Plot Twists

*There will be SPOILERS for Odyssey episodes that have been released and novel Jane Eyre*

Who doesn't love a great plot twist? People eat that kind of stuff up. Think of one of your favorite books or movies. Did it have at least one plot twist that surprised you? 

Take, for example, the book Jane Eyre. Anybody know the big plot twist in that book? The dude who Jane is interested in has a crazy wife locked in the attic. 

When was that book written?

Odyssey is guilty of using the plot twist device as well. Let's look at some examples. 

Last in a Long Line is a classic episode that explored Eugene's history. Eugene's parents died in Africa when he was a child, he found his father's name on a tombstone in a local cemetery, and he managed to track down his grandfather in Connellsville. Plot twist: Bernard is a long lost cousin of Eugene. 

Name Not a Number is when this new character Jason is about to leave for Odyssey to start running his dad's shop. He makes a detour for Switzerland to save his hot friend Tasha from terrorists. Plot twist: Dr. Blackgaard is working for the good guys. Second plot twist: No, he's not. And he faked his death. 

Darkness Before Dawn Saga: Odyssey is being terrorized by vandalism while Glossman is trying to get Tom out of office. As if running a recall isn't enough work, Glossman shuts down Whit's End. Plot twist: Blackgaard is behind it all and wants world domination. 

Novacom: I'm not gonna try and summarize this. Here's the major plot twist: Robert Mitchell is dead. Second plot twist: Nope. Never mind.

"Finding Eugene's Dad Saga": This whole story was one plot twist after another. Plot twist: Eugene's dad is alive. Second plot twist: Eugene has a younger brother who was kidnapped when he was a baby. There was more craziness but those were the big ones. 

Green Ring Conspiracy: There's a counterfeit scheme in Odyssey and some guy named the Stiletto is one of the people behind it. Plot twist: The Stiletto is Jason Whittaker. 

Alright, so AIO has done this a number of times. We can also see that they've been using this more and more in recent years. For the most part, people love this. Although I have heard people complaining about plot twists and how they can be cliche and soap opera-ish. 

I can say with confidence that Odyssey has never strayed into the R. Kelly hip-hopera zone

Lot's of people complain but what about me? Well, I like where AIO is currently at on the drama meter. Not too much, not too little. I've said this before and I'll say it again; the writers do a good job balancing out the show. There's serious episodes and there's fun, light episodes. While I'm amazed at some of the drama that have happened over the years, it doesn't bother me because in the end, Odyssey is still pretty close to reality. And that's what we're all listening for, right? We like the cool episodes with all the intrigue and twists and turns but what keeps us listening is the warm, comfortable feeling we get when the little bell tinkles over the door at Whit's End and you hear Connie or Whit. That's why we stay and that's why we keep listening.