januaryman

I'm glad I didn't know anything about the episode in advance - I wisely muted a preview. That was arguably the best episode to date. Rose did a brilliant Nancy - and I'm glad they don't overuse Nancy. Alas, Richie had to sit out most of the show but he got his time to shine at the end. I wonder how many people thought the show was over and missed the brief tag scene?

I didn't even notice that was Jubal's son until he mentioned it since the kid is so boring. With Jubal out who'll do the "listen up people" and "throw it up" shtick? They shook up the opening and cut to the dead body instead of the usual murder/rape/torture sequence. Since they referenced Hudson U the show must exist in the L&O universe. The perp was good but he looked kind of old.

Aiken was in two previous Law & Orders and two Criminal Intents and was the ill-fated son of Tom Hanks in Road to Perdition. Though he's 34 now the character was stated as being 24.

Rita didn't seem like the same character here - her lines could have been read by anybody. She was more fun on SVU.

She was easy to look at and not much more. She yanked the phone out of Kelly's hand and challenged Isobel. Did she know she was getting in the elevator with Roy? I thought the last guy who was partner-of-the-week was amusing but he belonged in a different show. Opening scenes are getting sleazier - save that stuff for Criminal Minds.

Second episode was no more exciting than the first. Nothing against anyone who likes it but I find it dull and lifeless. The tire shop guy has had about 3 lines so far and is the most interesting character.

That was a surprise ending. Good for Will - I like quirky players but Tristan didn't do it for me this time.

Elise looked smokin' in that outfit - I wish they'd make her Scola's partner. She's more likeable and charismatic than sticks-in-the-mud Tiffany and Maggie. So was the crooked lady guard, for that matter.

That was boring - there wasn't a single memorable laugh line. The scenes were so short and choppy - give me back the sitcom days of long scenes and long conversations and one act break. Only Annie and Zoe sparked any interest for me.

I enjoy the champ but I would have liked Rachel to stick around as well.

I'm glad Rishabh won - I like players with personality.

This was livelier than the season finale - the only other episodes I've seen. I'm always looking for another bonkers action show a la Scorpion, and the cast is soild. Did Athena put a hole in the trunk?

Nice that someone finally won a third game but I was rooting for Drew - he was more fun than the blah champion.

Good movie - streaming on Tubi

I was glad that Mark beat Will and now I'm glad that Evan beat Mark.