Last night was the third season premiere of one of my favorite campy shows, Ugly Betty. Betty's back, and frankly better than ever. As many know they relocated the show to New York (where it is set, although the first two seasons were filmed in LA) and it really adds to the show. There's a lot to be said about shooting a show on location, and when that location happens to be New York City it can really add to a show's overall charm. And Ugly Betty has nothing but charm as it is, so a change like this really boosts the show's overall look and feel.
Mode has changed while Betty took off for her somewhat lesbianic journey across our great nation. An icy, barren, monochromatic world has replaced the the once bright and colorful Mode as the one and only Wilhelmina Slater has taken the reigns of the magazine, bumping Daniel (and his newly acquired French son, Daniel Jr., adorably deemed D.J.) downstairs to Meade Publications' very own answer to Maxim, Player Magazine, where they play air hockey in shorts and boo anyone who addresses them. It's nearly perfect, really, that Daniel is running the lad mag, given his penchant for booze 'n' bitches. But I do miss ogling Eric Mabius in all those impeccably fitting suits.
The thing I missed most about Ugly Betty during it's hiatus was not the sets or the costumes or delicious plot twists, but the characters. Every last one of them is hilariously written and so wonderfully embodied. From little gay-boy Justin (whose shining moment for me this week was when he shrieked in excitement when Betty informed the family of her decision to move into the city) to Betty's Scottish Jiminy Cricket Christina (who, lest we forget, is carrying Willie's baby, the next heir to the Meade empire) everyone brings something to the table. My favorites are naturally Amanda and Mark, but you all know Hilda's got a special place in my heart. I think it's because she's so trashy YET classy. You know the ultimate t.j. kous loves a little juxtaposition. And COACH! Mmm mmm, what a hottie!
Ugly Betty shined last night. The writing was sharp and quick as always, and the situations, which got a little far-fetched and, well, boring in the second season, are shaping up to be quite intriguing this time around. Will the Meade family band together and stop Wilhelmina in her tracks? Will Betty ignore her third life rule and start dating that über-cute (maybe too cute?) musicianboy from across the hall? And what about Lohan? How will she work in to all of this? What is the future of Mode, or Player for that matter? And what the hell is going to happen when the spawn of Satan herself finally comes to light?
Ugly Betty's all new, every Thursday at 8pm on ABC!
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also LOVED when that kid shrieked! hilarious.
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