Lara's Review - Death Goes On

I didn't love this episode, all the way through I felt as if something was off and uncomfortable, it was like watching the first edit of the episode rather than the finished product. The musical interludes that I feel often integrate the two plot lines were at times lacking, and the usually such smooth and precise transitions did not connect. Some of the scenes left me feeling cold, as if they were cut before they were correctly finished, sometimes 0.2 of a second can make all the difference if it means adding a finishing line or look.

The plot lines seemed forced, there were no surprises and kind of just played out, which would have usually upset me but, I think this episode was not about the storylines this week, I think it was about setting up some very important plot lines to come involving the personal lives of the main characters. I believe it’s going to be like the first season of Lost, where you have to go back and re watch the episodes and you go 'oh yeah, that’s why they did that!' - There has obviously been the talk of something 'big' happening and I think the set up has already begun.

I liked the various developments in the interpersonal relationships. Lily and Brandau are great, and are so cute; I loved having Seely back and witnessing Brandau's attempts at asking Lily on a date and because of the ‘thing’ Seely has for Lily, it is going to, potentially, create an interesting love triangle – to use a quote of Nigel’s ‘our little morgue’s turned into quite the hot bed of frustrated romance.’ (With Honor, 1.18)

Seeing the continual demise of Garret was great and the fact that Jordan has now witnessed his drinking on the job, means that something is going to come to ahead soon, that scene felt particularly uncomfortable to watch, which is great, it makes the scene it more interesting! I'm hoping we see more of Renee this season, she is a character you love to hate, and she would give Garret the swift kick up the ass he needs! And if the rumors true that we will see some of Maggie and Abby as well this season!

With Jordan and JD, and the 'test', it’s a cute idea, to see yourself reflected in someone else’s eyes, it is a romantic idea, one that I would fail in an instant! But seriously, I think probably most men all the way around the world would fail, I think this is where us women ask too much of men. It is obvious that the end is nigh for Jordan and JD. Where this leaves the Jordan/Woody relationship is yet to be seen, it does provide an interesting opportunity for a plot twist, especially if you throw in the recently added full time cast member, Lu. I hope it is not the last we see of JD and that his exit is more dramatic!

I like Jordan this season, she balances the thin line between being fiercely independent with walls around her to prevent her from getting hurt and being extremely needy for love, something, as we have seen in past episodes, she lacked when she was growing up. It’s a difficult character to write and I think the writers are doing a fabulous job!

So all in all, an ok episode with some excellent character beats!