By Max Bosshart
Girl, Interrupted, the third episode of the new CW show The Tomorrow People, dives head first into the story of Cara, developing her character through her break-out. Coinciding with Cara's story is the story of a young woman named Emily (Cali Fredrichs) a fellow student at Stephen's High School who feels responsible for her sister's death and Stephen overhears her thoughts about her own death. The aptly named title comes from the book and movie of the same name, a biography of Susanna Kaysen during her time at a psychiatric hospital.
Girl, Interrupted, the third episode of the new CW show The Tomorrow People, dives head first into the story of Cara, developing her character through her break-out. Coinciding with Cara's story is the story of a young woman named Emily (Cali Fredrichs) a fellow student at Stephen's High School who feels responsible for her sister's death and Stephen overhears her thoughts about her own death. The aptly named title comes from the book and movie of the same name, a biography of Susanna Kaysen during her time at a psychiatric hospital.
As the episode opens up we are treated to Cara as her break-out begins. Cara, at a school dance, is a approached by a classmate who, believing she is easy, intends to seduce her the non romantic way that high schoolers are depicted when looking for sex. The revaluation of the moment is that pre break-out Cara was deaf. She opts to go with the boy, a typical poor choice within teen dramatic roles. When things get too hot and heavy she tries to escape and during the scuffle her powers manifest, in turn killing the boy.
Its nice to see a character beyond Stephen visited, even with the standard stereotypes and film tropes that were utilized within the story of Cara. It really makes a person wonder if the world really believes that all teens are the way they are portrayed in film and television. Its obvious that they're not, otherwise something wonderful must happen as adulthood comes to be or the world would fall apart.
Cara is given a face to the inner turmoil that Peyton List has so well played out for us. And of all the characters, so far, she is given the most reason to be angst ridden. She accidentally kills a boy who was about to rape her and her family abandons her. It makes one realize that Stephen truly has very little to complain about.
Its nice to see a character beyond Stephen visited, even with the standard stereotypes and film tropes that were utilized within the story of Cara. It really makes a person wonder if the world really believes that all teens are the way they are portrayed in film and television. Its obvious that they're not, otherwise something wonderful must happen as adulthood comes to be or the world would fall apart.
Cara is given a face to the inner turmoil that Peyton List has so well played out for us. And of all the characters, so far, she is given the most reason to be angst ridden. She accidentally kills a boy who was about to rape her and her family abandons her. It makes one realize that Stephen truly has very little to complain about.
This is all brought to us to because it happens to be the time of year that Cara's break-out first happened. The inner turmoil begins to rear its ugly head and interfere with her ability to use her powers correctly. This puts herself and those around her in danger.
This is proven when, after hacking Ultra's computer system, the trio, Cara, Russell, and John are set up by Ultra and Cara is captured. Stephen is able to come to the rescue and utilizes his time stopping ability to rescue Cara without arising suspicion with Jedikiah.
The episode also revolves around a young woman, Emily, that is distraught over the death of her sister. Previously during this time of year, sound familiar, Emily and her sister were in a car accident with a train that killed the sister. Emily, believing she is to blame and that those around her agree with her, has resigned to the fact that she herself must meet the same fate as her sister.
This is proven when, after hacking Ultra's computer system, the trio, Cara, Russell, and John are set up by Ultra and Cara is captured. Stephen is able to come to the rescue and utilizes his time stopping ability to rescue Cara without arising suspicion with Jedikiah.
The episode also revolves around a young woman, Emily, that is distraught over the death of her sister. Previously during this time of year, sound familiar, Emily and her sister were in a car accident with a train that killed the sister. Emily, believing she is to blame and that those around her agree with her, has resigned to the fact that she herself must meet the same fate as her sister.
Stephen, being the hero that he is, decides to ignore the advice of those he asked and chooses to aid Emily, with the danger of revealing his big secret. Emily rejects his attempts, but with the help of telepathy and Tim, the super computer he is able to figure out that Emily has found a train in which to park her car in its path.
All of these thoughts are overheard by Stephen while they are at school and here turns to those around him for advice on what to do. Cara and the Tomorrow People believe that it is too much of a risk for Stephen to use his powers to help a human, that he risks exposure and will jeopardize the safety of the group. Stephen also speaks to Jedikiah on the subject, who almost mirrors the response of the Tomorrow People.
Its interesting to see the mirror in response to whether or not Stephen should help Emily. Both say no, and the major reason is the risk of exposure. The main difference between the two responses is that Jedikiah says so due to his hatred of Stephen's kind and Cara's reasoning is hatred for humanity. Hopefully this dynamic continues to be touched on and developed.
All of these thoughts are overheard by Stephen while they are at school and here turns to those around him for advice on what to do. Cara and the Tomorrow People believe that it is too much of a risk for Stephen to use his powers to help a human, that he risks exposure and will jeopardize the safety of the group. Stephen also speaks to Jedikiah on the subject, who almost mirrors the response of the Tomorrow People.
Its interesting to see the mirror in response to whether or not Stephen should help Emily. Both say no, and the major reason is the risk of exposure. The main difference between the two responses is that Jedikiah says so due to his hatred of Stephen's kind and Cara's reasoning is hatred for humanity. Hopefully this dynamic continues to be touched on and developed.
When Stepehen figures this out Cara steps up to the plate to help out. At this point its hard to tell if Cara is doing this out of genuine change of heart and a bit of empathy for Emily or if its a sense of paying Stephen back for his brilliant rescue. There is a sense of ambiguity to it, though it easily leans a little more towards a change of heart. The problem with that is that is comes on so fast. At the beginning of the episode she wanted nothing to do with the situation and is now flipping 180 degrees and aiding humans, who she states don't deserve her help. Its nice to see characters grow, but there needs to be a more gentle transition or it appears very fake.
In the end Emily is rescued but Stephen is exposed. Astrid, his best friend sees him as he transports away from the train tracks. When Stephen arrives home Astrid is waiting for him and confronts him, to which he denies. It is a very interesting turn of events and brings another character a little deeper into the fold. Stephen has some serious damage control and the audience will now have to wait and see if Astrid's new found knowledge will be as dangerous as both the Tomorrow People and Jedikiah believe it to be.
In the end Emily is rescued but Stephen is exposed. Astrid, his best friend sees him as he transports away from the train tracks. When Stephen arrives home Astrid is waiting for him and confronts him, to which he denies. It is a very interesting turn of events and brings another character a little deeper into the fold. Stephen has some serious damage control and the audience will now have to wait and see if Astrid's new found knowledge will be as dangerous as both the Tomorrow People and Jedikiah believe it to be.
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