The Nine Lives of Chloe King: When You Wish Upon A Green Star

For centuries we have been fascinated with Egyptian culture. From the pyramids to mummies to the now the rare, lithe, and sly Mai from The Nine Lives of Chloe King, we cease to lose interest in Egypt's history. Three episodes into the show has me aching to buy the book because I want to know more. One forty-four minute dose once a week isn't enough.

Though the show has captured my attention, tonight's events have also irritated me enough to write.

I'll be blunt--as I often am: Chloe thinking she could take on Scarface by herself was stupid. Stupid, overused, and cliche. If anyone knows anything from watching television, more specifically when the main character's close someone is threatened to be kidnapped or actually kidnapped, it's that one does not go into things alone. Chloe should have called for backup or told what's her face what was happening and she could've contacted her mother, the leader, who could have quickly organized a plan of attack.

Second complaint: Brian is such a Robert Pattinson look-a-like. The hair, the jacket, and the appearance of having a mustache and beard have got to go. Especially the hint of beard because it makes Brian look twenty-five.

NOTE: Brian should look more like this picture! He looks so much more natural and it suits his character better. He doesn't look super old in it either.
The whole cutesy romance between Chloe and Brian was entertaining in the beginning, but Chloe needs to mature and understand that she could unintentionally kill him. Can she really expect to have a normal relationship with him if they cannot kiss? Plus, Brian may pull a fast one on her and take matters into his own hands by kissing her himself, therefore paralyzing or killing himself. Based on how fast Brian wants to move (i.e. "I feel like kissing you right now."), I think the previous statement would happen. Going off of kissing and relationships, Chloe and Brian have as much chemistry as a goat and a rock. She likes him and he likes her, but they don't have the connection that I see with Chloe and another. I will admit, however, the purpose of the series is to "unite" the Mai and humans again and there is no better way to do it than Romeo and Juliet style with a forbidden romance. Son of the man who appears to be in charge of exterminating the Mai and the long-awaited Mai, the Uniter, herself. There's nothing better than children of the elite/important to come together and solve a crisis, though hopefully there won't involve too much death.

I don't know if it's that I'm a sucker for British accents, but I see more potential and hidden fires between Alek and Chloe. When Alek so suavely appeared in Chloe's room and made himself comfortable, it was so obvious he was sweet on her. The ending scene between the two made me "Awww" when he said he waited at her house, guarding the mum, because she asked him. I can see her one episode finally realizing she likes him back. They have the "you've been there for me and I'm just realizing it now and I-I-like, maybe even love, you for that" relationship.

Regarding Jasmine, I so saw close friendship just waiting to happen, especially when she stated how she eats popcorn when she's nervous. The mom talk was also heart-warming. I can't wait to see what happens between the two so long as Jasmine doesn't have to needlessly sacrifice herself. Besides, Chloe needs a friend of her own species; it makes things easier and Chloe will feel less alone and the weight of the world/being the uniter will be lessened from her shoulders.

My solution to Chloe's Brian problem and problem with threatening phone calls: take away the cell. Without her phone, Chloe cannot call Brian to make secret dates and Scarface--now dead?--cannot make threats that won't get held up.

Why is it, again, that Chloe can tell her two closest friends--one of which totally portrays the gossiper--of her secret, but not her mother? There would be fewer problems with the honesty issue and her mother would be more lenient and knowledgable instead of waking up one morning to find her precious, only (adopted) daughter dead with no explanation. Plus, the mother could have more protection and be understanding of certain boys in Chloe's bedroom.

It'd be nice to see more character development. Or should I say, it'd be nice to character development. Then again, it is just the beginning of the series, though, that's only a passing excuse. All I'm saying is please give the mom and two friends more purposes other than worrying and just waiting to be used as bait by the organization after them. Oh, and are the only powers Chloe has is speed, agility, claws, night-vision, and super-hearing? Maybe Alek could show her a few new pounces. ;)

I wish for a Chloe and Alek romance.

Hearts!