It's DIFFICULT to watch Walker on live TV, but I managed
Wednesdays are a busy night and my CW station went dark with the new owners so it was a real hunt.
But this episode was well worth the effort.
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We see the writers fully using their cast not just to hit romantic plot points or case details or even season arcs--but, rather, all three at once with a balance and restraint that was a joy to behold.
I actually liked Geri briefly, mainly because she was paired with Cassie and struck the tone I remember from season one.
The two were both single and living their lives, Bechdel Test passed, which was fun.
Cassie was also fully part of the Ranger team. Writers have managed that transition and given us a tiny powerhouse who hits hard.
Loving the respect from Trey and Cordell.
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Trey's dating life was alluded to, almost humorously (gorgeous date!) and then we find it is still rocky after guest character Maybelline shuts him down.
Ben and Liam's relationship also "shown, not told" in a wonderfully casual way that a solid relationship allows. Same for Abeline and Bonham--my favorite couple, honestly, and these two pairs are really the only ones I need any updates on, "coupled up."
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The episode was jam packed with good themes and messaging and yet wasn't preachy.
So many excellent points about mental health and that it helps to talk. So many good points about parenting--the days are long and the years, short.
Cordell is once again shown as thoroughly competent in spite of having flaws, in spite of having to work on things. And he's competent in both his work and emotional lives.
Thank heavens.
No one needs to push the character; he's pushing himself almost too hard already and getting it done.
--- We even get small notes showing us the Walker Ranch is successful (wedding venue booked, Bonham no longer nervous about taking more time off)
And a very brief case with an thoroughly wise and strong woman (shout out to Debra Mooney and the writers for giving us complex older characters, even as one offs)
10/10 No Notes Great job all around.
Wednesdays are a busy night and my CW station went dark with the new owners so it was a real hunt.
But this episode was well worth the effort.
---
We see the writers fully using their cast not just to hit romantic plot points or case details or even season arcs--but, rather, all three at once with a balance and restraint that was a joy to behold.
I actually liked Geri briefly, mainly because she was paired with Cassie and struck the tone I remember from season one.
The two were both single and living their lives, Bechdel Test passed, which was fun.
Cassie was also fully part of the Ranger team. Writers have managed that transition and given us a tiny powerhouse who hits hard.
Loving the respect from Trey and Cordell.
---
Trey's dating life was alluded to, almost humorously (gorgeous date!) and then we find it is still rocky after guest character Maybelline shuts him down.
Ben and Liam's relationship also "shown, not told" in a wonderfully casual way that a solid relationship allows. Same for Abeline and Bonham--my favorite couple, honestly, and these two pairs are really the only ones I need any updates on, "coupled up."
---
The episode was jam packed with good themes and messaging and yet wasn't preachy.
So many excellent points about mental health and that it helps to talk. So many good points about parenting--the days are long and the years, short.
Cordell is once again shown as thoroughly competent in spite of having flaws, in spite of having to work on things. And he's competent in both his work and emotional lives.
Thank heavens.
No one needs to push the character; he's pushing himself almost too hard already and getting it done.
--- We even get small notes showing us the Walker Ranch is successful (wedding venue booked, Bonham no longer nervous about taking more time off)
And a very brief case with an thoroughly wise and strong woman (shout out to Debra Mooney and the writers for giving us complex older characters, even as one offs)
10/10 No Notes Great job all around.
