Still Searching

I recorded this when it was on Five on Tuesday on my uber cool hard disk, stripped the adverts and then watched it the following day. Much better than sitting through at least 15 minutes worth of adverts. I swear they are getting longer.

Anyway, another clip from the credits was in this episode. I always look out for those. It was the decayed body which was kind of disgusting and a little creepy when they discovered the second one underwater. My mum kept commenting on how low cut Stella’s tops were. For my part I hope it’s to try and get Mac to notice her although I didn’t notice his eyes slipping. Anyway, the crew had even more groovy toys this week, how they managed to afford that underwater probe I don’t know. Also, I find it odd that two of them are scuba certified, after all they live in New York and who would want to dive there with the pollution and stuff.

My big complaint about this episode is that Mac went off the deep end. He choked the guy they had in custody and then seemed to be in two minds as to shoot the remaining suspect even though he wasn’t armed. Real edgy. I suppose it could be the lack of sleep what with those 333 calls. Now I’ve studiously avoided spoilers for the 333 storyline, everything else was fair game but I wanted to watch this play out with no pre-conceptions. This Drew guy who’s stalking Stella has to have something to do with it enless it’s a separate storyline about her being stalked which I doubt would go ever well after what happened with Frankie, she really has no luck with men. Mind you last episode I was convinced that there being three victims in the case was significant to the storyline.

Not quite sure what’s going on with Danny and Lindsay. Before he flirted with her and she was all business, now it seems to be the reverse. I’m sure there’s a really interesting missing moment behind that. A good episode. Not fantastic but ok. I guess I’d give it 6/10. The case didn’t grip me and it didn’t feel it was that realistic to qualify for anything better.

A long time ago, so long ago I wasn’t actually sure whether I had applied or had merely been planning to I applied to The Fanlistings for a staffer position. I was shocked when I got the e-mail asking if I wanted the position and then rocketed to excited like 0-60 in the top sports car. I don’t think I’ve come down from the high yet.

I’m being the Troubles staffer for the episode category. I’ve read the rules, FAQ, templates, guidelines and everything twice. I’ll read it again tomorrow to make sure I understand it and then I can say I’m ready to get started. It’s quite daunting in a way. I’ve been a trouble checker for a year or so and so I know how that goes, what I wasn’t quite aware of is what happens after I’ve turned in my findings. I hope I do it ok.

Also, being a staffer is an amazing opportunity and I’ve certainly got the time. However, the latest trouble checks for my two categories came slap bang in the middle of my exams and I was too scared about those to contemplate anything else. I didn’t feel very well prepared, I was but I needed to get my head screwed on. It was a once in a lifetime situation but I still feel a little guilty that the same month I had to neglect my trouble checking duties I got offered a staffer position. I guess the only thing to do is to resolve to do better next time.

Anyway, I’m a staffer. My name is in blue. I am totally psyched.

Due mostly to me being a prize idiot and Five messing the TV schedule as well as zero promoting this is the first time I got to see this episode.

WHERE THE HELL WAS THE CONTINUITY?!

The explosion that rocked the lab blew the windows out, not to mention the shootout that occured before and all the glass walls getting shattered. The area was as pristine as ever. Neither Danny nor Adam showed any sign of injuries and it had only been 10 days. Also I’d love to know how come Mac didn’t get into trouble. He hadn’t put in for vacation leave yet, he was ultimately responsible for blowing up the lab and yet he comes back having been gone for 10 days with nobody saying a word. Purlease.

Also the credits. I recorded this episode on my hard drive so I can watch them again (and the whole episode if need be) but over all the compilation of clips was ok. It was different but I suppose they felt the need for new clips, fine but what the hell have they done to the theme? The adage if it ain’t broke don’t fix it comes to mind. Maybe it’ll grow on me but I’m certainly not swapping my current old ringtone for the new thing.

Now all complaining aside, well apart from Stella shooting the guy at the end (was that really necessary), and is it just me but is there some more disgusting guts and things like the autospy scene where they talked with the guys open butchered chest behind them.

Ok seriously complaining aside the case was interesting. I thought for a while given the obsession with the number 3 and the 3 prospective victims that this was tied in to Mac’s stalker. Evidently not. The methods of death was certainly inventive and when they were searching that music hall I was getting quite freaked (along with shouting at them to turn on the damn lights already) and when that hand shot up, well less said the better.

I’m not quite sure what I’d rate this episode. The case was good but the background stuff of continuity dragged it down. I’d give it maybe a 6/10, not one likely to be a favourite unless I wish to be annoyed.