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Chuck: “Chuck vs. The Seduction”

Nerd Love By Sarah Stegall Copyright © 2008 by Sarah Stegall Chuck Mondays on NBC at 9/8 “Chuck vs. The Seduction” Written by Matt Miller Directed by Allan Kroeker This week’s episode of Chuck felt like it was written by fanfic writers. There was the awkward nature of the premise–thinly disguised wish-fulfillment fantasies–as well as the plot that serves mainly to throw the protagonists into each others’ arms. But there was also the passion, love and deep understanding of the characters that really good fan fiction showcases. Having lost the Cypher that bids fair to release Chuck from the burden of being…

Chuck: “Chuck vs. The Breakup”

Breaking Up is Hard To Do By Sarah Stegall Copyright © 2007 by Sarah Stegall Chuck Mondays on NBC at 9/8 “Chuck vs. The Breakup” Written by Scott Rosenbaum Directed by Robert Duncan McNeill Tragedy can make you cry, but it takes comedy to really break your heart. Such is the case on last night’s episode of Chuck, near the very end of a roller coaster ride of an episode. Chuck just keeps getting better and better this year, not just because of the stories but because of the overall character development we’re seeing. I am gratified and frankly surprised to see so…