While you may not hate Jesse's character, there are those out there who hate both his character and screentime, so they would be the real haters.
But as I have said before, new characters tend to be played around and used more to showcase them and allow viewers to know them better, so while alot of times other characters unfortunately gets shoved to the background, we as the audience should understand this phase of integration (albeit grudgingly, reluctantly, and kicking and screaming
) and be patient that the writers will know when the pull back.
Believe me, I completely understand those people who thought Jesse had too much screentime, that was obvious even to a Jesse fan like me, but I also knew this type of screentime is nothing shocking when bringing in new character, especially on such an established show. Screentime is a sensitive issue, I've been on sides where my favs didn't ever get enough screentime too, I understand your feelings, I get mad too at whoever's stealing the screentime. I remember in the early Miami days I used to be mad at Horatio for hogging all the scenes because I just wanted to see Speed!:lol:
Not to toot my own horn, but I always said that if we just wait and give the writers a couple of episodes to run their pens, that Miami would know to bring more balance and not just be Jesse all the time once they strike a good balance, and it feels so GOOD to be proven right!
Even if this is possibly just for one episode...:lol:
I never really hated Jesse; I was just concerned with the amount of screen time he was getting. I agree that a new character may need a little more time to get his character established. I can't speak for the other Ryan fans, but I have been waiting of a couple of seasons for Ryan to come into his own and have his screen time and story arcs increase, and I thought this was going to be his year. It was frustrating for not only seeing him shoved into the background AGAIN but having the writers tinker with his character, and not in a positive way. Now that Ryan is back and his screen time is increasing, I can start to relax and sit back and enjoy Jesse and the freshness he brings to the show. Admittedly, my favorite Jesse moments are when he is playing straight man in the Ryan-Jesse-Walter show (Jesse will always have a place in my heart because he isn't biting Ryan's head off for simply walking into the room). I still don't have much faith that Ryan will have many (or one for that matter) story arcs but that is not a slam on Jesse. It is a slam on the writers who, for some unknown reason have an aversion for writing for a wonderful actor and his interesting and complex character
On that note.....
I really liked this episode. Rather creepy and gross but it engaged me until the end.
Random thoughts:
Lots of Natalia. When she is not on the screen I tend to forget how good she is! She handled the whole "I can get you a magazine cover" with the right amount of toughness ("get the dirtbag out of here...") Loved seeing her and Ryan working together (Ryan: "Come on Hef:lol
This was the second episode in a row I loved every scene Ryan was in
(finally, Ryan consistantly being Ryan, professional and conpetent with a little humor thrown in). He looked yummy as well! I was delighted seeing him heading up the search (with Walter at his side).
Ryan: "Walter, that's a turtle shell, those are your shoes and that is the sky"
Walter: "Go back to you quadrant.:guffaw::lol:
Did I miss something: why did Walter have a badge?
Lots of Dave Benton!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but more than we've seen before
Mike Travers!
Loved his shaved face!
Did H call Ryan, Ryan?!
H does what he does best, comfort the grieving (the Mom looked familar)
Enough of the split screen!!!!:scream:
Jesse looked pretty fine in the black tshirt (keep him shaved please). Although he was just doing his job, the cracking of the skulls gave me the creeps.
I was a little annoyed when I saw Jesse and Cal working together. I thought "are they going to pair the two with anyone else?" Until I heard Jesse, Walter and Ryan get called to work together in the glades....
These three need to take their act on the road.
Ryan: Look small and unintimidating
Walter: I can't look small and unintimidating!
Ryan: You can't outrun a bear
Walter: All I need to do is outrun you
They scream
Jesse shoots: It's okay you're safe girls:lol::guffaw::lol::guffaw:
I didn't blame Ryan at all for calling the ME when he found the foot; the bear was still making noise.
I will say this until all of you are sick of reading it, It is so nice to see Ryan being one of the gang and relaxed enough to joke around. Thank you Jesse and Walter.
Liked "Dr. Ray" with both Calleigh and H.
Looking forward to Wednesday and the continuation.
