User blog:AlexKawa/Episode Review: Selfie Improvement/No Place Like Homeschool

OK, I've slacked off on this one long enough. I promised this last week, and now it's this week. Sorry, I just didn't really know how I was gonna collect my thoughts. Still haven't watched tonight's episodes, but I promise that my review will be out tomorrow morning/early afternoon. Depends, since I've got another album to review. Anyway, let's go.

Selfie Improvement
So, this episode is the reason I took so long with this review. It was really hard to collect my thoughts on this one. I know I liked it. Matter of fact, it was the better of the two episodes, but I just didn't know how to talk about it. I didn't know how to organize my thoughts. I still don't really, so this review is pretty much writing itself at this point.

So, like I said, this episode was good. I loved it! I loved how Lori's siblings were interrupting her trying to take a selfie. Not because they were doing it, but rather how they were doing it. I thought those scenes were really funny. Lori realizing how selfish she's been was a very touching scene, and it was really cool to see Bobby back. Lori and Carol's conversation was also a nice touch, and the ending where they decide to upstage Bianca and Sooyoung was pretty funny!

Overall, a great episode! It had nice jokes, heartwarming feels, and a nice ending! A highlight so far this season (though it's only been 4 episodes, technically 6, but I haven't seen the last two yet).

Rating: A

No Place Like Homeschool
OK, so when I read the plot for this episode, I was just about as puzzled as a lot of other fans. Lola is homeschooled in this episode. We've seen her attend school with Lincoln in the past, so it was definitely confusing. But it made some sort of sense once we got into the actual episode.

So, the kids see that Lola is homeschooled to comply with her pageant schedule. They decide that they're busy too, and want to get in on the "fun." Lincoln convinces Lynn Sr. and Rita by informing them of the kids activities, such as Lynn's sports and Luna's band. Wait, Luna's in a band? OK, well, if they ever drop an album, expect a review of it from me (since that's pretty much my part-time job now).

So, the kids decide that since they don't have to go to real school, they can just slack off and screw around. Can't say I wouldn't do the same. When they realize their laziness will likely lead to them failing on their test, they try many things, ultimately seeking Lola's help. This works, at least for 90% of them. Lola failed, which doesn't make all that much sense, seeing as how she TAUGHT them the material, and she probably got about as much sleep as them, probably more seeing as how she was sleeping when they decided to seek her help. Whatever. So, the siblings decide that they were wrong, and sent themselves back to real school, and Lola gets to keep getting homeschooled. Then, Mr. Grouse tricks the kids with his car CDs once again, which was a pretty funny running gag, especially the school bus one. On top of it, you gotta love how Luna just ran outside in her bathrobe!

Overall, a very good episode. This is my breaking point; Lola is no longer my least favorite of the Loud kids. Sorry, Luan. It was very easy to sympathize with her here, and it wasn't manipulative like it has been in the past, either. While it doesn't make the biggest amount of sense because she got (presumably) more sleep than her siblings, I kind of understand why now since she may not be used to waking up prematurely. Overall, probably the weakest episode of the season so far, but I still like it; just not as much as the others.

Rating: B+

That's all from me! I'll check out the new episodes tomorrow morning, and you can expect a review around noon EST (Eastern Standard Time). Remember, this is all just my opinion; it's OK if these episodes aren't really cup of tea. I'm glad we can agree to disagree. Let me know what you thought of these episodes, what I should expect from the new ones, and I'll see you tomorrow!