Loyalty

In my review for the previous episode, I opined that this show remains in need of something that will give it that special zing. As usual, The Raven is quick to point something like that out, but I must admit, I myself can't ever, or almost ever, think of just exactly what is needed.

Watching "Loyalty" this afternoon, at least with REVENGE, I have found this: The character that is sure to bring a response from me, is little Emily, beautifully played by namesake Emily Alyn Lind. In this episode, she appears for, I think, less than a minute. But it is the most emotional scene. Truly heart-rendering, in fact, as she says goodbye to the last she has left, the dog. I'm not knocking Emily VanCamp, she is masterful as the Lady of Vengeance, but my heart really goes out to little Emily.

Of course, being a child, she is used sparingly, she is a back-flash character. But every time she is on screen, the shares of REVENGE rise with me.

(it's actually not my fault that the above sentences are so confusing, the three Emilys in question, two actresses, and a character, are quite confusing on the written page)