"Daddy Katdare did not jump from the balcony and into the pool in an act of complete and utter despair."
Fair enough--Divya deduced that he was on a chair, spraying a nest of stinging insects, and fell by accident. However, I distinctly remember an episode, probably from Season 1, when Divya is with her parents and her father gets stung by a bee; Daddy's allergic so Divya makes a plea for an Epi-pen. However, it seems the writers forgot about this and had someone who's allergic to insect stings VOLUNTARILY spray a nest and risk an angry swarm that could kill him.
TB, you can extrapolate that concept to each season. I started watching around Season 3 and have noticed that JUST as Michael figures out (or thinks he's figured out) who burned him, he finds himself in service to another villain and has to dig himself out yet again.
Unless the writers come up with some new twist that doesn't repeat this backstory, this could be my last season.
It took me a few minutes to piece together why Rebecca was even at the Everglades house in the first place; then it dawned on me that Anson probably wanted him killed (so he can't be an ally for Fiona) and sent Rebecca to do it.
As for why Anson wants Fiona dead um....maybe so she can't testify against him?
I didn't have a problem with the "disease of the week" being Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever--I knew it existed. I just thought the diagnosis was rushed and a bit too convenient (rewind through symptoms...oh look, a rash--that clinches it); it reminded me of the "epiphany" in the last seven minutes of every episode of "House."
As for the Boris storyline, I agree with the reviewer--I'm intrigued by the plot points thus far and am hoping for a juicy backstory. If Boris is doing work sensitive enough to have his house clandestinely (though unsuccessfully) bugged, I hope the writers make an honest go of it.
As much as I enjoyed this ep, it took a certain suspension of disbelief to get through it (like a lot of eps). An esophageal blockage removed with salad tongs as opposed to surgery? Why is a pathogen with a 30-year incubation period treated with a series of B-12 shots?
As for the positivies, I LOVED the muted tones at the scientist's house; one scene even showed the characters transitioning from normal tones to muted as they approached the house.
Exit Jill, enter Boris. That Campbell Scott is now in the opening credits is a good sign that he'll be on the show regularly and good thing too; the "Who shot John?" thing could be intriguing.
Side note to reviewer: Boris wasn't obstinaNT about Hank treating the gunshot victim--he was obstinaTE!!!!!
I found the Fi subplot much more interesting than the "mission of the week." The reason is that Burn Notice has once again dragged out Stock Character #17, the overly dramatic Latino drugrunner dressed in a shiny suit. Enough already!!!!!
SMS, you seem rather focused on what Hank does and how Hank acts. Let's have a look at Evan. His fiancee comes home in the middle of the night, allegedly wakes him up, yet Evan doesn't remember. AND....even as he welcomes her home in the morning, he stops to record an idea on tape before he forgets it. Meanwhile, he had no idea that Paige had been fired (hence her early return) and it takes him 4 days to get around to having a meaningful conversation with her. Evan may be good at business, but he's missing some MAJOR social cues. Is THAT someone you want as a friend?
So with the show on hiatus for the summer, CBS is air re-runs of Season 3 and this ep replayed on Tues 19 June. I thought MAYBE I didn't give Granger a fair shake (even though his future appearances resulted in gigantic messes) so I tried...I REALLY tried, but yeah...no...still don't like him.... don't like him A LOT!!!!!!
@Kate: Fiona told Bly she knew he was lying about Michael dying in the explosion; I thought she would have called him out based on the scar information in the coroner's report (she looked at it very carefully and seemed to notice something), but this worked just as well.
I GREATLY enjoyed the Anson beatdown and Maddy's popping a cap in errand boy's ass.
...seems to be on the mend after learning that his family's been poisoning male heirs for generations.
Some unanswered/unresolved issues:
1. Oh just SAY it..Cicani's got Asperger's Syndrome. No shame in it.
2. Does the state of HankMed (sans Hank) mean that Evan has to leave the guesthouse?
3. Writers, give us a little credit huh? Luke took a cold medicine (probably containing dextromethorphan) while under the influence of an MAOI (the anti-depressant he got from his female friend). Caution against that interaction is everywhere and the writers think we don't get it?!?!?!
4. If Van Dyke didn't actually perform a CT scan on Hollister (ie, the placebo effect), then where'd the clean scan come from, and who's gonna tell Van Dyke that he screwed up?
Finally....FINALLY, the writers decided to "get off the pot" and resolve the whole "Ain't Jill gone YET?!?!?!" thing. Like the reviewer, I also saw it coming and while it's a tad too "convenient" it set my mind up for a resolution for about a minute-and-a-half. When Jill told Hank that her job fell through, Divya hadn't told the guys who she'd work for so I thought "Settled--each woman works for one of the guys--problem solved all around!" Then Divya decided to split her time so that put Jill in limbo for me. I still think she'll end up moving in with the guys or with Divya and we'll see another round of "Jank."
As for the feud, hopefully it won't last much longer. I'd like to see Boris' reaction to this. After all, Hank's there at Boris' request and Evan became part of the package. If they're not a package deal anymore...
It's also unclear if Hank still officially works for Boris, a man who apparently isn't within easy reach of the doctor he retained, and seems to be on the mend anyway after learning that his family's been poisoning male heirs for generations. Does the state of HankMed (2.0, sans Hank) mean that Evan moves out of the guesthouse?
Other unanswered/unresolved issues:
1. Oh just SAY it already--Dr. Cicani's got Asperger's Syndrome. No shame in it.
2. I guess the writers thought us too medically illiterate to realize that Luke took a cold medication (probably containing dextromethorphan) while under the influence of an MAOI (the anti-depressant his female friend gave him). How often do we see that cautionary statement and yet, the writers think we don't get it? Give us a LITTLE credit please.
3. If Van Dyke didn't actually perform a full body CT scan on Hollister (ie, the placebo effect), then where'd the clean scan come from and who's gonna tell Van Dyke that he screwed up?
One last thought: One thing I was particularly grateful for was that Deeks' overgrown fratboy banter was put on the back burner. After being shaken by Renko's death, Kensi shut Deeks down and I was glad he listened and didn't do the juvenile thing in trying to test her limits.
@Deanna Johnson: You're quite right about the explosion thing, but I don't feel the same way about it as you. The other thing all the high-rated CBS shows seem to be doing is trotting out minor characters at the last second--and then either killing them off or having them walk away:
1. Fryer gets fatally shot on H5O; Joe disappears
2. Cole is caught in an explosion on NCIS; Ryan walks away
3. Renko AND Hunter are killed on NCIS:LA (the Chameleon too--or so we're supposed to think)
Well THAT was a wild ride. I just have one question: Why is it that every effing time Granger shows up, he leaves a hu-NORMOUS mess behind? Get RID o' the guy already--he's bad ju-ju on 2 legs!!!!!!
What a GREAT way to end the season, messy though it was. Dearing's "vengeful father" is a bit over-the-top considering his precious baby boy was re-assigned to the doomed ship AFTER he pulled a fratboy prank on another ship--had he behaved himself, none o' this woulda happened, but that's academic I guess.
I'm with other posters viz a viz:
1. Tiva's collective brain doesn't know that you USE THE STAIRS TO EVACUATE A BUILDING?!?!?!?!!?!?
2. I will NOT watch Ducky's ghost play guardian angel to the team for the next 2 years. I'm gone if that happens.
As for where I disagree, leave Tim alone. So the guy's dropping weight and isn't the cherub-faced awkward geek he used to be--DEAL WITH IT!!!!
As exciting as the episode was, when I saw Fryer go down, I had a feeling Delano was behind it.
Personally, I'd have loved for Fryer's killer to have survived and get some "special treatment" from Five-O, but at least now, she matches her police record.
And if you're gonna talk about plot holes, how 'bout a single police officer entering a crime scene without back-up. Even when he found out the call was bogus, he should have summoned for back-up. Anyone who watches a cop show knows that's Cop 101.
Well I'll be damned...the waters just got deeper. Oh, make no mistake--the"flavor of the week" thing is getting old, but at least there was some emotion in the dialog, even if the story seems to progress too quickly (the Joe-Quinn thing). I was never a fan of Houston though I respected her talent and I thought the cast did a great job covering her songs (and yes, I DID well up during Kurt's solo); however I didn't like Kurt and Blaine vocally airing their dirty laundry and humiliating each other in public.
I considered not watching this episode, but I'm glad I did.
DeAnn wrote: "Take away the time for commercial breaks, and you've got roughly 22 minutes to make a whole show, with musical numbers, dramatic/comedic scenes, etc. That's not a lot of time..."
And that's another thing. I'm not sure if it's the writing or the network, but there are 6 or 7 commercial breaks every show, the last one occurring less than 10 minutes before the show ends. Maybe they'd have more time for character development if they didn't break up the show into bite-sized pieces.
As much as I enjoyed the music in this episode, I have to agree with the reviewer and other posters; the characters have lost their depth and backstory because of the "_________" of the week" format that's been taking up most of this season. The music should be intergrated into the story, not the other way around. The only story arc that persists is the Finchel thing; otherwise, it's "sing/dance, sing/dance, *school bell rings* annnnnnnnd scene."
This episode was repeated on 16 April 2012. I didn't recall seeing it before so I watched it...and now realize why it was so forgettable. I agree with the reviewer--despite the constant plot twists, the ending was unsatisfying and Danny's character comes off as an insensitive cheapskate.
Royal Pains
Comments by MrWriteSF (Page 5)
Royal Pains Review: A Mango Lining?
Fair enough--Divya deduced that he was on a chair, spraying a nest of stinging insects, and fell by accident. However, I distinctly remember an episode, probably from Season 1, when Divya is with her parents and her father gets stung by a bee; Daddy's allergic so Divya makes a plea for an Epi-pen. However, it seems the writers forgot about this and had someone who's allergic to insect stings VOLUNTARILY spray a nest and risk an angry swarm that could kill him.
Royal Pains Review: A Mango Lining?
Royal Pains Review: Darkness for Divya
Burn Notice Review: Selling Your Soul
Unless the writers come up with some new twist that doesn't repeat this backstory, this could be my last season.
Burn Notice Review: Selling Your Soul
As for why Anson wants Fiona dead um....maybe so she can't testify against him?
Royal Pains Review: If It Makes You Happy
As for the Boris storyline, I agree with the reviewer--I'm intrigued by the plot points thus far and am hoping for a juicy backstory. If Boris is doing work sensitive enough to have his house clandestinely (though unsuccessfully) bugged, I hope the writers make an honest go of it.
Royal Pains Review: It Lives?!
As for the positivies, I LOVED the muted tones at the scientist's house; one scene even showed the characters transitioning from normal tones to muted as they approached the house.
Exit Jill, enter Boris. That Campbell Scott is now in the opening credits is a good sign that he'll be on the show regularly and good thing too; the "Who shot John?" thing could be intriguing.
Side note to reviewer: Boris wasn't obstinaNT about Hank treating the gunshot victim--he was obstinaTE!!!!!
Burn Notice Review: Yogurt For Two
Royal Pains Review: Your Own Path
NCIS: Los Angeles Review: A New Boss in the Boat House
Burn Notice Season Premiere Review: 183 Days
I GREATLY enjoyed the Anson beatdown and Maddy's popping a cap in errand boy's ass.
Royal Pains Review: Equitable & Civil
...seems to be on the mend after learning that his family's been poisoning male heirs for generations.
Some unanswered/unresolved issues:
1. Oh just SAY it..Cicani's got Asperger's Syndrome. No shame in it.
2. Does the state of HankMed (sans Hank) mean that Evan has to leave the guesthouse?
3. Writers, give us a little credit huh? Luke took a cold medicine (probably containing dextromethorphan) while under the influence of an MAOI (the anti-depressant he got from his female friend). Caution against that interaction is everywhere and the writers think we don't get it?!?!?!
4. If Van Dyke didn't actually perform a CT scan on Hollister (ie, the placebo effect), then where'd the clean scan come from, and who's gonna tell Van Dyke that he screwed up?
Royal Pains Review: Equitable & Civil
As for the feud, hopefully it won't last much longer. I'd like to see Boris' reaction to this. After all, Hank's there at Boris' request and Evan became part of the package. If they're not a package deal anymore...
It's also unclear if Hank still officially works for Boris, a man who apparently isn't within easy reach of the doctor he retained, and seems to be on the mend anyway after learning that his family's been poisoning male heirs for generations. Does the state of HankMed (2.0, sans Hank) mean that Evan moves out of the guesthouse?
Other unanswered/unresolved issues:
1. Oh just SAY it already--Dr. Cicani's got Asperger's Syndrome. No shame in it.
2. I guess the writers thought us too medically illiterate to realize that Luke took a cold medication (probably containing dextromethorphan) while under the influence of an MAOI (the anti-depressant his female friend gave him). How often do we see that cautionary statement and yet, the writers think we don't get it? Give us a LITTLE credit please.
3. If Van Dyke didn't actually perform a full body CT scan on Hollister (ie, the placebo effect), then where'd the clean scan come from and who's gonna tell Van Dyke that he screwed up?
NCIS: Los Angeles Season Finale Review: Checkmate
NCIS: Los Angeles Season Finale Review: Checkmate
1. Fryer gets fatally shot on H5O; Joe disappears
2. Cole is caught in an explosion on NCIS; Ryan walks away
3. Renko AND Hunter are killed on NCIS:LA (the Chameleon too--or so we're supposed to think)
NCIS: Los Angeles Season Finale Review: Checkmate
NCIS Season Finale Review: Until Death Do They Part
I'm with other posters viz a viz:
1. Tiva's collective brain doesn't know that you USE THE STAIRS TO EVACUATE A BUILDING?!?!?!?!!?!?
2. I will NOT watch Ducky's ghost play guardian angel to the team for the next 2 years. I'm gone if that happens.
As for where I disagree, leave Tim alone. So the guy's dropping weight and isn't the cherub-faced awkward geek he used to be--DEAL WITH IT!!!!
Hawaii Five-0 Review: Ending With A Bang
Hawaii Five-0 Review: Ending With A Bang
Personally, I'd have loved for Fryer's killer to have survived and get some "special treatment" from Five-O, but at least now, she matches her police record.
And if you're gonna talk about plot holes, how 'bout a single police officer entering a crime scene without back-up. Even when he found out the call was bogus, he should have summoned for back-up. Anyone who watches a cop show knows that's Cop 101.
Glee Review: When Good Shows Go Bad
Conspiracy theorize much? What agenda would that be? The always maligned yet never proven GAY agenda?
Glee Review: When Good Shows Go Bad
1. Puck and company rockin' out to "School's Out" by Alice Cooper....followed by "The Rain in Spain" a la "Puck-malion"? WTF?
2. The conspicuous absence of Will and Emma; this week, the ladies handed out the Glee assignment.
3. I guess Quinn is only appearing in every other episode. Wish I could show up to work every other day and still get paid.
4. I SUPPOSE, for all her bravado, I could have predicted Rachel flubbing her audition, but I still fee badly for her.
5. I was disappointed that Whoopi didn't get more screen time.
6. It's time for NeNe to go-go. This isn't "Real Housewives of Lima, Ohio" tyvm.
Glee Review: It's Not Right, It's Really Not Okay
I considered not watching this episode, but I'm glad I did.
Glee Review: From Past to Prologue
And that's another thing. I'm not sure if it's the writing or the network, but there are 6 or 7 commercial breaks every show, the last one occurring less than 10 minutes before the show ends. Maybe they'd have more time for character development if they didn't break up the show into bite-sized pieces.
Glee Review: From Past to Prologue
Hawaii Five-0 Review: Oh, the Horror