Because I changed my mind

Because I changed my mind...kind of

So I rewatched the Hart of Dixie season 3 premiere last night and upon seeing it a second time I can say I was a tad too harsh on the writing of both Brick and Zoe. It played better the second time through, probably because since I knew what to expect, I was less emotionally wrapped up and had the clarity to focus on the detail and nuance the second time around. Upon reflecting now, I liked the scene between Brick and Zoe in his office early in the episode when he was like 'little miss hotshot...go work your doctor magic (on his patient)...and I liked the hand shaking scene where Zoe agreed to find George in exchange for a reference letter from Brick. I also now like Brick's snipe where he brought Joel into his office looking for Zoe and he was like "Ooooh I knew I should start looking for you in my doctor's office, the one place you weren't allowed to be in!). His look at Wade and Joel and Zoe was less evil that I remembered and more like 'serves you right Zoe...now you have to deal with real consequences for your poor way of leaving town....you deserve to have ackwardness and to have to do some real communication to these strappin men!"

I still don't like the restraining order threat he made to Zoe though towards the end. Although I did enjoy a little more than I thought I did, when he was like "Stop milking it. I will sign your letter. Now come on let's go!"...that 'let's go, come with me' part shows albeit indirectly that despite him never wantng her to know it, despite Zoe leaving Bluebell on terrible terms and despite her not taking her life and relationships seriously, Brick is somewhere deep down pleased that Zoe was around again. That makes me happy. So to recap: Brick was still a jerk in 3x1 but there was flickers of warmth and confliction that he showed. that I missed out on the first time. He still gave her banter like in Season 1 and Season 2, but this time it was much sharper and meaner and designed to really cause her to think more critically and thoughtfully about her life decisions and how they affect other people.

I'm really excited about this season. I think it's shaping up to be the best one yet!