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| Written By Rick
Ellis, Tuesday, August 15th, 2006 There are some reality shows--like "Survivor"--that depend on surprise for their entertainment value. And then there are those which are predictable and easy to watch. If the latter option appeals to you, then you shouldn't miss tonight's finale of "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" Anyone with even a passing knowledge of former model Janice Dickinson had a pretty good idea what to expect on a reality star featuring her and a group of fresh young modeling faces. It was likely Dickinson would exhibit all the traits that made her a train-wreck-in-the-making during her stint on "America's Top Model." And she ceratinly hasn't disappointed this season, as she has whined, argued and dismissed everyone around her. Her moods swing back-and-forth faster than a monkey on crack, and it's almost impossible to tell if her imperious behavior is designed to play to the cameras, or if it's just so instilled in her DNA that she can't turn it off. Regardless of the psychological reasons behind her personality, she has single-handedly made "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" worth watching during its premiere season. While the show is supposedly supposed to focus on finding and developing the next new high-fashion modeling stars, the reality is that Dickinson has continued to be the only one worth watching in the show. Throughout the season, the models have been almost disposable on camera, and it's ironic that some of them finally come into their own during the final episode. The finale is primarily about cutting down the agency's roster, and that decision-making process gives Dickinson the opportunity to act predictably erratic. But the process also spotlights a few of the models, and gives viewers a real sense of what some of them are about. I won't talk too much about the winnowing process, since their isn't much else going on in the episode. No one likes spoilers, although clever viewers can figure out a lot of what happens pretty eaerly in the hour by simply watching the teases for upcoming scenes. I will say that while the episode will probably be pretty darn entertaining for anyone who has watched the show all season, the big "event" that anchors the end of the episode is lame and somewhat silly. Although Dickinson almost saves the scene by wearing an outfit that looks like it was designed by drunken clowns. I won't claim that "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" is great television. It is what it is, and how much that satisfies you depends a lot on whether you're a fan of Dickinson and her antics. The finale is worth watching, even if it's just to marvel at Dickinson's ability to somehow create chaos in the lives of everyone around her. The season finale of "The Janice Dickinson Agency" airs on Oxygen on Tuesday, August 15th, 2006. |
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