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Post by Techguy on May 15, 2006 0:21:47 GMT -5
"The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones..." ---Marc Antony, in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Act III Scene ii
As I mentioned in another thread, the highlight is far and away the exit of Capt. Deakins which was spoiled somewhat by the strained credibility regarding the rather weak and flimsy evidence presented against him. What a shame that such a fine NYPD captain, head of MCS, would be reduced to staring at his dress uniform as a final coda to his term of service.
My other major problem with this finale is it presented no real challenge for me to figure out whodunnit or why. The characters were way too one-dimensional, and consequently, the plot fell flat and didn't move me the way I hoped and expected a season finale would or should.
One note of humor is how this episode used a fictional artist to tear to shreds the Thomas Kinkade assembly line of "art" and those who are obsessed with collecting it. Art imitating life imitating art. Too bad the transparent story betrayed the intended wit and satire of this unique and promising premise.
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Post by kawaiidragonfoe821 on May 15, 2006 0:30:14 GMT -5
There have been a few episodes of CI in the past that didnt present that challenge (#rd Horsemen, One, Jones,Blink to name a few) I liked this episode, it featured some of Jamey Sheridan's best acting, I will sorely miss him .
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Post by mikeyrocks on May 15, 2006 1:09:24 GMT -5
I actually quite enjoyed this episode as well! Jamey Sheridan was wonderful in it - got some lovely one liners as well ;D - I will really miss Deakins.
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Post by LOCIfan on May 15, 2006 1:12:51 GMT -5
Techguy,
I generally agree with your assessment of this episode. The wrap up of Deakins' character was the highlight. And I also found many of the characters one-dimensional, with the exception of the Iraqi veteran son. I thought he was a complex character and was well-acted, especially in the interrogation scene with Logan, which was powerful.
Deakins and Logan had a special relationship. I always felt Deakins kind of saw himself in Logan, and took a paternal role with him, and it was very sweet that he gave him a new desk at the end. He will be sorely missed.
On the whole, though, I found the drug-addict son, the painter and the daughter kind of flat, and I had the artist pegged as the killer early on.
I just loved how Logan asked the artist "who buys this stuff, hotels mostly?" And loved that the daughter didn't like the paintings, and also how enthusiastic the investor couple was about being able to be surrounded by "beautiful" things! It was funny!
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Post by madger on May 15, 2006 1:50:50 GMT -5
There is no justice in the world, my parents where both painters and both died without 2 nickels to rub together, and that guy was selling that garbage and making a fortune. As I said in the other thread, very classy exit. Jamie, if you read these boards, good luck and see you in the movies. madger
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Post by jun on May 15, 2006 8:47:49 GMT -5
I can't help but wonder if the character Deakins felt a little guilty about putting Adair away.
I love Jamie Sheridan's work in CI. Best of luck to him!
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Post by caseyswife on May 15, 2006 9:43:25 GMT -5
I thought the parallels between the painter and the real Thomas Kincaide were hilarious. The paintings, the couple with their entire house decorated with the stuff, the expansion of the business that will eventually lose 'fans' their life savings. And, I agree with LOCIfan, Logan's line was right on the money!
caseyswife
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Post by Metella on May 15, 2006 10:35:21 GMT -5
I thought the son was a little underdeveloped. It was an ok episode & maybe had to be to iron out Deakin's story line. The territory "fight" for who gets to book who - was pretty good.
As most here - I am using this discussion to say a temporary Good Bye to J. S. and wish him well & hope to see him on the big screen soon.
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Post by Sirenna on May 15, 2006 15:57:47 GMT -5
Deakins and Adair used to be friends but Adair was using him, without his knowledge, to lie to his wife to give himself an alibi for a murder which Goren and Eames solved. After that Deakins cut him loose. In that episode it did look like Deakins was a bit disappointed because he considered Adair a good friend. I really liked the way they let Deakins leave too. It gave him really class and obviously the highest respect people of the calibre of Goren and Eames and Logan and Barek could have for someone they work with. It was a poignant exit scene.
Best of luck, Mr. Sheridan!
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Post by NikkiGreen on May 15, 2006 16:55:06 GMT -5
...I am using this discussion to say a temporary Good Bye to J. S. and wish him well & hope to see him on the big screen soon. Me, too as I missed my two chances to catch the airings from CTV and NBC. The best of luck in your future endeavors, Mr. Sheridan.
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Post by LOCIfan on May 15, 2006 18:42:27 GMT -5
Not only did Deakins consider Adair a good friend, he also considered him "the best cop he'd ever known". I think Deakins was disillusioned almost beyond repair by the events of "My Good Name" and that this whole thing with the Logan shooting was just the final blow. Deakins is the quintessential good cop. A cop who believes in the work, the job, and maybe even most importantly, the band of blue brothers. Once that faith was breached, I feel like it was just a matter of time before he decided to hang it all up, and the incident with Logan/Adair just hastened his decision.
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Post by psychobabe on May 15, 2006 21:39:55 GMT -5
The episode was supposed to have been from a real event. So what did Kinkade do?
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Post by mikeyrocks on May 15, 2006 21:57:49 GMT -5
I thought the same thing - although they ( well J.S ) played it really subtle and understated. I think in the end Deakins was just to disillusioned to continue in the job. He could have fought to clear his name BUT he just didn't want to deal with all the politics anymore so he left with grace and dignity.
I would like to see them revisit this story next year - to have say Goren and Eames have a case that brings all this out in the open and can then totally vindicate Deakins - even if he never decides to work for the department again
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Post by kawaiidragonfoe821 on May 16, 2006 10:14:35 GMT -5
LOL at the end of the goren & eames ep I couldnt help tearing up when he teared up while saying goodbye to Goren & Eames. My heart ached when he said 'I just need to know where I stand with my detectives' or something to that effect, Deakins is a great character, Jamey is a great actor & he will be sorely missed, I agree
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Post by janetcatbird on May 16, 2006 10:54:46 GMT -5
Thomas Kinkade is schlocky, so I was glad to hear Logan snicker about the hotels. (He's nto quite Warner Sallman's "Head of Christ", but Kinkade tends to pop up in church retreats and such.) But I don't recall any legal trouble, probably the writers ripped selectively from different headlines.
My family had just watched the West Wing finale, so we were surprised to see Zoey Batlett as the sister. For a while we thought that Zoey did it--and that was one stupid woman turning down Charlie like she did, but I digress.
Not sure I liked Deakins slamming through the door. Take-charge Deakins, heck yeah! Pinning a guy to the wall...eh, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt that that is standard procedure and he didn't actually hurt him.
Liked the desk for Logan. Malt for Carver? Were they after-hours buddies? Personally i would have liked the thought of them sharing drinks together as opposed to enjoy-it-on-your-own, but whatever. (I also liked the downplayed reactions of Logan and Barek. They didn't know Deakins very long, so they couldn't be expected to go all sentimental. Logan knew that Deakins had backed him up, but didn't get gushy. But couldn't Eames and Goren have been in the doorway or something for his last appearance?)
Walking out confidently, sniffle, Deakins. They better get him back for a guest appearance or something. Best of luck to Jamey Sheridan, I have loved his work.
--Catbird
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