ForeverAlone

Yes. One of the things that consistently pisses me off about this show is the wrong geography just to fit a story. Trying to pretend that the way between Seattle and Tacoma has some isolated backwoods, rather than the heavily built up urban interstate highway it really is. Now if they wanted to put in bumper to bumper backup that would be believable. But not the crap they keep coming up with. There are isolated parts of this state, but it's certainly not between Seattle and Tacoma.

I am intrigued at the possibility of a revival until I read Erica Messer was going to be the showrunner again. I just didn't like a good majority of the episodes under her tenure, and would rather have a more hard boiled version of serial killer storytelling. As for characters, Rossi really can't come back in any official capacity, since he is long past the age of mandatory retirement. Penelope needs to be far, far away from this revival in my opinion. I would hope that about half of the team is replaced. Maybe one of them (like JJ) could be running a field office and working with the BAU on the case. If there isn't much a difference in characters or storytelling, it's like what is the point of a revival?

I enjoyed this episode. It was like a good old fashioned SVU case, with some Amanda Knox style hijinks thrown in to boot. I guessed the actual killer, just because I figured there was some sort of twist involved. I too like the return of Melinda and some actual investigative work. And be still my heart at the return of Barba. Hopefully the writers will simply ignore the abomination that was his exit story, and pretend it never existed.

I knew what was going to happen before I watched this episode (in fact that is why I chose to watch it, after missing many of the last few episodes, because I was struggling to maintain my interest in the show). I can see that what Alex did was a bit out of character for who he became, but I didn't hate how it all turned out. I preferred that to the way they wrote out George and Derek and Mark and Lexie. It didn't feel THAT false to me. Plus I liked seeing all the clips from the first several seasons, when the writing and characterization of the show was much better than it has become. I was never a hardcore Alex/Izzy shipper, but I also wasn't a Jolex shipper. So I can't say that I am devastated that they broke up. I am curious how Jo will deal with this all, but I just hope she doesn't devolve into another major depressive episode. Of course I REALLY hope that the writers don't use this turn as an excuse to pair up Linc and Jo. I really do like Linc and Amelia together, and I really, really hope Owen isn't the father of Amelia's baby. So I will likely scream bloody murder if the show goes down that road.

At the rate this show lasts, Olivia will be forced into mandatory retirement. 😂😂😂

I blame the writers and producers for the mess that is Amelia and Linc. Every dumpster worthy thing that is going on between the two of them is because the writers made conscious choices to create cheap, needless drama. I loved Amelia and Linc together, but now that they had to throw "who is the baby daddy drama" into the mix, I find that I can't even get behind them as a couple. The writers could have gone a different path, but they chose this one, and it pisses me off.

Hmmm...well at least there was more team in the second hour, but of course they had to bring Lynch back for one final, ridiculous turn. I can't believe they actually were allowed to sacrifice the private jet just to get him. And the FBI just gifted them a new one? Yeah, sure, okay. Emily should be glad she still has a job after that screw up with the SWAT team. But no more director consideration for her. Did Reid not go to the hospital after the explosion, even though he was thrown to the ground and likely would have had TBI? I found it unbelievable that they didn't do a thorough examination of him and caught an intracranial brain bleed. Shoddy storytelling on their part. The fact that Rossi didn't actually retire is nearly as ridiculous as the jet thing. I mean, let's be real. He is LONG past mandatory retirement age. Depending on which age you want to consider canon, he is either 64 or no younger than 70. So stupid. Finally Penelope's mind can be free by moving to Silicon Valley and making gobs of money without having to flit about looking at murder scenes she should have gotten used to years ago. Overall, it was okay. It certainly could have been worse. I liked Reid's scenes with Maeve, and it just drove home that the writers screwed up by killing her off for cheap shock drama. I assume he is still dating Max, but no mention of her, so who knows (and honestly, even though I liked her, I don't really care). Of the new characters, I really only LOVED Tara, even though the others were fine. But some of the camaraderie felt forced at times.

I keep checking the clock while watching the finale, and that is never a good sign. There is WAY too much unsub in this endeavor and too little team so far. I don't give a rat's ass about Everett Lynch or his daddy issues or Roberta and her abuse issues. Boring as all get out. I hope this improves in the second half.

The FBI has never promoted directly from within for the director, since it is the one political appointee position in the bureau and that recommendation would come from the president, or the Department of Justice at a minimum. It's not to say that previous directors have never worked in the FBI. Only that they didn't come directly from within. Besides, if they were going to promote directly from within, you would think they would elevate the deputy director or the associate deputy director, and not reach down into the tiny section that is the BAU. There are field offices that have bigger profiles and work forces than the mere BAU. That's not even getting into the real world political drama that surrounds the FBI, which this show has (probably wisely) never touched in the slightest. If the show was going for such a huge promotion for Emily, it would make sense if it was the associate deputy director, so she is elevated to the number three position in the Bureau, which is still a huge deal.

The second episode would have been more fun if it was a crossover with "Evil" considering the talking beast. It certainly would have been more interesting, but it could have been worse.

I hope the show continues to lean into the dark, gallows humor, because I think that is a good tone for this show. No need for dreary realism, when it can be batshit crazy fun.

I liked this episode, especially after tuning out Penelope being a flibbertygibberty Penelope. I enjoyed the relaxed vibe among the team, even when they were working the case. I enjoyed the humor, because it didn't feel forced or corny like it often has in more recent years. Tara and JJ had great team work, and it was a nice return to form for Emily. Reid was great and had good chemistry with Maxine. I'm not jumping up and down at the coupling, but it is certainly better than murdering her in front of Reid. I personally don't understand the hatred for the red crib, but I like bright baby colors.

Meh- the writers bring back a great, classic episode, but only to make it a ridiculous revenge fantasy centered on the two most recent characters. Bah. Don't soil the memory of "LDSK" with this crap.

The question I had that I didn't think the show addressed (or maybe I just missed it), is how the unsub actually tracked down the names of these people on the road trip. That would seem to be a bit of a Herculean effort, and then the additional time and effort of tracking down the group's families. If this guy was that talented, he could actually do something with his life, than being a loser criminal. All because one woman accidentally stepped on some flowers? If anything, his rage should have been directed at that Collin guy who was posing like an ass in front of the murder house. While the idea of the episode was interesting, I don't think it was adequately explained how the entire thing actually happened. The whole thing just seemed to be a reach in its execution.

Hmmm...I felt the hostage situation was ridiculous, overblown, and unnecessary. And all that time spent on the Amanda and Bucci talking it out left us with a Getz story that skipped some needed steps. There is no reason why he would have killed himself at that juncture of the case, when he likely would have gotten some sort of deal. Or at least if they were going to the die in prison route, at least make his death ambiguous. But I see no reason whey they had to show him definitively killing himself in prison, without a solid reason for doing so at that time.

I preferred the first episode over the second one, even if the first one was a straightforward rip off of Silence of the Lambs. I didn't like that the first killer was connected to the second, for a couple of reasons. First off, I was perfectly good with Rossi being wrong on this one (I mean, he has LONG since passed the FBI's age for mandatory retirement for agents), because he was blinded in his pursuit for Lynch. That and to save me from Emily groveling before Rossi about how she should have just listened to him. Even if the first episode wasn't an original story, it still kept my attention, and I wasn't SHOCKED that Dr. Hearst was the unsub. That's why I wish this was its own episode, and the story could have been developed further. I knew Lynch would get away, because he's the Season's Big Bad, so it lacked some drama, though I too was surprised he murdered his own daughter. I honestly don't care about the ending of this particularly arc, but I hope it doesn't take up too much time this season, since there are only eight episodes left. I can't say I was surprised at the resolution to the Reid/JJ saga, though I wonder what the writers were thinking going there in the first place. I have gotten over my hate for a Reid/JJ coupling, but I was also wasn't rooting for it either.

After this season, I really do think that if Survivor does continue, future female players need to look hard at this season and think about their strategy. Because yeah, there were plenty of female threats to win this game this season, and they were all voted out. At this point, I do think that the clearest path for a woman to win is to form a strong women's alliance and run the game. Even if they are linked to a popular dude like Lauren was with Tommy, said dude is likely to want to get rid of her before the finals (like Tommy, since he didn't want to go to the end with Lauren), and we have not seen how the jury reacts to such a strong pair. I mean, taken individually I can see why each Final 3 woman hasn't received votes for the past several seasons (since 35). But at this point, there is a definite pattern going on, with those women who can win not making it to the end for the most part, and the only way I see around it is for those smart, strong, strategic women to band together and run the game. There was so much talk this season about how talking about women's alliances are sexist, but that talk is more likely to put women off from forming one. The reason they are so feared, is that even though they don't happen all THAT often, they are very effective, especially in the post merge.

I was so hoping for a Thanksgiving miracle with Karishma idoling out Dan, but alas it was not to be. I wonder why Karishma didn't vote for Dan. It was a perfect opportunity to kick out Feely Dan, but it doesn't seem like the rest of the players have a real yen to kick him out.

What the hell was all of this? Just what kind of drugs are the writers doing if they think these are good storytelling choices? I mean, what was the entire point of having Bailey get pregnant, only to have her miscarry? That just seems like stupid drama. I honestly thought before the end of it, Ben and Bailey would want to adopt abandoned baby Jo instead decided to take home. Why are they going down the "Who's Amelia's babydaddy?" route? Just what does that add to the story to insinuate Owen impregnated Amelia, or worse actually impregnated her? I mean, what is the point of it all? Is Owen going to suddenly have all these different women and they'll become his harem. I'd like to think that this is all just for stupid drama, and Linc will end up being at the actual father. Otherwise I might have to throw something at the screen if Owen is the actual father. I don't really care Maggie quit. She'll likely be back, unless the actress is leaving the show. So Dr. McAsshole is Cristina's package for Meredith? Ooooookay. I guess the writers got the message many in the fanbase didn't like her with Deluca. So I guess they're going to end up having some hate sex or something? I get that Deluca is not Meredith's professional equal, but I did find it unsettling when all these dudes were telling Deluca he isn't Meredith's equal. I mean, don't think Deluca truly thought he was her professional equal. But to say he isn't her equal at all, makes it seem like he isn't her equal in a personal sense. And HAOG saying he doesn't view Contacts as his equal again just makes it seem like he doesn't view his boyfriend as his equal at all. I guess that was just another episode where Meredith is held up as better than all others. So now we have to wait until January until we see how this needless drama plays out? And it's going to be a crossover with Station 19? *sighs*

I've seen a couple Kellee exit interviews today, and it strikes me as odd that they were conducted via email when the normal procedure is by phone. I wonder if that was her choice or if production/CBS mandated that? I haven't seen anything from Jamal yet, but I imagine that will be forthcoming.

WTF did I just witness? Yes I knew Peter Stone was not going to come back next season, but this is the way they do it? He does something unethical and likely illegal, all because he wanted to help Olivia? And his final speech to Olivia was just a shorter version of Rafael's speech to Olivia? She apparently has this superpower to make men become unhealthily attached to her, so unhealthily attached that they must run away due to the force of their feelings. Unfucking believable.

As someone who thought Chris was a big possibility to win (just based on some spoilers, EVEN THOUGH the vast majority of spoilers were completely off target), I don't have a problem with his win. He played the cards he was dealt in the best way he could, and I liked him more than Gavin or Julie. I would be more peeved if he beat Victoria if she was in the F3, because she was the one I was rooting for the most of the normal game players. Hell, even Lauren if she made it to the end. But Gavin and Julie? Nah I'm good they lost. I do think production hoped that a EOE returnee would win, but I would bet large sums of money they didn't want Chris to win. I bet they wished it was any one of the returning players OR Rick. But anyone else? Doubtful. But anything can happen when they introduce a new twist into the game. Production doesn't always get the winner they were hoping for. Chris was pretty close to winning his way back into the game with the first EOE challenge, and I wonder how the game would have played out differently if he had. He clearly was capable of game play, so that could have been fun. But in either case, I enjoyed the finale, just because so much happened.

Yeah, now knowing that Michael Chernuchin has either chosen to leave the show or was replaced, I can see why Phillip is out, since Peter was Michael's favorite pet. Now I'm even more curious who will be the ADA for season 21, or if the show will just go back to late Neal Baer years of rotating ADAs.

Here's a fun one. https://tvline.com/2019/04/22/law-order-svu-season-21-warren-leight-returning-showrunner/ I can only hope Warren brings back the storytelling quality for Season 21, since I generally like the stories under his watch (I've given up hope on reining in Olivia, but maybe the rest of the characters will get better characterization).

For the life of me, I can't figure out why these women are supposedly hung up on Owen. Why in the hell would Amelia would be hung up on Owen when she has Linc to play with? I just don't get it and I never will. The ONLY reason I could get behind Owen and Teddy finally hooking up is if they both leave the show. Otherwise, if Owen will remain on the show, Teddy can do better, and has a man who unabashedly wants her. As for the rest of the couples, I still don't see any chemistry between Jackson and Maggie, but the show has spent so much time trying to get the audience to root for them. Alas, I doubt I ever will. I can only watch in apprehension as Jo spirals further downward. While I can understand why she would be struggling emotionally, that doesn't mean I want to see her spin her wheels for the rest of the season. So I hope the writers have some sort of plan to resolve this, hopefully positively. I can see the writers also seem to either want to implode Nico/Levi, set up Nico's exit or they just want to push some horrible rift between the two of them, but if they want to maintain that relationship, they write some horrible stuff to make that possible. So who knows what the hell the writers/producers are thinking with this, but we only have so many episodes left in the season.