Jane Andrews is back, announcing: “I’m ready for a comeback.” Seemingly, she was referring to the fashion business she’s ready to relaunch. Don’t worry, Michael Kors, Jane seems to be stuck in the 1990s ofMelrose 1.0, judging from the horrible peach bridesmaid style of her new signature look.
But her real comeback is to the famed apartments of Melrose Place, as Michael ex-wife and Sydney’s sister moved into her old turf as landlord, declaring “I inherited this building” (huh? Who owns this place?)
Within four minutes of her arrival, Jane revealed that she also inherited Sydney’s secret files – including some incriminating emails from Ella. So Jane blackmailed Ella to get that peach dress on a hot starlet at a red carpet premiere. Thank god we’re not getting the boring sweet Jane of Melrose’s first season.
Jane did play nice when Violet revealed that she was Sydney’s daughter – there are hugs and chamomile tea all around, until Jane called the police to come pick up this “fugitive” (Violet stole money from her folks to come to L.A. to find Syd). Violet and her horrible jean shorts were soon in the slammer, but Riley bailed her out (leaving behind Jonah, in his adorable skinny tie, at his friend’s big movie premiere). We’re just glad Riley left the party so we didn’t have to hear more of her golfing small talk. Zzzzz.
David, of course, has his dad’s files on Jane (David’s would-be ex-stepmother) – so he stepped up to her, threatening to expose her secrets about that suspicious boutique fire years ago if she doesn’t leave Ella alone (no chance). Ella even swooned a little: “Wow. I don’t think anyone’s ever offered to destroy an enemy of mine before. David, that’s almost romantic.” Double-blackmail seemed to be very effective foreplay. David and Ella did make a pretty hot couple – I hope we see them together more often this season.
Lauren also got some action, but not in a good way — she picked up a new client who stiffed her on the bill and then shoved her around. Just when we were shouting “GET A PIMP” at the TV, in walks Miss Mattison, or should we say Madam Mattison, Lauren’s new mentor on how to work it as a working girl.
Now with Jane back, and news that The CW has ordered more Melrose episodes and Heather Locklear is returning, I expect this show to keep getting better, and hopefully bitchier. Meanwhile, I beg the show’s writers: please, please no more “dramatic” speeches from Auggie (“My world doesn’t work like yours”) or Violet (“My parents who adopted me weren’t exactly Brad and Angelina”). These moments are painful to watch. Give us more David having sex in his car, Lauren hooking up with clients, and Ella doing absolutely anything!
So what did you think of Jane? Did you agree there was chemistry between David and Ella?
So LOVED seeing Jane back and with a backbone and NASTY! She was very much like Sydney. I hope they don't make her the killer. And what's up with Violet. I agree with what you said when we spoke about her possibly being Kimberly's daughter and not Sydney's. Because she's CRAZY! But then again like you said she could be Syd's too...
ReplyDeleteI think the show is finding it's way and I can't wait to see Joe (from the original MP) as they set up her coming on board last night with that question from Ella's boss about "who was the photographer on that?"
Can't wait for Amanda to return (Heather Locklear) wonder if she'll purchase the place from Jane who will obviously need the money seeing it that her fashion place burned down and all.
Hey Edie, thanks for commenting. Yes, I can't wait for Amanda either!!! I think it was really stupid on the CW's part to reach out to Heather Locklear originally and then want HER to be the person who was found DEAD in the pool! When she said NO they went to it being Sydney and then crafted the whole backstory of her return from the dead only to kill her again. OH how I would just love to have Syd back though.
ReplyDeleteAnd she said that "someone from her past" wanted her dead and in the flashback to her being hit and going to the hospital from (MP the original) Michael helped her fake her death. Now I know you watched the original do you think that person from her past could have been Lauren the Madam that she worked for and who's business she tried to take over and who booted her out when she returned or will it be someone that we haven't even been introduced to yet?
Violet is Crazy like a fox! She's too twisted for color TV! LOL
I like the new Jane and also how the show is working the older characters into the new show without over doing it. It just feels natural and gives the shows new cast their own story.
I do think that the "hooker" storyline has been done already circa 1990's MP - remember when Sydney hooked up with that Madam?? So that is a story I'd like to see be changed because we who watched the original already saw this. Couldn't she have done something else to make $ for college like say grow pot, weed or sell coke? That would have been more 2009 with the economic crisis and all...