Just when I wasn’t sure how much farther I could fall for Pushing Daisies, it just continues to pull back the layers. 

Tonight, we were treated with yet another charming story, but, as usual, the true magic comes from the characters.  The tension between Olive and Chuck seems to have eased a bit, as Ned’s admirer-from-afar gets a dose of conscience and realizes that exposing Chuck’s deception may not be the best thing to do.  Otherwise, broken-record time…performances, perfect;  comedy, sharp;  dialogue, witty…not a lot to add that I haven’t already said.  This was my favorite episode thus far.  I loved the noir-ish moments with Olive and Emmerson toward the beginning of the episode, and Ned’s character development continues to amaze me.

I think, however, that I have found the thing that will grate on my nerves with this show.  In the first few episodes, the longing glances that Ned and Chuck exchanged were cute.  But now, it’s starting to get a bit sickening.  We get it, you’re the love of each others’ lives.  Ease up with the goo-goo eyes. 

Despite that, A.