Jericho

Termination for Cause

Season 2, Episode 5, Aired 3/11/08

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Jake and the Rangers take on Goetz and Ravenwood while a Jericho Ranger makes a choice that will alter his life. An old friend comes to warn Heather that her loyalties to Major Beck have placed her in serious danger.

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Kenneth Mitchell

Eric Green
Lennie James

Robert Hawkins
Ashley Scott

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Yet another incredibly exciting episode which again proves how hard the writers are trying to save the series.

9.8

"Superb"

By whiteraven2005, Aug 06, 2010 Report Abuse

I finally get around to doing this review only to find out that Jericho's been cancelled again. My heart's not in this review but I'm gonna write it anyway but it's gonna be short.

It shows how much Jake has come to trust Beck that he's the first person Jake goes to. With bigger fish to fry New Bern again he leaves Jericho in Jake's hands and though Jake tries, the situation quickly gets out of hand. Without Beck to keep Goetz on a leash, Goetz actually declares the med centre a hostage situation and starts kidnapping people's families! Our traitor Fred is finally exposed, he's lucky no-one shot him. The siege was excellently done. After the disclosure about Jake's semi-military past, we see him searching with Hawkins, very efficient, very cool.

Stanley killing Goetz was a shock usually in tv series, the hero will always stop his best friend from doing something bad, the bad guy will get his justice in the end. Not in Jericho, which has not been pulling the punches in season 2, and Stanley actually does kill Goetz. Which of course, is incredibly bad. No matter what they do, Beck will find out, too many people know what really happened. Gotta admit, the look on Goetz's face when he gets fired is one of those little moments that make you all warm inside. Brilliant to get him fired before he dies, J&R won't retaliate.

New Bern is a powder keg that's been waiting to blow since the New Bern War and no surprise that Heather's on their short list, a prestigious list that includes Goetz too.

Some truly great moments in this episode but my favourite was Stanley signing a conversation to Bonnie. Very touching. Beautifully done. Another scene I enjoyed was Stanley going to see Mimi. Naturally she starts apologising, she'll always blame herself for Bonnie, but Stanley doesn't allow it, instead saying that Bonnie would glad she was able to save Mimi.

Another very intense episode in a series of such episodes in season 2, the writers are managing to keep up the tension effortlessly with each episode, without ever being repetitive. Really impressive.moreless

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Thrilling episode...

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By Parricida, Aug 06, 2010 Report Abuse

Oh.. Again a really superb episode - they really are doing amazing job with those and to cancel after this - the ones making decisions are crazy.

It starts like a bitter aftermath of last episode happenings and soon turns into the crises between Ravenwood and Rangers who stand on their way to luckily survived Mimi. And it is not so easy - one of their own turns against them, a lot of excitement and action, cleverly plotted storyline. And then the end on the field - the way it was done - a little victory and then the end of the things what had boiling all episode - Goetz is killed by Stanley. And the way it was done - so much speaking, so impressive, emotional. Thing he would never do but for revenge for his sister.. he is able to over come that line..

And the totally last scene - the picture.. it was again.. well done.moreless

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great episode

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By sfviewer, Aug 06, 2010 Report Abuse

Jake and his rangers defy Goetz authoritarian rule over jericho. a jericho ranger betrays his own fellow rangers. heather's friends from new bern comes to jericho to warn her that there is a bounty on her head for being closely associated with major beck. they tell her that the bounty for her will be disregarded if she helps them catch goetz. this is a really exciting episode, the ravenwood threat makes everything so exciting. i can't wait for the next episode. the writers are coming up with a really cool episode each week. the stories are tight, the characters are fleshed out. great episode.moreless

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Jericho takes on Ravenwood

9.5

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By bitihal, Mar 19, 2008 Report Abuse

When Jericho takes on Ravenwood I remembered exactly why I watch this show! The first season was thrilling and exciting and I could not wait to see every next episode. Season two was even better when you look at the new developments and new characters but I missed the thrill I had during the first season. Untill now that is! This show continues to provide drama, excitement, action and has an original cliffhanger at the end of each episode. The way humans and their greed/ego/fight for survival are shown makes it even more interesting to watch. And this episode is a great example and I hope Jericho stays on for a long time.moreless

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The countdown to the end?

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By Gold_Ruby, Mar 18, 2008 Report Abuse

I had to say goodbye to one of my favorite characters this week, when Bonnie is shot by Goetz. 'At least she died a hero,' I thought, but that didn't stop me from bawling when Stanley said goodbye to herI don't think I could have picked between her and Mimi though. It might not have been as tough as April's passing, but I hated her being killed. Was it even for the benefit of the story?

The fight for Goetz ends with help from Hawkins and Mimi. Even Trish helped, but seeing as in she was in with Goetz, I can't cancel out all her bad points. But neither New Bern or Jericho can take credit because Stanley did the deed, shooting Goetz in the head. I can't say what he did was wrong. I felt that someone had to pay for Bonnie's death. And if it made him feel better, why not? Luckily, New Bern cleans up the mess by stringing up the dead body up a tree for Beck to see. Wow, he does not look happy....

Seven episodes was never a good idea, was it? CBS just did it to pacify all the angry nut-throwing fans, myself included. But here it is again, the dreaded final two episodes. Thanks a lot, CBS!moreless

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Trivia
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- The Morse Code message in the title is: THO IT IS DARK Edit
Notes
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- This is the final episode to feature actress Emily Rose as Jennings and Rall employee Trish Merrick. Edit
- This is the final episode to feature actor D. B. Sweeney as John Goetz. Edit
- This is the final episode to feature actress Shoshannah Stern as Bonnie Richmond. Edit
Quotes
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- Goetz: Is this a road you really want to go down? Jake: Come in this building and you'll find out. Edit
- Jake: It's not gonna wait twelve hours. Beck: Well, it's gonna have to. Things are coming apart at the seams in New Bern right now. And you have my word, tomorrow I'm gonna get into this but for tonight I'm trusting that you can keep things under control here. That means Goetz is off limits. No threats, no retribution, no exceptions. Do you understand? Edit
- Jake (aiming gun): You're not getting inside this building. Goetz: Then I think we have a problem. Edit
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- Title reference: The name of this episode is a business phrase meaning that an employee has been fired due to bad behavior or other specific failures. Edit