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She’s a bit younger but still in the right age range so definitely. That or someone else connected to Sir because I don’t see her having ties to anybody else? Unless she’s Trent’s ex who is also a cop. But this show doesn’t really deal in romantic relationship (thankfully) drama so I doubt it.

These characters have always been weighed down by trauma, but unravelling seems to be the theme of this season. And I think the writers are actually going about that pretty well. With Margaret specifically, it’s like she can’t handle Gabi falling from the pedestal that she put her on. I don’t always like how they write her, but I think the actress is doing a great job demonstrating that conflict. Right? He keeps acting like Gabi held Sir in the basement for her health and was giving him regular beat downs. What she did was wrong but she kidnapped her kidnapper, bot some random stranger and he’s acting like she’s a danger to the world at large. I know he’s a cop but he’s obviously bringing personal feelings into it and it’s gotten old. I also agree with you on Ethan. They lost me once they revealed he was Dhan’s old therapist. Also he’s clearly not very good at his job if he would date a client and then can’t even get a clear read on that client in their home. I get feeling betrayed that Dhan procured Sir for Gabi and didn’t tell him but he crossed all types of lines and is dating an extremely traumatized man. I loved that Dhan was married at first (although I find it odd that in a season and a half they didn’t kiss once, and kept getting regulated to the forehead touches and handholding that so many gay couples get instead of kisses and regular physical intimacy like straight couples) but I’m not at all sad to see him go. Exactly. Violent serial killers have fan clubs so Sir having stans shouldn’t surprise me, but I’m still disgusted by the comments on promos from fans who claim they would’ve eagerly gone with Sir as teens and that Gabi should stop being so stubborn and just ‘give in’ to his love 🙄. More like sick obsession and possession. The fact that these people can’t grasp that she was a child and he was a grown man who abducted her is beyond me. But if anything that video of Sir would’ve only made his fans all the more dedicated in universe and irl. Also I think his partner is his sister. There was casting news a while ago about a new female character and while she wasn’t named, I’m guessing that’s Lena.

Seems like as saddened as he is by his daughter’s death, the husband is mainly on this crusade for Matty. And since she’s finally in pharma, she’s either going to talk him back in or sneak around. Either way, I hope they wrap up the mystery of who it was by the end of this season and then pull back a bit on that angle going forward. It’s unsustainable and getting a bit tiresome. But I really liked the case of the week. The actress who played Vanessa was great, not just when she broke down on the stand, but with how deeply she radiated grief, even when she was trying to act detached and hold herself together with Olympia. And the writing for Olympia has really bloomed since the pilot. I love the layers the actress brings to the role. She’s got the super expressive eyes, that always reveal her character’s true emotions without her having to say anything. She really is! From her hair, which is always laid, down to her little phrases and character complexities. And they didn’t linger on it, but her point about black kids at a rich PWI (predominantly white institution) rang true. I went to a uniform high school that was lax about accessories sand hair styling yet black students would get infractions for uniform and hair by one teacher in particular, that seemed to never notice the white students doing the same thing. A friend once asked that teacher why the same rules didn’t seem to apply equally, and the teacher said she wasn’t talking about ‘normal’ hair. Just ours. And this was in a relatively diverse and socially aware town and not that long ago. Racism isn’t just slurs and blatantly hateful rhetoric. Mircoragressions and unfair standards are a reality and while I saw Julian’s point about having an equal say in the kid’s life, there are nuances and consequences for biracial/black kids that he can’t relate to and I would’ve liked to see them go a little deeper into it. Especially since he and Olympia seem to be back together? (for now anyway). The pyjama comment was also familiar & made me laugh because my mother had the same reaction when we first moved abroad. She couldn’t believe pajama day was thing and I just remember thinking that a country where kids could sometimes wear pjs to school and con grown ups into letting them go door to door for free candy in costumes (Halloween) was probably kid paradise, ha. Speaking of kids, Matty and Olympia keep bonding over motherhood and Olympia is almost fond of her now. That scene where Matty explained how it felt to lose her daughter felt like it’s was foreshadowing that when Matty’s act is finally revealed, Olympia might be more sympathetic than expected. Billy and Sarah might not though. They took a back seat this week (I thought that comment about them making a good couple was hinting at something but then I remembered the interview with the showrunner where she said Sarah was a lesbian so that nips that in the bud, which I’m glad for, because an office romance between them would be so boring) but Billy already likes Matty so much. I think his mom called Matty his ‘work abuela’. Sarah might go straight to anger but he will be pretty hurt.

They telegraphed Chloe’s death pretty early into the episode, so I just kept waiting for them to call it. Same with Yasuda. I never thought she’d die, so I was just waiting for them to say she was okay. And I’m glad she is, but I wouldn’t have minded raising the stakes with her dying since the actress is leaving anyway. But I’m also not very attached—I like her but less so than when she was introduced in season 19 and it seemed like the show was getting a much needed refresher with the new interns. There’s potential but the split screentime with the oldies takes hurts the stories imo. I was thinking this too. I know they’ve had some budget cuts but they could’ve hired a couple of extras to sit in Yasuda’s room during that healing montage. Or scrounge up an extra sister. She’s got 7 of them and one just died, at least one family member would show up. But at least Bailey was there when she woke up. Their moment at the end was really touching. She really can. I always think about that mercy west’s interns death in season 6 and how Bailey being so affected made me sad about an intern I otherwise didn’t care for. And seeing Levi’s goodbye montage really showed his career growth. I’ve skipped a few seasons & didn’t realize he’s been on the show for so long. But moving to Texas with a guy he’s being seeing for all of a month is a bit silly. I get that they want to give him a happy ending but as cute as they are together, that move seemed rushed and unbelievable to me.

I thought this episode was better than the pilot, but not by much. Going by the trailers, I expected this show to be a lot funnier, but maybe that’s because I thought it would be like Abbott Elementary, the only other mockumentary series I’ve seen & a comedy that was a hit right out the gate. The characters in this show are a little too cliche and mild and the script is missing the wit and spark that would make it stand out. But I also prefer medical dramas to comedies, so I’m biased. I know the writing will probably get better as the show goes on, but right now it’s more of a show to watch while everything else is on hiatus and not must see tv.

I was pleasantly surprised by the reveal of John Doe’s story, despite its sad ending. The patient was a solid actor and along with the actor playing his boyfriend, they really sold the hope and grief of their love. The scene where they reunite, with Wolf and Nichols watching in the background, was really well done. It was clear that Wolf could relate to Roman and badly wanted him to be able to live the life he’d dreamed of, but the story never became about Wolf and his angst, like it so easily could’ve been. He did his due diligence but respected his patient’s wishes and that surprised me, because medical dramas hardly let patients die on their terms. There’s always a miracle cure or family member who insists they live for them. I also liked the that Wolf took a chance and went for it with Nichols. I thought they’d go the slow burn route with them (and they still might depending on Nichols’ reaction next week) but they’ve got great chemistry and already balance each other out pretty well. I’m not as into the budding intern romances. I like the friendly group dynamic but if I had to pick I’d go with Van over the jock because the latter is arrogant and seems more into himself than anyone else.

So. Ritual child sacrifice, time travel, reincarnation (at least I think thats what they were hinting at??) and a bunch of other supernatural things I’m sure I didn’t catch = an inescapable monstertown. Sure. At least it’s not a government experiment or a dream. I remember reading some fan theories back at the start of the season that suggested that the town was possibly a punishment for whoever hurt those ghost kids that haunt Tabitha, and back then I didn’t put much stock into it (because it seemed like a ridiculous reach) but I guess it was true. I don’t know what I expected the origin mystery to be, but definitely something better than this. But maybe I should just be glad that it’s somewhat original & that they’re even giving up any answers at all, because dragging things along is this show’s favourite thing. The fact that if you erased half the episodes in the middle prior to this one, nothing much would’ve changed in terms of plot progression, is some pretty bad storytelling. As are the terrible decisions the characters make without putting even a second of thought into things. Boyd & Donna especially have disappointed me a lot this season. I know the town takes a toll but their behaviour feels less like intentional development and more like bad writing. Finding out the root of the mystery was what kept me watching and now that they’ve revealed some of it, I’m underwhelmed and a little bored by this entire season’s slow blandness. Unless the last two episodes surprise me by being amazing, this will probably be the last season I tune in for.

I was hoping they’d keep the grandson away from the scheming for a more than one episode, but it makes sense that he’s already back in the fold, since they have no one else for tech support. Though Matty’s husband did try. He and Bates have great chemistry and are very believable as a couple that’s been together for decades. Same. I’ve come around to them a lot since the pilot. Olympia lets down her guard when she’s around him and I really like that they sincerely respect and care for each other. Their recent scenes have been so genuine. All the supporting characters are finally finding their footing (yay for Sarah getting to literally let her hair down and have a life outside of work!) so the main cast works for me, even if the cases aren’t always super interesting. I do wonder why the show is so blue though. Matty, Olympia, and various side characters are always dressed in some shade of blue and even some of the offices and Matty’s home, are painted blue. I thought it might be a nod to the original (I’ve never seen it) but if not, then I guess the show runner just wanted a specific look for the series and liked the colour? I didn’t notice it until a friend pointed it out but now it really sticks out.

Same. The car crash was the first time in years that Greys actually surprised me. I don’t think they’re going to kill her off though. She’ll probably get the same send off as Edward’s did back in s13 and decide to leave her job to take advantage of her second chance. I’m glad Levi got a nice send off though. He’s never been a favourite but I thought his goodbyes were sweet. And idk where they’re going with Jo’s baby plot, but during her conversation with Amelia, I thought the show was hinting at an abortion or a reduction. Probably not, but she’s already so miserable about the baby situation that I wouldn’t mind. No one on this show needs more kids.

Elijah’s behaviour in this episode tells me that Olympia was right to break up with him. He had every right to be hurt but his attitude and pettiness was annoying. Either way, the show seems far more invested in the relationship between Julian and Olympia, so no big loss there. And despite Senior being a viper professionally, I really like his & Olympia‘s personal relationship and the obvious fatherly fondness he is for her. I hope her fun little golf session at the end doesn’t come back to bite her in the butt. Same. I bought it but a little ground laying would’ve been better storytelling. I also didn’t expect them to bring up the issues with the grandson’s involvement so early on, but seeing as the season’s so short, it makes sense. Alfie really shouldn’t be this close to his mother’s case, but unless they find someone else to help with tech support (which I’m really hoping for) he’s always going to be over-exposed and no kid should be so heavily leaned on to decipher the ins and outs of their mother’s death. It’s a rough situation, and although I like that they’re showing the toll this rouse is taking on Matty’s life, I’m starting to wonder about the longevity and logistics of the show. Especially once Matty’s deception is revealed and she solves her daughter’s case.

I’ve been rewatching this show over the past month and just watched the finale. Good stuff. I won’t deny that it’s very blatant copaganda, but I felt that it also tried for nuance and complexity. The premise wasn’t new but it still felt like a fresh take on the angle. I also really enjoyed how it was filmed and the authenticity of the story and scenery. But Amanda Warren was the main draw for me; she brought a certain kind of depth and care to playing Regina that really elevated the character and the sometimes routine material she was given. I couldn’t get a read on her at first but over the series she became one of my favourite female characters. I would’ve loved to watch her story play out.

It’s been obvious for weeks, that the only thing Fatima was pregnant with was anticipation lol but least it’s confirmed. She’s either turning or dying and neither option is a surprise. The monsters waking up and letting Victor go did surprise me though, I expected for his dad to die at their hands. Their reunion has been so bittersweet and watching Henry’s sadness at realizing just how alone and traumatized his son had been for 40 years of his life was rough. And I don’t mind the focus on the new characters but Donna’s almost seemed like a background character this season and I want to see her rally and have a bit more to do. This episode definitely felt more slow—it takes these people forever to have even half a conversation and that’s before you pause for miscommunications!—than the others but I’ve been wishing that they’d pick up the pace for the season in general. I know the final two episodes are titled Revelations but I hope there’s a little more action in store before we get to those.

“You know, when I started, I had nothing. Nothing but the 4 million dollars that my father gave me.” LOL This case wasn’t my favourite but that line was great. Elsbeth’s firefighter shadow was fun too, I’m not into men but he’s easy on the eyes and she could do worse than an overeager himbo.

I thought this was the most interesting case so far, and really liked the actress that played the client, but the court scenes felt even more dramatized than usual. Especially the closing statement. As meaningful as Matty’s monologue was, the first half was just an anecdote and I kept waiting for someone to object? But I’m not a lawyer so maybe it tracks. And I really liked that the jury doubled the payment in the end. The client deserved that and more. I also really liked Shae, the consultant they brought in, and thought Olympia had way more chemistry with her than she did with both the ex husband and now ex bf, but I also find both of those characters a bit bland right now so that could be it. I also find the male junior associate a bit unbelievably precious at times & think the writers propping him up as the kind and insecure half of the duo, while continuing to make Sarah’s ambition out to be callous and grating, is getting a little stale. But given Sarah’s final conversation with Olympia they might be pulling back on that angle, or at least I hope so. Overall the writing mostly holds up or at least entertains, but it sometimes feels like the show doesn’t have a great grasp on the balance between the oblivious little old lady/shrewd shark when it comes to Matty at work. Complexity is one thing, but right now the flip flopping makes it hard to buy some of Matty’s decisions.

In the final scene with the whole team she reveals that she remembers but says she put it aside because they had a client and saving lives comes first. She also tells Zeke that she can’t let this experience change who she is. Seems like she’s trying to block things out and might eventually break down in a few episodes though. Also, I thought Zeke’s scene at the end was meant to be a dream that revealed more about his feelings about losing Lacey and his agoraphobia than reality. The writing was uneven, but I still thought this was one of their better cases. And while I don’t mind it, the fact that Mallory went from all but campaigning for Gabi’s arrest to telling Trent to fall back is a little hard to believe, even given his reasons. Sir continues to be a shamelessly nutty terror and like always, Gabi looked great.