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grimoriePart I
Constance Griffiths, Charlie's lawyer, calls him on Reese's phone because apparently at this stage he still hasn't mastered the complexities of the cellphone. Thank God he finally does by the sixth episode. I love it when Charlie says, 'I'm fighting crime' and Reese glances up and shoots him a 'my partner is really weird' look.
Once again, loving the lighting in this show. And Charlie's face... for a number of years Constance was the only person he had on his side and who he trusted, he even says as much about developing a 'You and Me against the world mentality because of that.
But time goes, Constance begins to feel that the big world is pulling Charlie away from her, especially with his partnership with Reese growing by leaps and bounds.
Reese and Crews prepare to storm a crack den to capture the suspect in the case. On a very shallow note they are both very, very pretty with their guns and bulletproof vests on. I love how in this show Crews and Reese wear them every other episode and in episode 5 they were able to wear them, like, 3 times. It is awesome.
This moment, of course, leads in to one of the most and I think soon to be memorable scenes on TV to date.
Reese gets a face full of cocaine and she reacts with horror, panic and desperation. I can only imagine how hard it was for her to finally get clean after (I assume) years of addiction. And to have it suddenly, literally in her face was terrifying for her, she must have felt the temptation calling like a siren song. But I think this establishes that when it gets down to it, she isn't afraid for asking for help and most importantly, that Charlie wouldn't hesitate to give it even if he isn't fully aware of the situation.
This scene, this scene I have to admit is what really hooked me. I particularly loved that they didn't go for the easy fix and made this scene about Reese taking a shower but about Reese's fear.
Constance Griffiths, Charlie's lawyer, calls him on Reese's phone because apparently at this stage he still hasn't mastered the complexities of the cellphone. Thank God he finally does by the sixth episode. I love it when Charlie says, 'I'm fighting crime' and Reese glances up and shoots him a 'my partner is really weird' look.
Once again, loving the lighting in this show. And Charlie's face... for a number of years Constance was the only person he had on his side and who he trusted, he even says as much about developing a 'You and Me against the world mentality because of that.
But time goes, Constance begins to feel that the big world is pulling Charlie away from her, especially with his partnership with Reese growing by leaps and bounds.
Reese and Crews prepare to storm a crack den to capture the suspect in the case. On a very shallow note they are both very, very pretty with their guns and bulletproof vests on. I love how in this show Crews and Reese wear them every other episode and in episode 5 they were able to wear them, like, 3 times. It is awesome.
This moment, of course, leads in to one of the most and I think soon to be memorable scenes on TV to date.
Reese gets a face full of cocaine and she reacts with horror, panic and desperation. I can only imagine how hard it was for her to finally get clean after (I assume) years of addiction. And to have it suddenly, literally in her face was terrifying for her, she must have felt the temptation calling like a siren song. But I think this establishes that when it gets down to it, she isn't afraid for asking for help and most importantly, that Charlie wouldn't hesitate to give it even if he isn't fully aware of the situation.
This scene, this scene I have to admit is what really hooked me. I particularly loved that they didn't go for the easy fix and made this scene about Reese taking a shower but about Reese's fear.
This is also the point where Reese re-evaluates what she thinks of Crews and what Davis wanted her to do.
Immediately after she's cleaned up and Crews starts asking about the incident she walks on, tight lipped, clearly wishing that Charlie would drop the subject and very upset that she accidentally gave away her secret. But instead of prodding Reese about it, he stepped back and informed her that she wouldn't ever need to talk about it.
Reese grabs hold to this lifeline and quickly changes the subject but I think, in her head, things were clearly starting to go in the favor of Charlie.
They start interrogating Arthur, the second lead suspect but because they didn't find the gun, has to settle for imprisoning him because he broke the terms of his parole, a sentence, which Arthur laughingly sneers he can carry in his sleep. Upset that things didn't go their way Reese once again slips and sighs, 'I need a drink.'
Fortunately Charlie has a better idea and brings her to a point where they can watch the city and eat fruit. A good idea it seems because she looks like she's de-stressing. Of course, Charlie also takes this opportunity to annoy her further:
Charlie: [offers] Mango?
Reese: [shakes head] It's okay.
Charlie: It came all the way from Guatemala and now it's right here in this cup. It's all connected, Reese.
Reese: What is?
Charlie: It is.
Reese: Mmm... That's zen.
Charlie: Is it?
Reese: That's zen too, isn't it?
Charlie: Is it?
Reese: Say 'is it' one more time and I'll shoot you.
After a moment of de-stressing Crews and Reese return to prison to watch Arthur's transfer. Arthur makes a snide comment about not knowing to let go. No, no Arthur they're not the type to do that. They're like the Royal Canadian Mounties like that. They are dogged and they will get their man.
Unfortunately for Arthur he forgot that the father of the boy he killed was in the same prison as he was. Reese and Crews didn't and proceed to needle Arthur until he confesses out of fear for Mark Rawls (Band of Brother alumni!). In the final shot of the scene Reese observes the nod of approval between Rawls and Creese and gets 'it'. And this, I think, is the moment where Reese firmly decided to make her partnership with Crews work.
He maybe annoying, exasperating and eccentric but he was a good cop and someone she can trust to help her no questions asked.
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Then we return to Crews's really big house and after years living in a box this must be the most liberating feeling of all... to be able to have all that space to himself. And of course Charlie isn't as all right as he pretends to be. As demonstrated by his big wall of conspiracy.
But I love the end, I love the big red truck and the way he smiles when Ted runs truck over his very expensive, not really that attached car. Oh, Charlie!
Immediately after she's cleaned up and Crews starts asking about the incident she walks on, tight lipped, clearly wishing that Charlie would drop the subject and very upset that she accidentally gave away her secret. But instead of prodding Reese about it, he stepped back and informed her that she wouldn't ever need to talk about it.
Reese grabs hold to this lifeline and quickly changes the subject but I think, in her head, things were clearly starting to go in the favor of Charlie.
They start interrogating Arthur, the second lead suspect but because they didn't find the gun, has to settle for imprisoning him because he broke the terms of his parole, a sentence, which Arthur laughingly sneers he can carry in his sleep. Upset that things didn't go their way Reese once again slips and sighs, 'I need a drink.'
Fortunately Charlie has a better idea and brings her to a point where they can watch the city and eat fruit. A good idea it seems because she looks like she's de-stressing. Of course, Charlie also takes this opportunity to annoy her further:
Charlie: [offers] Mango?
Reese: [shakes head] It's okay.
Charlie: It came all the way from Guatemala and now it's right here in this cup. It's all connected, Reese.
Reese: What is?
Charlie: It is.
Reese: Mmm... That's zen.
Charlie: Is it?
Reese: That's zen too, isn't it?
Charlie: Is it?
Reese: Say 'is it' one more time and I'll shoot you.
After a moment of de-stressing Crews and Reese return to prison to watch Arthur's transfer. Arthur makes a snide comment about not knowing to let go. No, no Arthur they're not the type to do that. They're like the Royal Canadian Mounties like that. They are dogged and they will get their man.
Unfortunately for Arthur he forgot that the father of the boy he killed was in the same prison as he was. Reese and Crews didn't and proceed to needle Arthur until he confesses out of fear for Mark Rawls (Band of Brother alumni!). In the final shot of the scene Reese observes the nod of approval between Rawls and Creese and gets 'it'. And this, I think, is the moment where Reese firmly decided to make her partnership with Crews work.
He maybe annoying, exasperating and eccentric but he was a good cop and someone she can trust to help her no questions asked.
<
Then we return to Crews's really big house and after years living in a box this must be the most liberating feeling of all... to be able to have all that space to himself. And of course Charlie isn't as all right as he pretends to be. As demonstrated by his big wall of conspiracy.
But I love the end, I love the big red truck and the way he smiles when Ted runs truck over his very expensive, not really that attached car. Oh, Charlie!
