Numb3rs 2x14 - Harvest.

[castalie]

I finally watched Veronica Mars 2x11 and Numb3rs 2x14 yesterday.

I wasn't exactly ecstatic with the latter at first, I'll have to admit. But it got better at one point, so I still enjoyed several scenes.

My main problem with the episode was - and I'm sorry to say - the Amita's centricism. I love how brilliant she is and I love that she's part of the Geeky Trio but, I'm sorry, I don't care enough about her to enjoy an episode in which she is the central point. I would have loved if it had been Megan, but Amita? No. And also because of something else; since Amita was involved so much in the episode, it means that she got to have more dialogues than usual, which means we got to hear her a lot and OMG BUT I CAN'T STAND THE WAY SHE TALKS!

I know, I know it has to be one of the lamest explanations why someone doesn't enjoy another character but it's no less true, it's almost physical - each time she talks, I want to kick something. So it wasn't of the good.

So I had to fast forward didn't pay attention that much when she was there, which incidentally made me miss the kiss the first time. Typical lol

Anyway, I did enjoy some stuff:

Larry and Charlie doing Their Thing in Charlie's house. Those two... it's almost like they're catching up with their childhoods sometimes. You know, doing all kind of mischiefs and trying new stuff that annoy parents? Though I was surprised at Alan's reaction, I mean he did sound a bit short with Charlie and he's usually pretty lenient as far as weird experiments go. Besides, it's not even for fun but for work...

The scene with David, Colby and Charlie at the FBI. I don't know why I loved it so much, but I sure did. Though wait, no I know why; it has Charlie doing the whole theory explanation I enjoy so much so of course it was of the good, even if Don wasn't there. And I loved how it was Colby who called him. Also, as details go, I loved how he was dressed, down to the short jacket with a-bit-too-long-sleeves - as usual - and I even liked his hair... though I'd love it he cut it to something resembling season 1 haircut, but okay, that's beside the point *cough*

The conversation between Alan and Don. Don's "you'd think brothers would match" sounded multi layered to me. It's in the way he said and his face. That was interesting, I thought.

Finally, the last scene. I don't think I'll ever get tired of those scenes with Amita and Larry being practically part of the family. It feels so comfortable, so easy... Secondary characters in Numb3rs aren't just accessories, I love that! And that scene made me smile a lot: it's in the dialogue and all, of course, but it's also in the facial expressions. They're priceless. Charlie's, Larry's - I loved them.

I loved Alan and Don teasing Charlie about his fear. Which btw made me smile as well because when Larry was telling him about his own fear of having his organs stolen, he sounded amused more than anything... and here he was, with an irrational fear of his own. Though for honesty's sake: the whole looking dead but not being really dead is also something I'm not comfortable with lol

The last lines were love, the whole 'I'll get your...' was fantastic :-) I also enjoyed how natural the whole banter sounded.

So, okay, not what I'd call the best episode, by far, but I did enjoy the scenes I mentioned and sometimes it has to be enough :-)

Veronica Mars now: you were right, GD, those first minutes truly were nothing compared to what happened next. That was fun *g* Also - and it's not a spoiler - I loved the Lost reference. How cool is it when a show does that kind of thing? In particular when they're actually rivals? Really cool, yes!

Finally... is there a place where we can find some spoilers for Prison Break? Some details about upcoming episodes and stuff like that?

Comments

[spikedluv]

Whee! You've watched it!! And yes, I'd have to say I had the same reservations that you did. I enjoyed the ep, but only because I was so grouchy about it being an Amita ep, and it wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Although, to be honest, I fast forwarded through every single Amita scene (unless I thought there might be a good quote). I just...didn't care. Sadly, I don't care about her as a character. I don't care that she was made fun of when she was younger, or that she ignored her grandmother's stories. I do, however, care that she kissed Charlie. Bitca. *g*

You are also right in that, had it been a Megan-centric ep, I would have enjoyed it a lot more.

I was also taken aback by Alan's annoyance over the experiment. (I tried to put it off to The Bathroom Incident still looming large in their lives. *eg*) I wonder if there's going to be some more tension about the fact that he's now living in Charlie's house? They seem to be building to something like that. First with him volunteering to host Val's wedding, then the 'my house...your house' comment, and this disgruntlement....

Yes, Charlie's hair looked much better in this ep!! But I also wish he'd return to season one hair.

*dies* Don's statement about brothers matching, omg, I thought he sounded so...lost. *pets Don* Don't worry, Donny, You and charlie will match.

The teasing at the end was the best part. You know how much I (meaning we, lol) love the family stuff. And Don's humor can be so dry sometimes. The line about getting more respect, and having Charlie's back...and calling him Chuck. *dies from the happy*

[spikedluv]

Clarification: I meant that I fast forwarded through Amita's scenes on second watching, for quotes, so I did sit through them the first time and know what they were, lol. I didn't just not watch half the show...though I would have if I could have. *g*

[castalie.livejournal.com]

So you did watch the whole episode at first? You're so brave! lol

[castalie.livejournal.com]

I wish I cared more about Amita, but it's not happening. Now, if she could talk differently? That could go a long way in my appreciating her *cough* Me obsessed? No why do you ask? lol

I think there's a story behind Alan's annoyance. I'll either wait to see it develop in the show or in a fic, but it sure intrigues me *nods*

But I also wish he'd return to season one hair.

You and me both *longs for it*

I love Don's dry humour, oh yeah! And when it's directing at Charlie, it's even better lol That was a wonderful last scene *loves*

[spikedluv]

I'm baaaack! This comment has nothing whatsoever to do with your post, so I'll apologize for that up front. *g*

I was wondering if you'd be interesting in affiliating sentinel_thurs with numb3rsflashfic? I've currently got you listed under 'other challenges', but I'd love to move you up to Affiliates. *g*

Also, that Guide to TS on LJ that I created awhile ago. If you're interested in linking to it from your community info page, I'd be delighted. I really don't know how else to let people know that it's out there as a resource, instead of letting it gather dust. *g*

Thanks for your time!

[castalie.livejournal.com]

OTs are also welcome in my journal, no worries lol

And sure, I'll let Terri know about it but I don't think this will be a problem. At all. Thanks :-)

Also sure, I'll link to the newbie guide. That's a nice idea after all as some newbies sometime pay us a little visit and I'm sure they'd appreciate a direct link to it. Lovely idea *g*

[spikedluv]

Hola! *bg* Don't mean to bug you about it, but I'm cleaning out my in-box. Have you had a chance to talk to Terri about the Affiliation? Thanks!

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Hola!

As a matter of fact I did but I just realised she never gave me an answer. So I think I'll go and bug her about it right away :-)

[spikedluv]

Came across these again while making sure I'd replied to everything in my in-box, so I'm bugging you again. If you'd rather not, that's fine, I'd just like to know so I can cross this off my mental to-do list. Thanks.

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Between you and me, I don't see where the problem would be so sure, go ahead. If Terri wants to kill me afterwards, I'll assume lol I'll just ask her again right this second...

[spikedluv]

Okay, then I'll consider our affiliation a done deal unless I hear from you otherwise. Thanks. *g*

[castalie.livejournal.com]

It's been officially approved, so go for it. Thanks *g*

[spikedluv]

Excellent! So you'll be adding us to your community info page as well, when you get a chance? *g*

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Done :-)

[spikedluv]

Why yes, I am an idiot, why do you ask? *g*

I mean to include this link for the Guide, just in case you were interested. No pressure, really. (And that wasn't meant sarcastically. *g*)

http://community.livejournal.com/newbieguide/12074.html

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Thanks lol I'll go and add the link...

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Personally I think disliking a character because of her voice is fine. Dude, I threw a show over because of a character's name. Okay, not just that but you get the picture

Of course now I'm going to stalk your journal for PB spoilers, because I want to know!

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Dude you're so right! Those are 100% valid reasons why one wouldn't like a character *feels better already*

Should I hear about PB spoilers, you'll be the first to know *g*

[enigel]

I hope it's still Charlie's house, after the end of Double Down... :D Alan sounded awfully sharp, almost like he was annoyed by something else but taking it out on this rather small thing.

Hm, I'm not sure I'd have been okay with a Megan-centered episode just yet. ;) In fact, it all depends on how they do them - Amita's was rather cliché, compared to Larry's (not to David's episode, though).

Yeah, I don't like how Amita says her lines either. It's not the voice, it's something about the way she uses it. Megan's voice, OTOH, sort of grates sometimes, sorry. But only the voice, not the way she talks, so she wins. ;)

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Poor Charlie, his big and grown-up gesture of buying the house isn't acknowledged by anyone - one of these days we'll learn Alan did something to get it back from his kid lol But yeah seriously, Alan seemed to have a problem here. What is it omg? And will we ever know or is it something that will forever be just in our minds? *sigh*

No worries, I love Megan's voice enough for the two of us lol And if you can appreciate the way she uses her voice at least and she still wins over Amita, then I'm happy ;-)

Also, about Numb3rs on M6? So I sent an email sometime ago and I finally received a reply: they don't have the slightest idea when it'll air. I'm wondering if they even knew what the hell I was talking about *rolls eyes* So we'll have to wait again...