Well well, this is among the greatest episodes of any series, period. Much to that acclaim goes to Larry Hagman himself. His director achievement for "Requiem" is marvelous!
First of all we have the aesthetic quality it produces. Both visually and denotational. The setting design depicture everyone's mood perfectly. For the majority of the scenes and in the episode as a whole, the atmosphere plays an important role.
Secondly, this episode portray loss in a wonderful sense. Everyone express their persona and nature remarkable and to say the least, realistic. Meanwhile still stay true to themselves. Nothing or nobody ever felt forced or exaggerated in any terms. (Although i wasn't sure with Morgan Brittany's character, however i'm still intrigued and confident where they taking her.) I adored the camera work combined with the editing. It was cinematographed beautifully and with that merged well with characters positions in their setting designs and general locations. It illustrated the characters within the story delightfully. You felt more intensely when the camera focused on less or even one individual. Meanwhile the cutting focused more on their tempers. Then we had each one's position within the scene and their fitting background and thenceforth possibly movements. It all worked out wonderfully. Not to mention everyone has a great angle for the camera and subsequently a perspective that both represented the characters intention, but also reflected on us, the viewers.
Then we have the acting, wow! Let's talk about a certain Victoria Principal... Her acting is first-class and deserves much more reputation! The dialogues put together with her attitude comes off as authentic as you can be! The movements fits with her mood and thereupon transmit sentimentality. She capture the camera so well and fulfill an distinctive ambience. Ken Kercheval. His acting keeps amaze me and always bring something fresh or unexpected. His character must be fun to play of the greyness and where he stands. The emotion he bringed in this episode was beyond sterling and absolutely arrested me. His body language was essential and expressed distinctnessly that, still, could be read between the lines. Audrey Landers, how she has evolved. Fun to see. I never would have believed that she would be in such a requisite role that she is. And i must say that i interpreter that her acting has only improved and is now capable to add cooperation and emit success from her co-workers. Her passion she radiate is fundamental and particular inevitable (particular for Ken Kercheval's denouement.) Moreover it's lovely to see them take the best out of each others! Talk about greyness characters, that brings me to Larry Hagman. Even though Larry directed this episode, he did appeared extensively and what an amazing acting-performance he did, (in spite of the fact that he did directed himself.) Hagman's character is such an ambiguous character and what's more, he is ne'er written immoderate or acting over-the-top. It's such a thin edge for JR to slip over and become suchlike black and white character that he's supposed to be opposite to. And 50% of it is due to the writers but the rest is up to Hagman himself, and he just keeps carry it out exquisitely.
Patrick Duffy's shame and additionally, his realization, for his actions is startling. You could really feel and get an compassion for him, (hell Victoria said that she wouldn't offer sympathy but i can't help to provide some.) Duffy's character radiate such an ambience, full of humanity, but keep having (either produce or/and composed) his contexts expanded. This Sue Allen is hands down my favorite and much of that comes from the enthralling accomplishment from Linda Gray. Linda Gray certainly has find herself for this role and is rather comfortable altogether. I love her standpoints and therafter loyalty she possess, it's a essential value. Also all of her individual relations is rather distinctive. Her irresistible expression mixed with her dialogues is rather captivating. Howard Keel is another character that has only grew and same as Sue Allen, his standpoints in fairly exclusive. His attitude has always been peculiar, and by this time i think it fits right in. Is this the last appearance we will get from Priscilla Pointer? If it is, then she should be very proud of her performance. She and Victoria acted on each other wonderfully and couldn't help feel empathy for them. It provided also with some great camera work, substantially the angles. And with that the substance could build upon the style that had laid the foundation. Charlene Tilton in this episode is wholesome and is necessary to bring the certain charm that she is certainly capable of. And her confident conversation-tone and body acting is remarkable. Besides that her expression is, as always, singular. Like the dynamic she has with well, everyone. Especially in this episode with Steve Kanaly, their scene was appealing. The cutting and pacing between Tilton's scene was something that stood out for me. With that it never bringed down the scenes before or after and still never felt out of place. A fine combination that worked.
Also the soundtrack is competent and, if anything, elevate the aesthetic and the whole episode as a whole. The costume design with hair and makeup was extraordinary and fitted right in, both for the background and what's more, the tone altogether. The lighting was impressive, and even when it lacked to some extent an extensive colour palette, it provided with some gorgeous nature light. That in turn gave out an exceptional emanation.
Let's move over to the best actors/actresses in this episode: That belongs to miss Victoria Principal. Outstanding performance in every way. Above all the content and screenplay she had been given was in the first hand superb, but to thereafter deliver the performance she did, that is something else entirely. Then for the best costume, Victoria Principal & Charlene Tilton deserves an honorable mention, but in the end i have to give it to: Audrey Landers. Landers costumes in this episode was striking and stunning. Over and above that her makeup was terrific, but after all it's her dress the won me over.
Episode 18 of season 6, "Requiem" is amid the greatest episode of any show, decisively for the aesthetic impression it emits. Larry did a fabulous execution! Indisputable 10/10 this one.
First of all we have the aesthetic quality it produces. Both visually and denotational. The setting design depicture everyone's mood perfectly. For the majority of the scenes and in the episode as a whole, the atmosphere plays an important role.
Secondly, this episode portray loss in a wonderful sense. Everyone express their persona and nature remarkable and to say the least, realistic. Meanwhile still stay true to themselves. Nothing or nobody ever felt forced or exaggerated in any terms. (Although i wasn't sure with Morgan Brittany's character, however i'm still intrigued and confident where they taking her.) I adored the camera work combined with the editing. It was cinematographed beautifully and with that merged well with characters positions in their setting designs and general locations. It illustrated the characters within the story delightfully. You felt more intensely when the camera focused on less or even one individual. Meanwhile the cutting focused more on their tempers. Then we had each one's position within the scene and their fitting background and thenceforth possibly movements. It all worked out wonderfully. Not to mention everyone has a great angle for the camera and subsequently a perspective that both represented the characters intention, but also reflected on us, the viewers.
Then we have the acting, wow! Let's talk about a certain Victoria Principal... Her acting is first-class and deserves much more reputation! The dialogues put together with her attitude comes off as authentic as you can be! The movements fits with her mood and thereupon transmit sentimentality. She capture the camera so well and fulfill an distinctive ambience. Ken Kercheval. His acting keeps amaze me and always bring something fresh or unexpected. His character must be fun to play of the greyness and where he stands. The emotion he bringed in this episode was beyond sterling and absolutely arrested me. His body language was essential and expressed distinctnessly that, still, could be read between the lines. Audrey Landers, how she has evolved. Fun to see. I never would have believed that she would be in such a requisite role that she is. And i must say that i interpreter that her acting has only improved and is now capable to add cooperation and emit success from her co-workers. Her passion she radiate is fundamental and particular inevitable (particular for Ken Kercheval's denouement.) Moreover it's lovely to see them take the best out of each others! Talk about greyness characters, that brings me to Larry Hagman. Even though Larry directed this episode, he did appeared extensively and what an amazing acting-performance he did, (in spite of the fact that he did directed himself.) Hagman's character is such an ambiguous character and what's more, he is ne'er written immoderate or acting over-the-top. It's such a thin edge for JR to slip over and become suchlike black and white character that he's supposed to be opposite to. And 50% of it is due to the writers but the rest is up to Hagman himself, and he just keeps carry it out exquisitely.
Patrick Duffy's shame and additionally, his realization, for his actions is startling. You could really feel and get an compassion for him, (hell Victoria said that she wouldn't offer sympathy but i can't help to provide some.) Duffy's character radiate such an ambience, full of humanity, but keep having (either produce or/and composed) his contexts expanded. This Sue Allen is hands down my favorite and much of that comes from the enthralling accomplishment from Linda Gray. Linda Gray certainly has find herself for this role and is rather comfortable altogether. I love her standpoints and therafter loyalty she possess, it's a essential value. Also all of her individual relations is rather distinctive. Her irresistible expression mixed with her dialogues is rather captivating. Howard Keel is another character that has only grew and same as Sue Allen, his standpoints in fairly exclusive. His attitude has always been peculiar, and by this time i think it fits right in. Is this the last appearance we will get from Priscilla Pointer? If it is, then she should be very proud of her performance. She and Victoria acted on each other wonderfully and couldn't help feel empathy for them. It provided also with some great camera work, substantially the angles. And with that the substance could build upon the style that had laid the foundation. Charlene Tilton in this episode is wholesome and is necessary to bring the certain charm that she is certainly capable of. And her confident conversation-tone and body acting is remarkable. Besides that her expression is, as always, singular. Like the dynamic she has with well, everyone. Especially in this episode with Steve Kanaly, their scene was appealing. The cutting and pacing between Tilton's scene was something that stood out for me. With that it never bringed down the scenes before or after and still never felt out of place. A fine combination that worked.
Also the soundtrack is competent and, if anything, elevate the aesthetic and the whole episode as a whole. The costume design with hair and makeup was extraordinary and fitted right in, both for the background and what's more, the tone altogether. The lighting was impressive, and even when it lacked to some extent an extensive colour palette, it provided with some gorgeous nature light. That in turn gave out an exceptional emanation.
Let's move over to the best actors/actresses in this episode: That belongs to miss Victoria Principal. Outstanding performance in every way. Above all the content and screenplay she had been given was in the first hand superb, but to thereafter deliver the performance she did, that is something else entirely. Then for the best costume, Victoria Principal & Charlene Tilton deserves an honorable mention, but in the end i have to give it to: Audrey Landers. Landers costumes in this episode was striking and stunning. Over and above that her makeup was terrific, but after all it's her dress the won me over.
Episode 18 of season 6, "Requiem" is amid the greatest episode of any show, decisively for the aesthetic impression it emits. Larry did a fabulous execution! Indisputable 10/10 this one.
