Tripping Over: Episode 5
The fifth episode of Tripping Over was once again enjoyable. There was a balanced mix of drama and comic relief, but some of the intertwining plotlines are not as engaging as others.
Ned (Daniel MacPherson) is becoming more likeable as a character each and every week. Although he is still quite egotistical and self-assured, his realization that he is not that skilled as an actor has mellowed these qualities somewhat. I was happy that the show acknowledged that there is more to acting than Shakespeare – there is value in other dramatic pursuits as well. The way he helped out Lizzie (Kathryn Drysdale) was extremely amusing, and I loved the interaction and bonding between them. The scenes between Lizzie and her sister, as well as her discussion of her family were entertaining and enlightening.
It was good to see Nic (Abe Forsythe) finally asserting himself. He tends to let people walk all over him, and he could really do with some of Ned’s confidence. It will be interesting to see whether he asserts himself when it comes to Tamsin (Alexandra Moen).
Speaking of Tamsin, I’m afraid I still haven’t warmed to her. Her attitudes and actions are often annoying and infuriating. I do like the fact that the older characters have her pegged – tonight both Lydia (Rebecca Gibney) and Jeremy (Paul McGann) made no secret of what they thought of her actions. I wish she would just dump the Merchant Wanker of hers already – as Lydia said, call me when you get divorced. I did quite like the fact that we got an insight into why Tamsin was so desperate to save the refugee’s daughter, and it was a nice link back to the accident.
I suppose it was too much to hope that Callum (Leon Ockenden) would be able to enter a normal relationship. It must have been awkward for him to have a meal with his boyfriend’s Bride-to-be. It is great to see that the character is growing and developing, particularly in his relationship and understanding of Tamsin.
Lydia was even more mad than usual, and honestly Magnus (Jacek Koman) must be a tad touched to want to be with her. However, they are kind of cute together.
The plotline of Annabel (Lisa McCune) and Jeremy didn’t really interest me, although both actors did do good work. I do like the fact that the story is going full circle and their adopted child will be from Thailand. My guess is that it will be the child whose mother was killed on the boat, who will arrive in just in time for the conclusion of next week’s season finale.
*Screencap courtesy of Wikipedia, and used under Fair Dealing for identification and commentary.
Opening of Tripping Over*
Ned (Daniel MacPherson) is becoming more likeable as a character each and every week. Although he is still quite egotistical and self-assured, his realization that he is not that skilled as an actor has mellowed these qualities somewhat. I was happy that the show acknowledged that there is more to acting than Shakespeare – there is value in other dramatic pursuits as well. The way he helped out Lizzie (Kathryn Drysdale) was extremely amusing, and I loved the interaction and bonding between them. The scenes between Lizzie and her sister, as well as her discussion of her family were entertaining and enlightening.
It was good to see Nic (Abe Forsythe) finally asserting himself. He tends to let people walk all over him, and he could really do with some of Ned’s confidence. It will be interesting to see whether he asserts himself when it comes to Tamsin (Alexandra Moen).
Speaking of Tamsin, I’m afraid I still haven’t warmed to her. Her attitudes and actions are often annoying and infuriating. I do like the fact that the older characters have her pegged – tonight both Lydia (Rebecca Gibney) and Jeremy (Paul McGann) made no secret of what they thought of her actions. I wish she would just dump the Merchant Wanker of hers already – as Lydia said, call me when you get divorced. I did quite like the fact that we got an insight into why Tamsin was so desperate to save the refugee’s daughter, and it was a nice link back to the accident.
I suppose it was too much to hope that Callum (Leon Ockenden) would be able to enter a normal relationship. It must have been awkward for him to have a meal with his boyfriend’s Bride-to-be. It is great to see that the character is growing and developing, particularly in his relationship and understanding of Tamsin.
Lydia was even more mad than usual, and honestly Magnus (Jacek Koman) must be a tad touched to want to be with her. However, they are kind of cute together.
The plotline of Annabel (Lisa McCune) and Jeremy didn’t really interest me, although both actors did do good work. I do like the fact that the story is going full circle and their adopted child will be from Thailand. My guess is that it will be the child whose mother was killed on the boat, who will arrive in just in time for the conclusion of next week’s season finale.
Overall Rating
*Screencap courtesy of Wikipedia, and used under Fair Dealing for identification and commentary.
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Tripping Over is an Australian/UK co-production. Do you get any Australian programmes in Serbia?
I am a huge fan of the Simpsons. I've just started watching South Park again as well - I'd forgotten how funny that show is.
Yes , I remember one ,"McLeod's Daughters". Probably there were some others but I can't recall at the moment . "McLeod's Daughters" are O.K I've watched few episodes and learned something about Australian countryside .
There was one Simpsons episode , when Bart call some Australian kid to ask him about water directions in Australian toilets . That kid also live in some slum and his proximate neighbor lives about 20 miles away