Chuck returned tonight with a mission, a sub-mission and a counter-mission. The mission of retrieving the nano-chip, while technically the main mission was just subterfuge of sorts for the proposal sub-mission and then ultimately the traitor counter-mission. Everything revolved around the love and respect that Chuck and Sarah have for each other. This type of commitment is not seen enough on television.
From Chuck’s elaborate initial restaurant proposal to his canceling it because of Sarah’s past, and then trying to find the perfect time was predictable; but, in Chuck style, Sarah finds out and works with Morgan on her side to make it the perfect proposal for Chuck … and her. I was engrossed in that final balcony scene and didn’t see the shocking arrest coming. At first, I was disappointed that the perfect proposal was ruined. But, in the end, I was happy with the way it set up the continuation of the traitor counter-mission. Sarah is trying to give Chuck the ultimate gift — his mother back.
I’ve mentioned before how much I appreciate the growing friendship of Morgan and Casey. But, tonight it was clear that Casey has thrived as part of this close-knit team they have created. The first season, he never would have joined Morgan in watching the proposal, rather he would have complained it was an improper use of agency resources. It was especially touching to see him open up and tell Chuck his proposal story.
I adore this show. The missions are fun, the relationships genuine. I care about the characters and what happens to them. Chuck is a rare show. Too bad more people don’t watch it.
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