I'm actually content with the amount we have (for now). With the 'Sleepless' episode, there was so much hype we saw almost all the good stuff before the episode even aired. I wasn't disappointed, but they could've held back a little & saved some of the shock moments for airtime.
I agree with you, MJ. Seems to be a running theme with them and I'm wondering if it's anxiety about the ratings slipping. What they apparently don't realize is when a viewer (whether they are a committed or casual viewer) see promos that get them excited about watching the show and then watch and realize the promos were actually the best part of the show ... it's a let down. While committed viewers hang in there, the casual viewer is going to see it as a lame attempt to pull them in and most probably walk away shaking their heads at TPTB thinking they are that dumb.
As for the possibility of it being "nothing" -- anything Natalia is good for me. So whether or not this incident will soak up the entire hour, or have a quick & painless conclusion (in other words, lame)....I still believe that these events are all going to add up to something bigger. My sniffer says something is a comin'!
Definitely! I will take any Natalia I can get! I hoping your right, MJ, and all of these Natalia "moments" are adding up to something much bigger for our girl.
Onto the present ....
How awesome was she in the latest episode
For being Natalia non-centric, it was quite a treat for us. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed seeing her spread out from the crime scene to the morgue, to questioning....just awesome, I love seeing this kind of progression! Not to mention she had some great lines, and the shared laugh/interaction between her & Horatio was a total bonus (a fine example of 2 leads if you ask me).
I know I've said it before, but I think Horatio and Natalia look and interact wonderfully together (in a non-shipper way!) and would be outstanding as leads if Eva were placed in that position. The palpable stress between the male and female lead actors on this show has been evident for the past 3 seasons and it has adversely affected the storylines and the show as a whole.
Horatio looks comfortable and more at ease with Natalia than any other person we've seen him interact with. He didn't even look that comfortable with Yelina (probably the relationship issues between the two. That said, Horatio and Yelina had the best "eye-sex" I've EVER seen!:guffaw
I have to say, after watching that episode, TPTB better not do a 180 on her --she's come too far at this point. It would be taking her backwards if she were to return to constant lab-mode. It isn't where she belongs, & the proof is especially seen in this last episode.
I think if they were to do a 180 with Natalia and Ryan, and go back to where we were with two characters and their relationship being the focus of the show, that would be it for me. There is nothing there for me with that storyline and I'm just tired of the jerking around fans keep getting with that.
I've gotten much more excited about this show this season then I have been in the last 4 years. People with real talent, who have been too long in the background, are finally stepping out to be recognized for their abilities and I'm LOVIN' it! :thumbsup:
