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NBC: Steven (right) tries to remove the intersect from Chuck's (left) mind.
I love sci-fi shows that make me laugh. So much of the genre is serious and intense, but every now and then there are a couple of shows that come along and break the mold by throwing in an extremely healthy dose of humor. That’s what I love about NBC's Chuck.
This week’s plot involved the return of Chuck and Ellie’s father, played by Quantum Leap and Enterprise’s Scott Bakula. The importance of family is a reoccurring theme in this show, and I really like that they’ve introduced the absentee father into the picture. Steven Bartowski reminds me of the typical disgruntled genius. His arch nemesis stole his work, and that’s why his life sucks. However, it becomes apparent that his son is far more important than any stolen designs when Bakula’s character is seen trying to confront Riork about his son.
Throughout the episode, we get the opportunity to remember that Chuck is more than is sometimes displayed. He’s not just the intersect. He’s more than just the geek at the nerd herd. Instead, he’s a smart guy in his own right. He’s also courageous and determined. With a willingness to defy the general’s orders when necessary, Chuck tries to remove the intersect from his head by sneaking into Riork’s facility.
Then we get the big surprise of the night, Chuck’s father is Orion, the only person that can wipe the intersect from Chuck’s brain. He’s been trying to get close to his son to remove the intersect, but just when he has finally gotten the opportunity, dad gets nabbed by Riork, who is of course working for Fulcrum. In the end Steven is taken and Chuck can’t do anything but let him go.
It was obvious that this episode revolved around the importance of family. It was woven into every moment of the episode, and reinforced firmly at every turn. It was nice to see Chuck’s inherent value played up. He is capable of working for a software design company, and he is capable of being the spy when he has too, even if he doesn’t want to. Fortunately the intersect hasn’t been removed from Chuck’s head quite yet so we get the chance to watch Chuck come into his own for at least a little while longer.
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