"I'm sorry. I should have told you sooner".
How many times have you heard those words spoken amidst tragic or shocking circumstances? Writers Alex Katsnelson and Leigh Dana Jackson used them in episode 13 of The CW's rookie sci-fi series The Tomorrow People for the most profound game-changing moment in this season.
In retrospect, this was a brilliant pump fake. Did we have any reason to believe that Marla Jameson had abilities up to this point? No, she has barely even mattered to the story thus far, not to mention the portrayed oblivion to her paranormal surroundings. As if the initial set up wasn't intriguing enough, leading us to believe that Luca, Stephen's brother, was a break out at the end of episode 12. The subplot of episode 13 with the Founder's daughter (known as a "Synergist" -- both parents are Tomorrow People) did lead to an early prediction, largely due to her telepathic connection to Stephen. I thought out loud, "Wait, what if Stephen's mom has powers?" I also followed with, "Probably not".
The very instant Luca was officially and comically absolved of suspicion, it all pieced together, and I stood up in anticipation of Marla Jameson's breathtakingly epic reveal shown above. This is the kind of jolting curve ball that propels a show into more dire plot territories, but more importantly, contributes to a hopeful case for increased viewership and ultimately a full renewal (see TTP's abysmal 18-49 ratings this season). So with the stakes and suspense at their peak for this first season of The Tomorrow People, here's what I'm interested in finding out before season's (and maybe the show's) end:
- Just how powerful is Marla Jameson? How willing and able is she to join the fight against Ultra?
- Did the disappearance of Stephen's dad have anything to do with protecting his wife?
- Assuming Jedikiah hasn't known about his sister-in-law, what happens when he does? Will he switch sides and choose family over faction?
- Genetically speaking, shouldn't Luca still have abilities?
The Tomorrow People returns tonight at 9PM EST on The CW.
- Martin (@marley_mcfly)
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