iamwatchinwho Reviews

Castle: Driven (2014) Season 7, Episode 1

Better Than it's Being Credited

[8/10 · 30 September 2014]

If anyone thought that after the long build-up in the Castle/Beckett relationship the marriage was going to just happen, they really don't understand the format of this program. I agree that the clues came out scattered and the biggest was late in the episode but they came out all through the last half of the episode, I went back and checked the time. Also, I doubt that the second episode will tidy things up with a wedding and a cherry on top - this is most likely going to be a major part of the season story arc even if it doesn't span the whole season. The mention of primary baddies just points this up, I thought it was Castle's dad since the season 6 finale but we'll just have to wait and see.

BIG SPOILER HERE: Having said that... I was disappointed in Nathan Fillion's emotionless attitude to what just happened to him! What's that about? A champagne toast and off to bed with Kate where she delivers with the tears she's held back and he's still as wooden as a table. Where is his shock and outrage at what's been done to him and his loved ones? I know I would be mad as hell. END OF BIG SPOILER

I for one am looking forward to season 7 to see how or if things get resolved. Be patient Castle fans, let's see if things pick up.

Lost Girl (2010–2016)

Buffy meets Torchwood

[9/10 · 19 March 2012]

I've seen lots of sci-fi and fantasy, they are my favorite genres. Few of them do I enjoy enough to get the DVD and watch several times but this is one of those few. Like most sci-fi it requires a stretch of the imagination and like many of these types of shows the budgets don't allow for all out big screen special effects. Personally I don't mind the special effects when you have a team of characters that have interesting, complicated interactions. Each character has a personal relationship one with the other with its' twists, turns, betrayals, redemption plus the group has a dynamic together that feels genuine.

Another thing or two that I like about the writing and direction is that there is not a lot of time spent on the strength of one gender over another. Although there is a heroine she is supported by the ensemble in a way that gives everyone a place of importance in the goals of the team. Also, I can always root for a hero/heroine who sees the pride of privilege and wants to help the underdog without expectations. It's a side we are all capable of and I like to see it portrayed as a reminder of what we can do for each other when we look outside ourselves. There's not always a clear line of what is good and what is evil so it challenges us to decide where the line is where we say no.

So, there are things that might take you a little leap of faith or investing in more than a couple of episodes to tie into the characters. Yeah, like many of our favorite shows you have to invest in a few maybe several episodes before you feel a connection but it's a small investment and you may like the returns.