Innocent When You Dream Review

Innocent when you dream had its moments, but for the most part i must say this was the worst episode in Degrassi history. Not to say i didn’t like some parts because i did, but clearly this episode disappointed me.

With all the hype for this episode, I was once again left disappointed. I didn’t really expect something to actually happen between Declan and Clare, but at least wanted some drama to unfold from it. I mean the promo told us “…but what happens once it gets real.” I guess the answer is NOTHING. NOTHING because it was mainly a dream that Clare had about Declan. I felt like it was a complete joke that she was dreaming most of this episode and other than the fan fiction, nothing came public about her crush on Declan. I really wanted more drama to come about for this episode but, as i said, coming into this episode I expected this to happen. Just saying, it could have been way better.

I did, however enjoy the way Holly J reacted when she found out that Clare was crushing on Declan. Even though Clare’s fan fiction ALL about Declan, Holly J had no problem with it. In fact she wanted Clare to continue with what she was doing. I really like that part. It really reminded me of the relationship between Holly J and Jane. Jane knew that Holly J was crushing Spinner and wasn’t mad about. It was a nice way to accept the crush because nothing…YET!

The main plot seemed more a development for a future episode more than anything else. It had no substance for the storyline and could have been shown in a much better way. Usually when i watch Degrassi, there is a point or a lesson to be learned. In this case it was just Clare engaging in an inappropriate relationship with the already taken, Declan. No lesson taught.

As for the subplot, (Anya and Sav) I liked it a lot more. Of course this is because i want them to get back together but regardless the storyline would have been much more suited for the main plot. Sav is jealous that it seems that the dumpee, Anya, is seemingly happy and Sav, the dumper is miserable without her. Its later when we find out that Anya has only been pretending to be busy because she thinks that will bring Sav back to her. She was right because if she wouldn’t have said those exact words to Sav, i believe he would have taken her back. As it is, Sav returns to Jackass mode and continues to be a stubborn guy. I love Anya and everything she represents. I am starting to not like Sav anymore because he is a total hypocrite. SAV JUST TAKE THE GIRL BACK! -Love, Degrassi Nation