Season 1, Episode 22
Air Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2014 9/8c on The CW
RATING:
“Don’t you understand, Stephen, human extinction is inevitable?” – The Founder
The Tomorrow People leads us to believe one man can kill the entire human race with a machine powered by, um, super powers. Hmm … I’m thinking not. It remains to be seen how Roger’s (Jeffrey Pierce) sacrifice for the good of all mankind will affect the two most important people in his life. The end result just might shock you.
Martyr
Brothers no more. While I didn’t see this coming, I was surprised by Jed’s actions.
How dramatic are the Tomorrow People (TP) when it comes to losing their powers? Being relegated to the lowly form of human being evokes emotions you don’t typically see in them. How odd to feel sorry for the TP who have to survive in the world just like we measly humans. John (Luke Mitchell) can’t fathom not hearing someone else’s thoughts. The thing is, John is just as good no matter how you look at him. There’s just something about Mitchell’s portrayal of the boy turned man who wants to prove himself to show he isn’t a monster. John is the one character I can get behind because he strives to do what’s right. So what do the writers do? You guessed it. They make John go against what he wants; the thought of being ordinary must not sit too well with him. I wonder what the new love in his life is going to think about the ‘new’ John.
Random Thoughts:
You’d think the pending doom and gloom of all mankind would bring about a more somber mood. Not so, folks. The heroes are out to rescue the world and do so while looking fantastic in their underground street rat outfits (or skintight leather pants). The wardrobe department keeps the actors looking fly even when the going gets tough. Why do the writers deny us the opportunity to see the TP reflect on what The Founder (Simon Merrells) had planned? His evil scheme is introduced, executed, and foiled all in five minutes. This does not an excellent season finale make. I was hoping for more conflict and a bitter struggle for the good guys. The frolicking by Stephen (Robbie Amell), Cara (Peyton List), John, and Astrid (Madeleine Mantock) at the end of the episode leaves me to believe nothing major happened during “Son of Man.”
Will Natalie take a turn at walking in The Founder’s shoes?
Jedikiah (Mark Pellegrino) gets what he wants, in a manner of speaking. I think he’s lost his mind. The writers take him from a brilliant scientist with a hard-on for those who are different than he is, to a raging psychopath hell-bent on redemption? Recompense? Or his own sick “super soldier” fantasy? Whatever it is, Jed is not to be counted out. The TP don’t truly know the kind of man they are dealing with. I’m actually looking forward to seeing how his character is further developed. Pellegrino can do no wrong in my eyes. I only hope the writers continue to allow him to shine.
Stephen hits a snag in his superhero crusade. I’m afraid his character doesn’t remain consistent throughout an episode. He goes from convincing to over the top to downright hamming it up in a matter of a scene. I miss the old Stephen; the one who was naïve about the world and hiding who he truly was. That Stephen had less responsibility, but also made me feel for him. It could be that Amell has been portraying his character for quite some time now and is trying to take Stephen to a new level. Only, that level is borderline too intense.
Astrid surprises me as she’s more than the human sidekick. She contributes to the group, even if what she does could have been performed to the same specifications by a two year old.
This will probably come as a surprise but I really like Natalie (Levin Rambin). She’s the complete opposite of Cara in looks as well as actions, yet she’s equally badass. The TP could use more kickass women in their ranks. Why do the guys always get to save the day anyway?
Memorable line:
“Look, I’ve made some massive mistakes in my life, but mass extinction is where I draw the line.” Russell makes his stand on murdering all of humankind for the sake of the TP.
**
This guy. I’d be OK if I didn’t have to see Russell again for a while.
As a season finale, “Son of Man” falls flat. I was expecting more shock and awe. The fight scenes are exciting as usual, but I can see the actors pulling their punches. I know I’ve mentioned this before and the fact I can still see this, something that should remain hidden, bothers me. What’s happened to the production quality of the show? The special effects are a major part of what makes The Tomorrow People an amazing paranormal series. Even that’s gone downhill. I’m not sure what next season will bring but I hope it’s more engaging than these last few episodes have been. Leave me a comment in the section below, or drop me a line on Twitter @ellemoe to let me know what you thought of “Son of Man.”
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2 comments
So bummed they cancelled this show. I really think it was just starting to hit it’s stride, I hate how the pressure to get instant ratings and advertising $ makes networks impatient. Seinfeld and Bob’s Burgers are both great examples of wonderful shows that took awhile to find themselves, imagine if those had been cancelled after just one season. Anyway, I digress.
The final episode may have been the best of the whole season, I for one thought that although it started shaky, they were getting better each week. Great mix of plot twists, dramatic tension and action – one of the best scenes was when Stephen rescues John, Cara, and Astrid from a rogue breakout (side note: Loved the song during this scene, “Stone By Stone” by Kris Orlowski).
They also really setup the next season so well, it’s just such a shame. I especially like where they were taking John’s character – ugh I wish they could’ve at least wrapped up this story instead of leaving it open-ended. I wonder what the chances are of a one-off extended episode or special…
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I did want to see where they were planning to take John’s character too, and the relationship growing between him and Astrid. I did not see that coming. I felt like the show could have done a better job in some instances. It was probably cancelled because it was heading in the direction of every other teenage geared show. The writers lose focus on the story line and throw in the things that don’t matter. Ah well, The CW has heavy turnover when it comes to their new series. Thanks for the great comment. My apologies for the late reply.