Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip - Studio 60 1x18 - "Breaking News" Episode Discussion (5/31/2007)

***KervyQT16*** · 05-29-2007, 11:17 PM

Breaking News

Things go haywire during a live broadcast when Jordan has a scare with her pregnancy and Tom has to face his own crisis. To make matters worse, Matt's pill popping is no longer a secret.

Let's hope this is the right one, folks. Spray on freshness lovers, spray on!

Mandy

SpySyd · 06-01-2007, 04:16 AM

Now, that is my show.

That was a GREAT episode and I'm surprised there hasn't been any comments yet. The end was very emotional and the actors, all of them were fantastic.

Loved Jack & Jordan. I really can't wait to find out why he's waving Allie at her face. I'm guessing she's supposed to be some kind of replacement, but I really can't wait to see Jack explaining himself. Coz we know he's got a soft spot for Jordan, despite their differences and he's not a bad guy deep down. I'd missed these two.

Loved Matt & Susan. GREAT moments there. I really felt for both of them. You can tell she cares about him, so this situation must be even more difficult for her.

Finally, Danny finds out about Matt! His reaction was what I expected.

Not a big fan of Mary (the lawyer)... it is way too soon for Matt to be going with her, especially because of his drug problem.

mattandbrad · 06-01-2007, 05:02 AM

Great review spysyd, I couldn't agree more with all you said !

The show was excellent from beginning to end and it was one of the best eps yet in my opinion.

First, a huge shout to Nate Courdry. wow. what a scene.

Danny/Matt scenes were excellent as usual. I really missed that . We need more of them . Loved how Danny reacted and got in Matt's face. I will miss Matt and Brad so much.

Matt and Susanne= GREAT. I have always loved Susanne from the beginning.

Danny/Jordan scenes were great too.

Steven Weber was awesome as always.

Yes, I agree that Mary Tate was quite annoying by the end.

My one complaint, NO CAL .

Can't wait for next week.

FinallyPJ · 06-01-2007, 09:20 AM

I haven't been able to see the episode yet, but I will definately come back to give a review.

mondlerlove · 06-01-2007, 10:12 AM

Was mostly bored, but as a Friends fan, I thought the best moment of the night was when Suzanne told Matt she knows he knows she told Danny, and he told her he knows she knows he knows. Totally reminded me of TOW Everybody Finds Out.

LobstersForLife · 06-01-2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mondlerlove (View Post)

but as a Friends fan, I thought the best moment of the night was when Suzanne told Matt she knows he knows she told Danny, and he told her he knows she knows he knows. Totally reminded me of TOW Everybody Finds Out.

I totally thought of that too!

What a great episode that was. I cried at the end, man that was incredibly devastating.

***KervyQT16*** · 06-01-2007, 03:19 PM

I totally agree with you, SpySyd…this was my show. It was such an excellent episode, with great acting by all the leads.

I think Matt is going to have more problems than he thinks. He and Suzanne have such an interesting dynamic, you can tell she really cares for him and that information on her characters past was much needed as it flushed her out some.

As for Danny confronting Matt I wish that we’d gotten to see Suzanne tell Danny because though I loved the Matt/Danny conflict it would have read truer, at least to me, if we’d been able to see Danny’s reaction to what she told him. Did he automatically believe her? Did she have to talk him into it?

I like Mary Tate, and I’m a M/H fan all the way. But, to be honest I think that him going out with her a few times would be good for him. After all Matt is almost always chasing Harriet, it’s got to be refreshing to see someone attractive and interested in him. I don’t think that Matt’s ready from something long term but a little fun time for my favorite sixer would not go amiss.

I loved the Danny/Jordan scenes, classic. It was inevitable that something businessy would cause them to argue, it was also certain that they’d get over it fairly quickly. I think they are just perfect. Chemistry is off the wall.

I don’t like Simon, as I think he’d selfish and a big ol’ pain in the butt but watching him be there for Tom endeared him to me a little. Granted, he was a little too career oriented when talking to Harriet about the possible danger of Tom’s brother but I think he was right, the show would have tanked and he would have felt responsible for it in the end.

Love the Lucy/Tom…they are so endearing.

So excited for next week.

Mandy

ellie_dakota · 06-01-2007, 08:33 PM

I loved this episode. There were just so many good things about it.

I was so happy to Matt, Danny, and Jordan again.

Missed them last week.

Tom and Lucy are still adorable. My heart just broke for him in the last scene.

There were so many different emotions there.

Mandy, I agree about Simon. At first he annoyed me, worrying about the show. However, I get where he's coming from and in the end, he showed how much he cares about Tom and he was there for him. So he earned a little of my respect back.

I'm not sure how I feel about Matt/Mary. While I agree that seeing someone else for awhile might be good for him, I think he should really work out his pill-popping issues first. On that note, I really liked the scene where Suzanne confronted him and the scene where Danny charged into his office. The scene with Suzanne was touching and I'm glad someone found out he's been up to. I'm also she told Danny, because if anyone could understand, it's another addict. His reaction was very appropriate.

I enjoyed watching Jack, but I wish he'd lay off Jordan about Haille. I guess hearing about her though is better then actually having to see her.

I love Danny and Jordan. I'm so glad they had to tackle the whole boss/girlfriend issue, because it's a realistic issue for them. I'm also happy they dealt with it so fast.

iheartbsb · 06-02-2007, 06:20 PM

SpySyd really summed up everything I was going to say!

I really enjoyed the show. I totally thought of TOW Everybody Finds Out when Suzanne and Matt were talking about his problem. It cracked me up even though it probably shouldn't have.

I don't know how I feel about Mary and Matt. I thought it wasn't good at first, but then by the end, I thought maybe it will be good for Matt.

Danny, Jordan and Jack and Jordan were really great as well. I'm really interested to see where Jack is going to go with this Hallie thing.

FinallyPJ · 06-03-2007, 07:05 AM

Well, I finally got to watch the episode and this is definately in my top 5. As we get closer and closer to the end of the season (series), the episodes just keep getting better and better. The entire season was that way.

Loved the Matt scenes. Loved the Danny scenes. All scenes were just amazing. The three part episode coming up I know will blow my mind away.

sanna_o75 · 06-03-2007, 01:13 PM

There's a three part episode comming up?? Cool

iheartbsb · 06-03-2007, 01:23 PM

It bothers me that NBC didnt' give this show another season. The West Wing, Seinfeld, Friends...they all had slow to start first seasons. They eventually gained the viewers they needed. It takes time. Most shows are not a hit right off the bat (Lost, Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy are all exceptions to the rule...maybe even CSI but I'm not sure.).

***KervyQT16*** · 06-03-2007, 09:56 PM

Yeah, it is sad to see this happen to our show but I'm thankful for what we have gotten, great work...this episode was one of the very best.

Mandy

sammyitaly · 06-03-2007, 10:37 PM

LOVED it as usual
i can't stop saying this is the best show ever written

the matt/suzanne scene gave me goosebumps. so well done.

do you guys know how many episodes left we have?

tidbit2008 · 06-04-2007, 12:11 AM

The Danny/Jordan stuff was really good. I'm glad they tackled the boss issue, they handled it quite well. Stethoscope scene was too cute.

Mary just annoys the piss out of me. I'd rather he date Jeanie if he's gotta date someone other than Harriet. Speaking of, jealous Harriet, hee

Jack was in right form tonight. I liked his and Jordan's scene. It's time for him to stop throwing Hallie in her face but the end where he was talking about Mary calling him sir and Jordan's reply and all, lol. Gotta love Jordan.

Suzanne 'bout broke my heart. The Matt/Suzanne and Danny/Matt scenes were some of the best. I think Matt has an idea of what he's about to go through, because of Danny, but he's about to know the true meaning of living hell.

Still love Tom/Lucy. At the end.. Tom.. I almost started crying.