Boston Legal

Boston Legal is a show that gains its strength from the extraordinary characters of Denny Crane and Alan Shore, and both showed their full potential as both attorneys and comedians yet again here. While it is almost painful to watch the lengths Denny will go to in order to defend his beliefs (which I couldn't help but perceive as more his own than his client's at first), I stand in true awe - or, more truthful to the episode title, Owww) - at the fact that he actually achieves his goal once more. We all know by now that A.D.A. Ginsberg hardly stands a chance against the attorneys at Crane, Poole and Schmidt, but ending a trial before it even has had a chance to begin is new, even for Denny. Especially Denny's enthusiasm when he first learns about the case and his newfound way of mentioning his name by writing it on a pad and showing it to Ginsberg in the courtroom are fine examples of why Denny never gets boring.



Alan has, once again, proved why he's the one to be trusted when it comes to finding creative methods of settlement. Finding Shirley with a truly personal problem, he doesn't hesitate to help without losing his quick wit towards her. The fact that he buys the nude photographs she was afraid of exposing to the public is as uniquely a part of who Alan is as can be. Seeing Shirley in a situation as delicate as this one also helps adding to her character and shows that, brilliant as she may be, she can still have flaws without losing her dignity.



Last but not least, my personal favourite: Paul finally gets a storyline that is entirely his, and René Auberjonois more than fulfills the expectations. It is hardly a surprise that Paul's daughter is still, or again, abusing drugs, and Paul's misery is more than understandable. Throughout the episode remains a vague hope that Paul's suspicion might be wrong, which unfortunately turns out to be not more than an optimistic dream - watching Paul finding Rachel's drugs is more than painful. Brad is nicely involved in this part of the episode, and Mark Valley's performance when Brad dresses up as a drug addict is absolutely fantastic. I hope to see much more of Brad's creative methods in the future. His ethics may seem different from Alan Shore's, but seeing as they both never hesitate to do anything to protect others, their mutual dislike of each other may be based on their alikeness more than their differences sometimes.



All this leaves us with a wonderful episode of Boston Legal that evokes curiosity about the future conflicts and cases at Boston's most famous law firm. All actors are brilliant in this episode, especially the male ones. I give "Shock and Owww!" a 9.5 rating, to leave some space for future brillancy, which without a doubt is to be expected.

The simple fact of Denny trying a case gives me enough reason to give this a ten.



From the beginning to the end, the episode is just brilliant! Denny "creating his own reality" was very funny, and proves he can still prove the doubters wrong. He may not be as good as he once was, but he nevertheless can still compete with the best of them. The scene with the guy who electrocuted the robber was amusing in a warped way, as well as Denny and Denises reactions to them.



The balcony scene at the end was also brilliant and touching, as we realise Denny took the case as a distraction from the loss of Bev.



Alan helping Shirely with her nude pictures was also entertaining, especially as he buys them all to win the case! A very entertaining way to win what seemed to be an impossible one!



Meanwhile, Paul's scenes with his daughter continue to be dramatic, and I did like Brads interaction with her as well- there is a lot of chemistry there.



Overall, Boston Legal continues to impress with such a broad range of dramatic and funny stories. How I miss the Series.

In this episode Paul begins to wonder if his daugher is really as clean as she says she is, when he begins to suspect that she still may be taking drugs. He is correct and he threatens her by saying you will not look after my grandaughter when you are on drugs.



Meanwhile Alan tries to get back some nude photos of Shirley when she was only 18. And finally Denny defends a man who killed an robber by elerocuting them. So overall i think this was a very good episode. I knew Paul's daughter was on drugs still. Anyway Brad gave a good attempt to work undercover anyway. So overall i really liked the episode.

Overall a very well executed episode, Denny returns to take the case of a man who electrocuted an intruder whilst Paul investigates his daughter through Brad.



What particularly intrigued me for this episode is the seemingly accurate portrayal of the legal system. When Denny paints his client as an "American Homeowner" you can't help but feel uncomfortable as this is perhaps a painful truth. The clients with the big name firms win and cases are more and more often fought in the media.



On a more darker side there was also some powerful character development with the revelation of Pauls daughter's drug addiction and the audience catches a very brief glimps of a not so fast talking Brad.

I was worried Denny might become morbid after the end of his marriage and so it was good they got that out of the way right off by having Denny throw himself into the vigilante case. The way he used the media was brilliant and it was nice to see the DA trying to match him but coming up short. I hope they bring that judge back as it was great to see her point out how unethical both were but "Denny was better at it."



Spader was in fine comic form with his reaction to Shirley's photos. It was good to see more of Shirley's past coming up and the obvious guilt she feels over that past affair. It also showed once more the honorable side of Alan he kept hidden as Shirley herself noted how she knew he'd keep his word on keeping the photos sealed.



And then there's Paul. Just as Shatner is finally escaping the shadow of Captain Kirk as Denny, Rene Abuerjenos is making you forget about DS9's Odo. After spending so long as the exasparated foil of Denny and Alan, it's great to see Paul get a juicy plot of his own. I was really hoping his daughter had pulled herself together and it was convincing. He was great in the scene where Brad told him it seemed real, so hopeful and even proud. And then that vanishes when he realizes she was pulling her scams again. Their confrontation was highly charged and I look forward to how it comes to a head next week.



So an episode that ranges all over from high humor to dark drama and with a great end scene of Alan, Denny and more nude photos of Shirley. A good time for all.

The cast was great in this episode. It contained a touching personal story, a story of friendship, and of course DennyCrane.



James Spader and Candace Bergen's story was interesting and insightful. A cute little tale of indiscretion and friendship...and honor...with a leetle bit of lust. Mmm, spiced to perfection.



Denny Crane is back on the case of an American Homeowner who took the law into his own hands. What an encouraging look at our legal system...and how it really REALLY works.



Thirdly was the case of Paul's daughter. There is just so much to say about Rene Auberjonois...and all of it is good. Throw in a little Brad Chase magic (Meaning naivete) and you have yourself a barn burner. Strong story. Strong acting. Great stuff.



Well, that's my two cents. Great ep. Great show. Great growth. Keep it up!