I started this review immediately after watching #TheRollinOnTheRiverJob for the 10th or 11th time. I was eager to talk about the cool effects shots of the skeet shooting; how much extra work #AlecHardison did, like get jobs and 401(k)s for #EliotSpencer; how the "Pearl" looked like an undented golf ball; how a card changes when flipped one way or the other; how #Parker could get through a doorway with that huge dress; how #BreannaCasey clearly explained a vapor lock; how cool the actor was playing the Security Guard Dennis, with his delicious carrot cake and lemon juice; and how nice Eliot was to Dennis, offering to help him study for the law enforcement exam and play cards with him after he took a hit for Eliot and lost his job. I loved this episode because it was fun, had great guest stars, and provided opportunities for each of the #LeverageRedemption core team to shine. The main topics to me were Russian Mob, greedy casino owner, and the #Leverage team winning (and gloating) at the end.
Then I read the other reviews and rewatched the episode to see if I missed something controversial that bothered some people. I first researched the word "woke" as the definition I remember, "Aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues," did not make sense as the current definition because I didn't see "too Woke" as a negative. Yes, Breanna did call #HarryWilson "privileged," which lawyers usually are, and yes, she said the world sucks (which I totally believe). Breanna is a young Gen-Z who really did grow up with 911, economic collapses, and the immense growth of white supremist groups. I think young people of all races feel that way, and rightly so. During the original #Leverage 5-year run, there were a few complaints about the statement "The rich and powerful take what they want" yet the well-researched stories were taken from the daily media. The #LeverageRedemption stories are still taken from the headlines, well-researched, and relevant to today's world. To ignore aspects of the world as "too Woke" or "too liberal" turns a blind eye to the effects these issues have on all people. I read lots of unpleasant references to Breanna and I am curious what those same people feel about Hardison. I don't remember such negative comments about Hardison in 2008-2012, or even now with the new series. Maybe it's the age difference.
Then I read the other reviews and rewatched the episode to see if I missed something controversial that bothered some people. I first researched the word "woke" as the definition I remember, "Aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues," did not make sense as the current definition because I didn't see "too Woke" as a negative. Yes, Breanna did call #HarryWilson "privileged," which lawyers usually are, and yes, she said the world sucks (which I totally believe). Breanna is a young Gen-Z who really did grow up with 911, economic collapses, and the immense growth of white supremist groups. I think young people of all races feel that way, and rightly so. During the original #Leverage 5-year run, there were a few complaints about the statement "The rich and powerful take what they want" yet the well-researched stories were taken from the daily media. The #LeverageRedemption stories are still taken from the headlines, well-researched, and relevant to today's world. To ignore aspects of the world as "too Woke" or "too liberal" turns a blind eye to the effects these issues have on all people. I read lots of unpleasant references to Breanna and I am curious what those same people feel about Hardison. I don't remember such negative comments about Hardison in 2008-2012, or even now with the new series. Maybe it's the age difference.