S02.E14: Missing While Matched

[Trini]

A 911 call tips M&A off to a young woman who has gone missing after a date. Lacey considers starting a new relationship. Sir takes drastic measures to capture Gabi's attention. Margaret and Gabi investigate potential suspects in Jamie's kidnapping.

Airdate: February 27, 2025

[AnimeMania]

Parker Daniel Queenan as Jamie

Hisham Tawfiq as Alonso

[babyrambo]

I don’t know what to think about Jamie because the way that storyline is unraveling is so sloppy. Giving him time to settle is one thing but letting him get close to them (and M&A) without confirming his identity (it’s been a few weeks now I think?) is ridiculous. If he is the real Jamie, like they’ve been hinting at, then I don’t really get all the cloak and dagger. Just feels dragged out and underwhelming and not like they’re all that interested in actually exploring his traumatic experiences. 

Same with Gabi. I was hoping this season would be the end of them bringing up her issues only to use it as fodder for a new case without actually addressing it in any meaningful way, but they show keeps doing it. It’s like they don’t actually want her (or anyone else on the team) to heal. Because how does asking Ethan to be her shrink make any sense? That man has all but told her he hates her. On multiple occasions. I know Gabi wants to speak to someone who knows the truth but there’s got to be another way. Getting psychological advice from someone who isn’t even self aware enough to address his own ethical issues is crazy. And Gabi isn’t dumb so I don’t get how she rationalized Ethan being rude and possessive about Dahn into him just dealing out hard truths. He isn’t a straight shooter, he’s a petty, jealousy man who is only taking this case to satiate his curiosity and not because he cares for her. He literally told her as much. She and Dahn need to open their eyes to reality and run far away.  

If this was a better show I’d say this plot would end up further revealing Ethan’s faults and somehow lead to him and Dahn splitting up while Gabi realizes she needs legitimate professional help and a break, but this show doesn’t have the range. I’m guessing Ethan will deliver some tired platitudes that’ll give Gabi some obvious revelation and he’ll be framed as wise and competent. I’m already over it.  

Also over whatever they’re setting up between Lacey and Zeke. Their friendship is sweet but I don’t see sexual tension. I actually thought they were building up something between Dahn and Zeke back in season one because they have palpable chemistry.

 

[Brown44]

I still don't trust homeboy and my man Zeke is yoked af.

[possibilities]

Lacey opening Zeke's door without checking to see who it is first is driving me crazy. These people are under constant threat and take zero precautions. Likewise, why the hell was "Jamie" in M&A alone long enough to hbreak into Gabi's desk, and why didn't that lead to more serious consequences? 

I also thought it was stupid and obnoixious for Trent to go to the prison just to taunt Hugh. C'mon, man. Don't be stupid.

When they stick to cases, or actually deal with the traumas, I'm fine. I dn;'t understand why they are making more and more of an effort to quicksand the show with idiocy.

[Trini]

6 hours ago, babyrambo said:

I don’t know what to think about Jamie because the way that storyline is unraveling is so sloppy. Giving him time to settle is one thing but letting him get close to them (and M&A) without confirming his identity (it’s been a few weeks now I think?) is ridiculous. If he is the real Jamie, like they’ve been hinting at, then I don’t really get all the cloak and dagger. Just feels dragged out and underwhelming and not like they’re all that interested in actually exploring his traumatic experiences. 

I haven't watched the episode yet; but STILL no positive ID?? Come on!! Because, yes, if it is really Jamie, there's no need to drag it out so long.

[Mr. Sparkle]

Very good case of the week, actually. I notice the cases seem to take less and less time whereas the Gaby and Jamie stories take up more and more. It's obvious they're going to cat and mouse these for as long as the show is on. 

[Rodney]

I cringed when Zuri's father revealed that Riley had antisocial personality disorder.  I myself have that in addition to Asperger's Syndrome, and those types of people are not safe to have around.  Granted, I have never kidnapped or killed anyone, or even attempted to, but I have had to fight back the urge several times to do both.

I'm thinking more and more that Jamie is the real deal.  But why he still doesn't want to see his dad or sisters yet mystifies me.

[Dowel Jones]

10 hours ago, possibilities said:

Likewise, why the hell was "Jamie" in M&A alone long enough to break into Gabi's desk, and why didn't that lead to more serious consequences? 

I wonder where he picked up his lockpicking skills and tools.

10 hours ago, possibilities said:

I also thought it was stupid and obnoixious for Trent to go to the prison just to taunt Hugh. C'mon, man. Don't be stupid.

Given the lax security at that prison, I'm surprised Sir didn't land a punch on Trent's nose through that gaping window.