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Post by Techguy on Jun 26, 2011 21:20:02 GMT -5
For me, this episode is the 21st century update of the theme of Sloan Wilson's 1955 novel The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit. Even back then, 55 years ago so far removed from the dot com universe that dominates our collective psyches, human beings were preoccupied with finding some sense of purpose in a world dominated by business. Even then, the malcontent characters in Sloan's book sought to deal with their anomie and find contentment and their place in the hectic and material culture of their changed world. This is a struggle Goren has dealt with and will continue to deal with as he continues his therapy. Formal flannel suits might have given way to informal blue knit caps, but some things never change.
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Post by Patcat on Jun 26, 2011 21:44:08 GMT -5
An interesting comparison, TG. I could care less about the spoiled internet millionaires and their troubles.
But the resolution of Bobby's story was satisfying. I think the writers and producers took apage from MONK's finale when they gave us Bobby and Alex just going onwith their lives and their jobs. "Cmon. Let's go!"
Patcat
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Post by skittles4me on Jun 26, 2011 21:53:49 GMT -5
LOOOOOVED IT!!!! ;D
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Post by kacesq on Jun 26, 2011 22:05:01 GMT -5
I wish the montage had been Goren AND Eames but it was a satisfying resolution. Sorry that Rene's appearance was canned when they reshot the final scene.
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Post by Moonbeam on Jun 26, 2011 22:20:30 GMT -5
Loved the ending, hated the rest of the episode. That could be a good thing. Since it was so bad, I won't miss it as much.
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Post by darmok on Jun 26, 2011 23:20:26 GMT -5
Liked the episode. This season was fairly solid, but there were only two episodes I really loved (The Consoler and The Last Street in Manhattan). I like the epsiodes where the leads are emotionally involved. I think what we got this episode, and most of the episodes this season, was a decent crime epsiode and a psyche session. We basically had two unrelated shows in one. I wish they had been more connected. What we heard in the psyche sessions had no basis in what we saw in the episodes (this season - they were related to previous seasons).
As far as the ending, I thought it paralleled the beginning of Siren Call where Eames comes out of her session and Goren is waiting for her. Nice touch.
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Post by darmok on Jun 26, 2011 23:46:40 GMT -5
Favorite Lines:
(Goren) You a subscriber? (Eames) No! Pants on fire? On the savanna, ra ra rar rar!
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Post by Leonore on Jun 27, 2011 0:19:01 GMT -5
As far as the ending, I thought it paralleled the beginning of Siren Call where Eames comes out of her session and Goren is waiting for her. Nice touch. Totally agree! I think Goren was surprised to see her because the date June 19 was a Sunday. It showed to me how they were there to support each other and even looked like the same street from "Siren Call". This episode written by Chris Brancato and Julie Martin. I did miss the Balcer scene (wonder why they changed it?). I'll have to watch it again.
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Post by Metella on Jun 27, 2011 6:18:29 GMT -5
Well - I am very glad they wrote a series end - this was a long running and much loved - and they really did owe it to the fans to END it with forethought. I was hoping for some equal Eames and Goren, all those flashbacks of him were tiresome without the same being done for her.
but overall - a decent ending to the long run - I was hoping for a totally out of the box thing, but this is much better than killed in the line of duty or some other such angst !!!
I like the "pants on fire" line too - those types of things - flippant and a connection between partners were too much missing.
The "story" was ok, I did like the outside shots, the legit way they were all a suspect for a while. The doc making her last appearance here.
So all and all - I feel a contented closure of the series.
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Post by DonnaJo on Jun 27, 2011 7:02:09 GMT -5
I thought it was a solid episode. I was a bit surprised at who actually killed Parker - a sympathetic perp, IMO.
Like Darmok, I was hoping for a parallel between the crime and the therapy. I guess it was too difficult to work out for the writers. I loved how they used flashbacks of Goren at different crime scenes over the years while the therapist verbalized how Bobby needed his job, but that he was more than just someone who solves puzzles, Very well written by Mr Leight. And I would bet that it was Mr. Balcer's idea to add the montage.
You know, when Goren and Eames ended their run on the show in "Loyalty," I accepted it, because I believed that VDO didn't really want to be on the show anymore. He seemed OK with it. Now, knowing that both VDO and Erbe would be on board if the show continued, I am upset that the show is truly over.
However, I am grateful that we were given these last eight episodes, and a satisfying resolution. Although for the first time, I am wondering if Bobby just might be thinking of opening up his relationship with Alex (he called her Alex, very, very rare). How he kept looking at her at the end, you could almost here his mind turning. It could be non-shippy, like debating if he should be more of a friend to her...IDK, maybe its just me.
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Post by kacesq on Jun 27, 2011 8:38:21 GMT -5
It's not just you, DonnaJo, I think the ending had a definite shippy vibe to it.
For me, the major weakness of this season was the disconnected feel between the psych sessions and the overall crimes. I had hoped for more flow between the two.
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Post by skittles4me on Jun 27, 2011 9:53:42 GMT -5
However, I am grateful that we were given these last eight episodes, and a satisfying resolution. Although for the first time, I am wondering if Bobby just might be thinking of opening up his relationship with Alex (he called her Alex, very, very rare). How he kept looking at her at the end, you could almost here his mind turning. It could be non-shippy, like debating if he should be more of a friend to her...IDK, maybe its just me. Ditto. Affirmative. Yes, I concur. I agree with these assessments and have drawn the same conclusion. Your observations, in my opinion, are correct. I think so too. Hell yeah!!!!! Word.
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Post by outerbankschick on Jun 27, 2011 22:45:24 GMT -5
Perfect ending that left me wanting more! I need to give it another look to give a good analysis of my thoughts...I was once again distracted by Twitter chats! Kathryn and Vincent were gracious and funny and great fun to talk with. I so loved the homage to Siren Call - this time Alex is waiting for Bobby, though there is no key exchange! *GRIN*
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Post by maherjunkie on Jun 28, 2011 13:26:54 GMT -5
I too loved the episode, not so much for the story- no one was really sympathetic and more foreshadowing should have been set up to believe she loved Thomas, but it moved at a good clip. I also loved the Savannah -lalalala rrarr line! Funny how several episodes mention Eames being part of a dating service.
The end-ahhhhh!!! What can you say? Pure eye sex, as Skittles says. They looked like they could have each other for lunch and dinner. It even continued in the car. It was the perfect ending, nonshipper, fencesitter, et al.
I am glad he will stick with Guyson and that there is still some hope for a renewal.
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Post by Moonbeam on Jun 29, 2011 8:37:17 GMT -5
A few comments: I agree MJ. A few hints that Danielle was in love with Tom would have been nice. Then again, it may have mirrored to closely "Last Street In Manhatten." I've noticed a trend in these eight episodes. It appears the actions of the women, get their "loves" killed.
Death by pinball. Strangest murder weapon since the soda machine in "Scared Crazy."
Mya must have sold off her paintings in order to pay her legal fees.
Finally, some snark from Rodgers. Not great, but at least there was some.
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