This was a mid-season finale, even if it didn't feel finale-esque. But, boy, was it a good hour of television. Despite some odd choices from the costume design department - mostly Daniel's jackets and suits and Margot's way-too-pink-blouse, this was Revenge at it's finest. The show has really had fun with character evolution, particularly Daniel - more on him later - and, of course, Emily. But let me start with one of the show's best characters: Victoria Grayson.
Victoria is going through a very interesting arc. For so long we saw her as the evil one, with absolutely no morals or layers, for that matter. That has changed. Victoria has had a terrible, terrible life growing up, and it didn't seem to get better after marrying Conrad. Patrick returning to her life brings out all these dug up memories, leading her to deliver one of the show's best scenes up to date, which was that monologue. That monologue!! Not even Justin Hartley's poor reaction shots killed that for me. For once, Victoria's motivations are actually genuine and relatable: she wants to protect her son from a woman who she knows (thinks) is a social climber. She knows Emily Thorne is not to be trusted, and also knows what a destructive force she is to her son. I think it's safe to say that we all, maybe for the first time, felt bad for Victoria.
Also worth mentioning was the scene between Conrad, Margot and Daniel. I had always thought Margot to be a disposable character, only there to create another obstacle between Jack and Emily since Amanda Clark died. In this episode, however, she has finally succumbed to the evil energy that the Graysons just put out there. This makes her the newest player in their never ending scheming, even she thinks that her decision of throwing Daniel under the bus - something she doesn't hesitate to do and I love her for it - will do the exact opposite.
SPOILERS AHEAD!
Speaking of Daniel... His arc is probably one of my favorites. It's riveting to see how despicable his character has become, specially because we saw this happening step by step. He's hurt, he's lost, and he's a Grayson, and as much as he despises his father, it's Conrad he's turning into. I was on the edge of my seat during the last Daniel x Emily interaction. He's so angry at Emily that he can't contain it in himself anymore, making the scene of him pushing her on the bed ever so powerful. Yes, granted he has already shot her, but he is still able to hurt her even more by uttering one of the most evil, gut wrenching, soap-y, memorable lines this show has produced: "Me sterilizing you was my gift to the Universe." OUCH DANY! Which leads her to Emily. I thought the show has been handling her post-accident state of mind very well. She is still playing the part, but she is, deep down, a woman. Her not being able to bare children has had a deep impact on her, so when Daniel says those brutal words, she waits until he leaves and cries. It was a great character moment. And I can't wait to see what Conrad's latest scheme is. I highly doubt that Emily and Conrad actually did sleep together. It would take the show to the darkest place it's been to so far - which wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing. I'm just not sure ABC is ready to go there.
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