Pre-strike: I really enjoyed the innocence of this show. Every week Samantha discovers and experiences something new about herself and the life she previously took for granted. Every episode was like looking at another chapter of her life. The show didn’t necessarily depend on the sequence of the episodes but I do think the earlier ones were more interesting. Everything from who her parents were to what sex was like was new.
The strike happened at a crucial time for Samantha Who?, and it wasn’t a good thing. People were just starting to catch on to the show, the characters and most of all Christina Applegate's comedic timing. I was very worried the show was going to be killed.
Post-strike: The show lost a lot of momentum after the strike merely because it was new. But I think the cast had a lot to do with the shows success. Almost all of the actors on the show are familiar faces to audiences and Christina Applegate’s star-power definitely kept the viewers tuned in.
When the show came back the writers did a good job trying to keep pace with the older episodes but at times I did feel like they were in a hurry to wrap things up.
Character Development: I loved watching Sam’s character develop every week and listening to all the horrible things she had done in the past. It seems like a complete turnaround from the happy, little goody-two-shoed amnesic Sam we've been introduced to.
I loved the episode where she thought she was in love with a guy she was dating because she experienced that rush of a new relationship so completely. However, it was just so heartbreaking to see her fall after they broke up; we all know the first cut is the deepest.
Cliffhangers/Wrap Up: Well as of last Monday, Samantha is pleasantly surprised that Todd still has feelings for her when he gives her a surprise kiss. Although, she did tell Winston that she would give him a chance. Wow, I hope so! He proposed, he’s cute and a millionaire, yeah maybe she should give him a shot? I mean considering Todd is still with his girlfriend she should date other people and maybe he will realize what a good thing they had. That kiss is just the beginning of Todd vs. Winston, with Sam as the prize.
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