The ending was good but most of the time I found myself wondering why I should care? I loved the bit with LaRoche at the end pointing out Lisbon's biggest flaw and Jane's possible tricks to give Rigsby what he thought he wanted but the episode fell flat for the most part.
...completely ..agree with you..the writer of these episode was taking a nap in memory lane it was a balloon that is blown with full of crap explode and ta,ta,we kill the bad guy the last scene felt so empty and sad in a scale ..1-10..had 6.5 for me
Decent ep, but not great. I liked the revisit with Rigsby's father, and showing the tie in that Rigsby doing his best to be a good father to his son. I was wondering where the mother went, and not sure I buy the explanation as I can't think of many mothers who would leave and not take their child with them even if the father is a good guy. I got a kick that they used the Merlotte's bar set from True Blood as the headquarters for one of the gangs, and the actor who plays LaRoche's twitchy eyes kinda freak me out somewhat... lol
I don't share the general opinion about this episode. I must say, so far I like this season's writing much better than that of season four- even the filler episodes have more emotional depth, more suspense, more "important" things to say... and even better guest stars. Forsythe acted much more convincing than he did in 3.21, and his voice? Made me shudder. Here he was the perfect rough-sewn gangster with a carefully hidden golden streak in his heart, and his death really made me feel something. The music was once again stellar, and this episode didn't repeat last year's mistakes (like in 5.06)- although it was a Rigsby-episode, there was enough Jane to make it satisfying. Rigsby so far was a character that didn't mean much to me, good for some comic relief and not much else. In this episode, I felt close to him, and the last scene actually made me cry. I also liked the first one, which had great dramatic and showed him as a responsible, loving father. I think to portray him as a single dad is a great chance for Wayne, because the role forces him to grow up, and there will be much to come out of this in the future- and yes, I partly think about his relationship with van Pelt. Both have been through an enormous development... and I think when they become a couple again, they are finally ready to handle things differently. The last scene between Jane, Lisbon and Laroche was great, too: I liked how Jane tried to take the blame for calling Rigsby to the crime scene, Laroche pointing out that she always covers for her team, and Jane once again coming to her aide... the writers are definitely getting Jane and Lisbon closer together, I'm really thrilled to see where it's leading. All in all, another episode I enjoyed tremendously. This season has started so emotional and so far, that's not letting off. Like it. Very much.
I love the idea of Jane's plan for Rigsby's 'legal revenge'. It's a new angle and keeps the show fresh! Brilliant writing for Jordan Harper & great acting for Owain. Best line: Your instincts to protect your team are admirable, and your biggest flaw. We have the best and the loyalest team ever! Can't wait for Red Dawn!
What on Earth are you guys talking about? This episode was fantastic. Very powerful, dealing with the shows main theme 'revenge'. The Rigsby stuff was so well done and there was so much Jane/Red John meta. Plus Laroche was back! 5 star episode.
I agree with you. I thought this episode was by far the best of this season. Very deep and emotional. I enjoy the episodes that Simon directs, they seem to have a bit more to them than normal. I felt for Wayne this entire episode, on one hand he despises his father, but on the other hand it is his dad. I felt this episode pulling on the heart quite a bit!
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The ending was good but most of the time I found myself wondering why I should care? I loved the bit with LaRoche at the end pointing out Lisbon's biggest flaw and Jane's possible tricks to give Rigsby what he thought he wanted but the episode fell flat for the most part.
ReplyDeleteSo excited about next week!
...completely ..agree with you..the writer of these episode was taking a nap in memory lane it was a balloon that is blown with full of crap explode and ta,ta,we kill the bad guy the last scene felt so empty and sad in a scale ..1-10..had 6.5 for me
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ReplyDeleteDecent ep, but not great. I liked the revisit with Rigsby's father, and showing the tie in that Rigsby doing his best to be a good father to his son. I was wondering where the mother went, and not sure I buy the explanation as I can't think of many mothers who would leave and not take their child with them even if the father is a good guy. I got a kick that they used the Merlotte's bar set from True Blood as the headquarters for one of the gangs, and the actor who plays LaRoche's twitchy eyes kinda freak me out somewhat... lol
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ReplyDeleteI don't share the general opinion about this episode.
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must say, so far I like this season's writing much better than that of
season four- even the filler episodes have more emotional depth, more
suspense, more "important" things to say... and even better guest stars.
Forsythe acted much more convincing than he did in 3.21, and his voice?
Made me shudder. Here he was the perfect rough-sewn gangster with a
carefully hidden golden streak in his heart, and his death really made
me feel something. The music was once again stellar, and this episode
didn't repeat last year's mistakes (like in 5.06)- although it was a
Rigsby-episode, there was enough Jane to make it satisfying. Rigsby so
far was a character that didn't mean much to me, good for some comic
relief and not much else. In this episode, I felt close to him, and the
last scene actually made me cry. I also liked the first one, which had
great dramatic and showed him as a responsible, loving father. I think
to portray him as a single dad is a great chance for Wayne, because the
role forces him to grow up, and there will be much to come out of this
in the future- and yes, I partly think about his relationship with van
Pelt. Both have been through an enormous development... and I think when
they become a couple again, they are finally ready to handle things
differently. The last scene between Jane, Lisbon and Laroche was great,
too: I liked how Jane tried to take the blame for calling Rigsby to the
crime scene, Laroche pointing out that she always covers for her team,
and Jane once again coming to her aide... the writers are definitely
getting Jane and Lisbon closer together, I'm really thrilled to see
where it's leading. All in all, another episode I enjoyed tremendously.
This season has started so emotional and so far, that's not letting off.
Like it. Very much.
I love the idea of Jane's plan for Rigsby's 'legal revenge'. It's a
ReplyDeletenew angle and keeps the show fresh! Brilliant writing for Jordan Harper & great acting for Owain.
Best line: Your instincts to
protect your team are admirable, and your biggest flaw. We have the best and the loyalest team ever! Can't wait for Red Dawn!
I remember Pruitt Taylor Vince as a serial killer in X-files way back when.
ReplyDeleteNow I can't seem to shake that creepy vibe off.
What on Earth are you guys talking about? This episode was fantastic. Very powerful, dealing with the shows main theme 'revenge'. The Rigsby stuff was so well done and there was so much Jane/Red John meta. Plus Laroche was back! 5 star episode.
ReplyDeleteIt was a good episode. The show is starting to get better
ReplyDeleteThe whole flashback thing was completely unnecessary...
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I thought this episode was by far the best of this season. Very deep and emotional. I enjoy the episodes that Simon directs, they seem to have a bit more to them than normal.
ReplyDeleteI felt for Wayne this entire episode, on one hand he despises his father, but on the other hand it is his dad. I felt this episode pulling on the heart quite a bit!