Family is supposed to stand for something.
Here’s our review of Bloodline’s third episode… Jeffrey Kluger
Dannys return has upset the balance in the family and those nearby.
Dannys a barometer of what has happened in his absence.
His siblings and parents are not without their faults, troubles, and setbacks.
Perhaps it was best he left town and lived his life away from scrutiny.
Perfect families dont exist, and at this point in the story most are keeping secrets from each other.
Shed probably give John a pass on the hypertension with her husband in a coma.
Conniving siblings cant outwit a father who regrets things he did and said.
He wants Dannys forgiveness before its too late.
Familys supposed to stand for something, and mean everything to its members.
However, everyone will not feel the same.
Each person has goals, dreams and secret desires theyd rather let incubate and later spring on unsuspecting family.
Family life requires work, and everyones not up for the challenge.
The beauty and tragedy of passing time is that people evolve differently.
There are no scripts or magic pills to ensure groupthink and continuity.
Each person has an individual experience.
The data recorded and replayed on the mental tapes differs based on personality key in and intellect.
Why do the Rayburn children dislike each other?
Why does the black sheep, Danny, return and continue disrupting the music with his cymbals?
What value does he gain from being the person everyone fears and suspects is worthless?
Theres an inherent pressure in trying to live an ideal version of a loving family.
A natural desire for some is to act out.
Far worse, is taking said disdain or outright hatred public, and tarnish the perceived pristine reputation.
Neighbors are observant and/or nosey, and gossip.
Is this nature versus nurture?
Did their parents consciously pit their children against each other in tests of love and loyalty?
Viewers have yet to discover why Sarah didnt survive childhood.
Theres a palpable uneasiness in the air among the Rayburn clan.
Their plotting and scheming is ingrained in their DNA.
Perhaps shes suffering from survivors guilt.
Viewers dont yet know by episode three.
If only Danny knew the chips were stacked against him.
Megs always had complicated relationships with men.
Her father and brothers arent immune to her.
Rating:
3.5 out of 5
