Although I have watched all 3 episodes of Smash so far, last night's had the feeling liked they skipped an episode. My issues (in random order):
I have always liked the the character of Ellis. It's obvious they're making him the villian as opposed to Derrick. Would never have pegged Ellis as straight though and if this is all part of his intrigue then I'm all for it. His "girlfriend" in the first scene came off like a friend. Their discussion of whether or not he was getting compensated for the Marilyn idea seemed kind of new to them, but if they're involved I think it would have been discussed at length instead of, "gee, let me try to get some proof".
The rehearsal number back and forth to the staged version novelty is quickly wearing off. I felt there was no need to do that to the Marilyn and Joe number.
The Derrick/Ivy Lynn relationship seems like it was thrown together. One minute she's auditioning, next thing they're an item.
Debra Messings character (sorry can't recall her name at the moment) is very distrustful of Ellis, yet spills the beans about her affair without even thinking he might be nearby. I saw that one coming from a mile away.
Will Chase and his wife had way too much screen time. New characters some times have to gradually be introduced. I felt like, "who are these people, and who cares?"
All that being said, I will still tune in next week. But I felt the writing this week was pretty shabby.
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