Ah well. Other than the scenes with the daughter (and the semi-regular dose of Tim Roth's snarkiness), it's nothing I'll mourn all that much. The supporting cast just never got interesting enough to justify the time spent with them (for contrast, see Castle, where I've been overjoyed with what they've done with the supporting cast). Even though I've seen just about every episode, I still don't think of it as appointment TV.
And boys -- let's watch the swearing.
Mayor ,'Chosen'
The Minearverse 6: Fiery Thread of Death
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls, The Inside and Drive), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath. Oh, and help us get Terriers dvds!
Frankenbuddha - Jan 14, 2011 7:09:14 am PST #3075 of 4535
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
§ ita § - Jan 14, 2011 7:12:47 am PST #3076 of 4535
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I love Lie To Me. Though I feel a bit cheated by the sudden erasure of Mekhi Phifer. I thought he was a good addition to the cast. The father/daughter relationship is good, and I'm glad to see that's still going strong. But they've downplayed the romance and the two other employees.
Daisy Jane - Jan 14, 2011 7:17:40 am PST #3077 of 4535
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
I find it enjoyable enough, but I'd rather have an actually good show in place of Tim Roth (who I love!) cocking his head and asking a "surprisingly insightful" question, followed by Foster explaining to whoever's watching outside The Cube what facial tick told Lightman to ask that.
I think I may also be getting my fill of brilliant but troubled professionals on House.
Frankenbuddha - Jan 14, 2011 7:20:25 am PST #3078 of 4535
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Though I feel a bit cheated by the sudden erasure of Mekhi Phifer. I thought he was a good addition to the cast.
I agree with you on this. He was the most compelling of the supporting cast. It'll be intersting to see what they do with him on Torchwood.
But they've downplayed the romance and the two other employees.
I'll also agree with this - this season has been better. The biggest problem has been that the episodes have gotten so intermitent that it always feels like it's being cancelled. I probably didn't let myself get as attached to it as I might have under other circumstances (say, a House-sized popularity).
quester - Jan 14, 2011 1:41:12 pm PST #3079 of 4535
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
I only watch because it is better than whatever is on the CW at the time.
Scrappy - Jan 14, 2011 1:44:22 pm PST #3080 of 4535
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
I only watch because Tim Roth is a sexy little weasel.
Dana - Jan 14, 2011 3:34:13 pm PST #3081 of 4535
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I am Scrappy.
Sue - Jan 14, 2011 3:42:54 pm PST #3082 of 4535
hip deep in pie
(stands) I am Scrappy!
Theresa - Jan 14, 2011 3:47:05 pm PST #3083 of 4535
"What would it take to get your daughter to stop tweeting about this?"
(slowly gets to her feet) I am Scrappy.
Frankenbuddha - Jan 14, 2011 3:49:06 pm PST #3084 of 4535
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
If I can substitute "snarky bastard" I'll stand with you, but otherwise no.