Revenge is Back…for More Revenge?

Yes.  The name of the show is “#Revenge.”  So that in itself implies a certain focus, a focus which has carried the show through three seasons so far.  But those seasons have had a mixed result for me.   From a story arc perspective, I’m looking to see characters grow and change.

When the Season 4 premiere started, it almost seemed as though Emily had finally grown past her need for retribution.  Of course, the fact that she bought Grayson Manor was a big red flag.  The phone call with Victoria? Another huge red flag.  And the seemingly innocuous run-in where she “accidentally” couldn’t handle her new car and backed into someone else…Well, anyone who has watched even one episode of this show knows that Emily does nothing on accident.  Every breath is planned and plotted to achieve maximum damage.

I did appreciate that Emily had some measure of awareness about her addiction to retribution.  They say admitting it is the first step. Okay. I’ll bite.  As long as it’s REALLY the first step…not the only one.  With Emily’s father back in the Hamptons, I can’t wait to see what his purpose is —his goals, his direction. Does he know that Emily is really Amanda?

I wasn’t thrilled to see Victoria returning as the one seeking revenge.  I think her escape from the psych ward was a little too easy and truth be told, a little too quick.  Sure, she’s been in there for months, but we’ve only had the pleasure of seeing Victoria locked up for one episode —less than one episode!

I love seeing that Jack is a cop.  I think that’s a great shift of direction for him.

Of course, and there’s the new cop in town (played by the handsome #Brian Hallisay) and he’s in prime position to be a new love interest for Emily?  (See handsome guy above with Jack.)   I’ll be interested in seeing tonight’s episode and where it goes.  But I’m expecting something more than Victoria and Emily playing revenge games.  What about you?