Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoilers

4x01: Chuck Versus the Anniversary
4x02: Chuck Versus the Suitcase
4x03: Chuck Versus the Cubic Z
4x04: Chuck Versus the Coup d'Etat
4x05: Chuck Versus the Couch Lock
4x06: Chuck Versus the Aisle of Terror
4x07: Chuck Versus the First Fight

Since the Dagman has left this board, here is this new "Chuck" discussion thread, starting off with last week's episode that was missed (if anyone wishes to discuss it since it was part one of a two-parter). Monday's episode synopsis will be posted on Monday.

Spoiler: 4x08: "Chuck Versus the Fear of Death"

In an act of desperation, Chuck agrees to go on a dangerous, and potentially fatal mission with the Agent Rye to try and regain the suppressed Intersect through fear of death. Meanwhile, Jeff and Lester become suspicious of the new Greta and try to unveil the truth the only way they know how and it is up to Morgan and Casey to stop them before thing get out hand.

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

Homer Simpson: Mmmmm, Summer Glau.

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

I'm 4 episodes behind on this season! My roommate has them TiVo'ed, but I keep forgetting to watch them!

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

Spoiler: 4x09: "Chuck Versus Phase Three"

In order to escape The Belgian, Sarah, Chuck, Morgan and Casey immerse themselves in the jungles of Southeast Asia. The Belgian's mission is to discover more about the Intersect. Meanwhile, Ellie and Awesome dive into the secret Steven Bartowski left behind.

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

I forgot what happen after watching too much TV between episodes.

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

Really? The gondola special effects in last week's episode were pretty unforgettable... and I don't mean that in a good way.

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

Yeah, that was pretty horrible. The episode was enjoyable, though. The CIA Agent/Shrink was pretty funny.

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

I thought the last two or so episodes including tonite's weren't very good--barring a few nice isolated character moments.

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

I was hoping that they're doing a semi-game changer in this episode. I mean, Chuck was in that machine for a long time. The scientist said that they're erasing his memories, but as far as we know, everything is fine with his mind.

Would have been great if Chuck came back "wrong" ala Sam in supernatural. Maybe his love for Sarah survives that, but with no memories; just the whole Intersect/Spy stuff in his mind.

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

Is Ellie/Awesome about to get intersect'd?

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

Wasn't feeling this two parter... but I'm sure they'll right the ship. More funny please.

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

I thought it was sooooooo not funny when Sarah kept being referred to as a she-male. It was so bad I cringed every time.

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

Maybe since there are so many of them over there, they just can't tell anymore. So the sight of seeing a mercenary that is a chick, they just assume. But your right, it was a bit of a hackie joke.

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

I agree it wasn't the best they've done, but I was reasonably entertained. And can I just say that I found Sarah in that shorts\tank top get up for the fight to be incredibly hot?

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

I'm getting a bit tired of the usual nerdy Chuck comedy routine. I'm thinking to survive beyond this season they might want to steer away from comedy to more spy drama. I know the writers can do it, I get the feeling they are holding back.

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

That's what I was hoping for--that Chuck would forget who he was, or at least his friends, or being a spy. That would have at least made it less formulaic.

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

I disagree.. it would have been pretty formulaic because in a few episodes down the line they'd restore his memory through technobbabble/a device/a crisis.. whatever. This has been done to death in many shows, novels and movies and always comes off as forced and unbelievable because in TV reality you can't do a total reset of the show and almost start from scratch (especially if it's a halfway successful show).

The writers have already tortured me with Chuck/Sarah will they, won't they in season 2 and 3 and i've had enough of that. They even acknowledged it during Comic Con that they took it too far and have learned their lesson so i doub't we'll get any artificial prolonging of anything to create drama.

This two parter (especially the 2nd part) was insanely cool.. Sarah in a no holds barred fight for the fate of her beloved, the team working as one to save Chuck and that huge mystery of Stephen J. Bartowski's notebook (i'm betting it's some form of Intersect.. i heard the distinctive sound of something powering up as soon as Ellie had typed in the password).
Pure gold and i can't wait to see what happens next.. the 4th season has that a lot.. brisk pacing. There were hardly any filler episodes and all episodes moved along the major storyline of this season. Something i'm very glad about and what makes Chuck even better.

Quote of the episode:

"I got people who'll take teeth and leeches for me. I'm a lucky guy."

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

Agreed. The pacing has been great this year, especially compared to the slow builds that we got most other seasons.

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

Spoiler: 4x10: "Chuck Versus the Leftovers"

It's the day after Thanksgiving and Chuck faces the most awkward of family reunions when mom comes over for dinner-along with the dangerous Alexei Volkoff. Back at the Buy More, Morgan has to deal with the busiest shopping day of the year as Jeff and Lester hatch their latest scheme.

 

Re: Chuck: Season 4 (Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski) Discussion/Spoil

This episode started out like the last two--middling--but at the half hour mark it picked up when the story shifted from the tired cliche of taking over Buy More by the Bad Guys and the Team tries to take it back thread to the get together at Ellie's.

I didn't particularly care for the way Chuck's loss of the Intersect was handled story-wise and the way he got it back was contrived--it just sooo happened Ellie found the computer that could restore the Intersect to Chuck just at the moment he just happened to lose it--and for that matter Chuck's mom's reason for eliminating it from him was forced. She didn't think Chuck would come after her with or without it--it just meant he'd be in more danger.

I don't think the show has been as good as last season. I've more often than not enjoyed Chuck but 4 years might be a good enough run for it.