Bean

Since Jericho started, I've been reading forum posts, and online reviews complaining about the lack of panic and disorder in the small town. People not satisfied because the town doesn't really seem to have changed on any morale level. This week I believe we've seen the start of the descent into that post apocalyptic chaos.

In defense of Jericho, while these people are right to an extent, the reason for Jericho staying "calm" hasn't been that unrealistic. Johnston Green and his sons have kept the town from going over the edge. I'd like to think that this is somewhat realistic. In a small town, people trust their elected officials. It's why they elect them. So it's only natural to think that after a crisis such as a nuclear attack on the country, people would be willing to let their leaders, actually lead. And that's what Green has been doing. Well, no more.

This week we get to see the beginning of what must be the end to the awkward serenity in Jericho, with the election of Gray Anderson. I have to say, that his election to mayor actually instilled in me a very dark feeling for the citizens of Jericho. His seeming willingness to execute Jonah Prowse even after veritable proof that he was innocent seems to indicate this man does NOT like being wrong. And with him in charge, I can imagine things are only going to get worse.

Hawkins got some character dressing this weeks too. Instead of once again harping on the fact that "Hawkins has a secret" the writers have decided to show a human side to him, and it was well done. The ominous message on his laptop in the closing moments "see you soon" was probably my second favourite part of the episode. Second to the murder of Mitchell Cafferty. Dale has apparently gone over the edge as far and fast as Gray Anderson.

All in all, I think it was a great episode, and I hope they take this new development to it's natural conclusion of panic and paranoia within the townspeople.

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