The voice of Alexandra Moltke in the opening narration has a deeper thrust as she deals with the aftermath of being held hostage. Where are the first few minutes is a repeat of the previous episodes last minutes, and it's the last opportunity to hear Thayer David as Matthew Morgan. But with a town of like David, it's obvious that he would be off to return to the stage and yes come back to "Dark Shadows" whenever they need a commanding presence for a new character in whatever timeline the storyline dealt with.
Once again, housekeeper Sarah Johnson is there to provide a happy bit of hope for Elizabeth, and I mean that in the most sardonic of ways. Rodger, Burke and Victoria come in and Roger tells her the news. Victoria is surprisingly alert and calm in spite of her condition, and I'm surprised that nobody sent her immediately to wash up. The conversation is morbidly humorous, and for an episode that aired right after they wished everybody a happy holiday in the previous closing, that is ironic as well.
The storyline is definitely a turning point in the show as it faces the end of a calendar year and begins to move in two different stories. It seems like there is hope that Burke and the Collins family will put aside their differences although there's hope that a little bit of drama continues involving the old foes of Roger and Burke. They discuss the circumstances surrounding Morgan's desk, indicating that the look of horror on his face was caused by something unexplainable. Elizabeth extends her gratitude towards Burke but It also comes with a warning.
With the previous week's worth of episodes building up to a dramatic conclusion, it is obvious that the aftermath could be a letdown, but that does not happen in this episode. The characterizations of everybody involved is fascinating with everybody getting great moments. This is what really good daytime drama is all about, and for people who started watching as the storyline was unfolding, this episode is the hook to keep them involved as the show needed all the viewers it could muster.
Once again, housekeeper Sarah Johnson is there to provide a happy bit of hope for Elizabeth, and I mean that in the most sardonic of ways. Rodger, Burke and Victoria come in and Roger tells her the news. Victoria is surprisingly alert and calm in spite of her condition, and I'm surprised that nobody sent her immediately to wash up. The conversation is morbidly humorous, and for an episode that aired right after they wished everybody a happy holiday in the previous closing, that is ironic as well.
The storyline is definitely a turning point in the show as it faces the end of a calendar year and begins to move in two different stories. It seems like there is hope that Burke and the Collins family will put aside their differences although there's hope that a little bit of drama continues involving the old foes of Roger and Burke. They discuss the circumstances surrounding Morgan's desk, indicating that the look of horror on his face was caused by something unexplainable. Elizabeth extends her gratitude towards Burke but It also comes with a warning.
With the previous week's worth of episodes building up to a dramatic conclusion, it is obvious that the aftermath could be a letdown, but that does not happen in this episode. The characterizations of everybody involved is fascinating with everybody getting great moments. This is what really good daytime drama is all about, and for people who started watching as the storyline was unfolding, this episode is the hook to keep them involved as the show needed all the viewers it could muster.
