Now, the producers have debuted a shiny new set of promotional pictures that also include a closer look at some of the protagonists of the next episode. It appears that Jesse Rath will return as Brainiac 5 to help the Super Friends in fighting Nyxly. There will also be appearances from Alex, Kelly Olsen, and Martian Manhunter.
My wife brilliantly realized two call-backs to prior Sopranos events in this episode:1. Paulie hoards danishes at the hotel like how his mother/aunt hoarded dinner rolls at the restaurant with her friends2. Carter throwing the paper at the singer is similar to drunk Meadow throwing the bread at Junior while he sings a few seasons back
The Episode 6.15
A highly enjoyable, well written episode that brings the whole Niles/Daphne situation one step forward with Daphne having to deal with the suggestion that Niles is in love with her and almost finding out the truth. The character of Donny Douglas - well played by Saul Rubinek - was introduced in a highly amusing manner, while Frasier struggling between not hurting his brother's feelings and not violating his ethics was well written too.. Overall, the episode with a desperately sad ending for Niles, is definitely one of the better Season 6 episodes.
"To Tell the Truth" is the (very) beginning of the Niles/Daphne endgame, as evidenced by how fast and loose the writers (and characters) are now with his feelings. Look, I'm not 100% convinced that Frasier's ethics are that all-encompassing. Certainly, he's shown a consistent belief that Niles needs to sort out his own feelings for Maris, but I'm doubtful that Frasier would find it so hard to lie when the consequence would be to emancipate Niles once and for all. Still, I'm open to debate on that one, which I guess leaves it open to the writers. Either way, this episode achieves the one-two punch of eroding Maris' hold over her ex-husband (with the final crushing blow: urinal cakes!) and introducing Daphne to Donny Douglas, one of her great romances. As Donny, Saul Rubinek seems an unlikely choice for the major rival of our series' central love interest. He's not leading-man handsome, and his personality and personal habits are deliberately off-putting from the start. All the same, he's genuine, passionate, and not a character made from a cookie-cutter. And the development of Daphne - particularly lately, and the more we find out about her over the course of this season - suggests that she's not looking for the same traits that Roz or Frasier are seeking. Instead, she wants someone who will truly love her. This makes a great amount of sense given how Niles' rhapsodic feelings have been portrayed. In this sense, Donny is just right.The episode has a fair amount of sincerity to it. In the sombre finale, Niles reaches the crushing fear that - just as he's developing the courage to confess his feelings - Daphne has been snatched, for good, by someone else. And John Mahoney has one of his greatest acting moments on the show, really selling the scene where Martin confesses that he once lied under oath. "To Tell The Truth" is an unusual episode, and one that few sitcoms could pull off. It alternates between comic and serious scenes on a whim, but unites them all under the one theme. Not perhaps my favourite episode, but it's a necessary stepping stone and the way Kelsey Grammer delivers the phrase "fruit cocktail" is proof of its quality for me. Rating: 85%
NOTE: Please be advised that English is not my first language.After last night's episode, the show did a great job to give closure for Rigsby and Van Pelt. I need to apologize in advance for the HUGE review, but there is a lot to say.We begin the episode just where we left; Rigsby calls Van Pelt and tells her he's drinking something with the guys, then she falls asleep... and that's the moment when we see a dark figure appears behind her bed.In the meanwhile, Jane, Cho and Rigsby are enjoying their company in a bar. That scene felt like the old time with the former gang who had some relax after closed a case. What made me laugh was Rigsby's comment about Jane and Lisbon: "Grace and I we always thought that you and Lisbon would, y'know, get together." Jane simply can't put on a front... just like Lisbon. He smirks, maybe he thinks this is a bit funny, maybe he's never thought about he and Lisbon in a romantic way? Truth is, looking back, the old CBI team have always known Jane and Lisbon have a special relationship. So no wonder, after 2 years they've barely spoken, Rigsby asks that. Cho mentions the pony Jane gave to Lisbon in season 1... one of the sweetest gifts Jane gave to her. I wonder if we ever get a chance to see the pony again. Anyway, it's up to Jane and Lisbon to figure it out what do they mean for each other.The horror paints in Rigsby's face when he realizes Van Pelt isn't answering on her phone. The horror becomes reality when he and Cho can't find her at the inn. Back to the FBI building, Abbott reunites everyone in order to locate Richard Haibach, number one suspect behind Van Pelt's kidnapping. But Haibach is already there. Self-controlled and safe with a lawyer on his side, Haibach knows no one can touch him. But he's wrong when Jane makes him guessing what he would have done to Van Pelt if he were the kidnapper. This move only makes Rigsby to attack him in the interrogation room. Wayne Rigsby acts like a concerned husband and a careless father - the scene where he was speaking to Ben by computer was really touching. When your wife or your children are in danger, you loose your mind. Jane knows very well what he's been going though. Jane lost his wife and daughter, and he was about to loose Lisbon too in episode 6.02. After those episodes, Jane has managed to handle the panic and the concern. Of course Jane is still the king of the mind games and that's what we like about him. When he breakes into the interrogation room and threatens Haibach in front of his lawyer and Abbott, he knows exactly what he's doing. "He came here with a plan and we don't know what plan is, but he does. We need to break that pattern." The plan was there all along. Jane just needs to let Haibach do what he wants to do, only in this way he and Rigsby can save Van Pelt. And he left him do that. Neither a girl talk between the lawyer and Fischer could let Haibach to stay a little bit at the FBI building.Meanwhile, Grace manages to escape from the basement where she's found herself locked. Just when she comes out, I got the sense of humour in the title. White as the driven snow. I just pictured Van Pelt as Snow White who escapes from the tower where she was trapped and asks a driver for help. Too bad, that woman reveals to be Haibach's sister, Hazel, aka the Evil Witch. Van Pelt is smart enough to use the mind games Jane taught the old team. So she tries to bribe Hazel with the power of words, but the woman's already unbalanced. Van Pelt is enchained again. The five following minutes, where the showdown takes place, are intense. Rigsby does a great job when deceives Haibach who points at him an unloaded gun, so Rigsby could take the loaded one and he and Jane take control of the situation. I had goosebumps when Hazel shot Rigsby twice, because he fell on the ground with Van Pelt screaming. Jane himself felt responsable for that. Outside, Jane and Van Pelt are the witness of the Haibach brothers madness, and only the cold-blood-Rigsby can stop them by shooting. By the way, why is everyone so obsessed with cutting Jane's fingers off?The nightmare is over and the last reunion with Rigsby and Van Pelt is one of the sweetest and touching moment of the episode. As good listeners, Lisbon and Cho are all ears when Rigsby and Van Pelt tell them how it ended with Haibach. Then Lisbon agrees, the lovely couple needs some rest. Time to say goodbye, to hug and receiving some flowers - a cute gesture by Fischer and Abbott, both glad to see they're ok. Abbott is impressed by Rigsby's talent, and makes him an offer he can't refuse. But Rigsby is happy with his life: it's time for a new beginning. Now he and Van Pelt can raise their children as civilians and have the life they've always wanted. As for Cho, I swear he was about to cry before saying goodbye to Rigsby and Van Pelt. The end scene is a new beginning for Jane and Lisbon too. Anyone could say they look like a couple. Lisbon can't deny the fact she was worried and scared, thinking she would have lost Jane because he didn't tell her about his plan. Despite Lisbon says she doesn't believe him, he's truly sincere. Back in the past, Jane wouldn't never let Lisbon in and 'read' his mind - and his heart. Jane had his family back, and let his 'kids' go and live their lives.What did you think about the episode? Will you miss Rigsby and Van Pelt? Share your comments below.Thanks to lisbonsjane.tumblr.com and stanakaticland.tumblr.com for the gifs.
Of course, there was also a crime of the week, a fascinating one involving a bank robbery, money laundering and, of course, murder, that revolved around a truly wonderful character named Neil. When I first heard that the episode would have a character who was autistic, I was really curious to see how it would be handled. Personally, I have no experience with autism, so have no point of reference to know whether a show is dealing with it respectfully or not, but to my untrained eye, it looked as though they did a really good job here.
Dear Linda, thanks for your wonderfull review. Liked the Steve/Neil story a lot. Wonder how someone like Gabriel, injured, got away ? Still a lot of storylines to continue, waiting anxiously for next episodes. And hoping for season 7 to come. Mahalo and hugs.
The end of this episode was all about celebrating the journey these two characters have been on together. It began with Castle asking Beckett to go to the dance with him. Her hand in his symbolized all the ways this relationship has allowed them to grow from people who missed out on things to people who choose to seize happiness together. 2ff7e9595c
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