Step Up: High Water Season 3 Episode 1 Review: Kryptonite

It took some time, some inventive adjustments, and a house change, however we’re again!

Step Up: High Water Season 3 Episode 1 picks up a bit of after Sage Odom’s bus is intercepted by the police, and he’s taken into custody.

This successfully halts his anticipated tour, throwing everybody into chaos. Some adjustments occurred when the collection was on hiatus. There had been some adjustments creatively and with the forged.

We will discover these adjustments, together with new characters, the brand new Tal and Collette, the brand new opening theme, and the story.

The earlier opening theme music was a bop. It units the temper and the tone for your complete episode. The new theme is … not dangerous. It takes some time to get into it, however when one hears it three-four occasions, it will get caught of their head. I wish they recorded an prolonged model.

There had been additionally some adjustments within the forged. British actor Petrice Jones beforehand portrayed the character of Tal. When YouTube determined to wind down the manufacturing of scripted content material, successfully canceling High Water, Petrice moved on to Locke and Key on Netflix.

By the time Starz picked Step Up up, he wasn’t out there. Australian actor Keiynan Lonsdale was forged as Tal Baker.

The position of Collette Jones was additionally recast after the passing of Naya Rivera earlier than filming for the third season started. Christina Milana was forged as Collette.

We had been additionally launched to a brand new character — Angel. She was launched to us in one of the best ways doable. After touring from London, I assume she is robbed of the one factor she has. The bag she carries is her lifeline. It comprises the cash she has to maintain herself as she chases the High Water dream.

It is unclear whether or not she is operating from or in the direction of one thing, so this can be attention-grabbing to observe the way it unfolds.

Angel is set, with nothing to lose besides the possibility at her future. She is aware of it is not going to be straightforward due to how totally different from the others she is. It is clear in her accent.

We additionally checked in on our {couples}. Step Up {couples} do not precisely have the best time. This is a world the place work takes nearly all of your time.

Odalie and Davis appear to be having fun with their time collectively within the early minutes of the episode, however this additionally does not final lengthy. There appears all the time to be one thing that comes between them. I respect Odalie for sticking with that man as a result of it isn’t straightforward, and he does not make it straightforward.

She is caught up in coping with his baggage if she is not tiptoeing round his fragile feelings. There is an upside to them as a result of he’s all the time there gassing her up when she suffers a fluctuation in confidence, in order that’s good, I assume.

Odalie: Hey!
Davis: Hey! Why did not you wake me?
Odalie: Well you seemed so cute all loud night breathing. Plus, I had some strikes I wanted to work on.
Davis: Oh child, you are excellent, attractive, attractive, and the lead dancer. Baby, you bought a god rattling billboard I imply shit. Come on. You made it.

Tal and Johnny One appear to be in a comparatively good place. I root for them, however they appear to be hitting a snag from Tal’s surprising obligations.

Tal’s gotta preserve this man as a result of he has executed so much for him. He left a job he preferred to be nearer to Tal. And that is the thanks he will get? To be shouted at like a commoner? No.

Johnny: Tal, you might be unbelievable. When was the final time we…
Tal: … 5 months in the past. Or one thing like that I can not bear in mind.
Johnny: Let’s kiss the longest. Slowly. The longest kiss, in historical past, so we always remember it.

I spell doom for these two {couples} as they’re simply not emotionally and financially in a spot to be collectively.

Poppy was left.

She is struggling, which is why she may search refuge in Rigo. I can not say they do not have a factor going, nevertheless it’s extra of a dependency than real attraction. He wants her; she wants him. Rigo, regardless of being proficient, shouldn’t be robust in his convictions; he can not seem to make up his thoughts and follow his selections.

He wants somebody to advocate for him, whereas Poppy wants somebody to rely on for monetary and emotional safety. This association is fragile as their conditions can change anytime, and they’ll understand they do not love one another. Poppy will get uninterested in enjoying mommy to him.

Another ticking time bomb is that of Collette and Sage, or as I name him, narcissist #1. Collette is hiding one thing main from Sage; worse, the key is ruining his life.

Sage appears to have issues coming for him from each nook. Foremost he has a DA downside. If it wasn’t clear, she is formidable. And even worse, she desires to nail him for the crime. His issues appear associated to one another. He cannot catch a break from Collette mendacity to Rigo, believing that Sage killed his father.

Sage: Yeah, I’m good. I’m tryna watch my determine. You know I’m on tour.
DA: Right. Oh, we do not get lots of you. All I’m saying is that after I have a look at you, I do not see a celeb.

I, nevertheless, maintain no sympathy for this man. Like many celebrities, it has gotten into his head such that he forgets that he’s simply however a person. He holds no respect for his staff, lover, and followers. His going off on the gang was only one occasion of how over his head he’s.

If something comes from his home arrest and the false accusation, let or not it’s a lesson in humility.

Yo! Cut that shit. Okay. Alright. I see everyone with their faces in they rattling telephones so let’s discuss it. Let’s get into it. The purpose I used to be late tonight shouldn’t be coz I do not love y’all. Always acquired love for Philly. Now it is Atlanta, Georgia, my goddamn hometown, I used to be detained, arrested, harassed humiliated over against the law I no mom fucking method commit. Maybe it is as a result of I’m Black. Maybe it is the black factor; that is been well-liked these days. Or it is as a result of I’m goddamn wealthy and fucking well-known and fairly and exquisite and glossy and shit.

Sage

The Rigo-Sage scenario is one I’m excited to see unfold. Initially, I believed it will become a drag because it has been happening for 2 seasons however realizing that Rigo is simple to control, I can not wait to see who takes this opportunity to place Sage in his place utilizing Rigo as a proxy.

With the change in forged, some characters have modified.

Petrice’s Tal was jovial and fairly vigorous. His face would mild up over the smallest factor. This Tal appears way more composed, much less anxious, and irritable. I’m prepared to grant this as a result of stress he is underneath and the truth that each actor has their fashion.

The true take a look at lies in whether or not he can impress together with his dancing expertise and earn the greyhound title correctly.

It’s unclear if Christina’s Collette differs from Naya’s, however the true take a look at lies within the vocals. I can not wait to see what occurs.

Uncle Tal is right here for comedic reduction, however his response to Sage’s information is typical of followers. They are prepared to excuse dangerous conduct from their idols with out understanding the entire story.

What did you consider this premiere?

Do you want the brand new opening sequence?

What do you consider the brand new forged?

Let us know within the feedback under.

Step Up: High Water airs Sundays at 10 pm on Starz.

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