Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist Roundtable: Zoey’s Extraordinary Failure

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist is back after a month and we are truly excited to see what they do with this show. Roz and I (and occasionally Mel) will be covering each week with the things that were Music To Our Ears and the things that were more Nails On A Chalkboard. Join us won’t you?

After hearing her first duet, Zoey gets a little too involved in her brother’s marriage. Leif receives negative feedback at work. Maggie is offered an enticing work opportunity.

(Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)

Music To Our Ears

Roz:  I love that Zoey is understanding more of the message to each song without needing Mo’s help to sort it out, but I also want to give everyone a hug this week. Everyone’s dealing with different levels of stress and Zoey has a calm attitude towards most of them.

In another moment, why oh why show, did you deny me that kiss between Zoey and Simon? We’ve been playing this game for a while and I need some sort of resolution. Not that I want a cheating storyline, but I need something.

Leah: I really like how well the writers are able to wind one main theme through so many different story lines. Failure being a problem for everyone down to Lief the obnoxious coworker was done really well. Know what else I like? Mandy Moore choreographer extraordinaire. She has been killing it with the choreography, which is her job and she is an Emmy winner so, not surprised just pleased. 

(Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)

Nails On The Chalkboard

Roz:  I wish that sometimes Zoey wasn’t the only one to know what the problem is. I get that it’s helping her be more empathetic, but at what point is she going to crack from all of the emotional baggage placed on her.

Leah: I’m going to second Roz’s frustration at no kiss between Zoey and Simon. If you are going to bring us the story – then bring us the story. Cutting was just cruel, she said about a cheating story line. Also, and this is just a nitpick – why bother to have Max get a girlfriend at all if she is only going to last for one real episode.

(Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC)

Music

Roz:   I had so many moments this week. “Fight for Your Right!” and “Should I Stay or Should I Go Now” are two favorites.

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Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist airs Sunday at  8/7c on NBC.

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