Pushing Daisies

Pushing Daisies is in itself, a strange television series; there is clearly nothing like it. And as the episodes unfold, we learn that there are even more delightful and not so delightful surprises along the way. What would those be? Listed below are our choices:

CHARACTERIZATION

• A knit-loving Emerson Cod. Who knew that behind this man’s burly built and bearish attitude is a man who loves to knit as much as someone’s grandmother ? He has also expressed fondness for pop-up books and lights up like a child upon seeing one. The contradiction is so unexpected. And perhaps that is why despite Emerson’s grumpy behavior, one can’t help but still love his character.
• Digby the Amazing Dog. It’s no wonder why this site has chosen Digby as one of the most underrated TV Characters of 2007. What’s not to love about Ned’s best friend? He’s loyal, sympathetic, and a better actor than other humans in other television shows.
• Olive, formerly a race horse jockey. When I first learned of it, I couldn’t help but be amused, in the same manner that Emerson was laughing when Olive told him her past. Whoever thought of that is a genius! Like Emerson’s love for knitting, it’s an unlikely characterization. I mean, who would expect someone like Olive to be into this sport?
• Guest Stars providing more color. Jayma Mays, Raul Esperza, Paul Reubens, Molly Shannon, Patrick Fabian, Jessica Lundy, among others, give life to the characters they portrayed in boob tube fairy tale.

MUSICAL NUMBERS

• Olive singing “Hopelessly Devoted To You”. This video will speak for why it’s one of our top surprises.
• Aunt Vivian singing a Cat Stevens song. It’s one of the most poignant moments to this series.

ROMANTIC LIASONS

• Olive kissing Ned. Oh no, she didn’t! was how I first reacted. That threw me by surprise. It also threw Ned by surprise. Also particularly unexpected was when Olive almost told Chuck, “Tell Ned I love —- his pies!”
• Chuck and Ned Kissing. I knew beforehand that it was someone’s dream sequence. But it’s enough to make me scream with delight in front of the television.

  

FAMILY MATTERS

• Ned’s father. His brief appearance in the Halloween episode was a heartbreaking scene. At ten years old, Ned realizes his father has a new family and that he is no longer part of it.
• Chuck’s mother. It’s the cliffhanger that has left us wondering what happens to Pushing Daisies next, revealing that Aunt Lily is Chuck’s mother drew varied reactions from fans. Some embraced the idea while others think this is a plot twist that wasn’t needed.

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