Chuck review: “Chuck vs. The Mask”

Below is an excerpt of my “Chuck” review for the episode that aired last night.  To read the whole thing, go here.

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If you’re not familiar with Chuck, let me bring you up to speed.

Chuck is a computer nerd working at the fictional Best Buy equivalent, Buy More, in Burbank, CA. When top-secret CIA computer software is downloaded into his brain, Chuck is suddenly turned into a super spy with limitless potential. The only problem? He’s not used to all this spy stuff and sometimes, when his doltish emotions get in the way, his super-spy powers don’t work at all.

The first thing to notice about this season is that they’ve added to the cast: former Superman actor Brandon Routh, who plays Agent Daniel Shaw and former Smallville co-star Kristin Kreuk, who plays Hannah.

With new characters comes the possibility of different story options and more interesting sub plots: This episode exhibits those dynamics with panache. Just as romance is beginning to brew between Chuck and new Buy More employee Hannah, the super-nerd is forced on a mission with Sarah, his spy-partner and former girlfriend. As the plots of terrorists start heating to a boiling point, so does Hannah’s jealousy. And Chuck has to juggle his personal and spy lives – while keeping everybody alive in the process.

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Again, the full review is waiting for you  here.

Thanks for reading.

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francy