Spider-Man: Gifts & Curses, 1.11 - Memories

This show will be the first show which I’ve followed since the beginning, so to watch the season come to a close is a little bitter sweet, especially since I already know what happens in the next episode – I wrote it. That said, this was one of the simpler episode. Although it wasn’t really shorter than any other, it did feel quick. It’s one of those episodes that would seriously have me tuning in five minutes before the next one started, just to prepare myself.

The entire ordeal with Fisk definitely shined in this episode, with everything else being calm. Not dull, but calm. I think it was a wise move, as it allowed us to really focus on what happened with Robbie and Craig. And you just know it’s going to be what build up to what will surely be an awesome finale. One thing that did bug me a bit was how Fisk didn’t find the ear piece. I mean, he ripped off Craig’s shirt to look for a wire, yet he didn’t check for a wireless receiver in the ear? But I can let it pass, because them getting away with the information was needed, and they got caught anyway.

One thing that I especially found entertaining was how real the dialogue felt. Maybe it’s because I just came out of writing for this show, and being the novice writer that I am, I have difficulty with dialogue. I don’t know, but I loved the scenes with MJ, Gwen, and Eddie. It all felt extremely real.

Now, the Peter interview. This is one of those things that is going to be a hit or miss in VS. On television, I can say that without a doubt, I would have loved this episode entirely for the interview and flashbacks, but on a virtual series, I think you have to be a lot more careful on what scenes you pick. They have to be bright, vivid scenes that a person can really picture because you do not have the camera and the actor relaying the feel. They were good scenes, and I thought Peter’s characterization was spot-on, but the scenes themselves fell a little flat. Still, I did enjoy them.

One last thing. I really hope that Strange makes a second, third, 4564^th appearance. From what I’ve read of him in comics and what I saw of him on the Spider-Man cartoon, he is one hell of a character. This episode did a great job of introducing him, given he didn't have a big part. Jay is to too great of a showrunner to let a character like this go, so I am sure he will be back.

So overall, the may not have been the best in the season, but it was still extremely enjoyable, as has been the entire season. The next episode, just skip over, as it’s my first one and will probably be horrible, but then tune in to the finale which will surely be great. And if you’ve yet to read this series, I can already tell you you’re missing out on a lot.

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