fact that so many shows make light of student-teacher/professor relationships. I’m sorry, but considering the fact that people can lose their jobs over it, or worse, it is really frustrating to watch these consequence free examples of it on television. Oh, you really love them? Wait a few years and date when you aren’t student and teacher. I know. Crazy concept, right? Not really. Anyway, that’s my beef for this episode, and for several other shows…..ahem, Pretty Little Liars? Anybody? No? Okay then. Moving on.
In other news, the dark spirits surrounding Melinda in that picture were super creepy. We have learned about the dark spirits living under Grandview, but why are they suddenly just now coming to the surface? Why aren’t they showing themselves? What do Gabriel and Melinda’s father have planned? So many questions.
Overall, this episode was not anything special. I guess the ghost story wasn’t terrible, but I did not really find myself that invested in it. Honestly, Jim and Melinda’s discussion about the possibility of moving to Michigan was the most interesting part of the episode. I look forward to finding out what becomes of that story. On to the next episode.
Best Quote(s):
Payne: Hey, how are ya Jim? You been working out? You look good.
Mel: Didn’t you have a date tonight?
Payne: I did have a date tonight, as it were, since you’re the one that forced me back into the dating world.
Mel: What happened?
Payne: Well. What happened. I’ll tell you what happened. This might have been the first time in my life that a woman said “It’s not you, it’s me” and I believed her.
Mel: Pick a city or town, doesn’t matter how big or how small. When you get into med school, I’ll be right there with you.
Okay, but not amazing. That pretty much sums up this episode. Were it not for the story surrounding Jim and Melinda, this episode would have been fairly forgettable for me. In fact, I’ve had to revisit almost all of the scenes from the episode in order to have anything to write about for this review.
So, I guess we can start with the stuff that was actually worth watching. The Jim and Melinda dispute, for me, seemed like it escalated pretty quickly. I can completely understand both sides, but they went from happy to angry in like 10 seconds. I guess it has been a long time coming, and there were several layers to the argument, ranging from the medical school thing to Jim’s ongoing concerns about the ghost busting stuff. It is true that Jim’s needs do often get swept aside for the sake of the spirit world, so the idea of him wanting to do something for himself is completely valid and reasonable. Going to Med School is a big deal, and something he totally deserves to do if he really wants to. While I agree with Melinda that Jim should have talked to her about the idea of moving in order to attend said school, she came off kind of selfish by throwing out the comments about the store and abandoning her life in Grandview. She's had the opportunity to live out her own dream, so why can't Jim have a shot at his? Why should he always have to sacrifice? Melinda's argument would have been stronger if she brought up the ghost issue, and the need to be nearby for that, from the get go. It would have come off as much less self-seeking. She redeems herself though by pulling out the map at the end of the episode and telling him she’ll go anywhere with him. It was yet another sweet moment between the two of them. On a side note, as a born and raised Michigander, I appreciated the fact that Jim is thinking about potentially moving to Michigan to go to med school. I mean, hey Jim, why not go the extra step and apply to UofM’s med school….right? You’ll have to excuse me, my wolverine is showing.
Honestly, the ghost story really did not do anything for me. It was kind of….well… boring. Like I said, I mostly forgot about it. The twist in this episode where we're led to believe that Sophie (aka Cassie on Buffy) committed suicide, when in actuality it was Kevin haunting everyone was kinda cool. I also thought Melinda’s comment about Sophie leaving a modern day suicide note via video message was actually pretty insightful, and in some ways, really freaky to think about. It shows the dark side of modern technology. Aside from that, I don't have too much positive commentary. Something that really bothers me in television, especially recent television, is the fact that so many shows make light of student-teacher/professor relationships. I’m sorry, but considering the fact that people can lose their jobs over it, or worse, it is really frustrating to watch these consequence free examples of it on television. Oh, you really love them? Wait a few years and date when you aren’t student and teacher. I know. Crazy concept, right? Not really. Anyway, that’s my beef for this episode, and for several other shows…..ahem, Pretty Little Liars? Anybody? No? Okay then. Moving on.
In other news, the dark spirits surrounding Melinda in that picture were super creepy. We have learned about the dark spirits living under Grandview, but why are they suddenly just now coming to the surface? Why aren’t they showing themselves? What do Gabriel and Melinda’s father have planned? So many questions.
Overall, this episode was not anything special. I guess the ghost story wasn’t terrible, but I did not really find myself that invested in it. Honestly, Jim and Melinda’s discussion about the possibility of moving to Michigan was the most interesting part of the episode. I look forward to finding out what becomes of that story. On to the next episode.
Best Quote(s):
Payne: Hey, how are ya Jim? You been working out? You look good.
Mel: Didn’t you have a date tonight?
Payne: I did have a date tonight, as it were, since you’re the one that forced me back into the dating world.
Mel: What happened?
Payne: Well. What happened. I’ll tell you what happened. This might have been the first time in my life that a woman said “It’s not you, it’s me” and I believed her.
Mel: Pick a city or town, doesn’t matter how big or how small. When you get into med school, I’ll be right there with you.