Gays of our Lives (May 26, 2009)

And while last week Roman seemed like an actual part of the story, this week he again seems like an afterthought. And it’s not just in the writing, it is in the way the characters treat him. He’s overly concerned about everyone else, but they seem less than concerned about him. Is it a plot point? Who knows? With this meandering show, it’s hard to tell.

Waterloo Road

Unfortunately, that was the last we’ll see of Matt as the actor is leaving the show and it looks as if he won’t even get an exit. Given how little they think of the character, I bet that when the new season begins they won’t even bother to mention where he’s gone or why he left. Let’s face it, the show hinted at several stories for the character, but never went anywhere with them, so it’s no surprise he doesn’t get a decent goodbye.

Forbidden Love

What is there to say that hasn’t been said before? Nothing has changed. The guys are cute, they really love each other and they give great romantic advice to anyone who needs it. And apparently everyone they know does. To say any more than that … well, it’s pointless. Let’s just hope things change soon because Ollian fans have to be growing tired of seeing their favorite gay couple treated this way.

*THANKS TO ICHGLOTZUTUBE FOR THE CLIP!

IMHO

Southland – It’s about time. It only took the writers the entire (though admittedly short) season, but we finally learned that John has a boyfriend. And while I’ll always believe what was done in the seventh episode could have been done in the first (as with the other characters), I didn’t let it deter me from thoroughly enjoying what was probably the best episode of the season.

Dewey’s downfall, the shooting of Russell and the standoff at Lydia’s home added up to an exciting and emotional episode. Still, I could have done without the boring subplot of one cop’s search for his drug-addled daughter or the dull story about Ben’s relationship with an old flame. But all in all, it was a great episode to close out the season. I look forward to this show’s return. Let’s just hope they aren’t so timid about John and his personal life next year.

Glee – What a fun show! Full of energy, warmth, heart and edgy humor, I suspect Glee will quickly be one of my favorite shows on television come next fall. The characters are engaging, the writing is sharp and funny and the music hits all the right notes. Besides, how could I not love a show that uses a song from Journey as its climatic moment?

However, I could enjoy it more if the gay character wasn’t such a stereotype. Ugh! Why couldn’t he be the high school jock? Why does he have to be the stereotypical gay teen featured in so many of these series?