Tripping Over: Episode 3
The third episode of Tripping Over aired last night, after the finale of Thank God You’re Here. While the show is improving, its viewing figures are not, with an audience below the one million mark this week.
Tamsin (Alexandra Moen) is still rather dull and the member of the core cast that I am the least interested in. However, the pool scene at the opening of the show was somewhat amusing, while still fitting in with the story – her experience on the boat in Thailand has made her realise the importance of being able to swim.
There was some more good work from Daniel MacPherson as Ned. Despite the criticism he receives, I really think he is holding his own. I liked when he was telling Lizzie about his experience with his girlfriend dying. While it was fairly obvious that it would be a plot from his show, it is very befitting of Ned’s egotistical nature, and Daniel plays the pretentious actor well.
I also enjoyed the trials and tribulations of Nic (Abe Forsythe), particularly when he was working out the probability of sleeping with a student. It’s not so far fetched – I’ve certainly known numerous people who’ve used their mathematical prowess to calculate similar things, but that might be indicative of the geek scene that I frequent. It was also refreshing to see that Nic didn’t get sucked in to a ridiculous situation of blackmail with the student – he stuck to his guns, which makes me respect the character even more.
Once again I felt for Lizzie (Kathryn Drysdale) and her struggle to deal with the meaningless death of Dave (Ramon Tikaram). Her fixation with finding his origins and family is very in sync with her overall persona – she is very driven and ordered; random events do not fit into her world, and she has to do everything she can to gain some sort of control over the situation.
Callum (Leon Ockenden) is still trying to get a grip on his life and deal with his angst, but to no avail. The nipple accident was very cringe-worthy, but also perversely amusing.
It will be interesting to see where his journey of grief, guilt and confusion will take him.
Once scene I particularly loved was the meeting between Lydia (Rebecca Gibney) and James (Nicholas Bell). What could have been an over-the-top soppy moment was something much more real. People do become fixated on things lost; absence makes the heart grow fonder. James has been holding on to this one moment for 25 years, while no doubt distorting the memory into a wonderful, perfect and life changing event. For Lydia it was nothing – a drug induced romp that she barely remembered. It’s refreshing to see this message on screen - love is sometimes unrequited and prolonged infatuation can twist the recollection of events. I couldn’t help by ache for James’ somewhat wretched and pathetic character.
As for the other older actors in the show, Paul McGann is doing a wonderful job. There’s something about him, his piercing gaze possibly, that makes it impossible for me to take my eyes off him when he’s onscreen. Lisa McCune is also doing a reasonable job portraying the obsessed and demanding wife.
Tripping Over’s appeal is definitely growing as the weeks go on. It was interesting to learn more about Dave, and I am intrigued to see what role his brother Robbie will play in the upcoming weeks.
*Image courtesy of Wikipedia
Tripping Over Opening*
Tamsin (Alexandra Moen) is still rather dull and the member of the core cast that I am the least interested in. However, the pool scene at the opening of the show was somewhat amusing, while still fitting in with the story – her experience on the boat in Thailand has made her realise the importance of being able to swim.
There was some more good work from Daniel MacPherson as Ned. Despite the criticism he receives, I really think he is holding his own. I liked when he was telling Lizzie about his experience with his girlfriend dying. While it was fairly obvious that it would be a plot from his show, it is very befitting of Ned’s egotistical nature, and Daniel plays the pretentious actor well.
I also enjoyed the trials and tribulations of Nic (Abe Forsythe), particularly when he was working out the probability of sleeping with a student. It’s not so far fetched – I’ve certainly known numerous people who’ve used their mathematical prowess to calculate similar things, but that might be indicative of the geek scene that I frequent. It was also refreshing to see that Nic didn’t get sucked in to a ridiculous situation of blackmail with the student – he stuck to his guns, which makes me respect the character even more.
Once again I felt for Lizzie (Kathryn Drysdale) and her struggle to deal with the meaningless death of Dave (Ramon Tikaram). Her fixation with finding his origins and family is very in sync with her overall persona – she is very driven and ordered; random events do not fit into her world, and she has to do everything she can to gain some sort of control over the situation.
Callum (Leon Ockenden) is still trying to get a grip on his life and deal with his angst, but to no avail. The nipple accident was very cringe-worthy, but also perversely amusing.
It will be interesting to see where his journey of grief, guilt and confusion will take him.
Once scene I particularly loved was the meeting between Lydia (Rebecca Gibney) and James (Nicholas Bell). What could have been an over-the-top soppy moment was something much more real. People do become fixated on things lost; absence makes the heart grow fonder. James has been holding on to this one moment for 25 years, while no doubt distorting the memory into a wonderful, perfect and life changing event. For Lydia it was nothing – a drug induced romp that she barely remembered. It’s refreshing to see this message on screen - love is sometimes unrequited and prolonged infatuation can twist the recollection of events. I couldn’t help by ache for James’ somewhat wretched and pathetic character.
As for the other older actors in the show, Paul McGann is doing a wonderful job. There’s something about him, his piercing gaze possibly, that makes it impossible for me to take my eyes off him when he’s onscreen. Lisa McCune is also doing a reasonable job portraying the obsessed and demanding wife.
Tripping Over’s appeal is definitely growing as the weeks go on. It was interesting to learn more about Dave, and I am intrigued to see what role his brother Robbie will play in the upcoming weeks.
Overall Rating
*Image courtesy of Wikipedia
Celebrity Obsession
Shows like these always take a little bit of time to build a following.....hopefully 10 give it a chance to do that. Can't believe I missed the Thank God You're Here Finale....dammit!!
As for the TGYH finale, keep checking out Youtube, hopefully someone will post it. If they do, definitely check out Hamish's scenario - its one of the best I've seen, and the best prosthetic work the costuming department has done.
PCOS Mum
I found this episode a bit slower than the others, but also loved the scenes you have outlined for the same reasons. I still think there's great potential here.
Johanna, when I typed this out I realised that not as much happened in this episode as had done in previous ones. However, I thought there was some more great character development, which is essential in good drama. The show definitely has potential, but in many ways I think this would be better left as a miniseries, as it may lose its appeal if drawn out to a full season (much like the Alice did).
i have not watched the tv show tripping over but i am obsessed with the theme song for the show..
i do not know what this song is called. i have heard it on the radio twice and i am dying to know.. i was wondering if any of you might know.
do you?
thanx
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I'm trying to fin the song that is played over the top of the episode one preview on the Ch 10 Tripping over website here Really Long Link Its ot listed in the song credits..the lyrics are 'There is a song playing on the episode one trailer on trippingover.ten.com.au, which is not listed in the music credits on the website. Some of the lyrics are "baby lets live while our souls are still free, but im down on my knees..."
UK based. Check them out!