But I really enjoy the tone set when there are extreme shadows and spots of light from on-set sources (Moose and Squirrel with their flashlights, emergency lighting for Out of Gas and Bushwhacked, most of the candle-lit scenes for The Dresden Files and the filtered daylit scenes).

Dresden Files has not seemed burdensome to view, so they must be doing something right. Also, it's possible that I'm getting to watch it on a superior machine, and without the grainy, staticky, out-in-the-desert reception.

I love The Dresden Files. I've been really happy with TV in general, lately. I think it's the Celexa.

Just July.

That's enough of a time frame to put expectations. Thanks!

Dresden Files: That was a good kiss.

Excellent slap, too.

Yep. Yep. Yep, it was.

damn I don't want this series to be over.

If it is, definitely went out on a high note. That was a great episode.

I agree with TDF being a good one. And I loved Kirmani admitting that whatever it is Dresden does, cases get solved. (Which echoes with his book counterpart.) The kiss was great, too, followed by the slap (though book!Murphy would have socked him in the gut). I'm not a Harry/Murphy shipper for the books, but I wouldn't object to it happening on the show.

With 12 episodes of the show come and gone, I've got the two universes clearly separated in my head. I was happy to read White Night yesterday and not have any bleed over from the show into the book. The characters and their voices haven't changed to match their TV counterparts in my head.

As far as White Night goes, it had some great parts, but it felt a little disjointed. Plus, a lot of the ongoing mysteries/dilemnas got resolved and a little too neatly at that. In some ways it felt even a little fan-ficcish. Harry and Elayne "fight crime" side-by-side. Lasciel's shadow is redeemed and suddenly the coin is no longer a threat. Thomas actually finds a job where he can make oodles of money and feed without guilt. It was just way too tidy and happily ever-after.

Though it might just be the calm before the storm. Small Favor, considering who Harry owes favors to, could be pretty heavy. Though we have to wait a year to find out. Damn it.

Plei, you're going to tell Jilli about the Bobby sighting response, right?

Yes. Yes she did. Excuse me while I sigh in a mock put-upon manner, and then start muttering about John not casting a circle for protection. You know, my usual reactions.

Poor Bobby. Being the adult must be so hard.

Poor Bobby. Being the adult must be so hard.

It is! Very very difficult. Except for that whole thing where I'm only the adult under very specific circumstances for you lot, otherwise I'm the one who needs the designated grown-up. Which, for a certain upcoming concert, is Plei. The irony is very strong.