01-21-2018, 09:27 AM
Nick’s higher expectations of Juliette and his anger toward her compared to that of Adalind was justified. But beyond his personal rationalization, I don’t see the argument for one’s actions being more heinous than the other.
Juliette was obviously complicit in getting Kelly to Portland, but the show didn’t confirm, probably by choice, whether she genuinely anticipated Kelly’s death. In comparison, Adalind approached Marie with purposeful intent to kill her. Kelly was Nick’s biological mother and with him for twelve years while Marie devoted her life to being Nick’s mother from age twelve to adulthood. So beyond Nick’s justified expectations of Juliette, the question becomes whether Juliette’s complicity is worse because Kelly actually died compared to Adalind’s failed attempt with Marie.
Some have argued that Adalind was equally culpable in Kelly's death because she knew of Kenneth’s plan and chose not to warn Nick. Personally, I don’t think Adalind had any obligation to anyone other than her daughter and unborn child, and herself. But from Nick’s point of view, I understand why Adalind’s inaction would be equal to Juliette’s action.
The show chose to ‘kill off’ Juliette, effectively ending any opportunity for Nick & Juliette to resolve the destruction of their relationship. At no time, did S5 even hint that Juliette was using the Eve persona as cover and faking a personal disconnect from her reign of terror as an angry Hexenbiest. For all intents and purposes, Juliette ceased to exist when Eve became the controlling personality. So I don’t understand how Juliette would be expected to follow Adalind’s change of heart, experiencing regret and offering amends when she no longer technically existed.
Juliette was obviously complicit in getting Kelly to Portland, but the show didn’t confirm, probably by choice, whether she genuinely anticipated Kelly’s death. In comparison, Adalind approached Marie with purposeful intent to kill her. Kelly was Nick’s biological mother and with him for twelve years while Marie devoted her life to being Nick’s mother from age twelve to adulthood. So beyond Nick’s justified expectations of Juliette, the question becomes whether Juliette’s complicity is worse because Kelly actually died compared to Adalind’s failed attempt with Marie.
Some have argued that Adalind was equally culpable in Kelly's death because she knew of Kenneth’s plan and chose not to warn Nick. Personally, I don’t think Adalind had any obligation to anyone other than her daughter and unborn child, and herself. But from Nick’s point of view, I understand why Adalind’s inaction would be equal to Juliette’s action.
The show chose to ‘kill off’ Juliette, effectively ending any opportunity for Nick & Juliette to resolve the destruction of their relationship. At no time, did S5 even hint that Juliette was using the Eve persona as cover and faking a personal disconnect from her reign of terror as an angry Hexenbiest. For all intents and purposes, Juliette ceased to exist when Eve became the controlling personality. So I don’t understand how Juliette would be expected to follow Adalind’s change of heart, experiencing regret and offering amends when she no longer technically existed.
"If my devils are to leave me, I am afraid my angels will take flight as well." Rainer Maria Rilke