Post by blucougar57 on Oct 25, 2006 0:25:29 GMT -5
Well, here I am, chiming in late. Still, better a couple of weeks late than six months late. ;D
This may be my inner sadist talking, but I loved this episode - even the brawl. Watching that opening sequence, I got shivers and flashbacks to the Logan of old - the young, mouthy, hot-headed cop who talked first and thought later. Yes, I know there are plenty who don't like the character for that reason (among others), but there is a certain rough charm to him, and I for one am glad that he hasn't matured so much that he's completely lost that aspect of his personality.
Okay, I have to agree that the full brawl was a little over the top. I actually found myself laughing at it when I realised the full extent of it.
As to the assertions that Wheeler didn't back Logan up? Well, that's always going to be a matter of opinion. My opinion is that she backed Logan up as best as she believed she was able to, in the heat of the moment.
She tried to break it up when the fight began in earnest and got thrown pretty roughly out of the way for her trouble. I think she probably honestly believed in that moment that the best way she could back up her partner was to call for help, which she did.
One thing I missed, though - was it Wheeler who grabbed the fireman's wrists, or was it the fireman who grabbed her wrists? I'm going to have to watch that again.
I was interested to watch the hospital scene, after reading all the interpretations of it, too. I just wonder whether, when Logan told her that he didn't want another fight, or an apology, it was because he really believed that she had nothing to apologise for, and he was simply in too much pain from the beating to be able to properly express himself.
Let's face it; the guy had just suffered a very thorough beating, and it's not a hard stretch that anything he said would have come out sounding sullen.
Personally, I thought the ending was very clever, as well. Logan took a big risk with Charlie, and it paid off. I don't find it hard to believe that Charlie was willing to help Logan by pretending to be gay. I don't think Charlie was hompphobic per se, but Ross hit it on the head earlier in the episode when he pointed out that firemen don't just work together - they live together as well, and there is an unwritten code to adhere to.
I think that when Logan put it to Charlie in terms of performing this ruse to trap the killer, Charlie was more than happy to cooperate. It was primarily a case of getting Charlie into a position where he would listen to Logan, and not just overheat.
This, of course, also took tact on Logan's part, and I think it was pretty damned good, the way the two men played out the 'interrogation' scene.
Also, I have to say, I am liking Ross more and more with each episode I see. Looking at his performance overall, it's much easier to put his early uncertainty with Goren into perspective. Ross is quickly establishing himself as a captain who will back up his detectives, just like Deakins did. I think that it's safe to say that he's won me over.
I also like his interactions with Logan. He deals differently with Logan than he does with Wheeler. To him, Wheeler is still a student, whereas he seems to regard Logan on a more equal footing. Sure, there was a bit of uncertainty between them at first, but like with Goren and Eames in 'Siren Call', Ross has again proven that he is supportive of them.
Personally, I am relieved to see that they've replaced Deakins with a character who is going to be tough, but fair with his detectives.
And, I have to say, I loved the scene with Ross sitting and eating with Logan and Wheeler while they went over the case. This captain is clearly not putting himself on an unreachable pedestal, and that is a very encouraging development.
This may be my inner sadist talking, but I loved this episode - even the brawl. Watching that opening sequence, I got shivers and flashbacks to the Logan of old - the young, mouthy, hot-headed cop who talked first and thought later. Yes, I know there are plenty who don't like the character for that reason (among others), but there is a certain rough charm to him, and I for one am glad that he hasn't matured so much that he's completely lost that aspect of his personality.
Okay, I have to agree that the full brawl was a little over the top. I actually found myself laughing at it when I realised the full extent of it.
As to the assertions that Wheeler didn't back Logan up? Well, that's always going to be a matter of opinion. My opinion is that she backed Logan up as best as she believed she was able to, in the heat of the moment.
She tried to break it up when the fight began in earnest and got thrown pretty roughly out of the way for her trouble. I think she probably honestly believed in that moment that the best way she could back up her partner was to call for help, which she did.
One thing I missed, though - was it Wheeler who grabbed the fireman's wrists, or was it the fireman who grabbed her wrists? I'm going to have to watch that again.
I was interested to watch the hospital scene, after reading all the interpretations of it, too. I just wonder whether, when Logan told her that he didn't want another fight, or an apology, it was because he really believed that she had nothing to apologise for, and he was simply in too much pain from the beating to be able to properly express himself.
Let's face it; the guy had just suffered a very thorough beating, and it's not a hard stretch that anything he said would have come out sounding sullen.
Personally, I thought the ending was very clever, as well. Logan took a big risk with Charlie, and it paid off. I don't find it hard to believe that Charlie was willing to help Logan by pretending to be gay. I don't think Charlie was hompphobic per se, but Ross hit it on the head earlier in the episode when he pointed out that firemen don't just work together - they live together as well, and there is an unwritten code to adhere to.
I think that when Logan put it to Charlie in terms of performing this ruse to trap the killer, Charlie was more than happy to cooperate. It was primarily a case of getting Charlie into a position where he would listen to Logan, and not just overheat.
This, of course, also took tact on Logan's part, and I think it was pretty damned good, the way the two men played out the 'interrogation' scene.
Also, I have to say, I am liking Ross more and more with each episode I see. Looking at his performance overall, it's much easier to put his early uncertainty with Goren into perspective. Ross is quickly establishing himself as a captain who will back up his detectives, just like Deakins did. I think that it's safe to say that he's won me over.
I also like his interactions with Logan. He deals differently with Logan than he does with Wheeler. To him, Wheeler is still a student, whereas he seems to regard Logan on a more equal footing. Sure, there was a bit of uncertainty between them at first, but like with Goren and Eames in 'Siren Call', Ross has again proven that he is supportive of them.
Personally, I am relieved to see that they've replaced Deakins with a character who is going to be tough, but fair with his detectives.
And, I have to say, I loved the scene with Ross sitting and eating with Logan and Wheeler while they went over the case. This captain is clearly not putting himself on an unreachable pedestal, and that is a very encouraging development.