I do too. Last year they had basically one season-long arc, and it was kept in the background most of the time.
River: I didn't think you'd come for me. Simon: Well, you're a dummy.
'Serenity'
Veronica Mars: Annoy, Tiny Blonde One. Annoy Like the Wind.
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Tom Scola - Dec 08, 2005 5:20:04 am PST #1452 of 5730
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Laura - Dec 08, 2005 5:30:13 am PST #1453 of 5730
Our wings are not tired.
This episode sucked. The end.
Another thing that bothers me about this is that since there was no Lost last night there may have been the potential for new viewers to try the show on for size.
DH was home last night, a rare occasion on a Wednesday, and I almost suggested he give it a try. Grateful I decided that it would be a better plan for him to watch from the beginning. If he doesn't like something on first try he won't try again.
Medication haze may be the reason for the foggy blandness of Duncan's character. It's difficult to care about him.
Jon B. - Dec 08, 2005 5:37:10 am PST #1454 of 5730
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Of course, that probably means Aaron will walk, but really, it may well be more interesting if he walks.
Ummm... locked Veronica in a box and tried to burn her alive? If he walks, it'll be because of a dumb technicality.
le nubian - Dec 08, 2005 5:38:47 am PST #1455 of 5730
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Yep. Attempted murder if not the actual homicide of Lily.
Nutty - Dec 08, 2005 5:39:15 am PST #1456 of 5730
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
Well, that's what Leo said about the tapes. I guess if enough witnesses testify to them, it's okay, but I bet the prosecution would have rather had the actual evidence.
I don't remember one way or the other, but, wouldn't somebody have searched the room and impounded the cameras? That goes a long way toward supporting what the tape-viewers will testify to seeing.
Also, the tapes are only necessary for a conviction on Lily's murder. Aaron Echolls is 100% dead to rights on trying to kill Veronica, and assaulting Keith. Attempted murder probably gets a shorter sentence than successful murder, but really, it ought to be a whole lot of years, right?
Unless he has a giant drug kingpin he can roll over on.
bon bon - Dec 08, 2005 6:00:41 am PST #1457 of 5730
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I'm no lawyer, but it seemed odd to me that they were convicting based on extrapolation.
If it seemed odd to you, it was actively painful for me. I was sitting on the couch moaning, "no! why are you doing that? Stop it, please. Don't fill in the blanks! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP HYPOTHESIZING!"
But I may have issues with jurors who do the government's work for them.
none of the episodes this season follow last year's format, where a random high school student asks Veronica to solve a mystery for them.
I do too. Last year they had basically one season-long arc, and it was kept in the background most of the time.
I like this season for that reason. I was kind of annoyed last season when the A plot got in the way of learning more about the arc (like when Rob Thomas interviewed that the last few episodes would focus entirely on the mystery...but then we get Hot Dogs and M.A.D.) I feel like most episodes this season has a one-off mystery, but still seems like it's opening up the arc. A very satisfying MoTW/arc-y mix.
Lee - Dec 08, 2005 6:04:54 am PST #1458 of 5730
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
If it seemed odd to you, it was actively painful for me. I was sitting on the couch moaning, "no! why are you doing that? Stop it, please. Don't fill in the blanks! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP HYPOTHESIZING!"
You and me both, bon bon. Also, JUST SAY NO TO THE JURY TAMPERING.
bon bon - Dec 08, 2005 6:58:26 am PST #1459 of 5730
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
Forgot to mention: still love me some Lamb. There was good stuff in this episode-- like how amazing Veronica looked in the fun NYE scene. And of course, Logan.
Kalshane - Dec 08, 2005 7:01:36 am PST #1460 of 5730
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
I loved Veronica's little squeal of "Presents!" when Keith is taking her back to show her her "new" laptop.
Topic!Cindy - Dec 08, 2005 7:06:20 am PST #1461 of 5730
What is even happening?
Has anyone noticed how hard they're trying this season to *not* make this a high school show?
Yes, and I miss the high school.
Me too, and since it's the last season the characters can be in high school, I don't understand the rush to leave it behind. Maybe they're trying to make sure VM fans won't feel what a lot of Buffy fans felt, when the characters graduated. Still, I think they ought to milk the high school is hell stories while they can.
Ummm... locked Veronica in a box and tried to burn her alive? If he walks, it'll be because of a dumb technicality.
Ummm...rich and famous.
If it seemed odd to you, it was actively painful for me. I was sitting on the couch moaning, "no! why are you doing that? Stop it, please. Don't fill in the blanks! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP HYPOTHESIZING!"
It would have worked better, if the case was different, with the righteous person standing accused, and Veronica hypothesized them to reasonable doubt and acquittal, instead of into a conviction.
Forgot to mention: still love me some Lamb. There was good stuff in this episode-- like how amazing Veronica looked in the fun NYE scene. And of course, Logan.Yeah. Lamb looked good in this episode, but I like him as an unattractive obstruction (although I do appreciate that the writers have given him a touch of depth here and there this season), so I don't like to think about him being pretty. Veronica did look amazing. Logan broke my heart, and Keith's kindness toward Logan made me want to hug him (Keith) more than ever.