Damon seems dark and a little scary in the FF. Wonder how he got to that point and how it will play into Bonnie's FF. Seems like the FF are just built for things to change and process from there when the show picks it up. I'm hoping for more Bamon interaction next week and a better episode for Bonnie overall that is not just about her helping Alaric or someone else with a spell. But an episode that is actually about Bonnie and her importance as a character.
I agree. I did think the resurrection stuff was interesting at least and it was necessary to move the plot forward, but it’s kind of overshadowed Bonnie’s voice and character at this point. Like they had her starting out the episode with the intention of letting Alaric down gently and not disturbing Jo’s spirit when it’s at peace or whatever, but then just… dropped it. I guess because of Oscar. Still.
Between that and completely leaving her out of the party stuff/costume opportunity again (and that line they gave her that spelled out exactly how they knew we were feeling about it felt like a taunt even though I’m sure they meant it as something more tongue-in-cheek… WOULD IT HAVE BEEN SO HARD TO COME UP WITH AN EXCUSE FOR HER TO BE IN COSTUME AT THE MORGUE?? I’D TAKE THAT AT THIS POINT), the episode was a step back for her, in my eyes. It’s been downhill since 7x02, as her actions become less and less about herself and her own desires, and more and more about what the TVD creative team needs to have happen to keep the plot moving forward, reminiscent of that plot device role she occupied in seasons past.
To be fair, it’s still leaps and bounds better than seasons past (tho if the trend continues, idk how much longer that will be true), and she’s still more vocal than she used to be about how she’s feeling, but it’s getting to mean less and less when all the against-her-own-better-judgment choices mirror the choices she would’ve made when she was swallowing said emotions down in the past.
Even that is fine, since character development doesn’t necessarily happen in a straight line fashion, and Bonnie’s selflessness might not be so easy to shake given her good heart and the power she wields… but it has to be recognized as such by the narrative, there has to be some spotlight/struggle to make her seem like a person and not just backdrop. This doesn’t seem to be given that much thought at this point, it’s regression of convenience more than anything intentional.
It’s definitely dampening my enthusiasm for things rn. I miss 7x02, which did a much better job balancing her role as the-one-with-the-magic and her own inner struggles. Can we please have some more Brian Young episodes?
7x04 was filler tho. Like you said, next week is supposed to be a big episode for Bonnie (and Bamon doing a shot together will hopefully be fun???), and it’s one that Kat’s been saying she’s really proud of, so… fingers crossed?