One of Us (4.10)

Airdate: 8/19

Okay after a very long week, I finally got home to see the [recorded tape] of this episode. So you all finally get my review!


1st Break
-Sweet, we got to see the future science lab! Have to say I loved that laser gun that the bad future human used. Now truly know it was the bad people to intervene with Richard & Lily. It gets me curious as to what would have happened had the guy not gotten killed.

-Ah, little Jordan (Isabelle)!!! She is so adorable and I love her little laugh- it's so cute.

-Okay and Tom having that "memory" of being the one to say Richard was about to be a father- very nice!

-Wahoo, Lily's back! How- that part I'm still trying to figure out.

-Look forward to more!

-And oh yeah, Tom sleeping with Megan- okay I think I've gotten used to that now.

2nd Break
-Okay now that's a lot to digest!

-Okay so 9 out of 10 left handed people who take the shot will survived?! That's crazy!

-Was it me or did Kevin look worried when Shawn said that stuff about making the announcement on people waiting a while to take the shot.

-I am lovin' Tom's hallucinations, they are really twisted!

-Is Rebecca Parish one of the marked? It seems that way considering she wants Tom to accept the changes within him.

-Nice of Di to cover for Tom while he went to have himself checked out by a private physician.

-I have to say that I do love the Richard & Lily moments.

-Aw, Lily seeing the pic of Richard and older Isabele- that was a little sad.

-Lovin' this epi though!

3rd Break
-Again, lovin' this episode!

-Ah, Tom is no longer Tom- how cool! Wonder how he'll act now.

-So it's official, Rebecca is one of the Marked!

-So that's how Lily was brought back- Byron is using his ability on Richard.

-I don't know why but for some reason Cassie seemed a little colder than usual. Why not just tell Kyle where Isabelle is?

-And little Jordan again! How adorable is that kid?!

-Damn Jordan (Collier)! Just listen to Shawn. Now I don't know who's side to choose anymore. Do I choose Shawn considering that there can be a possibility of fewer deaths or do I choose Jordan which if done things his way the deaths will be greater despite the new advantages?

4th Break
-Man this is intense!

-I agree with Diana, the joke that Tom/Evil Tom did was so not funny. And to top it off, the joke thing was so unlike the Tom Baldwin we know.

-I was near tears when Lily vanished. It was nice having her around.

-Cassie so works for the bad future! I mean she has to be since she wants Kyle to turn Isabelle over to Tom who is no longer the real Tom Baldwin anymore. I can't believe it! Don't think it's changed my view on her though- Cassie is still cool.

5th Break
-Man, oh man, oh man!

-Okay so Evil Tom has Isabelle but lies to Diana about her escaping. Evil Tom used so many tranquilizers on both Richard and Cora. When he did that to them I jumped out of my seat!

-I knew Richard would use his ability on Di: a gun vs. telechenesis- that is no contest; but 'ouch'- a chair to the hip at full force and a bump on the head to boot- again, 'ouch'!

-Wonder what Evil Tom plans to do about Isabelle- sure enough make her evil again, I fear.

End

-Wow, the last few moments were incredible!

-Evil Tom has Isablle at his house and wants her get her abilities back- NO!!!!!!!!

-I can't believe Cassie wants Kyle to stop Shawn. Hope Kyle figures out she's working for the wrong side.

-By the look in Diana's eyes, it's clear she knows something is off with Tom. Hope she gets to the bottom of it.

-Another thing, loved that x-ray machine that the future [Tom] used on Lily. That thing was awesome!

Favorite Quotes
"Today Richard becomes a father"- Future Human

"You're not Lily, Lily is dead."- Richard to Lily

"I'm here, isn't that enough?"- Lily to Richard

"Can I ask you a question... you're left handed, of coarse."- Kevin to Shawn.
"Is there a question coming?"- Shawn
"You all ready answered it."- Kevin

"It's like I'm seeing myself in the future but it's not me."- Tom

"What if it's starting to affect me, I'm becoming one of the marked."- Tom

"I have to go with Tom, I think there's a very good chance the director of National Intelligence is Marked."- Diana

"Positives and negatives cannot live side by side."- Collier

"I want to go play."- Young Isabelle (sorry, I just had to add this one in, it was fun listening to her!)

"Look at them, they have no idea what's coming"- Marked Tom

"Do what Tom Baldwin would do, find Isabelle Tyler"- Rebecca

"The picture you saw, the pretty girl, that was Isabelle"- Richard to Lily

"I think Baldwin has gone nuts or something."- Garrity

"You idiots!"- Diana
"Marco, you're fired, you too Garrity"- Doyle

"These abilities we have, they are a gift from God and we need to treat them with respect."- Cora

"Let him sleep, he did what he needed to do. I need you to call your father. I need you to tell him where Isabelle is...This is how it's supposed to be!"- Cassie

"Today, today we won."- Parish

"Nice speech."- Doyle
"Exactly what Parish would say if she were Marked and that's exactly what Parish would say if she wasn't marked."- Diana

"This isn't about what you want Kyle, this is about what has to happen. I'm not your side kick, I'm not here to run errands for you, I'm here to tell you what the movement needs. And right now it needs for you to be strong because the next thing you have to do, trust me it's not gonna be easy for you."- Cassie

"Your cousin, Shawn, the work he's doing with that scientist is threatening the entire movement. Collier knows about it but he's too afraid to get his hands dirty, that's what he has people like you for."- Cassie
"People like me? What do you want me to do?"- Kyle
"Shawn Farrell has to be stopped."- Cassie

"You have to take your abilities back and then you have to bring Jordan Collier to me."- Evil Tom

End Notes
-Overall this episode rocked!

-The storyline was well written, the acting was terrific and this one had many twists and turns so I never knew what direction it was going!

-To Joel G.: Great transition from "Being Tom Baldwin" to being the evil future human. Your acting was very sinister. It reminded me of your "Taken" days!

-To Laura A.: It was so fun to have you back. I can only wish that some next 4400 or P+ will find another way of having you return

-To Mar. Ali: Again, great job in this episode. It was fun to see you and Laura act along side each other once again

-To Little Jordan: It's always fun to watch kids grow up on a television show, especially when a fan is so involved in the show that you feel like you've grown up with them. It was fun having you around to play the role of infant Isabelle. I was so happy, thrilled, and proud to see you playing and running around and laughing and even saying a few lines! You girl, you own baby Isabelle so it was great having you get the role again!

This epi definately deserves a 10+ hands down!

This post has been edited by R2Roswell on Aug 24 2007, 08:29 PM

Daddy's Little Girl (409)

8/12/07

7:05

-Excellent opener!

-Finally we got to see Kevin & Tess! I had a dream the night before that Kevin would be back. In the dream I saw him in the garden with Kyle and Isabelle so when I was saw him, I was stoked.

-I liked how Tess was having fun at the diner by listening to oldies and making everyone dance. I've always loved her ability.

-Desperate times call for desperate measures- good going for Kevin to call Shawn. Hope he is able to do something.

-Tender moment of Isabelle & Kyle picking tomatoes. Gradually I'm starting to see some romantic chemistry between these two. I actually enjoy that. Either that or Kyle takes his job in protecting Isabelle really seriously.

-Wahoo, Richard is back! Ali looks great. Even though Richard never was really one of my fav. characters, I am glad he's back.

-Tom and Doyle kissed!!!!! Sad to say that when the two were sitting on the couch, all I could imagine was that it should have been Alana who was there. Felt a little weird on the kiss because I miss Alana so much but hopefully I can come to get used to it.

7:17

-Okay so Tom slept with Doyle and now she wants it to be a one night stand sort of thing (I guess another negative for Tom).

-Tess is still such a joy! She is having so much fun at the party while everyone is all tired. Bobby, I guess her boyfriend before she went to the mental institution. I also liked that we got to know when Tess was put in the M.I.; the day before her sweet 16 in 1953. Funny how Kevin shouted it out like that!

-Love what Collier is doing with Promise City- him and all the P+ and 4400s.

-Okay what the heck is Richard doing with Isabelle?! I couldn't believe what he did and then take her away like that. What are his plans?

7:28

-So Tess finally used her ability on Kevin. That was so sad when she forced him to burn his hand on the grill. I could feel a tear welling up in my eye.

-Love that NTAC worked with Collier even though Collier sees it as an advantage point so they can be in debt to him and help him out with a favor later on. Guess PJ's game did have a ripple effect after all.

-Okay I get that Richard wants to start over but he's going too far by actually using Cora's ability to turn Isabelle into a child. I knew that there was something more than water by the way Richard saw Isabelle drink.

-Hope Kyle finds a way to save her.

7:38

-I still have not gotten bored with the storyline. I love it!

-Tess is stubborn but in a funny way.

-And aw, the look on Kevin's face when Tess said she hated him. That was sad.

-Great, Tess is making Shawn dance, that can't be good.

-I am really feeling bad for Isabelle- she keeps getting younger and younger.

-Finally we get to see Cassie! I've missed her, she has been a cool character this season. Why won't she tell Kyle/us why Isabelle is important? I'm dying to know now.

-Love that guy's ability to write out his life.

-Look forward to more!

7:49

-Wahoo, Tess is completely healed- no more schytzophrenia! I'm really happy that Shawn finally healed her. She's suffered from that illness long enough.

-Awesome kiss between Kevin & Tess!!! So that's what it took for Tess' ability to wear off!

-Loved the moment of Kyle protecting young Isabelle, so much for the romantic tension I saw earlier. It's good to see that young Isabelle remembers Kyle at least.

-Richard is so not a force to be reackoned with! He was able to use his ability on Kyle, Tom, Diana, and take out the whole back up force. Loved Jed's saying, "Oh boy," when he saw Richard in front of him. Loved the agent going backward and into the ditch.

8:00

-The ending was incredible!

-I cannot believe that Isabelle chose to drink the water! I was so hopoing that she would want to find a way to reverse it. Richard sure is a smart guy though- Isabelle was young enough so he took advantage of that by giving her the choice of either finding a way to reverse the effects or taking a sip of the water. Little girls alwayd do want to please their daddy's, most of the time, so of coarse she would drink it. A huge part of me just couldn't believe it though. I have really come to enjoy grown up Isabelle.

-Going to Kevin and Tess: It will be good to have them around at the Center. Scytzo Tess has always been a treat but it will be great for her to function normally now, well as normally as possible. And now Kevin has a theory that he might be able to find out who's at risk of dying from Promicin and those who can be saved, how sweet is that?! I look forward to the future of Burkhoff's research. And now just hopefully, he and Tess can have a happy life together.

-Good going on Tom's part for letting Kyle go. Maybe on some level he is starting to come around- either jail or Promise City. I'm glad he chose Promise City. I don't think Kyle could survive jail again.

-Commenting on the Tom & Megan moments: I'm really glad Megan didn't use the "friends with benefits" saying. That one is kind of old, "really good friends" did the trick. Still gonna take me a while to get used to them in that way but it was obvious it was bound to happen the first day they met.

-I can now only imagine what will happen to Tom since his "mole" is back. On one small upside, I'm glad that Tom was more concerned about that then kissing Megan when he ran out on her to see it for himself. The future sure will be messing with him and now I'm starting to get the feeling that it will be real soon.

Favorite Quotes

"The last time I saw you, you tried to kill me."- Isabelle to her father

"Maybe I was responsible, I don't know, but i didn't mean to hurt her."- Isabelle telling Richard about her mother's death

"You're gonna stay, right, I want you to."- Isabelle to Richard.
"So do I. Hello Richard, welcome to Promise City."- Jordan to Richard

"Why aren't they dancing, they're ruining my party."- Tess to Kevin as everyone looked wiped out

"I'm here to reconnect with my daughter, not join a movement."- Richard to Jordan
"Well, maybe you can do both."- Jordan

"What did you do to me?"- Isabelle
"Stop the flow of blood to your brain."- Richard

"Don't be so surprised, even Messiahs make mistakes sometimes."- Cassie to Kyle

"Promise you'll never leave me again."- Tess
"I promise."- Kevin/Bobby

"It's all right, you're better now and you're gonna be better from now on."- Kevin

End Notes

-Okay so what else is there to say?! I am going to be rating this episode a 9+. I loved it a whole lot and it had some great elements of surprise.

-M. Ali it is great to have you back! They have really done an awesome job with your character Richard. They took him to a place that I didn't even think was possible. Just when I thought he would do one thing, it would turn and something completely different and unexpected would happen. Loved it!

-And how adorable were the young actressed that played Isabelle?! I absolutely loved the actress that played 8 yr. old Isabelle. She was so cute and her voice so innocent.

-I thought Megalyn did a terrific job on portraying 15 yr. old Isabelle. That must not have been easy but she pulled it off. Also loved how she was able to lower your voice to a teenager of that age.

-It was also great to have Jeff & Summer back as well. Kevin and Tess have always been some joyful characters and they did an awesome job. Really loved the diner storyline. That was so fun.

-Sad that there are only about eight more episodes, but I look forward to each and everyone of them, not knowing what they are about of coarse! It's always so fun to go into the episodes completely blind, not even watching the "next time on the 4400" trailers that they show after each episode.

-Cast and Crew of the 4400, keep it up! You guys are doing beyond an excellent job. Season 4 is now knocking of season 3 as my favorite!

No Exit (408)

8/5/07

7:03

-Okay crazy opener!

-So they all were off on their own and now all of a sudden they wake up at NTAC?!

-Strange. Tom woke up at his desk, Di woke up at the breakroom, and Megan under her desk. Then Marco & the theory room guys in their office.

-And how crazy was it that it was Collier who came out of the elevator?! He seemed just as lost and confused as Megan and Tom.

-Can't wait for more!

7:15

-I am so digging this episode!

-NTAC thinks the 4400 and/or P Positives had something to do with it and Jordan and his team think it's NTAC's fault.

-Sad to see Maia behind the locked door when she was banging on it. She was so scared.

-Ha, Shawn & Isabelle were lying next to each other. I wonder if the Marked has something to do with what's going on (just a thought.)

-Cool to see Orson Bailey's name on one of the doors.

-And there is no way Megan can be dead.

7:24

-OMG! So much to digest.

-Kyle got cut and Shawn had tons of glass exploded in his back and died!

-Maia spoke her thoughts on what she felt about the whole Diana/Marco situation. Ha, loved the look Di gave to Maia at the end of the conversation just before Kyle entered the office. It was like she wanted Maia to drop the discussion. I found it funny.

-OMG, PJ took the shot! He was the last person I thought would actually take it.

-Still confused on what his ability is though.

-Were they all supposed to work things out or what?

7:39

-Okay now I got what PJ's ability is. He can create a virtual reality and the players all get introduced when they think of the same place.

-I am loving this one!

-Really loved that Collier complimented Tom on raising Shawn. At least he was trying. Tom on the other hand kept slapping Collier's hand away, metaphorically speaking.

-I don't blame Di for wanting Maia away from Isabelle but man she was harsh. Just goes to show though at how much she wants to keep Maia safe. Maia did seem happy with Kyle and even with Isabelle. She might still not forgive Isabelle but at least she was trying to help them out.

-OMG, PJ died when they found the exit! No way. I can't believe it. Most importantly, I don't understand why.

-Guess now it really is up to NTAC and Collier's team!

7:48

-For a second I thought Diana would ask Isabelle to look after Maia. Guess that was too much to hopeful after Di's little blowout towards her. It was much cooler that she wanted Isabelle to go with them since it was her plan to short circuit the building.

-Tom & Collier working together for once, I like it. Granted they have to complete the circuit using themselves and potentially die but still.

-Also, love the idea of the building being the one that kills them. It actually does make sense that the building would have a mind of it's own. So much happens that it is very believable that it can finally have enough and just take matters into its own hands.

-Can't wait for the last 10 min.

8:00

-The last ten min. were great!

-I felt really bad for PJ since he has to go to jail. Funny how Dole said he tried to make a run for Promise City. Too bad he didn't make it.

-Okay there is total sexual tension between Tom and Megan. Especially when Tom hugged her. I'm kind of on the fense about them.

-Really happy that Diana & Marco will be getting their friendship back on track.

-Was it me or did there also seem to be some kind of sexual tension between Kyle & Isabelle?! On some odd level I sure hope so.

-I was a little surprised that Collier called Tom to inform him that Kyle was okay. Tom called Collier by his first name- guess PJ helped with that at least; it's a small start. Loved the little "relationship bit" with the two deciding who would hang up the phone first.

Favorite Quotes

"You're okay now, you're with me, you're safe."- Diana comforting Maia

"No, I'm not out of luck. I found you three- that should be enough."- Collier to Shawn, Kyle, and Isabelle

"You know, it doesn't have to be so weird and quiet in here, you guys can talk to each other."- Maia to Diana and Marco

"I want a son, not a martyr for Collier's cause."- Tom to Kyle

"Jordan Collier and Tom Baldwin actually cooperated."- PJ to Diana and Marco about the game

"The infamous Skouris meatloaf."- Marco
"It's gotten better, I promise."- Diana

"So Tom, would you like to hang up, or should I?"- Collier

End Notes

-I'm starting to run out of words to say because this season has been so great.

-They gave PJ a great ability and it all played out so well. And the actors were great with each other.

-Once again, I was impressed.

-Another great score for the 4400. I rate it a 10+.

Till We Built Jeruselem (407)

written: 7/29/07

7:05

-Loved the opener!

-Just how many people did Collier invite to his hide out?

-I really like how we are now getting an insight to Maia's visions. Something that has never happened before this season. Very cool.

-Aw, Tom came over to the Skouris apartment for dinner. I thought that was very nice especially considering that Diana is right, in all the years they'd worked together, she never invited him over for dinner.

-Funny for Di to notice Megan has a thing for him.

7:16

-Wow okay so there is a lot to process!

-Red flag on Doyle touching Tom! After last week I was convinced Doyle worked for the Marked but now for some reason I can't help but think she has an alterior motive- that this is her way of getting Tom to their side. I could be wrong but it's just a thought.

-Nice change to see Maia at NTAC helping out on finding Collier. It's always fun to see a little kid surrounded by a bunch of grown ups.

-I bet the P+ who used that noise ability on Tom in "Try the Pie" was the one to create those devices that stopped Tom and Diana

-Absolutely loved Collier's message! I am so on his side. I have been since the beginning but it's when he makes those bold speeches that makes me truly side with him.

-And look at Maia: the look on her face when Collier was on tv made me think she was either being brainwashed or she was coming to terms with what was happening and she felt the need to do something.

7:27

-Okay, again there is more to process!

-The government still has their enhanced super soldier program: intense!

-I could not believe Maia was caught on survaliance sneaking into Collier's hide out! I was screaming when that happened. I just couldn't believe it! Although after the conversation Maia had with her mom over the phone, I knew Maia would eventually take matters into her own hands but I still could not bellieve it!

-Once again Cassie was right in Kyle needing to be at the right place at the right time. I just wish that Cassie was shown more. It's great hearing what she has planned but I would actually like to see Cassie- she was cool.

7:37

-I am so loving this episode!

-I have to admit that I loved Maia & Jordan's interaction. And I enjoyed Kyle's smile when Maia asked COllier if he was a good guy or a bad guy. She was so mature yet she still had the child innocence to her.

-I'm kind of glad Maia didn't forgive Isabelle. Just goes to show Maia won't take anything from anyone even if they appologize.

-I loved that "Lady of the Lake's" ability. To purify a river that was filthy and ifled with disease. Very cool ability.

-And why do the super soldiers get the good abilities? Interesting.

-Can't wait for more!

7:48

-I'm impressed that Maia wants to stay in Promise City. Never would have thought that of her. Although I don't really blame her. I would too.

-Okay so someone has an ability to cramp a person's neck- ouch!

-Fun to see Jordan's ability again: taking out the Promicin from the super soldiers.

-As for Shawn, I accept that he's human and made a mistake but I still don't like that he's going against Collier. But there does have to be some conflict and Shawn is doing that one step at a time.

8:00

-Despite taht Maia lied to Jordan about her vision, I don't blame her for it. She was simply being human: lying to protect people. Collier wasn't listening to Tom or to Diana so Maia just took things into her hands the only way she knew how. She figured she would give it a shot one 4400 to another in hopes that Collier would maybe listen to her. Maia did what she felt was the right thing. She's a tough kid for lying to one of the most important people in the world and most importantly for having the courage to tell her mother the truth in that she did lie about her vision. Maia really is maturing in so many ways and I am proud of her.

-As humans, we are told that it is wrong to lie yet we do it anyways, sometimes those lies come with the best intentions. I know that there will be fans out there who don't like that Maia lied but I think a lot of us can put ourselves in Maia's shoes. We sometimes lie because we feel that the lie is better than the truth and we feel that sometimes a lie will protect people. That's all Maia did: she was being human and she acted in a way that a human would react in a stressful situation. I know I've been there before. So Maia, I am not holding this one against you- nor any other future lies that might happen.

Favorite Quotes

"Let's go change the world"- Collier

"Today we tell them why. Today we answer all the questions. And after today, the world will never be the same."- Collier

"Mom, it's Jordan Collier. He's about to do something big."- Maia

"He's here, Kyle's with him."- Maia

"When a woman invites a man for dinner, it's for one of two reasons: attraction or pity. I'm putting my money on pitty."- Tom

"The time for hiding is over and the time for miracles has begun."- Collier

"You're some kind of advisor to him now?"-Tom
"Something like that."- Kyle

"This ability of yours, you still haven't told me what it is."- Tom
"It's complicated. It tells me what do."- Kyle

"Come home."- Tom
"I am home, dad."- Kyle

"What happened to Diana, the skeptic?"- Tom
"Well you know Tom, my daughter see's the future."- Diana

"The soliders are going to kill Jordan Collier and when they do, something terrible is going to happen."- Maia

"Please mom, you can't let Jordan die."- Maia

"I'm sorry for scarying you and the people you love."- Isabelle
"Some things are so bad, saying sorry isn't enough."- Maia

"Are you a good guy or a bad guy?"- Maia
"Tell you what, I have something to show you. And then you can make up your own mind."- Collier

"So Maia, now do you think I'm a good guy or a bad guy?"- Collier
"Soldiers- they'll be coming soon. They're going to kill you."- Maia

"Those guys get all the good tricks"- Diana

"You obviously don't have children"- Diana (to the soldier)

"Okay that's not good."- Tom (when the soldier disappears)

"Maia, you can come back any time."- Collier

"Play sleepover in a war zone, no thanks."- Diana

"My mom is right, if there's a war- everyone looses."- Maia
"You saw this?"- Collier
"Just now when you were talking. Please, you have to listen to my mother."- Maia

"I didn't have a vision, I lied."- Maia

"I don't think Jordan's bad. I think he's one of the good guys."- Maia
"Well if he's one of the good guys, what does that make me?"- Diana

End Notes

-I have to say that I was definately impressed with tonight's episode. Maia showed some real backbone and Conchita's acting in this mature role really showed it! She was superb!

-Jacqueline's role as the protective mother was once again a highlight! I love that she can balance the though NTAC agent role with the loving mom role. And it's always fun when Jacqui & Conchita have scenes together because they are so heart warming.

-Billy Campbell: what is there to say about him?! He owns the role of Collier! Ever since his return in season 3, I have come to love the character of Collier and Billy does one heck of a job with it. I have to make a comment on his long hair and beard. I don't see it as a "new Jesus" type look (as I keep my religious beliefs seperate from the show) but I love his look- they are a character all on their own.

-That's one impressive thing that I love about the 4400: when I watch, I don't see the actors, I see the actual characters. The actors behind it all though are great because they make this show believable and they make it come to life. They take you into a whole other world and you can leave your other one behind.

-So back to the episode, this one definately deserves a 10+. I have loved season 4 but this episode is definately the icing on top of the cake (I would say cherry but considering we still have about 6 more episodes, give or take I get the feeling that with the way the seaosn is going, there are bound to be more tremendously great episodes to come.) There were so many great scenes and the dialogue was amazing in tonight's episode.

To the writers, creators, actors, and everyone else that makes this show possible: thank you so much for giving us a new reality and for giving us another amazing season 4 episode!