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NCIS: Great Wide Open (2021)
Season 19, Episode 4
10/10
I have to use "Bowling" to grade this episode.
12 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This episode is a "Strike" (Positive) score in Bowling. In bowling a Strike and a Spare do not get a final "Score" until the next box (episode). I give it a 9, but want to give it a 10, but it all depends on the next episode(s). Since it appears we are in a way the 10th frame for Gibbs? So, might depend on the next 2 throws (episodes). PS I am NOT an avid Bowler, just the way it ends made me think of needing to wait to see how they treat Gibbs.

All my Questions in this are Hypothetical, but feel free to answer in a way in a review???

Like the other reviews .. I agree Gibbs will be back but in occasional episodes, and a mix of actual in person, the NCIS Tim's Team talking about him, but also a phone call and the phone calls may be a mix of him (Voice) but sometimes the person calling or receiving a call from him will be the only person talking. I believe the Later "Phone call" will be how he is in the episode next week. Basically how next weeks episode treats him, will be the final grade for this one. No Gibbs brought up next week than this will stay as a 9, but any mention (Hint of him not gone) of him then I will change this a 10.

Gibbs has a Rifle, Pistol, Knife, some ammo of course (Probably a Sat Phone), fishing rod, flashlight (but probably batteries will end that) and a Beach with plenty of wood (only needs a few Carpenter tools) the problem is he is 50 miles from anyone and no car. Then due to the Sea Plane to pick up Tim, probably no roads or even trails. I am sure his new friend Tunu Alonok will visit him with his boat often? Gibbs is trained to make a Temporary Housing until he can build something better. (With basement to build his own boat?).

Sadly, one of the other "reviews" makes a Statement (w/o spoiler alert) that sounds like Mark Harmon / Gibbs dies? NOPE.

I can also see another show coming from this? Gibbs the Park Ranger? Knowing Gibbs training he would probably build his permanent housing off the ground. Which will be a Positive for Park Rangers and Alaska, of course sooner or later there will then be a reason for the "Tim NCIS Team" to have to visit for a episode or two? (or Gibbs coming for a visit to give away his house, and get what stuff he needs to ship to Alaska, and end up in a Case, or brings one?)

Gibbs skills of Carpentry, and living off grid add Park Ranger could be a Drama, documentary about Park Rangers, Alaska, Animals, Fishing, Survival Skills, and maybe an arrest or two or even a rescue mission of a downed plane or lost hikers. I can think of many "Alaska" documentary type shows, but no "TV Series" non Documentary shows about/in Alaska.

Anyone else have some ideas how "Gibbs" stays around? Gibbs is much younger than Ducky (Actors age diff also) for no more Gibbs ... I doubt it will end up to be a "Alaska NCIS"? Time for Gibbs to move to another Journey / Job? Do a Review with your ideas?
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Bull: Parental Guidance (2019)
Season 3, Episode 17
10/10
Was waiting for the Bear Baaloo.
22 September 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This episode is about a young man who most of his life has lived off grid with a Father who was delusional of other people. The Young man only knew "About" other people, but most of his life 95+% of his life the only other person he really knew was his father. Young man did not know how to read, or act around other people when that happened due to a very controlling father. His father at the Start of the Episode (the Gun Fight scene with Police/Social Worker) the Father reminds the young man shoot to kill. As in the old saying "Shoot to kill, and ask questions later" attitude.

Choosing a Jury - they should have looked for "Missionaries" who spent time in small villages, "Veterans" who have been to 3rd world, or been to war, even those who grew up on small town/Ranches & Farms. People who have seen and had lived with people, places with similar situations as this Teenager and are also the "Help" others types.

Majority of the People in NYC probably grew up there, but the next large group "Probably" are those who came to NYC from small towns/etc. So NYC should have the ability to find Missionaries, Veterans, small town, etc for the Jury. Just one from each group ... groups known for not afraid to speak up ... would have been all that TAC would have Needed.

Missionaries like in the Tip of the Spear, and other movies/shows (true stories) show going to Dangerous areas. Veterans are known to help those in the Countries / Wars / etc and even give their last meal to those they meet; Small town Ranchers/Farmers are also known for in a way being off grid and protective for their places. Basically this story is similar to the stories of Children being found growing up with Wolves, Apes, etc and the difficulty for those children to understand on how to live with others, and see others as dangerous.
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Scorpion: Chernobyl Intentions (2016)
Season 2, Episode 23
3/10
Should have been last Episode
27 August 2021
Warning: Spoilers
One of the other reviewers covers the Radiation #'s. I was a NBC (Nuclear Biological Chemical) Warfare USN / USMC Corpsman later as a US Naval Officer. The only ones to survive would be Toby, Ralph, and Tim due to they were not there. Add the water pipe as they covered earlier it would make Steam, which radiation clouds, so lot of "Rain" one does not want to have. The moment they were near the Building, the Radiation Hazmat suits should have been worn. The "Bad" Russian Accent "Pilot" should have Known so much of this and the idea of flying over was rediculous. I had to stop watching at around the 30min mark. American's probably know the "Least" about Radiation except from US TV Shows and Movies is basically the only place they hear about it. Think about the 50s-60s we thought getting under school desks/etc would survive a Nuclear Explosion? Which is similar to the reason people are taught to stand in door ways during a Earthquake, which is where the Bodies of total colapsed buildings are found.

YES this show is focused on "Comedy" more than "Genius actual Knowledge" but just adding Knowledge that screams that they all should have died (How close they were, and Steam Clouds, etc) not sure why most audience did not see the Irony of they should have been dead; but get home w/o anything about them even ending up in Hospitals and being radiation medicated, of Potassium Iodine, Prussian Blue, DTPA, etc. Sorry, after a while could NOT see the Humor only the Dangers and death. Add even if they would have survived, they would need to redo their "IQ" tests due to Sylvester, Happy, and Walters scores would have dropped.
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In His Steps (2013)
9/10
WWJD vs WDJD?
27 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The WWJD I never accepted. I was a Ordained Pastor from 81-08. Never Sr was a Volunteer non paid whole time. Due to I always "Challenged" Traditions over Scripture. Scripture Ecc 1:9-10 says nothing new under the sun. Basically r/t how we act. Even Inventions have always "NOT" been new under the Sun, what can be attached to a wheel which changes Travel but still travel. Since Cain/Abel we have only upgraded how to hurt / kill each other, list goes on. Reason I am not a "Teacher / Pastor" anymore due to PTSD makes it difficult. (I am also a Vet).

Yeshua / Jesus always Pointed to The Father for the Doctrine He Taught. There is nothing in our lives that we have to "GUESS" What Yeshua "Would" Do, JN Chapt 2 is Clear Yeshua is the "WHOLE WORD" in the Flesh. Scripture (Yeshua) has the answer and that means "WDJD" What DID Jesus Do. There should not even be a Question Mark; it is a Command To Follow Him as a ROLE Model.

This is basically what the Homeless Guy is Asking; and in a Way DIES soon after as that was to show the Body of Believers to walk the walk and Time is not promised.

Yes, not best "Acting" but this makes it closer to Reality. Did Yeshua or the Apostles/Disciples "ACT some Script?" The Hebrew Word for "Acts" is "Maaseh" Means Walk the Walk, DO, Work, Show Action in ones Faith. Maybe "Acts" makes people to think just be the "Actor". Of course in ACTS a Married Couple LIE to the Ruach (Wind, Breath, Life) HaQodesh (Set Apart, Diff, Peculiar) English Bible say "Holy Spirit" and they drop Dead.

The Actors are trying to be People either they really do Want to Be, or Don't want to be. Professional Actors basically are Paid a Lot of Money to be "US". The Actors in this movie are trying to be the "US" Characters in the Script / Story. A Body of Believers that have to chose to continue to walk in the "Traditions" they love and or used to doing every day; or Stop the "Tradition or Pretending" and actually what Yeshua said Follow Me (Role Model) Do what I SAY. If you love Me / Yeshua do my COMMANDS.

In the Ending the Boy only shows he has a Crush, and Loves her more than Yeshua. "Traditional Acting". LK 14:25-26 Our love for Everything Everyone else by Dying to Self will look like Hate, JN 15:12 To love everyone as Yeshua did, as in Die to self for others, JN 12:25 Love your life you lose it, hate this life will save it, MT 10:32-40 Homes will be Divided over Tradition/Scripture like this movie and in everyday life of Fake Believers vs True Believers. Family will be enemies and turn each other in, Those who love Family or even self MORE then Yeshua (Whole Scriptures) will be saying "I AM NOT WORTHY", Lose our Life (Worldly Desires / Traditions) will save it in Eternity. He who Accepts Yeshua accepts the Father who Sent Him. Our Love for Yeshua in Comparation to our Love (for Who or What is in 2nd place of our love) should be like Hate. Just in Comparison. Not actual Hate. Love our Enemy LK 6:27, God/Father IS LOVE 1 JN 4:8 do NOT get it wrong; our idea of Love is NOT God. God's Character as in the Scriptures on how to walk with Yeshua is Love. 1 JN 3:18 Our Love is NOT to be Lip Service, but with Actions. Prov 8:13 Fear of the Father / Yeshua is Hatred of EVIL / World; Pride, Arrogance (Love Tradition) Perverted Speech (Lip Service is the most Perverted) Gal 6:7 Do NOT be Decieved God/Father is NOT Mocked; what we Sow (Do, Actions) that we reap. 100's of Verses (Sentances, Verses #s were added to help "Late" people (Farmers/etc who lived outside of town) to find their Way in the Scripture being Taught) that cover Love/Hate.

The Ones who were "Tradition" what we always done was easier to do r/t Acting.

Other Reviews were upset with the Ending? Traditional Christian Movies almost always end with the "Right" walk; but that is NOT how Real Life is, or even by Scripture to have the Ending wrapped in a Bow. Good Guys Win. This Ends with in a "Non Verbal" Challenge which group are you? "Tradition" or "Scripture" more Important that you love more? What are you going to do about it? Give the Movie a Good Review; think your walk with God is OK? Or are you going to take a Deep Look at your Faith? One's Walk in everyday life screams what one believes. Would your walk get you arrested for your faith? Or do you need to become Homeless, or have a Homeless person die to wake up to you put "Tradition" over "Scripture"?

Why not a 10? Not sure? But, many who did the "Tradition" side of Acting looked too easy; if one is walking the walk ... then pretending to walk with the world should have been more difficult.
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Leverage: Redemption: The Tower Job (2021)
Season 1, Episode 4
8/10
How do Really "BAD GUYS" get PTSD? LOTS OF SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW
19 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
As the Title of this REVIEW - Covers "PTSD" This review does not fully focus on PTSD, but this episode really is worth watching for those of us with it. Now, deep down I would not wish anyone to have any level of PTSD; but the BAD Guy is Fictional. Now this show is about "Leveraging" the Bad guys "DOWN" to the Victims level. In the Original series some of those Bad Guys the Leverage Team could see those Bad Guys could be Good Guys. This Bad Guy clearly shows this is NOT possible at least at the Present time in his life and especially the Bad Girl who is his Fiancé. See my Profile I DARE YOU. Due to most of my Reviews are not some "Rewritten Blah Blah Blah" of the Show. As IMDb (and my Profile) covers the Reviews should be how what you are reviewing touched / affected you. I am not talking "Feelings" (like that song) but did it bring back a Memory, or teach us something; or what emotions for you who in 40 years will be the Elderly showing your pictures of your "Meals" due to you want a Review that is only a "Snapshot" for instant gratification. To help those who need to take a Picture of a Meal ... you do know Movies, Shows, Episodes only a few years ago the "Food" in them are not edible anymore. Like those "Trucks" on the Highway with a "Bumper Sticker" that says "Not Edible" about what is in the Truck, not the Truck on what is NOT Edible. So if you want a Review that just a quick outline so you can figure out the Bad Guy to show off this is not for you. Wait, this Series always shows who is the Bad Guy at almost the Start of each Episode ... so why do some of you get offended if the Review is not telling you something you want to know r/t the Script or the Outline? And then do a Thumbs Down? Sorry, I am an old Vet (A Hitter, which are also Ranters).

The Bad Guy Jason has PTSD r/t his own fault. Bad Guys are people who really do NOT get PTSD, due to get it, actually need to see "Death" and Bad Guys enjoy Death to the point they never see themselves possible to Die only others. Which of course even if they do get into a situation they are able to reason why they didn't die, but laugh when others do. Just before his "Almost Dies" moment he even laughs when told that people may die due to all the Short cuts in the Building. So, he gets PTSD from the Writers to fit the story. Due to his PTSD I can't see any reason his Bad Guy's Fiancé wanting him, but then soon we see she does have her "real Fiance on the Side?" to, so Jason must be the "Face" for some reason for their partnership?

Due to how well Jason does the PTSD, made it hard for me to watch. I am an Old Vet with Military & working in Healthcare PTSD, and a little paranoid. But needed to see a Bad Guy have PTSD. As Breanna says later "What we are doing to him, are we the Bad Guys", let you see the scene to hear the perfect answer by Sophie.

Show starts with a building supposedly failing due to those cut corners. Problem is they use a Building coming down due to "Planned, and designed placed Explosives". This was made before the Miami Condo failed building, but this show in a way will fit in the hopes those who caused that are held accountable. That condo post picture show how the show building should have failed. It is easy to get film of Planned Demolished Buildings; not ones that fail.

Later we are informed that 4 people died. The way the film shows this, there is no way anyone lived. We see at least a dozen construction workers on only one floor.

Jason gets out of the Building, and runs behind a Taxi, but just before watched another car get demolished by part of the Building; he should have kept running. Physics of a Planned Demolished vs a Failed collapsing building would be r/t which side of the building was the weakest (most short cuts); but don't know that until it is over. Some Reality there is a Person who is so focused on his phone recording the building falling never realizes he is in the danger zone. In a way the show could have "Taught" people not to do this, by having a Piece of Building fall on him. Then as Jason is running from the Building why is there someone passing him going toward the Building? Same with lady with the Coffee runs toward the Building in an Angle. But then most people when something dangerous is happening they just run in the direction they were already facing. Like when a Gun Fight starts people run actually more often into the line of Fire, than away or instead of doing safest thing when bullets are flying (and you are NOT the Target) just become less of a target by laying flat. (That is what we call "Projectile Trajectory Physics) Take it from a old Vet; do what Jason does "Take a Breath" to know your surroundings and then go. So why didn't Jason take that breath before hiding behind a taxi in the danger zone. Contractors like him would know this; but then he didn't take the moment and got lucky.

Now Breanna does hint that the "One Year at the London College of Arts" is a red flag. We all know most people do more than a year unless they failed out. She is easily duped with 6Daze; but then I would love a Miniature Japanese Maple tree. But sounds like 6Daze gets a full sized one?

I am unsure why "Harry" keeps hiding his errors; he always get caught. We find out that Harry is why Jason is not held accountable; but anyone with minimal detective skills have figured this out by this episode? But due to his "Focus & Drive" to do right things he keeps just getting a Slapped wrist. But then slapped wrists are like a pat on a toddlers butt is enough right?

We do find out that Someone is still conning Eliot w/o even being there. Learning a Language to win a Bet; like asking someone they will bet them $10 they will get up from the chair before they crack 3 eggs on their head. Then have no problem they lost the bet; because the person stayed in their seat. (Is giving away $10 to crack eggs on someone worth it?) Eliot won some bet, but learning a language only useful at ComicCon. Hmm "Con" is in the name of a event? We Know via a later Episode that Eliot is NOT a person who would go to a "ComicCon" now the Actor would, just not the Character Eliot. But Then Eliot would be a "Hit" at a ComicCon.

Seems everyone is having fun with Eliot in this show. Eliot can NOT see himself in the Painting done by Breanna/6Daze; maybe he needs 1 year at the London Art College for "Men"?

It is really funny to see Breanna try to be part of a Fight, but doesn't swing the stick even hard enough at the bad guy to move the ball in a T ball game. (T Ball the Ball is placed on a "T" and somewhat similar to hitting a non moving Piñata and no blindfold).

There is a Drop Chute for emergencies on the Roof, I can see Parker going down it head first; but at that height of the building just the Wind would be NO way Jason uses it. Plus if the Building is Failing no Chance that Drop Chute would still be there.

I am an old vet, and even tried working toward "HALO" Jump training (High Alt, Low Opening of the Parachute, not enough schools r/t HALO at that time) but with my PTSD can't see myself even trying to go to the roof to get there. Then of course I now have problems getting on a 3 step ladder to change the Hummingbird feeder. (Which makes the Hummingbirds mad due to I don't do it fast enough) The area around the Hole, is not enough to stand next to the hole, more like standing on a Basketball Rim to step into the net. Then basketballs do not have legs like M&M's do? Jason's PTSD should be having him living off grid in a Tent, not being able to go into a High-rise.
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7/10
Present day "Agenda's" and Nazis?
19 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This episode appears to focus on Breanna as a Angry wants everything and thinks knows everything Teen/Young Adult. Can anyone in their 30's and older say they didn't think that when they were her age?

Sadly some of the other reviews see "Woke / Liberal" and actually present day news / agenda's have been around for a Long time. I grew up in the 70's and was a vet in very recent post Vietnam war. Many looked down upon Veterans for a long time. Todays stuff is somewhat scary, but it is more "Funny" then how veterans were treated back then. TV Shows, and Movies always placed present day stuff if the TV show / movie story is present day.

Her statement to Harry "You are rich, good-looking, Privilidged, etc" but nothing about him being white; and if her statement was to attack white, I do NOT think she would have said good looking. Would have been better if the Writers added "You are too old to remember what it is like at my age, and no one listens to me" (Spoiler alert at the end she learns they do listen to her, and even have a "Policy" to do so in a way). The "Privilidged" is what most young people see older people often as. When we here her lines, we need to remember she is Young person trying to fit in and those of us even a few years older need to remember what that was like. Then her lines are seen as the writers meant them to be.

Yes, I don't like how the "Woke" agenda is going, but the best way to see it as an "Era" is remember each generations "MUSIC" was due to that generations view, but the Older Generations saw it as an attack. Sophie is often reminding the others they were her just a few years ago. And Sophie & Nate (Actors who I assume are the Age of the Character) are youngsters to me.

Today people are being evicted r/t rent and mortgages; and this was the overall "News / Woke" the writers are trying to have this story focus on. Remember this show is now new, don't let your mind think back to the original series; or allow "No Masks" confuse us. I have, but then I am an Old PTSD, Paranoid Vet that loses focus as an excuse.

I am unsure why she brings up "Nazis"? I am Israeli, and "Nazis" have been around since the 30's. I do not remember any of the Episodes up to this one having any Nazi. The last few years both sides of the Political Agenda's, and other groups have called others Nazi's, But none of them even know what is a Nazi. I actually hope that this show does go after a Nazi. As an Israeli there are so called "Christian" Pastors who are anti Holocaust. They are closer to a Nazi then any of the "Politicians" of today. I am a Nazarene Israeli which Yashua was the Vine, and Rom 11:17-24 & Ruth show to "Graft" into the Vine. So really unsure why the writers had her use Nazi have returned? Nazi's have gone into hiding, and underground, and are proud to be called one which is the #1 way to know who is a Nazi they are proud to be called one. But they have never left, so can't "Return". The Shows Writers brought up "Nazis" so, a reviewer can ramble why they did.

Her statement with Harry is even at the end; when she is asking an older person to be a Mentor in a way; but Harry tries to say he is not the Mentor she needs. Then she brings up the "Rich, Good Looking, Privilidged" statement, and then it Dawns on Harry; she is using him as a Sounding board type of Mentor, when he understands.

That weighted down ping pong ball of a Pearl; made me see what is the largest pearl. The largest so far is over 75lbs, but is not round and very ugly, but very expensive. But other than a hole can be placed into a round pearl for the line to make a Necklace natural pearls can not be cut. And the largest round one supposedly is 12 inches but what i found was not clear what that meant, as in diameter or what? Pearls are also used in Medicine, Cosmetics, etc. I am assuming as Powder. Is Pearl Eye drops still around?

On her being angry, knows everything - Old Israeli story that explains this. When we are Born, God gives us all the knowledge of the Universe, but no ability to explain what they know, as we get older and are frustrated trying to use our language because we still don't know the correct words to explain, then by the time we get to teenager/young adult we remember that we did know everything but have forgot it so have our "Mental" moments. This is for older people to see how God sees us trying to explain things in prayer. Still little children to Him.

So in a way the show is using to be like Sophie teaches to remember we once went thru that then it is easier to talk to that a frustrated person if we remember we have been there; and we just wanted a sounding board that was a live person. Once they get out and walk away we can "Grunt" and Smile we helped. Then we find someone older to do the same to; like prayer.
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8/10
How to bring Hardington back?
19 July 2021
FIRST and Foremost This review is about and is in the section for the "WHOLE SHOW"; so an overall view after watching the first 8 episodes.

Hardington's Actor has a NEW Day job; so unable to be in all of them. First 8 he is in 2. IMDb shows he is in 7. So 5 in the first season's last 8 he will be in. My idea will be covered later. How to insure a Second Season Hopefully, and how to get characters in more episodes even if another day job (show/movie) keeps them busy, but hear me out? Depending where you look I have seen that the first season has 13, 16 or 17 episodes?

I have read many of the reviews. There are many, and most are "Thank You" notes the show is back.

There are several reviews that basically split as Liked & not Liked. Sadly, the ones who don't like it, are the ones who actually do NOT like "Change". Sadly I feel sorry for those who are more like "Monk" OCD r/t shows, but (1) it will change due to "Time" most shows don't last because they get into a Rut. (2) so Change is needed, but still see the Humor, going after the really bad guys, how Bad Guys {our Hero's} are becoming Good Guys similar to "Neal & Mozzie" on White Collar but that's for later. (3) the need for Redemption as per Hardington covers. I am Israeli so know what he was talking about. It is a Eastern Faith perspective. Western thinking don't see Redemption is a Life LONG to do. So they think "Once Saved always saved" which of course only works for example: saved from drowning and you never go near water again. Maybe this is something the Series/Show is trying to get us to think about?

What if everyone learned Redemption is a Life Long Process; how would the World Change? Western thought would look at "Wanting their old bad guys skills for their own reasons" Eastern Thought sees how not only are those skills used for good, but also the show tries to have us see like Sophie covers have to make sure who is the Good Guys and the Bad Guys"

Now again as I said earlier we do not know the "Stories" that the remaining Episodes cover. We do know it is NOW "Leverage International". So why does the Original Group do Traveling? Why didn't we get to see any of the other International teams? They went to at least Panama. Where a "Food / Computer" Truck is, but Hardington's sister tracked them down, so she was not part of any team.

OH, I get to know "Characters" not Actors, due to FEW Actors are even close to any of their played Characters in real life. I probably have only 5 actors in my life that I could come up with their name. I can recognize Actors names if listed in a Show / movie and I do remember if they were "Good or Bad Actors". My own Sophie skill.

Now for some Idea's for "Missing" Characters due to Actor has another Day Job. I will use Hardington, but you can place any other there as needed. The following ideas would work because the Actor who plays Hardington on his time off could do these episodes.

Who are the other teams? I am unsure if you have seen "White Collar" a Thief works with the FBI. Small Spoiler alert - Neal (the Thief) Caffery show ends with him in Paris for last episode. Neal is a Character with a Back Life from the Show. He could be the "Nate or Sophie" for a Paris team. Hardington goes to Paris (when his Actor or the one that does the puppet strings for the Hardington Character) Then maybe some of that other team from the earlier Leverage series be part, and some unknowns or well knowns. Each city gets one episode (But who knows, maybe like NCIS, but Leverage off shoots???).

How about using Mozzie from same White Collar show, and I think was the favorite Character in that show. He would again play, the Nate/Sophie but Hardington would again show up. Mozzie is a Character that also has a long pre life. This would be in NYC or on an Island. Only those who watched White collar would get the "Island".

Those two ideas all the actors are only needed for one episode at the start. These could be Episodes placed into Season two etc as needed to give the Audience more episodes of missing Characters. Which would be episodes that focus on that Character of the Show.

So, a Challenge to those who have read this, and are thinking of doing a "Review" give your ideas; not just "I liked or didn't".

Baruk HaShem (Hebrew for Blessing in The NAME).
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6/10
Home Alone during Halloween
14 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Instead of a young boy accidently left at home, 3 Women find a Client or 2? Have 2 Inept Real Estate Agents that have scared people out of home instead of 2 Inept Thieves. At least at the start we see Real Estate agents but a "SURPRISE" Hit man arrives. Not sure how this Hit Man sees himself as the "Weapon" but not the Killer? But how does a "Paranoid of the Other World Hit Man" could even try to work in probably the Most Haunted City in the USA?

This Episode made me wonder why NCIS New Orleans never had a Similar "Haunted" episode? Then of course I did not get to see all of the Episodes of that Show.

Sadly the Leverage Women due end up not even coming close to the skills of the Young Kevin McCallister, but then they only have an Episode instead of a Movie. What would the Home Alone movies been like if Kevin had the Skills & Equipment of these women?

Early in the show they do find out these 2 Real Estate "CON" many people out of their homes, but at the End only got to help the last Victim?

Just a weird question; during this Pandemic how many got around watching the Home Alone Series?
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Squadron 303 (2018)
8/10
Get pass the poorly done "Historic around the Story" and see the History
6 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The movie is Poorly Organized via the trying to "Fill in the unseen Holes" of the Humanity of the Story. I know I have seen other "Movies/TV/Shows" that have done the "Add the Humanity Story" with unorganized flashbacks; but because I can NOT remember the titles only shows this style of Flashbacks does not do anything for the movie or the telling of the Humanity r/t the History. After a few flashbacks, i found myself confused and fast forwarding the flashbacks.

As of 2021 most of those who had any part of WW2 are gone, and we lose so many each day. I was a USN/USMC Corpsman working at SD Balboa Open Bay Wards during mid 79 to late 80. 40 Patients divided into 4 rows of 10. I got to meet one of the Last WW1 Sailors, sadly he was blind, deaf & mute. Only way to communicate was writing with a finger on his palm. BUT only in Tagalog (Philippine Language with many Dialects)

Most of the Patients were Retired Vets of WW2, Korea, Viet Nam, (VN only ended a few years earlier, and many of those vets had it the toughest in a way) and a few Clashes. During this time my roommates (and most of the Corpsmen at the Hospital) even were preparing to be part of the Iran Embassy Rescue via Waves (USN way of saying Landings). Which in the long run was not needed, but our patients knew, and supported, and gave us encouragement.

To help to understand the need to get pass the poorly done, and see the History is I was taught when an Elder is telling a Life story is NOT see it as "Entertainment" but you might be getting to hear something they will not even share with Family. Which fits with Army Medics, and USN Corpsmen for we are seen as Vets, but also sometimes as a Sounding Board, Psychiatrist, and even Chaplin. We get to hear the "History" that History books do not tell. Just like the Flashbacks tried to tell.

This movie was trying to tell the Stories of these People (Men and Women) what they were going thru. The Flashbacks should have been just all patched together and shown as one to fill in those "Holes" of how EVIL the AXIS Dictators were; how Cultures of Allies held back others ... as in the Brits needed the Pilots to speak English. Then after the ONE Flashback or pre information then the story would have flowed.

If one "Gets" what the Flashbacks were trying to say - is What Happened "Poland" Attacked on 2 fronts via 2 enemies larger than them, how they were treated, how their families and friends had to be left behind, so they could continue to fight for their family & friends, the difficulty of getting the Brits to accept them to fly and be part of the Team. The thing I saw was both Positive but also dangerous for the Pole's Pilots was the "Newspaper Photos"; due to the Enemy would have Pictures & Names to use with those left behind in Poland. Something that the Flashbacks did not cover.
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5/10
Warning I have Not Watched, but read many Reviews, and one question is NOT answered r/t the Storyline
5 July 2021
Presently CAN NOT Afford to watch, and will update when I can. I am sure it is an Amazing movie and probably worth watching. My "Rating of a 5" is only to do to have to have a "Score" but also place it where only fanatics of the Movie will read. I am asking a Question to those who may agree with me on the "SCIENCE" of the movie. I am sure there is really no way for anyone to answer so if you read this long question then I ask if you agree with me that the movie does NOT fit with the "Time" Logic / reasoning (example Star Trek had Flip Smart Phones before Cell was probably even thought of) and is a Fun movie as Fiction/Fantasy then do a Thumbs UP; if you agree it is NOT a true Time Travel Sci Fi movie then Thumbs down on this review. Thanks.

All the Reviews appear to state the Future comes to the Present to take warriors into the Future correct?

Other SciFi shows often cover that the Future, Past, and Present time lines actually are NOT the Same Correct? (More actual Science to this r/t Time Travel)

Terminator and other "Time Wars" usually cover People from the Future come to the "Present" (Their Past) to fix the Future via fixing the Past where the "Point that changed the Future".

So, Taking people from the Past (To increase Warrior #s) who do NOT know how to use future Weapons be helpful in the Future? How does this help the future their present? Unless they go to the future for training and them come back to present but then that would like the Bad Guys would do this to pretect the Past from being changed?

I can see why people would watch this as a "Fun Fiction Fantasy with Time Travel" movie and not something like the Terminator or Orson Wells Book where going in the past to fix the Future. Due to going into the Future to fight would give knowledge that may have caused the problem in the future because when they come back to the Present with that knowledge that those who stayed in the Present before ready for it, would it not have made the Present and Future worse? I probably plan to watch this some day; but probably with the "It is only Fiction/Fantasy" and NOT a "Science Fiction"
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Contract (2008)
Season 7, Episode 12
7/10
Mo Rocca to short time
5 July 2021
When I saw Mo Rocca as the "Reporter" his Documentaries flooded my head. Foodogrraphy, Ford innoventions etc. His Info shows are always fun, and filled with information. I was really looking fwd to his charachter, sadly it didn't last long. Esp his shows are of being Healthy Lifestyle so him being a Chimney Smoker Character was the only part that threw me off. Every Show with him in it, his name makes me feel I need to eat "Rocca" Chocolate ... "Mo" of it. I paused the Show to look his profile up. Sadly, IMDb had all of his "Info" shows under "Self Listed". Due to when I saw the original list the Shows I know him well were not there. I started to think, most other actors/etc Profiles usually have their "Self Listed" in with the regular show lists right? Maybe I am wrong?

Being a First Gulf (Shield/Storm) Veteran the C4 style flooded some some things I didn't want to remember. What is weird this episode says the way Mo's Character Reporter is Killed ... "The NYPD Bomb Expert" says that the way the bomb was designed was in Middle East and not seen in the US. The Closest I can remember similar in the Gulf was the Bombs in Dolls, and other kid toys to the point everyone needed to be trained NOT to pick up the "Cute" stuff. So unsure what "History" that "Bomb Expert" knew? Even Kids either had guns, or were the Bombs. The "Cute" stuff usually had a String not a Button to go off. My USMC unit trained often with SWAT stateside, and lot of "Button" bombs were covered.

Seeing the Actress for "Plain Sight" reminded me of the Rio Rancho NM Resort Inn where they filmed in a few times. If in ABQ area it is the Place to Stay, due to the Rooms surrond a park like a Castle wall; that helps to forget the City; and it's great food resturaunt. For some reason I didn't get into that off shoot of a show, probably due to the foul language ... not about Birds/Fowl.

The "Actor" who died of a Heart "Hidden" Condition; the show looks mostly at how the ETOH/Drugs caused the Heart to "Explode" (Pun?) the M. E. should have covered how the Stumbling, lack of Focus, Hand Movement, etc could be r/t the ETOH/Drugs, but also the Heart Condition Sign/Symptoms as in Red Flags the Doctor missed who examined him while he was still alive.

The "Country Doctor" who wasn't a "M. E" should have had the Lines that "Bones" (Star Trek) used to Capt Kirk. The Idea of the Doctor time after Katrina would have made a good movie; don't see many movies about that time. This Episode is only 2yrs after Katrina.

If you came to read a Review r/t an outline of the Show, sorry too many do that. I like to reviews r/t what jumped out and shows are to (A) take us away from our so called dull lives or from our reality ... but then Most shows are "Actors" playing "US" but getting paid a Lot more pretending than those who actually do the Jobs. (B) they are also to help us either see ourselves, or others doing a Difficult Job. Memories. I would rather read Reviews of how the Show entertained, reminded them, etc. Esp during times when we are not able to have those "Chit Chats" with friends/Family etc I bet even the Actors would like to read "Real Stories" from the People who watch. The one part I wish IMDb would do, is do somethng like the ability to "Discuss" vs "Review". The "POLLS" were we are to "Discuss the Poll" never works. I gave up on clicking the "Discuss" links.
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent: The Extra Man (2001)
Season 1, Episode 6
5/10
Too many holes in story
29 June 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Maybe I have a Bias after watching "White Collar" with Neal, Mozzie, Hunter, etc Con Artists. Of course White Collar is more "Fun" than "Serious" and the possibility of the Bad Con Man gets a 2nd chance. This episode is what eightish years before White Collar. But then both are in NYC. This guy is not even close to Con Man "Orphan" like Mozzie.

Con Man with "Dupont"? A Paint Company Family? Once we learn con man is Swiss, it makes the "Poor" French Accent is understandable. Which he also not careful with his use of Vocabulary, that Goren catches to figure out the "Swiss" and the "Brazil" dots to figure out the Connect the Dots Picture of the Con Man.

The "Holes" are at the Ending, we don't get to see "Rich & Greedy" go to prison, or the Con Man who only Con's himself also get prison time.

So, my #1 Question with this version of "Law & Order" where is the actual Court Case(s)? Shouldn't it be called The Goren Show?
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White Collar: Judgment Day (2012)
Season 3, Episode 16
8/10
Neals Commutation shows Krammer & Burke really not Thinking best for FBI
25 June 2021
How often have we seen some Crime / Law Enforcement show where "Hackers" are offered Jobs?

Burke or Kramer should have thought we (FBI) does better with Neal on our side, and Neal wants to stay in NYC. So why don't we offer him a Job as a FBI CI Specialist? Not a FBI Agent.

Start with a 4 year Contract, and he is sent for specialized Training in Quantico. He stays under Peter; but 1 week or so per month or a month per quarter Neal goes to another FBI major city. To speak with other CI's and discuss time to have Purpose and stop being Selfish.

Maybe even work with Museums in having a Section of "Missing Art" where CI's make missing Paintings with original Artist but also the CI's Signature. Place where the Public gets to see "Missing Art" and be that "Extra Eyes" for Law Enforcement. Even small town Museums could have an area.

Neal even goes to Quantico to do a Day training with future Agents on how fakes are done.

Instead of giving Neal "Dignity" of being free, seen as really part of the team; Kramer is trying to extend Neal's time, and Peter is on the fence between TWO Cakes.

Then it would have maybe even had an Off shoot of Neal & Mozzie show?
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Law & Order: UK: Fatherly Love (2013)
Season 7, Episode 4
7/10
Lots of Twists & Shouts (No, the Beatles are not in this Episode)
20 June 2021
Warning: Spoilers
It starts with a couple teens that should be on the next episode of "UK's Dumbest Criminals". Finding the victims abandoned car on a Bridge unlocked. Neither thinking "Where is the owner"? Car on a Bridge was not a hint to these two.

Small flaw after they are arrested while neither is being a lookout while searching for the Fob; of course the Coppers show them that the Fob is found just outside the car for next time. So why didn't the car start? Wait, neither was smart enough to push the Start Button? Kind of like criminals who don't check the Gate, before jumping over the fence?

Then there are 20 something actresses playing Teens; but both play teens just like they are still teens. Then we have a Really Strict Mother; or actually really Protective Mother (the Victim) like most parents should be but due to she ends up to be the Victim maybe that is why many to most Parents are not protective?

Add Friend betrayal, Possibly "Step-Incest?", leaving before your "Solo" at a Concert (Wont get any Record Deals that way?) I am an Old Vet so do we still call them Record Deals? That is rhetorical, due there is no discussion of one, and again the Beatles might live in UK, but are not part of this episode.

Wait, just thought I have seen many of this Shows episodes ... how come none of the "Crosswalks" in the UK not painted like the one on that Beatles Album? But there is a very subtle Hint to old Ragtime Music via the use of a School Uniform.

Then the Actress playing a Teen that ends up in the Docket; why does her crying seem she is also trying to hold back from Laughing? She needs to stop thinking that Tweedy might be eaten by Sylvester; and use something more realistic to make her crying more realistic?

Of course "Ronnie" saves the Day at the End and gets the right Murder(s?) convicted, and why does one of the Murder(s?) tries to escape from Court only to seem "Surprised" there is a Copper blocking him?

Then there is the Real Dad with "Anger" issues; so why didn't he go after the Murderer Step Dad as he was clearly trying to escape? Was he thinking "I let the coppers handle it their way"? Hopefully, then it shows he is working on his anger issues.

At the end the Coppers and Crown Prosecutors discuss the Teen will have problems to get this behind her. This happens in most of the Episodes ... Why don't they have an Off shoot show with the Psychiatrists helping the Falsely accused like some of the Scenes that "Monk" Tv Show did?
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Small Town Security: Joan Koplan's Forum (2012)
Season 1, Episode 1
1/10
Opens with the usual disrespectful men defending how they pee
17 June 2021
Warning: Spoilers
First I am Male, and was Taught how to Respect Women. Sadly these men show they do NOT respect women in the one place they should. They even debate their "AIM" and if they do miss the wipe the Seat. They clearly do NOT raise the Seat, but pee on it, and think just wiping it will clean it.

I bet if one drop of urine fell in their underware they would feel it all day. If one Drop of their own urine somehow got on their Weapon or maybe Pen they would be scrubbing it clean or tossing the pen and getting a new one. But can't raise the Seat, and then lower it is the Red Flag of Men that probably do not wash their hands after urinating on the Toilet seat.

Sorry guys you do NOT pee in a straight line, small droplets go everywhere. Wiping the seat with just a dry square of TP only spreads it.

Men next time you think you missed the toilet seat I challenge you to drop the pants, and sit on the Toilet Seat and tell everyone it is dry. Sadly these men are really immature boys who don't have Testosterone to accept the Challenge.

Poor discussion and sadly the ladies just accept the "boys" attitude of old dogs can't learn WAIT - Old dogs can learn, it is old immature non-respectful to women boys that can't learn.

Due to this I could not keep watching this show. Plus Security personnel just sitting on their butts, but my Old Veteran Bias has problems like this. Gave a 1, and will not watch another episode.
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Law & Order: UK: Customs (2014)
Season 8, Episode 5
9/10
Crown Prosecutor Jacob only sees the UK Laws as Perfect.
10 June 2021
Warning: Spoilers
I am unsure how old Jacob (or the Actor) is; but seems to be too firm r/t how the Prosecutor is to be on Prosecution. In Yisrael (I am Yisraeli) our Prosecutors are Called "HaSatan" means "The Adversary". Just not act like HaSatan in Scripture. They understand (Like most Prosecutors) they are NOT to push for a "Guilty" if there is a Possibility of Innocence. They must study and research everything including the "Culture" of those they are Prosecuting. Crown Prosecutor Kate would do well in Yisrael Courts. What is weird is "Ya'aqob / Jacob" is an Yisraeli Name (means Heel Grabber, Supplantor, and Deceiver) so maybe Crown Prosecutor Jacob is only fulfilling his Name?

The Few times he gets it (few Episodes) it seems that happens very close to when the show is too end. Crown Prosecutor sees the "Law" as Truth but the Law is still man made. In the Torah (Fathers/Creators Instructions on how to Live) Truth Comes from Hebrew Word "E-met" means Firm, and Immovable or Unbendable - but Creator Made. Sadly, Yisrael Law (Courts) do not see this.

Jacob needs to stop thinking everyone else is the "Devils Advocate" against how he see things and learn to (1) really listen to others and (2) find and uses Culture Books and learn a little, Disney's Prophecy "It's a Small World" has happened.

Fun Fact: When US Military personnel are going into another country (For Duty +/or Liberty) they learn primary culture and law points. Example - in Singapore, Gum is Illegal (Being Whipped with a Cane Punishment) this includes Nicotine Gum. (Tourists are usually not Excluded; due to Singapore expects them to know this before coming via research & if they arrive via an Airplane the Flight Attendants are to cover this before plane disembarks people). This is why people from Singapore visiting other countries think anyone chewing gum are disgusting. It also saves a lot of money r/t Cleaning. Savings of cleaning staff time r/t not having to scrape gum off from almost anywhere. Singapore's TSA will confiscate any Gum, and possibly look into arrest depending on the amount of Gum they are Carrying. GUM Addicts steer clear of visiting Singapore. Which is an Amazing place.
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Law & Order: UK: Broken (2010)
Season 3, Episode 1
9/10
How hard is it to decide to Forgive or Hate Another?
9 June 2021
Warning: Spoilers
I have been a Pastor, and am a Nazarene Yisraeli. Torah / Scripture teaches to love others as one's self this includes Forgiving but without being able to Forget.

The Actress who played Connor's Mother makes us see how a Mother should be. The Moment she has to validate her son's dead body to when she stands up for the girl who killed her son to get help.

Forgiveness can NOT be Taught; no matter how Pastors, Rabbis, Social Workers, Etc try ... it must be learned via accepting one has to Forgive or the Hate will destroy us. Connor's Mother shows the Need to Forgive and a Child that is not old enough to fully understand "Death".

In Hebrew (Eastern Thought Process) the word "Mut" means Die / Pass from Physical Existence, "Ha-rag" means Kill to Deprive of Life or "Meurtre" a Killing of another Human which is to be only used if the Killing was against the Torah or Law. (Torah means "Father / Creators Instructions on how to Live not Law). So, DT 4:41-42 is r/t To find out if the Death was Kill via Accident, or Meurtre on purpose. Those cities are for those who killed "Accident" to go to to live, for the Creator knows some (Like protestors, and those who pushed for the Child be guilty of Murder instead of getting Help in this Episode) want Revenge / Anger and Not able to Forgive.

Crown Prosecutors tried to do Right as the Mother of Connor shows us to Forgive the Child. In Scripture the Age is 19yr and Younger as the Age of knowing right from wrong. But, also to know this is a age of reference some show knowledge a lot younger and older. Some will try to point to DT 21:18-21 about Stoning a Child; but this is actually about "Abusing" one's parents. Remember few years ago that late 30's son who refused to move out of the House, get a Job, or even help with Rent or Food Money to the Parents? If he also was physically abusive then this is a child that would have been stoned if he refused to move out after "Elders or Authority Figures" told him to move out. Remember no matter how old we are, we are still called "Child" by our parents. Sadly, in this episode the Judge who even said he heard enough on the "Mental Abuse / Ability" of this child and still sends her to prison instead of getting her Help show a POOR Judge.

The Mother chose to get a Fix instead of staying with her child's Interview, and what the Crown Prosecutor covered with her Questing should have been found as Guilty of Child Abuse BEFORE the Child's Court Case. Prov 22:6 show Children are to be Taught right from wrong; when children are Sponges of Learning. Most Children can be helped. I have also worked as a RN over 15 years in pediatrics alone. (Most of Europe, and some other Countries only allow RN's with Masters to work in Pediatrics) Children who have end stage diseases who are going to die, most worry about their family how they will accept themselves being gone.

This "Rose" girl shows she does NOT know her Mother has abused her "Mentally" Children can love someone who is harming them, the young actress plays this well. Children like this don't even know there is a Different type of Family where they are cared for and protected.

As a Pastor, and later a Teacher in Nazarene (Means Branch) Yisraeli; one can only teach the Need to "Forgive" but not how. Looking at how this Mother knows how to Forgive a Child of Killing her son Connor ... makes one relook at MT 18:3, MK 10:13-16 we are to let Children be our Role Model in Faith; and to forgive. This Judge in this Episode has sent a Child who clearly does not understand what she has done, nor about death but only to learn more about Abuse and how to hate.
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Law & Order: UK: Masquerade (2010)
Season 3, Episode 6
8/10
Library Books can be hazardous to your False Alibi
8 June 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Hopefully you have watched this episode before reading this review.

Even the Smallest item can end up to be the Biggest Clue.

Most Crime / Cop / Court TV shows usually have people lying to cover themselves, and others thinking it is ok. We have all Lied (no, I did not take that last cookie) but usually not r/t Crime due to most probably have never been questioned by Law Enforcement.

I worked in (Military & Sillyvillian) Healthcare with a large chunk of it r/t working with many Law Enforcement groups, including training how to get "Forensics" from Injured in the ED etc. There have been times we Discussed potential liars r/t being questioned, during a Case. One discussion "Idea" was r/t a Court fine for those who lie during a Case; which would cut down mostly r/t those covering for others. (Rhetorical Question in this debate) What if the Interviewee was informed that if later their answers are found to be a Lie that for each lie you will be doing 1 hour of Community Service. Once you have done 24 hrs total of Community Service then after that the fine doubles; and each hour of Community Service is documented in the Paper and why. The actual Criminals would still Lie, but what would the non criminals percentage of lies decline? Would this be Legal?

Fun Fact - (I am Yisraeli), in the Torah (Means Fathers Instructions r/t being a Citizen in His Kingdom, not Law) there is a Instruction if you lie (Perjury) in Court to make someone Guilty and it is found out, then the Liar gets the Punishment (DT 19:16-21) instead. Makes Ex 20:16, and DT 5:20 in a diff light.

Sadly, this episode is another that could have been a 2 parts. The Crown Prosecutors should have then looked into "Child Abuse" upon the Father. Strict Parents can be a fine line, until they make their child Fear them as much as this one did via Physical attack. Via Convicting the Father of Child Abuse would be part of the Murder "Guilty" level of Punishment. Since many of these episodes cover "Mental Factors" r/t Conviction.

Even after the Conviction of his Daughter; I wonder if the Father could see his Anger Issues. The 2nd part episode would probably start with finding out the Wife/Mother divorced the Husband/Father.
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Law & Order: UK: Sacrifice (2009)
Season 2, Episode 4
8/10
Warning I basically cover questions r/t the Ending, so SPOILER
7 June 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Biz Guy & Surgeon had Dementia r/t their Specialties.

I think if you have watched the episode, and have read the Story Line, and other Reviews then dont need to cover the Plot with you? Biz Guy & a Dr where both can't do anything w/o a Contract and neither even thought to at least do a Verbal Handshake walk thru Contract to validate what both thought the other was saying / or to do? Why didn't the Dr at least be convicted for a form of Kidnapping?

The Dr even if correct the "Do whatever you need to Do"? Actually meant what the Dr Argues, it did not give the Dr permission to not close correctly post removing the Kidney. Surgery even count the 2x2's (Dressings) before closing; the Surgeon states on how many people he saved people with surgeries, then the Closing of the removal should have been done with even his eyes closed. Why did he not check all "Bleeding" items were closed correctly. Sure "Don't do your best for the one you get the Kidney from" would NOT have been part of that statement "Do whatever you need to do".
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Law & Order: UK: Line Up (2011)
Season 6, Episode 5
6/10
Sadly back in 2011 shows Criminal Kids film their crimes, and it
4 June 2021
Warning: Spoilers
And it is often enough to be seen by some judges as not good enough for evidence. I am unsure why the Crown Prosecutors never used a Psych forensic specialist to explain how "Fear" can make people freeze as these girls did. I think the Jury knew about freezing in danger. I am a Veteran, and I know many (including myself) tough Vets that have frozen in the Field, back at home, and even in dreams. Just watch the present season that ended on SEALS on CBS. If they can, then a Psych Professional could prove Children/Teens/Adults can freeze; and it would have NOT mattered if it was a Toy Gun or Real, ... Victims of Gun Crimes even in 2021 most do not know if it was real or not, add being out numbered adds to what a Victim of a Crime will do. How often have we seen in some Crime Show where the Victim is Murdered because they froze? The Crime Shows would only put in "Froze" because it happens in reality.

I understand with a lot of News we have seen over many years where "False Rape" charges happen but that is 1:1 rape. The Judge I can see maybe thinking of this, and I do NOT know UK Laws; but many of the USA Laws are from UK. It did appear that this Judge was known to make it more than normal in being difficult for Rape Victims have a Fair Trial. Wish that on this episode that father would have learned this; and then maybe did some type of "Grass Root" to get that judge to retire.

The Video was Excluded; But not sure why the Crown Prosecutors did not jump to bring it back in, when the Male Defense Attorney brought up what the Girl did that he would have know only by watching that video. In other prior Episodes, have seen the Crown Prosecutors use "The Defense Brought up the Video Information, the Video should be included".

Her Friend Danny finally learns to tell the Truth, and cover how he was part of the Rape (via he was Threatened) would make the others guilty. He Manned Up, and took accountability.

Fun Fact - in Israel (I am Yisraeli) the Prosecutors are Called "HaSatan" which in Hebrew means "The Adversary" NOT a Name.

Bad Fact - I watched this on TUBI; and they did "ED" (Blue Pill) Commercials. That a Commercial like that is on a "Rape" episode????
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Playing Dead (2009)
Season 8, Episode 1
5/10
Sadly "Law & Order" goes away from the Order side
23 May 2021
Warning: Spoilers
How does one write a Review without Spoilers? Most read them "Before" watching the Show, but most never even look at Reviews only the "Ratings" which are easier than reviews ... which validate one has watched the show. Wish this could be more like a Book (but a tv/movie/game) Club; where discussions happen. Some do read Reviews after watching to see what reviewers they agree with.

The last few episodes, and especially this one hits a nerve. Did you know that Law & Order actually in the Original show saw how much Jack Webb's Dragnet covered so much in 25 minutes. Tried to copy it, and this episode of this series shows how seeing the Law Enforcement side is fulfilling BUT the "Order" side lacking.

This "Playing Dead" (& S7 E20&21) hit a nerve for me. I worked over 40 years in Healthcare, but in the Military also cross trained, and worked with Law Enforcement. I left Healthcare partly due to how "Elite" (Politicians / Rich) get away with things like this; & can ruin others Careers / lives. Not only the Victims, but also those who try to stand in the Gap between the Victims & the so called "Sick" shows use for the "Wicked".

Did you know that in both Arabic & Hebrew languages have several words for "Truth" but the foundational meaning is "Immovable Rightness" in other words Truth does not Change or bend, it can't be moved or even diluted. Too many Victims/esp Children don't win. Due to the "Elite" do NOT seek "Truth" they dilute it via excuses aimed at others "Emotions".

This Episode leaves us not knowing. The Mother of the Politician breaks down and tells her side of the Crimes, but also her son's. Her scenes all the way up to the ending we know this woman always finds a way. I kept waiting for ADA Diver from S7E20-21 to show up to destroy Goren & Eames.

We have all seen so many "Law / Order" type of shows like the Original L&O where they lose in Court. So when I see these episodes where it "Appears" the bad guys are going down, but then ends w/o the Court case ... are these shows designed subtly to get us to "Accept" Truth loses, and bad guys win? Example: offshoots of L&O, and NCIS, SWAT, etc the only time the "Court" side comes up is when the Bad Guys won or got a new case.

Back to "Dragnet" of the 50s-70s they basically end with a short scene wrap up with how the "Courts" decided, and what punishment was received; except if there were no "Bad Guys" the wrap up is how the Courts Helped the Victims.

I understand the Bad Guys do get away sometimes, it would be nice they would have closed with a post court ending; otherwise there is NO closure for those who watch and I must hope most that watch "Cop / Court" shows is to see that Evil usually loses.
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Last Rites (2008)
Season 7, Episode 21
6/10
Justice happens and does NOT Happen
23 May 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This episode Logan & Wheeler show there are Good Cops, and the difficulty of the working in the System. Sadly, it is not too different then most Shows like this; being unrealistic. As per more bad than good cops. They do what is right in this case, but also get a Target on their backs. Logan appears to have quit? I have still to see if any future episode covers what happened to him; just his last episode. Then the ADA Diver does not show up in any future episode "Cast List". What is the Saying Power? Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. So basically higher up equals more corruption? The Problem with "Absolute" it can mean Complete but also UnQualified. Kind of a Catch 22? Absolutely just mean you agree. Sadly we Humans have not learned - Those who "Want Power" usually can not handle it. How many are in prison wrongly due to that ADA? Why did this show stop in telling the story between Detective Logan and ADA Diver?
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FBI: Trigger Effect (2021)
Season 3, Episode 14
5/10
This should have had a Ending wrap up on the Primary Cause of the Deaths
19 May 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Many Sites like "Fraudster" get away with "We can't be held accountable for what people post". That is ridiculous especially once it is proven the "Posts" are false with Photo Shop. It is hinted that the "Angry Lawyer" should be Prosecuted. But when someone asks "Fraudster" to de post, they should until it is verified. This is what should have be done by Fraudster. They did not do this, and 5 people die, and 4 are injured. "Frank" should have had the "Firm" gone after "Fraudster" instead of firing the Lawyer who he fired w/o facts via only protecting the firm. Maybe he should have called "Bull" the other CBS show "Law Firm" who do try to do what is right (I have only watched 1/2 of 6th season) there should be many doing wrongful death and wrongful injury to every "Fraudster" employee who messed up and did not validate the photos. It would have been a better ending with one or several of the FBI agents calling "Lawyer" Friends for the Families who lost someone/etc. Or just discussing that instead of "Lets go for Drinks". Maybe a Carry over on "Bull" for Season 7? I think they are in the same city? Wrongful Death Families with "Bull / TAC Firm" vs "Fraudster Employees that did not do what was right and "Check" the complaints and not just leave up the "Posts". Including the "Lawyers" of Fraudster for not insuring "Fraudster" validates Posts.
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NCIS: Los Angeles: Signs of Change (2021)
Season 12, Episode 16
8/10
Sue Thomas F.B.EYE?
10 May 2021
Warning: Spoilers
(Update) My review is to point out this show & Sue Thomas FB EYE are trying to help "Deaf" (But could also Help others with Disabilities) to show their capabilities to be part of Shows / Entertainment and the ability for others not be so timid around them. This update was added due to I could not understand why people would do a Thumbs down? The IMDb "how to do a Review" also covers to possibly not just rewrite the Shows Outline or Script; but show things that were interesting that maybe the writers/cast/etc are pointing to or even someone else that the Show Connected to. I have worked with Deaf, Blind, Mute, Wheelchaired, and even Bed Bound. Sadly many do a "Thumbs Down" only because they ONLY want a review to cover "Outline, or Script".

Could this be a Start of doing what the Show Sue Thomas F. B. Eye didn't get to continue? If you never saw that show, look it up. She is a Deaf Person that worked with the F. B. I. In this Episode, get to meet a Deaf Person that is simular, and add fighting skills. Does Sign, can hear with a hearing aid, reads lips, computer skills, and has family even back to USS Hornet (Known for the Doolittle Raid). Could NCIS LA actually be bringing back (Rhetorical Question here) what Sue Thomas F. B. Eye show did? Showing people with Disabilities, usually have other abilities that are seen as Super Human. Show ends with hints this is a STRONG Possibility. This Character Sienna Marchione, even sees things that the NCIS Agents missed (Smell Sense on Epicac Syrup Clue) just like Sue Thomas (In real life) did vs FBI Agents. If this show doesn't make her a main character, would only show the writers as i was wrong that maybe they were not trying to help the Disabled. Each of us are Disabled. I am somewhat tone deaf, so during the "Disco" days and I was a USO DJ found out why I am not fit for the Music area but did not stop me in working in the Healthcare field (USN/USMC Corpsman and later a RN/BSN).
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SeaQuest 2032: Bad Water (1993)
Season 1, Episode 8
5/10
Good for emotional drain, but
22 April 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This was filmed in 1993, but trying to be in 2032. Another reviewer states that the SeaQuest is NOT as modern as the USS Enterprise. (Which was decommissioned almost 2 years ago). Kind of Correct. Seaquest has "Whiskers", but Ford is still using a Battery (As in type you use for remotes) operated 35mm Film Camera. So Digital is NOT invented yet. Could they at least borrowed a Star Trek Flip Phone. The French Tour Sub appears to have less Oxygen Capability than the Subs of Disney land. It carries 4 Oxygen tanks similar to Divers, or most patients take home. Now Typhoons can last almost a Month, but average 12ish hours. (Typhoons are Hurricanes but at sea). (1) the French Sub goes thru the Oxygen tanks in just a few hours (2) The Tour Guides do NOT know that Crying & Singing use up Oxygen (3) how did the Sub Driver die

Darwin the Dolphin is near surface when a Lightning Bolt hits the Water, ends up with several burns, but soon after they appear healed. The Show is constantly saying Darwin is possibly more intelligent than humans. So, why doesn't Darwin do a Aquaman call out to Whales & Dolphins to assist with BOTH Rescue Missions.

So have to ask again, they have a "Open" Life Raft that does NOT flip when hit by a 20 ft wave, but still use 35 mm Film Cameras but the Camera can be set to do Morse Code.

Did anyone else recognize the "Detective" from the Psych TV Show

in 2032 we still use foil packaged energy bars in the Life raft food kit

This show is really getting me to have memories on how much we believed what happened on the 1960s Batman TV Show.

Now need to google Sea Farer songs.
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