Final Approach

Rarely have I ever seen any single episode of ANY series that jumps out like this one! Angela Bassett and the young man with her are simply fantastic. I judge this on the basis of believability. In addition, the writing and direction are, in my opinion, perfect.

I don't want to spoil anything so I'm going to be a little vague. After conclusion of the intermediate part of the story, we return to the primary story that is brought to a VERY fitting conclusion. A conclusion based on justice!

Having just finished the episode, I am SHAKING from the tension!

I congratulate the writers, directors and ACTORS for a fine example of what television CAN DO! This episode deserves an award!

Last season's ocean liner disaster at least came as an homage to The Poseidon Adventure. Athena as action hero could not be more ably portrayed than by the great Angela Bassett. But it's " we're out of ideas " ridiculous to manufacture another movie of the week two episode plot driven by superwoman and her loyal man. I gave it a 6 rather than 1 because the acting is great and the happy ending entertaining. From the disgraced psycho captain Garrard returning ( HR violations up the wazoo, y'all ) to Eddie's foolish 1950s bandito mustache, Season 8 is beyond belief. Eddie apparently doesn't recall being a moody teenager either. Why aren't Athena and Bobby rebuilding on land they own already? ( how insurance works ).

The early seasons included lots of soap opera drama but at least anchored in real experience. Now it's a weekly summer popcorn movie.