Our Mama told us that any job worth doing is worth doing right. She said, if you’re gonna start something you better damn well finish it and finish it good. Also, cross your legs and sit up like a lady. We took all of Mama’s advice. Our posture is perfect. Our legs are closed . . . most times. But the Connor gang apparently didn’t get the message . . .
First, after defeating the T-888 Cromartie, they leave his robot carcass buried in the desert for the taking. Really? You’ve been battling this machine for almost two seasons (a sizable chunk of your natural born life, John Connor) and you’re just gonna leave his metal ass in Mexico for anyone with a shovel? Damn, take him with you. Put him in the back of the trunk and throw a blanket over him. Come on!
And of course, Agent James Ellison, Mr. my-idle-hands-are-the-devil’s-whorehouse, takes Cromartie’s body. We feel for James and we want to slap him. He so wants to do the right thing, but his plans inevitably turn to shit on a regular basis. He takes the robot corpse and gives it to Shirley Manson (aka robot Catherine)! Are you kidding Agent Ellison? Is this a joke?
What’s more, John and Cameron had a chance to stop Agent Ellison from making his robot-to-robot delivery. They went to his home. They gave him the business. But they believed his lies and let him go. Mercy and stupidity, kids. There’s a fine line. The Connors keep on crossing it.
Let’s talk about Uncle Derrick for a moment. He might be our favorite character. Lets rediscover why:
Yup, Brian Austin Green. Uncle Derrick can do almost no wrong in our minds. In addition to being fine, he’s usually the most thorough fighter in the family. He’d rather just shoot someone in the face if his or her existence will lead to the ruination of mankind later. Cause if you weigh the two tasks (face-shooting versus salvaging humanity in the wake of machine ruin), shooting someone is just easier.
However, when Derrick’s girlfriend Jesse brings him a torturous traitor from the future named Charles Fisher, he hesitates. Then, he lets Jesse shoot Fisher before he can get all the details on his mission, details that include the whereabouts of a young Charles Fisher. Derrick and Jesse even have young Fisher in custody and let him go. They let him go! Damn you Brian Austin Green, we depend on you for diligence and good looks. And right now, you’re only doing half the job.