[Episode Discussion] 5x07 - "In Da Club"
 

5.07 - "In Da Club"
February 12, 2008

It's a Tree Hill reunion as the entire gang gathers at Tric to see The Honorary Title perform. While Peyton (Hilarie Burton) and Haley (Bethany Joy Galeotti) see this as an opportunity to introduce their musical act, Carrie (guest star Torrey DeVitto) sees it as a chance to get closer to Nathan (James Lafferty). Brooke (Sophia Bush) forces an unsuspecting Mouth (Lee Norris) to go on a blind date with Millicent (guest star Lisa Goldstein). Lindsey (guest star Michaela McManus) confronts Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) about sneaking off to see Peyton. Antwon Tanner also stars. Greg Prange directed the episode written by Mike Herro and David Strauss.


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Thanks for starting the new thread!

It's not about Peyton bashers, honestly. Peyton's behavior has been heinous all season, that's why people are calling her on it. I came into s5 with an open mind (I even like Lucas, my least favorite of past seasons, this year) and Peyton hasn't grown up, she's selfish, rude, immature, and just plain nasty.

TFTNT.

I don't have a problem with that. I said in the previous thread I respect everyone's opinions but I personally think those are based on previous seasons and for old reasons. Sure there actions of the present will be frowned upon too but I still think it's the past causing the most bashing. I'm not saying this is the case with you but I think it's that way with a lot of people, yes. I just think it's very unpleasant as a Peyton fan. I could not come here but I always seem to feel the need to defend. Masochism. Heh.

Anyway, LP shouldn't have kissed, no but it doesn't make them lesser beings in my eyes.

You're so right! But it's kind funny reading all those bashing :lol: and it's fun after this lame episode ;)
Have fun with your Peyton hate all. I'm off. Same should do all LPers who are still posting here. Don't waste your time people *sigh*.

I know you're right, Wero but it's stronger than myself LOL.

If you go back and watch 1.13, you can see Lucas was happy with Brooke until he made out with Peyt. in the motel, and then the next episode he was all, "I can't stop thing about you, Peyton!1" So...yeah.

And anyway, I don't know why I even have to have a debate about my opinions.

Please read through our reminder in the opening carefully, everyone. This thread will not become what the last one did.

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IA, rose parade. Lucas was always one of my least fav. characters, and I loathed him in s4...but I actually liked him this season. So, I definitely do not base my opinion on just past seasons. I hated s1 Peyton, but started somewhat liking her in s2... until 316, when she made that mistake again. And since then, she's just been a selfish and self-absorbed character to me. This season made her even worse than before.

You're truly devoted and crazy fan Karen ;) My man is back from work so I have to go anyway :hug: Take care.

Hardcore Brooke/Sophia bashing? I really need to read some old thread ;) Maybe this weekend.

Word to your whole post, coolzie! :)

I really came into S5 with an open mind, too. Willing to forget the past seasons. I mean, if the characters are four years in the future and their behavior and actions are behind them why shouldn't I put it behind me as a fan (term used loosely)? And I do like Lucas this season too. But the problem is that some characters (namely Peyton) refuse to let the past go and act their age. Up to the same antics, disrespecting her friend's friends (she just wanted to "interrupt" H/L), to disrespecting Lucas' serious love life. She's walking around with a major bitch face on, pouting and whining about her "too large and too free office", consequences of her decisions to put her mail job over the supposed love of her life, and being plainly miserable. It's kind of tiring, tbh.

As a Brooke fan, it is so refreshing that the character is painting a new canvas and turning over a new leaf. She feels so real and relatable, and she's growing up! It's what I wanted to see from the main 5. Including Peyt.

Aiyah why was there another thread made? I mean there's just bashing going on and people calling people out. It's too much.

It is impossible to separate the past from what happened (or has been happening) last night. They are characters that we have been following for 5 years now and they have become real to us in good and bad ways. I cannot forget what Lucas and Peyton have done in the past and be like "OMG wow they will get back together again the same way" and actually root for them this time around. It is impossible. I think Mark lost a great opportunity to write L/P in another light with this new season. Now he is just recycling old storylines that have made some people turn against them the first time around. I didn't like what they did to Brooke before, I am not going to like it this season with Lindsay. I actually like Lindsay. I just wish she would run fast away from Lucas at this point.

So it was about Lucas' feelings.