I enjoyed this episode, but didn't feel it was one of the best for the season. I like Mac more relaxed and I agree with a lot of people that Jo's outburst did seem out of character, but then, it adds a level of realism to the character that she CAN be out of character at times. This is human nature, our lives aren't scripted, so let them be out of character!
Now I have to add something to the Lindsey debate here. First of all she makes mistakes, and even the best of us can't be expected to say the right thing all the time. I actually thought Anna did a good job of trying to put herself into her character's shoes. Her facial expressions were spot on; she gave a good approximation of realising that what she said and what she meant were two different things. Again I ask you, who hasn't put their proverbial foot in their mouth occasionally?
I’ve read and digested a lot of the comments regarding Anna’s performance over the years ( I hope she hasn’t read half of them!!) and I agree with a lot of people that she isn’t as dynamic as other cast members at times, but this last few seasons I personally feel she has come a long way. I understand that I have to suspend my disbelief when I watch these shows. I also understand that if you can’t, you’re unable to identify with the character, or that actor fails to bring to life the character for you, then it spoils the illusion. I wonder though, if we as fans don’t put too high an expectation on an actor. I know at times I do.
I digress though. In this case I felt Anna got it about right. My main concern here, like a lot of people’s is this. Do I want my crime periodical to become nothing more than a soap opera, in the same way others have gone in the past? No… CSI:NY is the only one in the franchise that began to slide that way and thankfully this last few seasons seemed to have reversed that trend.
B for me, good episode not the best. I liked the use of all the characters and I thought the party scene was especially well filmed and directed. :thumbsup:
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