Chuck Versus the Zoom (28 Oct. 2011)

Now the head of his own spy agency, Chuck takes on a slick thief and an investor who has stolen money from dangerous criminals. Morgan aids Chuck in planning a surprise for Sarah. Jeff and Lester launch their latest scheme at the Buy More.

Director:

Robert Duncan McNeill

Writers:

Josh Schwartz (creator), Chris Fedak (creator),

Stars:

Zachary Levi, Yvonne Strahovski, Joshua Gomez

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Zachary Levi	...	Chuck Bartowski
Yvonne Strahovski	...	Sarah Walker
Joshua Gomez	...	Morgan Grimes
Ryan McPartlin	...	Devon 'Captain Awesome' Woodcomb (credit only)
Mark Christopher Lawrence	...	Big Mike (credit only)
Vik Sahay	...	Lester Patel
Scott Krinsky	...	Jeff Barnes
Sarah Lancaster	...	Ellie Bartowski
Adam Baldwin	...	John Casey
Craig Kilborn	...	Roger Bale
Mark Hamill	...	Jean-Claude
Ethan Phillips	...	Woodley
Drew Slocum	...	Killer Burnham
Richard Burgi	...	Clyde Decker
Benjamin J. Cain Jr.	...	Stark (as Ben Cain)

Storyline

Now the head of his own spy agency, Chuck takes on a slick thief and an investor who has stolen money from dangerous criminals. Morgan aids Chuck in planning a surprise for Sarah. Jeff and Lester launch their latest scheme at the Buy More.

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Plot Keywords:

black lingerie | fake injury | squash court | loss of fortune | woman in lingerie | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Action | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 October 2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

California State University Northridge - 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fake Empire, Wonderland Sound and Vision, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Quotes

Chuck Bartowski: Hi. How you doing today?
Jean-Claude: No shooting. I don't want their blood and the mess on the pool deck. Make them jump.

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Connections

References Leave It to Beaver (1957)

User Reviews

"Chuck Versus the Zoom"

"Chuck Versus the Zoom" represents a new start to the show and the features both the old and the new. Chuck and company are still spies so main plot is a mission. The specifics for missions have never been strong and it seems like the writers have gotten lazier over the years. What's great about the missions is all the fun that can be packed in it and the season premiere has a fair amount of it.

The most obvious change is Chuck not having the Intersect anymore and Morgan having it. Compared to the season one Chuck, the season five Chuck is much different, more mature and sure of himself, able to do spy tasks without special powers. In fact, Chuck without the Intersect is about on equal footing with Morgan, who doesn't have a good grasp of his powers yet. But the writers make sure that Chuck does feel something about losing the Intersect. After all, he had it for years and without it, it makes him feel inadequate.

On the character side of things, lots of good stuff with Chuck trying to buy a house for Sarah. She eventually tells him what she wants--a cozy home with a white picket fence--and unfortunately, the CIA freezes their money. The show that sets off in a new direction: Chuck still has the spy company and the Buy More and he endeavors to earn enough money through both. With this, the show now has a goal and the Buy More will be relevant once more.

Chuck's mythology has never been its strong suit and it's a glaring problem in the episode. Decker and the CIA in the background are basic plot devices. Decker takes away the Intersect from Chuck and then takes his money, both game changing twists. But why? It's all shrouded in mystery, so we have no clue why Chuck is in the position he's in now.

Score: 10/10