castalie | Prison Break 1x17

I'm a bit in a funk today. I know the reason why though, it's because of Sunday approaching. It'll be my grandfather's birthday, the first without him, and it'll also be the first Easter Sunday in forever that we won't be at my grandparents' place to celebrate both. And all those First Times are always a bit tough. I'm also a bit apprehensive because tomorrow my godfather and aunt will come over and it'll be the first time I see him without his hair and, like, I know it's just hair, and he's not making a big deal out of it so I'm not going to either but - it's still a thing, you know? Like a physical proof of the chemo? So anyway, I'm pretty sure it'll be okay once he arrives - after all, we've been ready for this from the get go and all but still... right now, it just scares me a bit.

So I had a Me day today. I watched a new episode of Criminal Minds - and yay! Jem told me my DVD has been posted so I should it get by Friday at the latest - and I've caught up with both Prison Break and Hustle. Tv is my comfort food :-)

I could say that life is quite unfair because I've been waiting forever for Michael to crack up and when it finally happens? It turns out it was fake. But I won't say it because, well, I did get lovely crazy!Michael before the great Fake Out and it was love.

I wondered when exactly Michael had decided on Plan #whatever, like: was it when the Warden mentioned the SHU? Did Michael realise he'd just been given the perfect way to access the psych ward via the cell? Or did he decide to go for it right after he hurt his hand? But I'm thinking it was after he hurt his hand because, otherwise, it would mean he was just pretending to be crazy re: the shirt and the map and everything before his fake catatonia and I prefer to think that he was cracking up for real by then; thing is it was just too beautiful and intense and I loved it. So there. Also it nicely fits with his behaviour before his meeting with the Pope; he was already anxious and edgy *nods*

I also enjoyed the exchange between the brothers through the pipes - that was awesome. I love Lincoln when he's focusing on Michael and worrying about him; and that was a prime example, so thank you PB writers :-)

Michael's "I put my blood into this and it's all coming apart" was so the perfect line! It sums up his situation so perfectly! I mean, God, he put his blood into it, oh yeah... and he never stops, does he? The self-mutilation angle for Teh Plan is quite disturbing. Each time he hurts himself that way it hurts me. And this time won it all, I'll admit I had trouble watching when he was punching the wall repeatedly *cringes at the thought*

And, seriously, his body should go on strike; he's mistreating it something fierce. I can just see it: I'm Michael's severed toes - though it wasn't Michael's doing, granted - I'm Michael's slashed forearm, I'm Michael's bruised head, I'm Michael's bloody hand. And if you're picky, I'm Michael's tattooed back.

That kind of motivation and dedication is humbling but a bit disturbing. And if I were Lincoln... I would feel quite conflicted about the whole thing. On the one hand, he's not going to ask him to stop because well a) it wouldn't work and b) he doesn't want to die, but on the other, seeing Michael sacrifice himself all the time like that... it's quite painful.

Also, if I were Michael? I think I would engage in some primal scream sessions every now and then. To release the tension, you know? I mean, people are already thinking he's a bit weird so maybe they wouldn't think too much of the guy suddenly screaming, would they? I'm sure it would do him a world of good;

OHMYFUCKINGODBUTWHYISEVERYTHINGALWAYSFUCKINGUPARGH!

Because, just - when will it bloody stop? And hey, I need to take a break, too, you know! That ep was pretty quick paced and all, Michael's situation was pretty stressful - well everything happening in PB is pretty stressful - and suddenly you realise what the hell was going on and Michael is all focused and intense again, and you think Haywire - hee Haywire! - will help and things will go right for a change and NO IT'S NOT GONNA HAPPEN! *dies*

Anyway, I adored that part of the story ;-) I'm wondering how he's going to get out now. I can't wait for next week's episode to see how it's going to work out. Or not.

Now, something else I loved was the Gang taking over and Sucre replacing Michael. Poor Sucre, talk about team pressure lol He totally rocked though; I love when he's showing us how smart he is :-) It's nothing new, mind, Sucre is quite resourceful and he proved it throughout the whole season, but I just love it when he comes up with great plans *g* And who would have thought Sucre and T-Bag could make such a perfect team? Man, T-Bag cracked me up when he did his part and went to Party Girl. Poor guy lol I never thought he would genuinely make me laugh, but it happened ;-)

On the Random Stuff:

Wow LJ, that was stupid! Yeah okay, you're an emo!teen, you're scared, you're grieving, but it was stupid! Why couldn't you just do what you were told? As if you were going to change anything *shakes head*

I loved Michael's expressions when the Warden was confronting him. I thought it was a wonderful episode as far as great facial expressions go. That is, Michael's in particular, but Sucre too.

Loved when Lincoln and Sucre were both screaming Michael's name.

When Bellick went looking for the PI gang in the prison? Right after he yells "PI"? The music + T-Bag walk = the love!

Another great moment was the whole buffalo jerky scene. Kellerman, you kill me!

As for Hustle, it was a cool episode and so British! Royal family con? That was fun ;-)

Finally, I've watched my third episode of Criminal Minds, which happened to be the second one, ie "Compulsion", and I love that team! Sure, I have my favourite - or favourites as it happens - but I can say I love all the characters. And I really enjoy the way they work together too. Wonderful ensemble cast.