(S03E01) I wasn't all that excited about this episode. Last season ended on an uneventful note so there wasn't much to really look forward to. I mean, I love this show, don't get me wrong. If you ask me, it shouldn't be on Friday nights because it could easily hold it's own in another time slot. So yeah, I wasn't too excited. Well that changed, because five minutes into the episode what did we get? That's right, the triumphant return of Lou Diamond Phillips.
LDP (I affectionately nicknamed him that some time ago) shows up after a modern day Bonnie and Clyde duo make their way to the L.A. area. That is what Agent Ian Edgerton does after all. He tracks people. Then he shoots people. With pin-point accuracy. You don't mess with LDP.
At this point, I hope you've all noted my heavy sarcasm. Lou Diamond Phillips might be the most mediocre actor out there and for whatever reason, I find it hilarious that he's the one guy who has a recurring role on Numb3rs. What's this, his third episode? Anyway, moving on.
So as I said, a modern day Bonnie and Clyde tale only this time it's Buck and Crystal (nice turn by Deadwood's Kim Dickens). Plus Crystal has an agenda of her own. Without fleshing out the story, they robbed people, they killed people, and it was all so Crystal could right the wrongs of her life. Oh and Buck is a teenager. Plus they got married by a midget Elvis impersonator. See? Exactly like Bonnie and Clyde!
Besides LDP, what made this episode better than it should have been was all the backstory that was so desperately needed last season. The romances are in full swing, especially Charlie and Amita. She chose to stay at Cal Sci instead of taking the job at Harvard. Plus Alan is moving out and I bet Amita moves in. Poses a good question though. If Alan is moving out, does that mean we see less of Judd Hirsch's character and if so, will he make a few more spot appearances on Studio 60? We can only hope. Besides, his character doesn't contribute much to Numb3rs now anyway.
Larry and Meghan are still seeing each other too, but that might not last long? Anyone else put off by the cliffhanger? How exactly did Crystal track down Meghan? I thought it was a bit of a stretch but we'll have to wait and see in next week's conclusion, "Two Daughters." Anyone have some thoughts on what we might be in store for this season?
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9-23-2006 @ 6:56PM
MrAkai said...
Crystal tracked Meghan from the FBI building when they took Buck out to transport him to [wherever].
Now how Crystal knew to find Buck there in another question entirely.
I actually really liked the misdirect where you saw Buck's transport leave, then Meghan, then Crystal, so you almost thought she was going after Buck.
It's interesting to me that Krumholtz seems to have gained a little weight (he reminded me of the character he played in 10 things I hate about you) while Ravi Nawatt seems to have shed a few pounds. Not that there was anything wrong with her last season. I like it when characters on shows are believably weighted :)
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9-24-2006 @ 10:31AM
imdennycrane said...
Charlie is going to screw this up w/ Amita again. Poor girl. I hope Meghan is okay next episode - I've really liked watching her & Larry get closer. It's such an "out-there" relationship - I love it!
Lou Diamond Phillips is a decent addition. The jury's still out for me on him.
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9-24-2006 @ 10:31AM
Nikki said...
I thought David Gallagher was awesome in this part!!! As for the eppy itself, it was good, but not great. It was kind of hard to tell if Crystal, Buck's girlfriend/wife really cared about him or was just using him to help get revenge. He was obviously in love with Crystal, but why??!!
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9-25-2006 @ 12:03AM
Sarai said...
Loved it! I too love the Megan Lary pairing, its such an out there relationship. Hope they keep it going. Unfortunantly, my tape ran out! GRRR I missed the end. *sigh*
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9-25-2006 @ 8:08PM
From "the peg" said...
Unfortunately, I too believe that Charlie will screw up with Amita. I mean, he's already forgotten about their their 2nd (or is it 3rd?) date. Even though Amita said it was fine... I'm sure there will be more than one occasion where Charlie will screw up and Amita will have enough. However, I do think they make a good couple. As for Judd Hirsch, I hope we see more not less of him. He's such a great actor! He more than makes up for LDP (Lou Diamond Phillips) appearance.
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