Conviction Review: Bridge and Tunnel Vision (Season 1 Episode 2)
Going into Conviction “Bridge and Tunnel Vision,” Season 1 Episode 2 we were expecting more than what we got in the pilot. In some areas we got just that, but in a lot of other sectors it was all the same. Moreover, that is what may kill the show.
Granted, we are only two episodes in so I cannot judge the entire season just yet.
I feel like a real win for this episode was showing Hayes take charge of the CIU.
In the pilot, she wanted to be anywhere but the CIU, which lead to complications between everyone on the team, but this time she took the initiative. Whether she took the initiative because she cared, or because she wanted to see Wallace humiliated is a real question.
I think that a part of her does want to stick with the job because she knows she is good at it, and at the same time she does not like having people control her, so a part of her is miserable.
I look forward to seeing Hayes take on cases purely out of wanting to help someone innocent get out of prison, but I have a feeling that this cat and mouse game between her and Wallace will stick around for quite a bit.
The angst between Hayes and her mother would be way more enjoyable if we had more background information on why they act the way they do towards each other. Hayes thinks that her mother can never be just her mother due to her political stance and part of that may be true. However, why does she believe that? What happened between the two to make her think that way?
Hayes was a little shocked when she found out that her mother was the one who outed her to Wallace, but she wasn’t entirely surprised. It’s almost as if this is an everyday thing her mother does. And, frankly, that’s sad. Daughters aren’t supposed to feel that way about their mothers.
Viewers can only take so much mystery and not enough thrill before they start changing the channel.
Maxine Bohen was (surprise surprise) my favorite part about this episode, just like the pilot. She does not put up with anybody’s crap, especially Hayes’, and that makes me love her even more.
Maxine is the queen of eye rolls, side-eyeing, and resting bitch face. She is smart, intuitive, and knows her worth. And at the same time, is also compassionate behind that rough exterior; we see this when the truth about Tess’ aunt’s murder comes out. Maxine tried to do a good thing by showing Tess that the man she wrongfully convicted was doing good, but Tess was having none of it.
I feel as if she and I share the same personality.
It’s only episode two, and I would already watch a spin-off of her character.
Overall, this episode was a hit, but also miss at the same time. I hope that the writers pick the pace up and give us some character development more than just one little fact each episode.
Other Thoughts:
- Not enough Jackson Morrison.
- How long will Sam keep Lisa waiting on the side until he decides to out Hayes? He better make his mind up quick because Lisa will get her story one way or another.
- Based on Tess’ reaction when Hayes brought up her aunt and the wrongful accusation I do not think she thinks it was wrongful. I would love to see more about her case and what happened with her family.
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Conviction airs Monday at 10/9 on ABC.
Cade Taylor
Cade Taylor is a television and film critic living in St. Louis, Missouri. He is a Senior Writer for Tell-Tale TV. His love for television developed at a young age, with a concentration on queer stories, sitcoms, teen dramas, and science fiction thrillers. In addition, he works full-time as a news producer, telling the stories of Missourians and helming "Produced in the Bi-State," a segment spotlighting actors, musicians, and entertainers from the St. Louis area. He can be reached by email at cade@telltaletv.com.