My Latest “Almost Human” Nostalgia Recap at Entertainment Weekly!
The second nostalgia recap of Almost Human, the little show that could, got cancelled, and could (somehow) come back (wishful thinking), is up! The second episode, “Skin,” is one of my favorites, apart from any flack some women might have given it for there being mostly women sexbots. There’s a point to be made there, I agree. But I can’t help that I like the episode. End mild rant.
Anyway, here’s a snippet, in which I praise Vanessa’s actress, Ella Thomas. May she get bigger roles in high-profile projects in the future:
Vanessa teaches Kennex another lesson in Respecting Androids 101 when Kennex tries to figure out where she was made. Dorian, who is always mildly annoyed at Kennex’s ignorance, says that instead of asking “Where were you made?” and “Who owns you?” he needs to say when and where she was born. She answers that Yuri is the man they usually answer to, but what also comes to light is a bond Vanessa forms with Dorian, who seems to have become a little bit of a big brother to her in this short amount of time. If only they could have had more episodes together.
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It also helped that the actress playing Vanessa, Ella Thomas, was incredible as a robot who has a “mind” that’s right on the cusp of being fully conscious. The way she carried herself, especially when it came to how she used her eyes and made her smile slightly hollow, was magnificent. Just like how Michael Ealy makes Dorian a believable character, Thomas gave Vanessa amazing realism and believability. I was completely sold.
Want to read more about the episode (and see my awesome screencaps)? Head over to Entertainment Weekly and leave a comment!
