A moment near the end involving the return of Emily's fiance from weeks of wandering the plains almost made me think the show was headed in the wrong direction again. It still could be. Fortunately, I'm confident that Hawkins' story, which takes a major turn in the final moments, will make for great TV.
I'd like to say more than simply calling it great TV, but the revelations and surprises are what make this episode as strong as it is. All I can say is that I hope that Hawkins' story evolves with the momentum it has in this episode. The conspiracy behind the bombs must stay at the forefront in order to make the show something more than a provincial soap opera.
The characters are still important. This episode acknowledges that and does something about it by avoiding the gimmicky plotlines. In exchange we get legitimate character development, a first for the series. Most importantly, though, Jericho no longer seems to be running in place with plot-wise, character-wise or otherwise. Instead, "The Day Before" propels the show to the level I have long wished it would attain.
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1 - Grace
Good to hear.
I LOVE JERICHO!!
2 - Jewels
I've been impressed with Skeet Ulrich. Writing did seem to falter during the middle of the last set of shows, but perhaps now after the mid-season hiatus it will muster to the potential apparent in the premise.