Under the Dome: Love Is a Battlefield
August 28, 2015 8:29 AM - Season 3, Episode 11 - Subscribe
Eva's baby is born under the strangest of circumstances while Hektor and Jim test a kinship cure on Junior. [EW]
Julia and Norrie return to the daycare hideout and inform the other resisters that recently pregnant Eva looks almost full-term. Hektor has been working on a cure that just needs some DNA and a test subject. Julia finds a strand of Christine's hair on the floor of a barn and Big Jim gets Junior to be a test subject. Lily discovers her father is still alive.
Meanwhile Joe, under Christine's guidance, is working on splitting the remaining amethyst boulder into seven equal pieces. Christine explains that "her" people were fleeing another race of aliens who are now on the way to Earth. Barbie and Julia deliver Eva's baby and allow Eva to nurse her, oops, super-power Eva knocks Barbie through the window and he and Julia flee.
The cure does not work on Junior who escapes. Eva has served her purpose, she's not part of the kinship any longer so Christine smothers her with a pillow and takes the baby.
A few good quotes:
Big Jim: Oh sass? Now we get sass?
There were more (spider with criminal baby inside) (miss barefoot ready to pop) that I couldn't write down fast enough.
Bad quotes:
Joe (on being asked how much longer to set up this tonal thing): I have a couple big problems to figure out... a day or two.
Pregnant Eva: Are you ready?
Barbie: For what?
Will it be renewed?
From Wiki: On August 10, 2015, CBS reported that the third season finale was written as a potential series finale, but there has been no confirmation on whether or not the series will continue. On August 10, 2015, CBS affiliate WRAL-TV reported that the sets used for the TV series Under the Dome have been torn down. On August 25, 2015, it was reported that the shows props would be sold on August 27–29, 2015.
AV Club recap
Julia and Norrie return to the daycare hideout and inform the other resisters that recently pregnant Eva looks almost full-term. Hektor has been working on a cure that just needs some DNA and a test subject. Julia finds a strand of Christine's hair on the floor of a barn and Big Jim gets Junior to be a test subject. Lily discovers her father is still alive.
Meanwhile Joe, under Christine's guidance, is working on splitting the remaining amethyst boulder into seven equal pieces. Christine explains that "her" people were fleeing another race of aliens who are now on the way to Earth. Barbie and Julia deliver Eva's baby and allow Eva to nurse her, oops, super-power Eva knocks Barbie through the window and he and Julia flee.
The cure does not work on Junior who escapes. Eva has served her purpose, she's not part of the kinship any longer so Christine smothers her with a pillow and takes the baby.
A few good quotes:
Big Jim: Oh sass? Now we get sass?
There were more (spider with criminal baby inside) (miss barefoot ready to pop) that I couldn't write down fast enough.
Bad quotes:
Joe (on being asked how much longer to set up this tonal thing): I have a couple big problems to figure out... a day or two.
Pregnant Eva: Are you ready?
Barbie: For what?
Will it be renewed?
From Wiki: On August 10, 2015, CBS reported that the third season finale was written as a potential series finale, but there has been no confirmation on whether or not the series will continue. On August 10, 2015, CBS affiliate WRAL-TV reported that the sets used for the TV series Under the Dome have been torn down. On August 25, 2015, it was reported that the shows props would be sold on August 27–29, 2015.
AV Club recap
Every time Joe is on screen it's like we've switched to an after school special. It started with the library a couple weeks ago. This week it continues with him rocking out to Pat Benatar with his big headphones, exploring"whistle" science and using geometry and graph paper to split the amethyst into 7 exact pieces. I'm disappointed the drilling guy didn't lose an eye to teach us the importance of wearing safety glasses.
The AV Club review claims the baby didn't have an umbilical cord. But it clearly did because Barbie took out his knife to cut it. I remember that because I was terrified the show was going to do some sort of motel caesarean section.
posted by Gary at 1:17 PM on August 28, 2015 [1 favorite]
The AV Club review claims the baby didn't have an umbilical cord. But it clearly did because Barbie took out his knife to cut it. I remember that because I was terrified the show was going to do some sort of motel caesarean section.
posted by Gary at 1:17 PM on August 28, 2015 [1 favorite]
That birthing scene was... a tragedy. I don't know how to process it.
posted by 2ht at 6:40 PM on August 28, 2015 [2 favorites]
posted by 2ht at 6:40 PM on August 28, 2015 [2 favorites]
That was probably the worst birthing scene I've ever watched on television. For some reason what stuck with me most is how dry it all was. No blood, no amniotic fluid, no sweat. Just Eva lying in repose on the bed, still dressed in her white frock. But it was a magic Dome Baby so maybe the rules are different. First time I've watched a redhead push a baby out of an African-American woman's womb in 90 seconds, that's for sure.
Poor Eva. Once again the woman of colour gets completely fucked on the show. Still waiting for the baby to magically turn into a redhead. Maybe it will infuse some amethyst power.
I loved the sad duality of Joe's after school special story. See, his splitting the amethyst is supposed to parallel Eva's giving birth. What with the chisel and the hammer and the hunky other guy helping him out. Pound, pound.
Sorry, got distracted. Everything about this show is so godawful I try to find my pleasure where I can. Sure as hell isn't with any of the main characters, all of whom are contemptible and stupid. Except Joe, he has a little puppydog cuteness to carry him.
posted by Nelson at 9:35 PM on August 28, 2015 [1 favorite]
Poor Eva. Once again the woman of colour gets completely fucked on the show. Still waiting for the baby to magically turn into a redhead. Maybe it will infuse some amethyst power.
I loved the sad duality of Joe's after school special story. See, his splitting the amethyst is supposed to parallel Eva's giving birth. What with the chisel and the hammer and the hunky other guy helping him out. Pound, pound.
Sorry, got distracted. Everything about this show is so godawful I try to find my pleasure where I can. Sure as hell isn't with any of the main characters, all of whom are contemptible and stupid. Except Joe, he has a little puppydog cuteness to carry him.
posted by Nelson at 9:35 PM on August 28, 2015 [1 favorite]
Hmmm.
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Everything must go, including some kitchen sinks.
The CBS television show "Under the Dome" will be moving out of North Carolina if it's renewed for a fourth season.
Multiple media outlets reported that items from the program went on sale Thursday at the Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington. The sale was to continue Friday and Saturday with prices dropping each day.
There are paintings, children's toys,. Books, household items, medical supplies, lamps and large furniture. Set decorator Thurston Edwards says there are even a few kitchen sinks for sale.
posted by TWinbrook8 at 9:53 PM on August 28, 2015 [2 favorites]
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Everything must go, including some kitchen sinks.
The CBS television show "Under the Dome" will be moving out of North Carolina if it's renewed for a fourth season.
Multiple media outlets reported that items from the program went on sale Thursday at the Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington. The sale was to continue Friday and Saturday with prices dropping each day.
There are paintings, children's toys,. Books, household items, medical supplies, lamps and large furniture. Set decorator Thurston Edwards says there are even a few kitchen sinks for sale.
posted by TWinbrook8 at 9:53 PM on August 28, 2015 [2 favorites]
First time I've watched a redhead push a baby out of an African-American woman's womb in 90 seconds, that's for sure.
Oh, that elbow! If the baby isn't out in 60 seconds, just dig your elbow right into the stomach. Not exactly Lemaze but you can't argue with the results.
posted by Gary at 11:42 PM on August 28, 2015 [1 favorite]
Oh, that elbow! If the baby isn't out in 60 seconds, just dig your elbow right into the stomach. Not exactly Lemaze but you can't argue with the results.
posted by Gary at 11:42 PM on August 28, 2015 [1 favorite]
In the 70s, the Universal Studios Tour had an earthquake feature (based on the movie Earthquake, not on terrifying residents of California) where the dumbest looking fake foam rocks would tumble onto the tram. That giant amethyst made those rocks look like reproductions worthy of The Getty.
This week it continues with him rocking out to Pat Benatar
But love is a battlefield!
Oh, that elbow!
Is that...? Do they...? How does...? Doesn't it...? Is it...is it actually possible to squeegee a baby out of someone? Serious question.
Sorry, got distracted.
The other day I found my notes from a few episodes back. The first two items were "three weeks still?" and "rag-tag bunch of kids." The next item is "onion" and that's when it turns into a shopping list.
On August 25, 2015, it was reported that the shows props would be sold on August 27–29, 2015.
Too bad Barbie's side project went off the rails.
I was going to make the obvious joke that these were the notes Joe was looking for but when I played it my cat got weirded out so now I'm playing "weird to he cat" instead.
From the AV Club link:
Wait, there’s a motel? With plenty of empty rooms with beds where people could be sleeping instead of in tents?)
My guess for how it all ends: The Dome comes down (or doesn't, whatevs), everyone climbs into Marine One and Sam says, "You won't have The Dome to kick around anymore." Why Sam? So I can one last Tag dig in.
We should have a End Of Dome party.
posted by Room 641-A at 8:29 AM on August 29, 2015 [1 favorite]
This week it continues with him rocking out to Pat Benatar
But love is a battlefield!
Oh, that elbow!
Is that...? Do they...? How does...? Doesn't it...? Is it...is it actually possible to squeegee a baby out of someone? Serious question.
Sorry, got distracted.
The other day I found my notes from a few episodes back. The first two items were "three weeks still?" and "rag-tag bunch of kids." The next item is "onion" and that's when it turns into a shopping list.
On August 25, 2015, it was reported that the shows props would be sold on August 27–29, 2015.
Too bad Barbie's side project went off the rails.
I was going to make the obvious joke that these were the notes Joe was looking for but when I played it my cat got weirded out so now I'm playing "weird to he cat" instead.
From the AV Club link:
Wait, there’s a motel? With plenty of empty rooms with beds where people could be sleeping instead of in tents?)
My guess for how it all ends: The Dome comes down (or doesn't, whatevs), everyone climbs into Marine One and Sam says, "You won't have The Dome to kick around anymore." Why Sam? So I can one last Tag dig in.
We should have a End Of Dome party.
posted by Room 641-A at 8:29 AM on August 29, 2015 [1 favorite]
There are paintings, children's toys,. Books, household items, medical supplies, lamps and large . Set decorator Thurston Edwards says there are even a few kitchen sinks for sale.
It's kind of sad that this is just a garage sale to people.
posted by Room 641-A at 8:55 AM on August 29, 2015 [2 favorites]
It's kind of sad that this is just a garage sale to people.
posted by Room 641-A at 8:55 AM on August 29, 2015 [2 favorites]
Great find, Room 641-A. Particularly love the visual effects cow. I didn't see any styrofoam amethysts in the photos, that I would have paid like $3.50 for. (And don't worry fans, we totally don't know if the show is cancelled or not, but here's us selling off all the set decorations and losing our location.)
Some other stray thoughts on sober reflection:
The retcon about the Dome Aliens actually being here to help is astonishing. Or maybe it's just a regular con. Either way, wow? I like the idea that Hektor is in on it from the evil side. There's a lovely symmetry in not just murdering all the people Under the Dome, but doing it so that all the people outside the dome die to an alien invasion.
I love the bit where Big "Big" Jim cuts Juniors restraints which turn out to just be a little bit of twine wrapped a couple of times around his wrists. And then Junior pops up with super strength and throws Big Jim across the room, despite how big Big Jim is. Maybe the twine was made from Wonder Woman's magic lasso?
RIP to the merc guy who got killed by Junior's neck-snapping super strength. He was the guy who taught Nori how to kill people with guns and then said killing people gets easier if you just keep killing people. A valuable lesson in a young woman's life, perhaps that was the B story in the after school special.
Joe is kinda dorky, sure, but Pat Benatar? Really? Do kids these days even know who Pat Benatar is? And if he's going to go retro femmepunk couldn't it have been Patti Smith or Blondie or something else not awful instead? Maybe he just has a thing for early 1980s music. Let's hope there's some Toto and Duran Duran stashed away with the record player, too. Perhaps Joe is Hungry. Like the Wolf.
posted by Nelson at 9:07 AM on August 29, 2015
Some other stray thoughts on sober reflection:
The retcon about the Dome Aliens actually being here to help is astonishing. Or maybe it's just a regular con. Either way, wow? I like the idea that Hektor is in on it from the evil side. There's a lovely symmetry in not just murdering all the people Under the Dome, but doing it so that all the people outside the dome die to an alien invasion.
I love the bit where Big "Big" Jim cuts Juniors restraints which turn out to just be a little bit of twine wrapped a couple of times around his wrists. And then Junior pops up with super strength and throws Big Jim across the room, despite how big Big Jim is. Maybe the twine was made from Wonder Woman's magic lasso?
RIP to the merc guy who got killed by Junior's neck-snapping super strength. He was the guy who taught Nori how to kill people with guns and then said killing people gets easier if you just keep killing people. A valuable lesson in a young woman's life, perhaps that was the B story in the after school special.
Joe is kinda dorky, sure, but Pat Benatar? Really? Do kids these days even know who Pat Benatar is? And if he's going to go retro femmepunk couldn't it have been Patti Smith or Blondie or something else not awful instead? Maybe he just has a thing for early 1980s music. Let's hope there's some Toto and Duran Duran stashed away with the record player, too. Perhaps Joe is Hungry. Like the Wolf.
posted by Nelson at 9:07 AM on August 29, 2015
I liked that the Bigger Badder Aliens are hot in pursuit because it ties in with the throwaway line from the the first season, "the Dome is here to protect us". But I want the twist to be that the Kinship Aliens are really the scum of the Universe and the other Aliens are like the police sent to track them down.
Sadly, with the cow gone, we're not ever going to know the outcome.
ps Does anyone recognize those paintings/prints/photos at the garage sale? How do we know that this isn't all fake?
posted by TWinbrook8 at 3:10 PM on August 30, 2015
Sadly, with the cow gone, we're not ever going to know the outcome.
ps Does anyone recognize those paintings/prints/photos at the garage sale? How do we know that this isn't all fake?
posted by TWinbrook8 at 3:10 PM on August 30, 2015
This is the last season.
I was shocked at the numbers in that link! It says that CBS was thinking of renewing it for a fourth season, so was this not CBS's decision? I swear to Dome that I thought we were the only people watching!
Do kids these days even know who Pat Benatar is?
No. At some point during the last generation or two or three everyone decided they don't need to know about anything that happened before they were five.
posted by Room 641-A at 2:30 PM on September 1, 2015 [1 favorite]
I was shocked at the numbers in that link! It says that CBS was thinking of renewing it for a fourth season, so was this not CBS's decision? I swear to Dome that I thought we were the only people watching!
Do kids these days even know who Pat Benatar is?
No. At some point during the last generation or two or three everyone decided they don't need to know about anything that happened before they were five.
posted by Room 641-A at 2:30 PM on September 1, 2015 [1 favorite]
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posted by TWinbrook8 at 8:44 AM on August 28, 2015 [3 favorites]