Here are some quick thoughts about Ugly Betty, episode 4.04, The Wiener, The Bun, and The Boob.

I LOVE Betty’s new attitude.  I wasn’t sure if I would, but it’s not annoying or abrasive, it seems to fit her new situation.
Marc’s face when he learned he would be Betty’s assistant was hilarious.  So was Betty’s.  At the same time, Wilhelmina’s expression when she thought Marc was going to get info out of Nico was priceless.
Wilhelmina kissing Claire and Cal’s butt was very funny.  Uncomfortable, but funny.
Brooklyn Decker was used perfectly.  Beautiful, but totally hideous.  Man, that is one tall woman!
I can’t …read more

Usually, when we fans want to compliment something about an episode of Ugly Betty, we say it was “season 1 – worthy”.
But, last nights season 4 premiere, episode 4.01 (and 4.02), “The Butterfly Effect” was wonderful, yet I think saying “it was like season 1” would be an insult.
The show is growing up a little.  “The Butterfly Effect” was enjoyable for reasons all its own.  My favorites?

Betty’s transformation.  So, they aren’t handling it with a Nanny McFee subtlety, but this is television.  I loved how Betty played with her bangs the entire episode, as if she was subconsciously …read more

At the urging of Ugly Betty News commenter Angel25, I thought I would tell you what I thought the hits and misses were from Ugly Betty season 3.  Instead of doing it episode by episode (although a few might pop in here and there), I thought I’d hit on the major themes.  I think Ausiello (via Twitter) was absolutely right: season 3 was uneven.
Now, any show is going to have its highs and lows in a 24 episode season (especially one with ensemble writers, directors, and actors) , but the highs and lows this year were quite extreme.
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Here are some of my initial thoughts about last night’s episode of Ugly Betty, 3.12 – Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

They saved the drama for the last 15 minutes, which was surprising considering the promos.
The opening montage was nice, classic Ugly Betty.
The absolute funniest moment was the Suzuki St Pierre “surprise” (more on that in a minute).
Ana Ortiz really showed off her acting chops in this one. Emmy nom?
Amanda was totally likeable in this episode, but that left me a little disoriented. Who is this woman?
I like the way they are handling the love quadrangel. …read more