04-02-2015, 03:52 PM
I liked this episode, not because it was the best Grimm episode ever written, acted or thought out, because it showed a some "back to basics" actions for many of the characters.
1. Nick, Hank, and Wu got back to being good solid policemen...using a good mix of human detective work along with bits of Grimm library work. The fact that there was very little in the books about this Wesen made it more interesting to me. I would still like to see the Grimm writers go to a two-week WoW format to allow all story arcs to develop while not scrimping on WoW details and planning.
2. Monroe and Rosalee were back in true form in the spice shop, although I think it was bad form to allow Renard to take Adalind's spell book. [Does Monroe work on clocks anymore?] Monroe was back into his awkward Inspector Clouseau undercover brother mode with a little jealous Rosalee watching over his shoulder. Was a cute married couple's moment. I think I see a more divisive line needing to be drawn...I don't think Monrosalee can help the Renards/Juliettes/Adalinds of the world and still be friends with Nick. It's early days yet, but I already see some conflicts.
3. I found myself laughing at all the pregnancy tests Adalind performed and knew she was going to seek out Viktor before she ever opened her mouth or her door. Finding the king there was an interesting switch, and I am eager to see if she tries to seduce him. That would make Nick's baby and Sean faux half-brothers if she pulls that off...and Adalind and Elizabeth--two H'biests--having slept with the king. Whoa...this family tree seems to have very few branches on it too. That entire royal and white trash thing in common again...
4. Oh Juliette, Juliette, Juliette....mistake after mistake. I dislike that she went back to Renard after avoiding Nick. Live with Renard? Why? She could study up on being an H'biest and live in her house and just tell Nick she needs some time, but perhaps that is too mature. This is going to greatly interfere with Renard and Nick. Does anyone think Nick isn't going to find out? He's a detective; if he gets worried enough, he only has to search her phone GPS to know where's she's been and when. [Side Note: Did anyone besides me get the feeling that Nick was looking peculiarly at Renard when they were discussing the WoW in Renard's office? There was a bit of a chill there IMHO and rightfully so.]
5. Not sure what is going to happen WHEN Adalind comes back around looking for Renard...and Juliette is there. And it will happen the closer the Royals get to Diana.
Portland felt VERY weird in this episode.
1. Nick, Hank, and Wu got back to being good solid policemen...using a good mix of human detective work along with bits of Grimm library work. The fact that there was very little in the books about this Wesen made it more interesting to me. I would still like to see the Grimm writers go to a two-week WoW format to allow all story arcs to develop while not scrimping on WoW details and planning.
2. Monroe and Rosalee were back in true form in the spice shop, although I think it was bad form to allow Renard to take Adalind's spell book. [Does Monroe work on clocks anymore?] Monroe was back into his awkward Inspector Clouseau undercover brother mode with a little jealous Rosalee watching over his shoulder. Was a cute married couple's moment. I think I see a more divisive line needing to be drawn...I don't think Monrosalee can help the Renards/Juliettes/Adalinds of the world and still be friends with Nick. It's early days yet, but I already see some conflicts.
3. I found myself laughing at all the pregnancy tests Adalind performed and knew she was going to seek out Viktor before she ever opened her mouth or her door. Finding the king there was an interesting switch, and I am eager to see if she tries to seduce him. That would make Nick's baby and Sean faux half-brothers if she pulls that off...and Adalind and Elizabeth--two H'biests--having slept with the king. Whoa...this family tree seems to have very few branches on it too. That entire royal and white trash thing in common again...
4. Oh Juliette, Juliette, Juliette....mistake after mistake. I dislike that she went back to Renard after avoiding Nick. Live with Renard? Why? She could study up on being an H'biest and live in her house and just tell Nick she needs some time, but perhaps that is too mature. This is going to greatly interfere with Renard and Nick. Does anyone think Nick isn't going to find out? He's a detective; if he gets worried enough, he only has to search her phone GPS to know where's she's been and when. [Side Note: Did anyone besides me get the feeling that Nick was looking peculiarly at Renard when they were discussing the WoW in Renard's office? There was a bit of a chill there IMHO and rightfully so.]
5. Not sure what is going to happen WHEN Adalind comes back around looking for Renard...and Juliette is there. And it will happen the closer the Royals get to Diana.
Portland felt VERY weird in this episode.
"Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today." ~Mark Twain