Reviewer Rating: 3/5.0
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Are we ready for filler episodes so soon in season three?
SEAL Team Season 7 Episode 3 focused too much on Drew, and it took me a long time to get to know him enough to not care so much about his family issues.
At least the end is still in sight, with both Ray and Jason grappling internally with their futures.
So, let’s start with Drew. How interested are you in him so far?
This “toxic masculinity,” to use a term I really don’t like, really gets on my nerves.
It’s only been three episodes and I already don’t believe an independent like Drew would stay in the military this long.
The reality is that military life is a team sport. You cannot and should not try to do this alone. We don’t need television to tell us that your life actually depends on the person next to you.
Drew’s antagonistic attitude doesn’t win friends, and even though he stepped up for Jason when he needed him in the SEAL Team season 7 premiere, that’s going to be a problem if you feel like you can’t count on him every time.
It might have been easier to accept when introducing him if the team hadn’t been in disarray and we hadn’t imposed a reason for his behavior.
The action is enough to screw these guys over, so it’s hard to imagine his family drama matching it.
Random podcasts hoping to uncover his family’s history probably won’t do anything to bring closure to SEAL Team.
Of course, it’s probably true that whatever his family did was somehow connected to what we now know as the military, but with only seven episodes left, I really don’t care.
Drew was named a permanent member of Bravo’s team, leading Omar to worry that Drew might become Jason’s second member once Ray retires.
I’m sure Jason saw something in Drew. There’s some definite connection, but I think it comes from that intimate moment when Drew ended the pain of Jason stabbing that kid in the mall.
What Jason was experiencing now was far beyond the scope of his brain damage. His night terrors were back and he had no confidence in himself. His decision was based on different criteria than he had a few months ago.
He’s taking risks that he wouldn’t normally take, which is concerning because he also gives Ray another token for the firebox.
Jason doesn’t think he’ll make it, but if he continues like he has this season, that could be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Ray told Omar that Jason was known to manage differently based on people’s needs and his own, which made a good point. As long as everyone is aware of this, it’s a good trait in a manager.
But Jason knows Drew’s history, and now we know Drew has an influential family. Drew may be persuaded by Bravo to let his family make sure the command doesn’t fall short on their health advice.
While Jason’s internal struggles continue, Ray is very excited about the future, where the Navy will take a back seat to his family and the Spencer House.
I can’t help but wonder how easy this transition will be for him, though. As much as he wanted to devote himself to the Spencer House, his mind was usually elsewhere. He was not up to date and his trip was very uncomfortable.
Ray has military experience, but Naima knows firsthand the impact of that experience. As a result, she is a better figure to the public. Ray should come in after all the flash and put his heart on the line.
Regardless, I can’t help but wonder if everyone on SEAL Team will make it out of this alive.
Jason’s troubled demeanor is one thing, but the joy of retirement makes me more hesitant. We often see how close people come to achieving their dreams, only to be snatched away by death.
Every time they say “six weeks,” my heart skips a beat. A lot can happen in an instant; six weeks feels like forever.
If not death, perhaps a dishonorable discharge. Even with military brass interested in his equipment, Sonny’s attack isn’t out of the woods just yet. Two things can be true at the same time.
(BTW, have you ever noticed how incredible AJ Barkley looks? He’s been working so hard! Lean and mean. Love it!)
Lisa’s concerns about Bravo being set up to fail are on point.
Captain Walsh needs Bravo’s sweat to prove himself to him. He chose China and the fentanyl trade to do it, and one man fell down and was on the bench for months.
Everyone thinks Bravo is a problem child, so when their player falls behind, they add a bigger player to the team.
Lisa’s future is also in jeopardy.
She’s implementing her first evolutionary tactics in the new normal of SEAL Teaming.
Did Walsh choose Bravo because of her connection to them? Did he push them all toward the door?
We’re going to be faced with some big event before SEAL Team ends, but I can’t put my finger on what it might be.
Do you have any ideas? How do you feel about Drew? Are we spending too much time on him?
Does Jason’s attitude worry you, or are you more concerned about the end of Ray’s six-week safety?
Maybe you haven’t considered filler for this episode at all. How will I know unless you share your thoughts?
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