Episode 104
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
(02-11-07)

Guess what?  I'm going to be short and sweet today!  I know, I know!  You didn't believe I could actually write a short review :)  Occasionally it happens.  Just don't expect it too often.  Okay I'll quit rambling and let you read.

Fun filler episode.  There are always going to be a few of those in a season.  I don’t mind them.  They’re not going to make a huge impact on us, but they do entertain, and that’s perfectly fine with me.

I had no clue what this episode was going to be about.  I hadn’t even read the episode description—that’s just how busy my life has been.  Anyway, I went into the episode blind and was pleasantly surprised.

I actually liked the case.  I wasn’t sure who the guilty party was.  I knew it had to be either, the other boxer, the wife or Mickey.  However the way the information was presented I was never sure just who was guilty until Mickey was found dead.

Jordan and Woody—this is what makes shipper fans happy.  Yes they want more but this type interaction will keep the shippers content for the moment.  This was more of the old CJ that was fun, playful and gave you hope that a happy ending is in sight for Jordan and Woody.  Me I’m no longer in either boat, get together or not, either way is fine with me, but watching Jordan and Woody tonight was fun.  More fun than last season’s turmoil.  

What is up with the Alpha Male Syndrome?  Danny and Woody (more so Woody) are quite childish at times (much to our amusement).  Danny tries to be a bit more adult about it, but he still eggs Woody on.

Side Note: I’m so glad NBC posted the deleted scene because after the episode aired I couldn’t figure out for the life of me how the two episodes (CJ and Las Vegas) connected.

Bug and Lily confuse me.  I’ve never really been a fan of that match up, but I see how they fit together well…that said I can’t figure out where the two of them are heading.  Lily doesn’t tell Jeffery she’s pregnant.  Bug thinks Jeffery knows.  Bug gives Lily space.  Lily doesn’t want space.  Lily wants Bug but Lily’s having Jeffery’s baby.  Bug decides he doesn’t want Lily right now.

Is your head spinning yet?  I’ve come to the conclusion there are too many ‘doesn’t wants’ in their relationship.  They need to figure out what they want—then maybe things will work out for them.  Right now, they’re just on two different pages…

I do like how the CJ cases relate back to personal issues in the characters lives.  I’ve noticed more and more, that each case will relate to certain issues that each character is dealing with.

Music—I love CJ and its music.  Flashdance made me laugh.  It’s always a fun moment when a few strands of music tie into the episode and at the same time bring back memories of the 80s :)

My one disappointment—we didn’t get to see the aftermath of Lu’s death.  I know we jumped a month in time (and I believe in the next episode we jump again in time).  I know the writers NEEDED to jump in time; however I’m still disappointed we didn’t see any sort of emotion/mourning from our characters.

3 dead bodies out of 5.
 

 


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