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Sam's hair definitely wasn't that curly. When I saw the texture, I immediately thought it was the Black man Stabler had a run-in with. I think the show wanted to leave room for doubt. No, Elliot was a Marine and realized he had served with that guy's dad. Since his dad is deceased, he's not able to ask him about that guy "Hank" he served with. But Elliot tapped into the parts of his story that are true and got the guy to trust him. In typical Stabler fashion, he's pretty close to people who could easily recognize him or be suspicious enough to look into him. But he's so endearing and good and forming bonds with people, that they take him at his word. But I'm always afraid someone will recognize him - not just from the news, but from his actual life as a lifelong NYC resident, cop, etc. Not sure yet what Joe Jr.'s situation is beyond the fact that he's using. I think that fancy place is a hotel and his brothers broke into his safe - was his cash there and that's why he shook down his poor mom?

I guess he was thinking about how the consent decree covered the department and, of course, his leadership. But not his non-police activities. I'm excited for this to unfold! Yes, I was waiting for a mention of the matchmaker being a widow. In my head, she was happily married for years before her husband passed.

I HIGHLY recommend watching The Closer. It's a different premise but there is a similar quirky approach to solving crimes and the lead on the show is also new to the city and lugs around a huge tote bag, just like Elsbeth. I agree that the show can switch things up a bit because Elsbeth has new, unrelated crimes each episode and also works with a different detective. I loved both shows. The Closer because of the character but Major Crimes, I think, had stronger writing. This was my take, too. I like the little reminders of Elsbeth's career background, especially for viewers who didn't watch the other shows the character was on. Since Elsbeth isn't practicing law and is new to NYC, it is important to highlight that she was a practicing defense attorney in a big city for decades. I especially liked when Elsbeth mentioned that it felt good to be on the side of the truth, as a further nod to her motivation for taking on this assignment.

But Neville didn't know how Dan spent the money at first. After Dan's previous behavior where he expected someone to give him money just because they have more than him, I can see why Neville would be cautious. But once Dan opened up, Neville was fine and they had a really good bonding moment.

That's just it. Older generations have decades of knowledge. I can type on a typewriter or any kind of keyboard you put in front of me because I learned one way but then had to adapt to others. I grew up with encyclopedias and microfliche but I'm comfortable using AI. I'm familiar with the Dewey decimal system and love GIFs and emojis, too. My kids could never. I feel like Elsbeth having lived through multiple decades as a lawyer is only going to help her throughout the series and I'm here for it. I think the two spaces (you're right, it's not really double-spacing) was just a signal for Elsbeth to look for a killer outside the college student committing suicide. Even before Elsbeth looked at the syllabus, she looked at the deceased student's former texts and they were formatted differently. That's a huge deal in a investigation. Like how the unibomber was caught because of his unique phrasing of a familiar saying.

yes, absolutely! When you're private pay, they have you pay up front LOL

I don't like Marty's energy here either. He's behaving immaturely but is also in a weird position since his dad has valid concerns and he's a business partner. I think she was offended by her friend who she accidentally made a baby with presenting her with legal documents to sign. She's a Canadian who's alone and pregnant in California and the people she thought were going to rally around her are asking her to sign legal documents. I can't blame her for wanting to be around her own family. She didn't expect that from Marty or Calvin.

I'm not bothered by it either. Marty was about to get married and admitted he wanted to be a dad. No parent is perfect but it's not like he's a kid. He's warm, attentive, family-oriented, and smart. It seems like Marty has had more serious relationships than his brother. And I can see why. There are tons of smart, quirky women who would love a guy like Marty. He's the kind of guy I'd introduce to my younger sister or niece. I don't dislike the older brother but Marty is obviously my favorite. He also has better chemistry with each of the parents.

I wonder if Colter has health insurance, though/

This one wasn't as good but it wasn't terrible. I'm still hopeful 😊

Meh, I think the actor can pull off an overall vibe of a 36-year-old so I'm OK with it. Plus, people age differently. I've seen 30-somethings on TV who have wrinkles and people in their 50s who don't. I was pretty confused by the similar appearance! I didn't even realize this was based on a book series. I was just looking for something to watch while relaxing and I have seen the lead actor in a few things before. I HATED the lawyer's behavior. She sounded like a bratty teenager who was mad a boy didn't call her back after the dance. There's nothing about Colter that would make me think he's going to stick around once a case is wrapped up. He said he had to work and I believe him. Even if she was upset by it, either you take the case and behave professionally (as in, not sharing your sexual history with your client with a random cop) or you decline the offer. That part was a turnoff and I hope we don't have to see a repeat of this.

I took it differently, I guess. Elsbeth mentioned she's been a lawyer for 30 years so the character is likely in her late 50s. Elsbeth isn't saying that no one from an older generation single-spaces or is aware that double-spacing after a period is no longer standard practice. Some folks still double-space; others don't. However, double-spacing after punctuation is a sign that something was written by an older person because the younger generations were never taught double-spacing to begin with. I didn't find it to be ageist or even about technology. To me, it's kinda like observing the way someone does math. There are plenty of reasons for someone who's 45+ to be well-versed in the way math is taught nowadays: math teacher, military-trained, parents/family member helping kids with their homework, etc. However, if I see someone in the US (because I know math is taught differently in different places) doing math the way I learned it, I'm pretty sure the person is close to my age or older.

Yes, I agree. Lots of single guys are cynical womanizers before they meet someone special and/or have kids. That's more of a lifestyle pivot than going from being a good guy to getting your friends and dog killed. BUT I am still thinking something is off with O'Donnell. I just can't put my finger on it, especially when he said he gave his kids his burner cell. Was that just to show how dedicated he is to his family? It seemed like poor judgment on his part.

I was glad Fin and Bruno talked to the mom instead of Benson. Hope to see more of the whole team in action instead of sitting back while Benson is a therapist, investigator, lawyer, etc. Fin saying that being gay doesn't work like that hit differently since the mom likely perceives him as a strong male figure. And Bruno sharing a bit of his experience growing into a man was especially powerful based on the mom talking about trying to raise a man. Benson would have made it more about her emotions and Noah rather than understanding and addressing the mom's concerns. More Fin and Bruno, please. They have a good rapport with each other and with the victims/families. Agree 100%. I love Rollins, drama and all (though I want to see her balanced and not distressed) but psych consultant she is not. I don't think we've seen the judge but she resembled RBG. Or did I imagine that? I love hearing that not everyone is an EO shipper. I watch the shows for the cases with a little personal stuff sprinkled in but I have no interest in seeing EO. I'm not interested in rehashing the way Eliot left. I like them as friends/colleagues.

I would have preferred a fatherhood chat between Carisi and Fin. I don't know your daughter's situation and feelings are just as valid as any other stepparent but I don't think that's every stepparent's experience/feeling. Carisi already knows what he's got with his stepdaughters. He is a great dad to kids he already knew and whose lives are better because he's in it. And that's different from what he's about to embark on. I'm getting the sense that she may come back to the franchise but just not to this show. I like Amanda but I'm not a fan of her as a profiling expert.

I saw The Bad Seed a long time ago and it freaked me out so I missed a few parts. But it didn't occur to me that this plot was the same. I feel like when The Bad Seed came out in the 50s, there wasn't as much knowledge about genetics so it wasn't labeled that way. Is this show really similar to the movie?

I thought this was an interesting enough episode. I was cooking at the same time so I missed a few things so I was surprised by the mentor/chaperone reveal. But then, there was such an obvious setup between the victim and the boys on the debate team that I didn't think it was them. I 100% agree that the opener was too long. And I also agree that there was some less-than-great dialogue, though I was intrigued by the young lady's (victim's) dialogue. I know she was intentionally shown to be someone who puts a lot of effort into honing her debate skills to the point of researching and bringing up facts in other conversations. I started to wonder if it was going to present an issue in the courtroom, making it seem like she weighed her options and chose what narrative to tell. Like the way a debater doesn't always argue what they actually believe but they research and learn enough to prove the viewpoint that's assigned to them. I liked how she was inspired by Carisi.

It looks like you quoted the person I was quoting lol. I actually agree with you here that Alex has "pretty privilege" here in the US but that doesn't mean she automatically has her pick of partners.

Most other jobs would have taken time to apply for, interview for, train for, and get a pay stub. Money was only part of the equation. To move forward with much-needed services, Alex needed a pay stub. And she needed it fast. I'm not saying cleaning houses is sustainable forever, but I totally get why Alex started there. Cleaning also offers much more flexible shifts than retail, fast food, or serving. It's hard to get daytime hours when you start those jobs. Maybe it doesn't seem necessary but I like that the show told the story of someone who really doesn't have a support system and how that came to be. It makes sense to me that a passionate, creative, mentally ill Paula married an abusive alcoholic. And I'm not surprised her husband built a better/new life for himself through AA and religion but not without blocking out parts of his old life. And I'm especially not surprised that Alex found herself in a domestic partnership with someone who could relate to and wouldn't judge her for her upbringing (we saw how great Sean was with both of Alex's parents) and was also an abusive alcoholic. There are people who come from a healthy, loving home and find themselves in an abusive relationship that makes people question how and why that happened. And oftentimes, because the person came from a supportive background but ultimately found themselves in a terrible situation, they have people in their life who will help them. And then there are people who have no one. That is Alex. This is so true. Not every wealthy person is the same. I've had some wealthy bosses who were generous to the point that it was uncomfortable. But then, they also were not the kind of people to use a cleaning service. They would have had referrals from other wealthy people who they'd likely treat differently from the cleaners from the cleaning service. Hank didn't seem like a huge earner who'd be paying a ton in child support. And Paula didn't seem to live extravagantly. I could buy that, if she received child support, she needed it for room & board and other basics, as Alex's primary parent. This is the issue. It makes it seem like he continued to help Alex with the hopes of changing her mind after she already declined. I do think Alex's attractiveness is a factor in how she's perceived and whether people are willing to help, not so much whether she's wearing makeup or other enhancements. Young and pretty is just that: young and pretty. My understanding is that Alex earned acceptance and a scholarship but then never enrolled. She called the college long after to ask if her acceptance and scholarship were still valid. She ended up having to reapply and it's possible her financial aid package was different this time around since her needs were different; she would be staying in family housing and putting Maddy in daycare (I think on campus?). Alex's Tinder date was a casual encounter and the evening seemed to be an opportunity for her to live out a rich person fantasy. That is different from Alex's interaction with Nate, who knew her and who she'd likely see again. And Alex's interaction with Nate is way different from her domestic partnership and having a child with Sean, who seemed to be from a similar socioeconomic background. They understood each other; they could relate to one another. Alex could have dated Nate if she wanted to but the imbalance was an issue for her, and I respect and understand that. And I do love that Alex's happiest days were ahead of her.

It wasn't clearly stated, no. It was meant to make you second guess. They seem like a couple - older wife, younger husband, in couples therapy. Then you get the impression that it's a marriage of convenience because the wife (mother) doesn't hide her sexual activities from her husband (son). It's not until after the son rapes Mona that the mother-son relationship is confirmed. I was annoyed when the father said he didn't want his son to go into foster care. No one would have put his son in foster care because he cheated. If the mother went to jail for child abuse and incest, he would have custody of his son unless there were other issues. As far as we saw, there weren't any. And that nanny looking younger than the child she supposedly looked after had me cracking up!

Even if they keep their finances separate, Neville can give Jackie money for a trip - it's a gift. She asked him for $1000 because she wanted to give it to Dan and she likely doesn't have it herself - that's separate from paying for the trip; it's money that Dan asked her for to purchase merchandise. Jackie has a business but even if she doesn't pay rent for the property, there are a ton of other business expenses. And I doubt she's making a ton of money from the Lunch Box. Dan was terrible here when he referred to Jackie as "flashing money." It was terrible for him to expect her to pay for everything, even after she was already funding the trip. Yes, old school Dan was a proud man...he would never!

I think Liz and her husband are probably older than Jimmy and his late wife. I like Jason Segal in this. But I really love Harrison Ford. I couldn't see him doing a traditional sitcom but this grumpy, insightful comedy style suits him.

No clue about some of this stuff but... Mia seems to live on the run and isn't completely without resources. Since Mia knew she was going to burn something, wouldn't she just take out the batteries/remove the smoke detector? Or maybe they went off and we just didn't see since it's a tedious detail? Mine go off quite a bit when I'm cooking and it's no big deal to shut them up. She said her artwork is the bulk of her income. She's more creative in the morning and that's why she takes on non-creative work in the afternoons or at night. Not defending her behavior but I doubt she cared about Elena firing her since she wasn't that interested in the job in the first place. Adoption is hard for couples who want infants. They were already waiting for a baby when May Ling was found.

I hate the way Mia emotionally manipulates Pearl. Elena did want to work for the New York Times but it seemed like she wanted to live in her hometown first and never managed to leave. Bill didn't want to work in a big corporate law firm so I would say he gave up his career aspirations, too. It's perfectly normal for schools to have students' home addresses. It's not something you would have seen as a student. But colleges send mail to students - tuition bills, grades, etc. As a college, the art school would have had a temporary address and a permanent home address. Students would not have seen this roster but college employees have access to For the sake of the plot, the show pretended that a NYC college would have given out someone's personal information because she brought Magnolia cupcakes and they also sped up how long it might have taken to produce a report and printout of students who attended 16 years earlier I think IUDs were around in the early 80s when this took place. Mia makes money from her art but she does not command such a huge price tag. The money is for selling a valuable art piece. It so happens that she was the subject but she didn't create it. Mia's lifestyle is extreme but not because of a traditional custody battle. She's afraid of Pearl having any other parents in her life. That's why she doesn't even tell Pearl anything about her father or even her grandparents. She doesn't even have friends or romantic partners. It's not just about what's legal or not. I don't agree with it but I think this is the rationale behind her behavior. Selling the piece of art is actually what put her back on the radar. It was only a matter of time before other people from Mia's past found her. She would no longer have Pearl all to herself. Yes, I think people may have mistaken this for a self-portrait. Yes, Bill did give up his career aspirations. They're both working in their intended fields but not in the way they wanted to. She sold a valuable piece of art that was left to her. Like if someone had sold any other valuable item that had been left to them.

She got money for selling a valuable piece of art created by a now-deceased famous artist.