After putting out fantastic episodes
for the past two weeks, Wilfred fell back down with its latest
installment. “Pride” wasn’t the worst the series has done, but
it also failed to build on the momentum of its predecessors.
Starting out strong, most of the jokes didn’t make it past the
halfway mark before they started souring. The episode did feature
some top notch acting though, including the episode’s guest star.
Things were looking up early on, with
one of the funnier recurring characters making an appearance.
Kristen didn’t stick around for long, but she got in a few humorous
jabs at Ryan with her brief screen time. If the character had
stayed, the episode likely would have been better, but her small role
mainly served to setup the plot. In which, Ryan is trying to save
face, only to lose more than he ever thought possible. Refusing to
ask Kristen for money -which she makes clear is the only way he is
getting any- Ryan contemplates finding a job, which Wilfred voices
his firm objections to, “Jobs are for immigrants.”
Wilfred’s plan to make some quick cash actually winds up putting
Ryan deeper into debt. Proving dogs don’t know much about the law,
Wilfred veering Ryan’s car into a parked Escalade probably seemed
like a good idea to him at the time.
