Season finale review: Wilfred ‘Heroism/Regrets’ – De-Vagification
In an abstract sense, the last two episodes of Wilfred’s third season reflect the two central themes to the show: fantasy and reality.
In an abstract sense, the last two episodes of Wilfred’s third season reflect the two central themes to the show: fantasy and reality.
In last week’s review of Wilfred, I bemoaned the lack of momentum in this season of the show, which has taken the normal loop of fixations with the show’s mythology (the….
As a general rule, I try to avoid thinking about episodes of dramas or sitcoms centered around a long con whenever possible – or even worse, a series of intricately-weaved….
With a title like ‘Confrontation’, tonight’s episode of Wilfred announced its importance on arrival;
After last week’s events, it appears that Ryan is finally ready to start addressing the deep-seeded issues he has with his father and his childhood.
“What’s the point?”
Wilfred‘s third season’s been a bit of a disappointment so far, primarily because Wilfred’s antics were no longer contextualizing the larger issues Ryan was struggling with.
Over the last two seasons, there’s been a slight – but noticeable – shift in Wilfred‘s narrative structure, most of it revolving around the show’s titular character.
Wilfred‘s second two-pack of episodes to open season three take a very similar approach to the first – drawing obvious parallels between Ryan and Wilfred – to tell a pair….
When Wilfred is at its best, its finding surreal ways to reinforce some of the most basic emotions and ideals in life.