Wednesday May 9, 2007
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Can the team clear a tennis legend of murder? Also Mac believes that the continuing investigation into what happened with Clay Dobson is nothing but media pressure. Can friends and colleagues help save Mac Taylor’s career before it’s too late?
Read Full Recap » (warning: possible spoilers!)Behind the scenes of the New York Police Department... hide show
This episode was really great.
The viewer finally gets to know what really happens behind the scenes in the NYPD. "It's all about the politics," Mac states and he is correct. Gerrard and Sinclair are the corrupt cops,only interested in their careers, but neglecting the little man... Actually not their job and we need Mac to tell them.
We get to see what happens in a disciplinary hearing and at the end, the release: Mac is proven innocent!!!
My favourite scene in the whole episode: Flack and Danny playing pool together at their favorite bar. They really seem to have a great friendship and I like it that we can see them outside of work. Makes the show more realistic to show their private life, too.
All in all, a great installment!!!!
Lots of hype, very little delivery. hide show
I'm going to say this now... I wasn't that impressed with this episode. There were bits and pieces that I liked, but on the whole, this episode was highly disappointing.
*The scene at the beginning was awesome. I actually laughed at the thought of Mac threatening anybody. As much as I don't like the character they've turned him into, he would never do that.
*Why must they always make the lawyers such witches? It just reinforces the belief that this was all a political stunt to get Mac. When in reality, it's just common sense. Mac was the only person on the roof when a handcuffed suspect fell to his death. Even though the DA decided not to prosecute, I should hope that the NYPD would want to investigate it. This is what happened to Greg on CSI - he went through the coroner's inquest, and then the family sued. I would think that they would investigate any suspicious death at the hands of the police.
However, the way that they portrayed it, with that lawyer who was such a wenchbag, just made it look like they were turning Mac into a martyr. Made me want to throw something.
*I knew, from the promos and ep summaries, that John McEnroe was a suspect in this week's case. However, telling us that right from the beginning, before he'd even been on screen, was overkill.
Do a shot every time someone says "John McEnroe". You'll be drunk in five minutes.
*Danny had some great lines in this episode. However, when he said Mac's decision to walk out of his own hearing was "ballsy, like something I would do", I didn't entirely agree. Now, it is very true that S1 Danny would have done that without a second thought, but I don't know if he would do it as quickly now. He'd probably still do it, though. It's just the way Danny is.
*Danny, by the way, looks HOT. And I love when he flashes his badge. I wish he'd flash something else.
*Well... John McEnroe is a better actor than Sasha Cohen, at least. But he's playing himself, and that's not much of a stretch.
*Lindsay looks good. For, you know, the four minutes that she's in.
*Aw, the story of Mac's first collar. *bangs head against wall*
*Reactions to everyone being on the stand:
Flack: I felt terrible for Flack. The witch wouldn't let him talk. When he was trying to explain Mac's side, she was like, "You weren't there, you don't know for sure that he jumped," I wanted to say, "Witch, you weren't there either!" Honestly.
Danny: Ha ha ha ha. Danny being a smartass. I miss smartass Danny. I loved when she wanted him to read the autopsy, and he started reading, and she goes, "Out loud." I so bet he did that just to piss her off. "Is that an actual question?" Oh, Danny. You slay me.
Stella: Um... I don't remember. XD
*Selling people's blood? Sick! And a very random explanation for how McEnroe's blood ended up at the crime scene. But I have to ask... Does this stuff happen? I mean, people were selling Britney Spears' hair on eBay, so I guess anything is possible.
*The scene at the bar with Danny and Flack was very cute, and I like that they reminded us that they are, indeed, friends - or were, once upon a time. For a show that focuses a lot more on the characters' personal lives, they don't show them out much. So I did like that we got to see them outside the lab.
I wish it had been Danny and Lindsay, though. It could have been a great scene. That one tiny scene of them together held nothing cute. They just talked about the case. These two are supposed to be dating! Come on!
*Can't go wrong when Danny and Flack chase a suspect. "You should have told us you were hungry. We could've gotten you a pretzel."
*Okay... What was up with the Truby scene? "Sinclair's using you as a department scapegoat." Excuse me, Mac was the only other person on the roof when a handcuffed suspect fell to his death! You have to realize how that looks! Even if they did believe him, they owed it to the city to investigate it.
*Is he allowed to just walk in there and take that evidence?
*The D/L scene was disappointing. Though I guess I should be happy that they at least saw and spoke to each other. However, I rather enjoyed talking to Bo and coming up with all the things Danny should have said after Lindsay said, "You look happy."
Ahem.
"Well, that's because you just walked in the room."
"That's because we just had sex in the supply closet."
"Well, your hand is down my pants isn't it?"
"Well, you're not wearing any underwear."
"I was thinking about teh mad secks we're going to have when we get home."
"Because your cat is in my garden." (That was Alex.)
And so on.
*And Mac gets off scot-free. Excuse me while I vomit. Of course, I knew nothing was going to happen to the freaking star of the show, but still.
*And Stella ends the show with another cheesy line. "Let's go make a difference." Blargh.
This is what I'm talking about. This is the Mac I know and Love. I truly loved this episode. It brought so many things in Mac that he trys and fights for every day of life. I hated the fact that Gerard and the department made Mac the scapegoat. hide show
I never been so mad at the police department before until I watched this eppie. Gerard should have had his badge takin away from him and his police pention revoked. He dindn't have to make Mac his scapegoat. But he did anyway. Mac had to smoething that he truly hated to do. He had to use politics in order to break the charges against him. Mac over came the odds and fought with fire that Sinclair and Gerard hated. All they cared about was the public image they got when they were on tv. Mac took them to the back back door and put the cops trust back in his hands.
Not perfect, but pretty amazing nonetheless. hide show
The episode before the finale was a very nice lead up! I'm so glad that Mac got off, because even though I knew it was going to happen it was still really great to see. I loved the scene between Danny and Flack playing pool, emotionally charged, wondeful characterisation and just generally good.
Had a little bit of DL, and a little bit of SMacked, both of which made me a very happy bunny! Hopefully that is a sign of what is to come in the finale. Anyway, I liked the episode, John McInroe was a great guest star and I hope the fianle will be even better.
A man is found impaled on a condom dispenser in a men's room. Evidence at the scene suggests that the killer is tennis legend John McEnroe. Elsewhere Mac is thrown to the wolves over the case of Clay Dobson as his court hearing begins. hide show
The whole story around whether or not John McEnroe is a murderer is a bit silly, but what is making me give this episode a high rating is the great performances by the cast as they step up to the plate for Mac. Eddie Cahill, Carmine Giovanazzo and Melina Kanakeredes are all terrific. "CSI: NY" once again shows the best of the talented actors who make up its cast. The episode's resolution is great as well. The current season of "CSI: NY" has been great. I certainly hope the next season is just as good!
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