Season 1, Episode 6 - “Bitches”

Has it really only been two weeks since Daisies was on? It feels like sooooo much longer. The last episode was the best episode since the pilot, and, while this week wasn’t as good, it’s definitely still not lacking.

Unfortunately, the mystery is the part that is beginning to show some signs of strain. I remember reading way back that the procedural element of the show was something that was kind of forced by the network. So it doesn’t surprise me that the actual mysteries are becoming my least favorite part of the show. Don’t get me wrong, this week’s mystery is just as inventive as previous episodes, and it gives Olive an excuse to get in on the sleuthing, but I find myself ready to get back into everything that is not the mystery of the week.

I’m really getting to love the developing love triangle between Ned, Chuck and Olive. Even thought we’re supposed to be pulling for Ned and Chuck to end up together, I really appreciate the fact that they are not putting Olive out there as the evil shrew bent on breaking up true love. She genuinely wants Ned to be happy, and, albeit reluctantly, won’t do anything to hurt Chuck. I wouldn’t be heartbroken if they ended up together.

And as always, Emerson ends up with the greatest one-liners of the night. Man, oh man, this is such a tremendous show.

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