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IMHO: "Desperate Housewives" (5.10) "A Vision's Just A Vision". Unless it's a vision of your son's boyfriend doing gay porn.
I have to admit to being skeptical with the whole "Andrew's dream boyfriend has a shady past" story. After all, didn't they do almost exactly the same thing on Sex & the City with Stanford and his dream boyfriend? And since gay storylines are hard to come by, I was dreading that Desperate Housewives was going to try roasting this old chestnut again. But I was pleasantly surprised. Find out why after the break (but beware of SPOILERS!)
Bree has found out that Andrew has moved in with the adorable Dr. Alex, and can't understand why her son never mentioned anything about it. He basically says "well, because you're ... you," and reminds her that she has never shown any interest in his love life before (and handing him a pamphlet about the re-emergence of Gonorrhea doesn't count). Bree decides to rectify the situation by inviting the two of them to one of her trademark awkward and strained dinners. And because she's ... she, she also surreptitiously invites gay neighbors Bob and Lee (who looks more than ever like Beaker from The Muppet Show). Andrew is incredulous when the two of them show up for dinner (he asks Bree, "what are you, sponsoring a float?"), but Bob and Lee take an instant shine to Dr. Alex ... in fact, he seems very familiar to them, something that doesn't escape the hawk-like intensive gaze of Bree. During dinner, Dr. Alex goads Andrew into announcing that the two of them are getting married, which elicits a round of applause from everyone, and more magpie chatter-whispering from Bob and Lee. Bree has had enough, and drags the two of them into the kitchen, where they admit that they have seen Alex before ... in a gay porn they just rented called Rear Deployment.
The next day Bree shows up to speak to Andrew with a copy of the DVD (unfortunately, they don't show her in the store renting it, which would have been a classic scene), and is shocked when Andrew tells her that he already knew about Alex's porn past. He's decided not to hold it against Alex, though; because after all, Andrew's past isn't exactly squeaky-clean either. Now here's where it gets interesting. You'd expect control-freak Bree to fly off the handle about Alex's past (and how it might reflect on her) but she doesn't do that. She asks Andrew is Alex is "the one" and when he says yes, she accepts it. He thanks for her trying to meddle in his love life ... I think because he realizes that by treating it as just something else to meddle in, it means she has finally accepted the fact that he's a gay man. Bob had some extra screen time this week as well. He was hired by Lynette and Tom to represent Porter, who's been charged with arson. Am I the only one who forgot that Bob was a lawyer? I thought he made a living as a gay quipster/nosy neighbor. I'm giving this episode an arrow up not only because it finally gave Andrew some proper screen time, but because it sets up what will hopefully be the highlight of the season: a gay wedding ... prepared by Bree. What did you think of this week's episode? Submitted by on Mon, 2008-12-08 15:07. |
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BEST.EPISODE.EVER
I've been a fan of DH since the beginning throught the good and bad. I'm happy to say this season is stellar and the the stories are mostly very interesting.
I loved the Bree/Andrew story. I loved that Bree was not selfish and accepted Andrew's relationship. I was scared that we were gonna get a sterotypical porn past plot but thankfully it was just a teaser.
It was great to see Bob doing something other than scolding Lee about being a wench. Next episode will have Lee and Susan going out to a club and getting crazy. Should be a funny episode!
I thought it was teriffic too
I was beginign to wonder if they had forgotten all about Andrew. But giving him a boyfriend who's both super hot AND A DOCTOR! is truly swell. Add the pornstar past and it's Desperate Housewives Hits a Home Run.
A gay wedding catered by Bree is indeed a true pleasure to contemplate. I'm sure she'll outdo herself in ways we all can't imagine. Surely this is the storyline Marcia Cross was BORN to play!
Bree's motivation
was the pleasant surprise for me too. I assumed that she would be more concerned with how Dr. Alex's porn past would affect her "Family Values Maven" image. I was as happy as Andrew to find out she was simply pulling the "I'm doing this out of concern for your happiness" motherly meddling. Bree has definitely made some strides forward in acceptance - although I did feel for Orson when Bree announced that she thought Andrew had landed a better partner than she had.
What puzzled me about the episode was that the police weren't more interested in the fact that their arson suspect, based on a visual ID, has an identical twin brother. I'd think the police would want to know how that witness was so sure that the person he saw was Porter rather than Preston...
Nope, you are not alone
coz I love it too!!!! Definitely one of the great episodes. It's been such a downer so far until this episode. Bree definitely surprised me - I thought she was going to deploy herself in the war against AA! Will be looking forward to a real gay wedding this time - instead of Bob and Lee's bypassing wedding. What more - hosted by good old Bree.
AA are so cute together.
This episode sets up really nicely for B&S - they both run on the same themes this week - family, honesty, acceptance, truth and love. I am really touched by Gabby and Carlos too. It is really a double twist with the watch and baseball.
You guys are right about Bob & Lee - I really forgot who they were, just a couple of nosy neighbours. They could be put to greater comedic/dramatic use!
great stuff
Wasn't Rex Van De
Wasn't Rex Van De Camp a doctor?
Great Episode
I have to say I was an avid fan of this show for the first year and a half, then I grew disinterested in it (also I had classes on Monday nights which is when the show airs here, and kept forgetting to tape it).
Anyway having not seen the show in 2 - 3 years I was amazed at the changes, I had heard about the 5 year deal and thought it was a deal breaker, but if this episode is anything to go by I might start watching.
I like Dr. Alex and Andrew seems to really love him, that very simple line "I love him very much" wasn't grand and soap operaish but it felt very real, Bree has definitely grown.
I also can't believe Susan and Mike have a son, I need to do some catching up.
Andrew Fan Satisfied
I became a fan of "Desperate Housewives" a few years back when I bought the first season on DVD on a whim. Actually it's quite funny. I think I heard about the show having a gay teen character from AfterElton.com, and that's what encouraged me to check it out. Well, I loved the show, and I loved the Andrew character, so I became a fan.
Over the years, DH has often disappointed me, and the lack of Andrew in seasons 3 and 4 really bothered me, especially since Marc Cherry kept promising in interviews to do something with the character.
This past Sunday's episode was a step in the right direction. I don't expect Andrew to ever be a huge part of the show, but he's been around since episode one and should have more to do. His love interest is really cute and seems sweet, and I love the progress Bree and Andrew made in their relationship. It's hard to believe this is the same woman who abandoned her demon seed on the side of the road in the past.