The Dead tell tales....

[M.A.Y.]

The Dead tell tales....

I have only one word to describe this episode....fantastic!! After some inconsistent Testimony, and a very weak Monster we get a great raising of The Dead!
So let's start with Burton, who really was the star of this episode. Dabney gave us another fine performance. His scenes with Mary and even Shannon ("you're too old for sex") were well done. It might even be nice to see Burton with a love interest. Monster gave us next to no Burton and the episode suffered for it. I say the more Burton the better! There's so much more to his character than we were lead to believe last season, and it's going to be very interesting watching his character unfold.
So happy to see an end to this judgeship plot point. Hollander wisely put that to rest and has put Burton back with his boy, Nick (Fallin & Straka never would have worked anyway). Looking forward to the new Fallin & Fallin! The scenes between Nick and Burton are on a whole new level this season. We finally get to see some other aspects of the father son relationship. There really isn't anything that these two won't do for each other. I just hope their relationship doesn't lose its edge.

Despite all the great Burton scenes, the best scene of the episode had to be a very sullen Lulu looking very much alone in bed with her loser husband. That pathetic look on her face is worth a million rewinds! It was so much fun watching her squirm while sitting across from Nick & Kim over dinner! When she practically started begging them to stay for another drink just to prevent another sex romp between Nick & Kim (more on that in a bit) I was laughing out loud! Of course she brought this all on herself and deserves to feel as awful as she obviously does. Nice to see Nick completely ignore her! And Nick's retort to Brian (you're asking about legal dating?!) was perfect!

As for Nick & Kim, I hope Hollander spares us another scene with these two having sex. The scenes between those two are so bad, forget chemistry (because there isn't any) I'd settle for even a little sizzle, but there's nothing --it's just flat! Her fondling Nick in the restaurant was lame. If this was meant to be erotic, the scene missed by a mile. The sooner these two are history the better!

Mitchell (the poster boy for sleazy desperation) could have caused a bit more trouble. I was hoping to see him become completely unhinged and really cause some big trouble. But again, Hollander was in a rush to resolve the storyline and short changed us I think.

Alvin and James? Who knows, but there is a ton of unresolved anger there and I hope that Alvin is able to convince James to come back to work for him.

So, Nick & Lulu have some very interesting times ahead of them. Perhaps a few more double dates with Nick and whomever, will clue Brian in on the fact that his wife is in love with another man. I hope he eventually leaves Lulu, either that or he dies in some horrific accident!

Overall, a very good episode.

[Jennifer]

M.A.Y, as usual great review of this episode. You were right on target about the lack of chemistry between Nick and Kim. There just wasn't any spark. I see two actors just trying to make the scenes work. Poor Lulu, but I guess that was the purpose of that scene. She is a lonely woman. Pretty soon Nick will figure this out even though he'll probably be doing bed hopping with different women. Again, another subtle hint from the writers about the status of Lulu's marriage to the Goose.
Didn't DH say that after the third episode, they will tie up some loose ends? I'm not sure if Lulu's marriage is included there.

[Con]

Your review was right on----I do think that Dabney Coleman is such a fantastic actor both Drama and Comedy but I think I do like the Drama side a little better- Your assessment of Nick and Kim is also on target- YUCK - I am a total Nick and Lulu fan - they have such chemistry in my opinion its unreal- I hope they slowly let this relationship grow and we see it develop into soooooo much more!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to your next review.

[LaraB]

Great review M.A.Y. I agree with ALMOST everything you said! However, I actually thought Nick & Kim were kinda cute in the restaurant scene mostly because Nick was smiling at her a lot and he genuinely looked happy, although that's not to say I don't want him with Lulu.

And BOY did she look miserable the entire time. I couldn't help but :lol: when she kept throwing out nightcaps and any other suggestion she could think of to delay their nighttime ritual. Too funny! She looked pretty miserable in bed too. Hmmm, you think it was DH's "subtle" way of telling us "you made your bed". . .?

I was a bit surprised that Mitchell didn't go out with guns blazing. A little anti-climactic for such an ostentatious (is that the right word?) character.

Anyways, SPOILER AHEAD. . . . . . .

I heard in two epis is when Lulu broaches the subject of the hooker with The Goose. Wonder if we get a setup in next week's epi.

(Darnit, I keep forgetting about my signature and signing my name. :doh:)

[Babe]

My take is slightly different too. I enjoyed the romp Kim and Nick had. He does seem happier and though DH is making it clear that this isn't "a true couple" It is good coupling (had to try that one.)

IMO Dabney Coleman should get an Emmy for his performances as Burton this season. He is doing an excellent job. He's even better than in Season one and that was very good, too.

Nick seems to be more sure of himself and I'm so happy about that. The misery he went through in Season 1 was just too much.

As for Lulu, there are many of us who are glad to see her get her come-upance, as we say. She may end up being his true love as someone posted here, but she'd better wise up, or I won't let her have him. ;D ;D

[jezbel]

great review M.A.Y. I too think the little fling that Nick is having with Kim is not sooo bad. He's enjoying the sex, so is she, it seems. No promises here...no regrets...no love....and he's got a great body and we get to see it. So all in all not too bad.

[Eva_One]

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As for Nick & Kim, I hope Hollander spares us another scene with these two having sex. The scenes between those two are so bad, forget chemistry (because there isn't any) I'd settle for even a little sizzle, but there's nothing --it's just flat! Her fondling Nick in the restaurant was lame. If this was meant to be erotic, the scene missed by a mile. The sooner these two are history the better!__________________________________________
M.A.Y. I do enjoy reading your post & agree with all said especially the above. "The sooner these two are history, the better.
Not a single spark igniting between them....Tom Hanks did a better job getting sparks flying in the "Castaway" ;D ;D

[jezbel]

Sex not sparks .... Hollander is saving the sparks for Lulu. In the meantime I can live with seeing that beautiful back (arms, chest, etc) every week. Let's not discourage him in the bedroom department.