I don't know about you guys, but I've had it with super-strong little women who aren't me.

Buffy ,'Get It Done'


Procedurals 1: Anything You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You.

This thread is for procedural TV, shows where the primary idea is to figure out the case. [NAFDA]


Frankenbuddha - Mar 29, 2011 11:01:51 am PDT #7386 of 11831
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

I loved that everytime Beckett said, "Talk to so-and-so..." or "Check on such-and-such..." They'd say they were already doing it. It annoys me no end when procedurals have people telling other people how to do their own jobs (Nick on CSI telling Archie how to analyze video footage, I'm lookin' at you). I'm glad our boys get to be competent (and AWESOME).

I was really worried when they introduced those two at the beginning of the series that they were going to go with the cliche of the incompetent rival team. So glad they are competent and any rivalry is good-natured.


Connie Neil - Mar 29, 2011 11:07:38 am PDT #7387 of 11831
brillig

any rivalry is good-natured

The bets!

I loved an early season episode when Esposito introduces Ryan to his old partner, then introduces Castle as "my other partner."

I hope we see something with Ryan's wedding. Or a bachelor party at The Old Haunt.


WindSparrow - Mar 29, 2011 1:29:34 pm PDT #7388 of 11831
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

I was really worried when they introduced those two at the beginning of the series that they were going to go with the cliche of the incompetent rival team. So glad they are competent and any rivalry is good-natured.

That was a pleasant surprise. It shows the quality of the writing, that they do not have to rely on sad, worn-out, old tropes. It also makes one hopeful that they might be able to pull off Resolved Sexual Tension without having either the chemistry of the show fizzle or falling back on unnecessary breakups.


Frankenbuddha - Mar 29, 2011 5:33:47 pm PDT #7389 of 11831
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

It also makes one hopeful that they might be able to pull off Resolved Sexual Tension without having either the chemistry of the show fizzle or falling back on unnecessary breakups.

You're talking about Ryan and Esposito, of course. :-)


Morgana - Mar 29, 2011 5:38:53 pm PDT #7390 of 11831
"I make mistakes, but I am on the side of Good," the Golux said, "by accident and happenchance.” – The 13 Clocks, James Thurber

falling back on unnecessary breakups

Angela and Hodgins?


WindSparrow - Mar 29, 2011 7:28:31 pm PDT #7391 of 11831
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

Angela and Hodgins?

See also, Natalie/Jeremy, Dana/Casey (ish); cf. Maddie and David.

You're talking about Ryan and Esposito, of course. :-)

I thought they were well and truly married before the show started.


Morgana - Mar 29, 2011 10:42:53 pm PDT #7392 of 11831
"I make mistakes, but I am on the side of Good," the Golux said, "by accident and happenchance.” – The 13 Clocks, James Thurber

OMG Dana and Casey! Good God I wanted to strangle her!


Frankenbuddha - Mar 30, 2011 3:06:07 am PDT #7393 of 11831
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

I thought they were well and truly married before the show started.

True, true.


Connie Neil - Mar 30, 2011 6:06:42 am PDT #7394 of 11831
brillig

I'm almost dreading Ryan's wedding--which I guess is why they got Esposito and Laney together, so he'd have someone to love after Ryan gets hitched.


SailAweigh - Mar 30, 2011 9:26:08 am PDT #7395 of 11831
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

I have to admit that my favorite part of this week's Castle was Alexis asking her dad what came next, "a chip in my head?" I laughed a lot.