Don’t Fear the Reaper
So where does the term Grim Reaper come from anyway. I understand the context, I’m just wondering about the origination of the term. Does it have something to do with the Brothers Grimm? This past week, Supernatural based their episode “Bedtime Stories” on the Grimm version of some fairy tales. So is that the origin of the word “grim” as well? I’m gonna have to do some research.
In any case, it’s not my favorite show, but I do like Reaper. Although, I guess I wouldn’t call it grim. Ray Wise really makes such a great devil. He’s just perfect in that role and he’s so much fun.
I’m even liking Sock better. At first I thought he was so annoying and over the top, but he’s growing on me. I also enjoy the relationship between Sam and Andi. I like how they brought them so close together, then created a situation which kept them apart for a couple of eps, and now are bringing them back together. I think it makes things better, creates more interest and tension on a show, to keep the main characters apart.
I’ve mentioned it before, I know, it’s that whole Moonlighting, Remington Steele thing. There’s probably some more modern shows where the same thing has happened, but I think they were the start. A show with all this great tension between the main characters that’s ruined by their eventually hooking up. There must be a way that it can happen and maybbe there are shows where it works, but I always worry about it messing up a show I like.
Also, I happened to catch an ep of Grounded for Life over the weekend with Bret Harrison. I didn’t realize he was in that show. He was such a little doll.
Reaper, Ray Wise, Bret Harrison, Grounded for Life, Moonlighting, Remington Steele, Grim Reaper, Brothers Grimm
November 7th, 2007 at 12:44 am
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