This episode explored the possibilities of JJ dating. I found the meet-cute of JJ and Claire (McKaley Miller) first interacting under hostile circumstances, only for them to grow to like each other to be cliche. However I appreciated that the cliche itself had a JJ flavour to it through the temporary disabled parking permit, sarcastic school tour, and the physiotherapy
Read moreThis is the first episode providing an insight on how the DiMeos celebrate holidays. Of all the holidays that the writers could have used to show the comedic side of a family with a special needs child, I felt that Halloween was the perfect one. The costumes, trick or treating, haunted houses and so on, were all incorporated throughout the
Read moreThis is the first episode that explores both sides of independence in the DiMeo family–JJ’s independence from his family and the DiMeo family’s independence from the concessions they have to make for JJ. The A story of JJ’s day of freedom and the special treatment that he and Kenneth receive was well done. The exploration of special treatment, and the
Read moreSo the pilot established Speechless‘ premise and characters, and the previous episode established JJ and Kenneth’s relationship, now this episode is establishing JJ’s friendships with the other students at his mainstream school. Again JJ’s friendships with the popular kids and his sense of humour in his interactions with them showed another side of him as a typical teenage boy. I
Read moreNow that the pilot is done, the show can now focus on character exploration. This episode focused on the major choices made by the characters in the pilot–moving house and Kenneth being hired as JJ’s aide. The A story of Kenneth’s first day as JJ’s aide was absolutely spectacular. From the beginning where we see Kenneth making a rather big
Read moreI’m not sure if any Australian media outlets have written reviews on Speechless, unfortunately I doubt it due to the fact that it airs on a subsidiary channel and two weeks ago was pushed back in the schedule. Nevertheless, I’ve decided to write reviews on this great show anyway. The job of a pilot is to establish a show’s premise
Read moreSince the network decided to air two episodes at once, I’ve decided to review both episodes in the one post. After months of promotion and weeks of dragging it out, Delta Goodrem or as she’s known in the House Husbands world, Izzy Dreyfus, finally arrived! A little tip to the producers (if you by chance read this) don’t drag out
Read moreAfter the dramas of Nick’s secret coming out over the last few episodes, a light episode with simple A and B stories was necessary. The A story of Angie winning a family trip to Disneyland was sweet and light-hearted without being corny. I did enjoy the opening scene of Angie calling the radio station, although I question the realism of
Read moreLast week’s episode focused on the fallout of Nick’s secret being revealed to the guys. This episode shifted focus to the fallout with Rachel. Despite my stated hatred for Rachel in previous reviews, I have also admitted that it’s obvious that the writers have chosen to make her a permanent character. Due to this choice, the writers have focused on
Read moreSo this episode explored the ramifications of Nick’s secret coming out, just as I thought it would, or at least with the guys. I felt that the guys alternating between resenting and helping Nick was realistic and done well, displaying how much their friendship with him has grown. While Nick certainly had to tell Rachel the truth, I felt that
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