Body of Proof 2.08: "Love Bites"
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icepixieI long ago quit assuming that this show took place in a universe that had even a nodding acquaintance with professionalism, but ooof, tonight was worse than usual. Really, Peter? Calling what appeared to be the FDA and pretending to be an Australian doctor so that you could get specs for a drug being tested overseas? Really? (Although I was highly amused to realize that part of this episode was apparently written just so that Nic Bishop could bust out his native accent.) His "come on, you can tell me about what samples the pharma companies have been giving the doctor *bats eyelashes*" to the receptionist was fairly shady too.
The most annoying was Megan, upon being called out for taking a phone call while in the interrogation room, snitting, "OMG that was Lacey! When you have a kid you'll understaaaaaaand!" I HATE that IRL. I get it, kids are difficult, but that means you get cut the odd bit of slack when you have to leave early to pick up a sick child or whatever, not that no rules apply to you. Although I suppose this might be a step up from Megan thinking rules don't apply to her purely because she's Megan.
Anyway, the big news is that Kate/Todd is history! HALLE-FRICKIN'-LUJAH. Maybe the show will suck less now! (Somehow I doubt this.) I liked that Kate's reason for breaking up with Todd basically boiled down to "Fuuuuck, your family life is TOO CRAZY FOR ME." It's also nice that she acknowledged that dating her subordinate's ex-husband (with whom said subordinate obviously has a particularly fraught relationship, as well as a child) was perhaps not the best life decision she ever made.
Although of course, just when they get rid of one triangle, they introduce (or at least vaguely imply) another in Peter/Dani/Ethan. I just...I...WHAT EVEN IS THAT. Ethan and Dani are cute, but Peter looks at least fifteen years older than her, so why is he even in the picture? Ack. Though at least he doesn't even seem to realize he's in the picture, so there's that.
Meanwhile, Lacey and Joan. Joan appeared to be involved in this episode purely so that Megan could yell at her for undisclosed past sins, which was pointless. Although that "Well, the ADA is very good-looking, but he's not going to interested in you after you burst into my office to yell at me!" thing of hers was pretty rage-inducing. If that's her usual MO, I can see why Megan's usual interaction with her is stuck on "pissed off."
Lacey...was irked that she didn't get to pick out a paint color for the room she's going to be staying in at Megan's apartment? Cry me a river, kid. (Tangentially, I couldn't figure out from this episode whether Todd was moving to California or not. Megan appeared to think he was, but Kate didn't. I am very confused.)
Bud and Sam, as usual, saved the show. Seriously, this show would be so much better if they were the stars. Bud freaking out about baby names was adorable and Sam giving him the baby name book was so sweet. Bud also got a good quote in:
Doctor: What are you arresting me for?
Bud: If it were up to me: being a horrible person.
I also liked Curtis's "What is this, a Twilight convention?" to Ethan and Dani when they were talking about vampires. (YOU KNOW HE GOES TO THEM.) But everyone looking at him--and very pointedly at his stomach--because of course the fat guy would know where to get fresh oysters in town was incredibly headdesky, even if he did sort of open himself up for it by saying he knows food earlier in the scene.
I'm glad they finally gave us some insight as to Lacey's name. Not really something I would expect from Megan, but I liked her explanation of, "When I held her for the first time, she was so soft and delicate and the name just came to me."Even if I don't like the name itself.
Finally, it was kind of cool that Megan fingered the killer because she'd seen what saltwater did to a pair of snakeskin shoes. For once, her fashionista-ing comes in handy!
Two weeks from now: Megan teaches pathology. OH MY GOD, WHY ARE THEY PUTTING THIS WOMAN IN CHARGE OF STUDENTS?
The most annoying was Megan, upon being called out for taking a phone call while in the interrogation room, snitting, "OMG that was Lacey! When you have a kid you'll understaaaaaaand!" I HATE that IRL. I get it, kids are difficult, but that means you get cut the odd bit of slack when you have to leave early to pick up a sick child or whatever, not that no rules apply to you. Although I suppose this might be a step up from Megan thinking rules don't apply to her purely because she's Megan.
Anyway, the big news is that Kate/Todd is history! HALLE-FRICKIN'-LUJAH. Maybe the show will suck less now! (Somehow I doubt this.) I liked that Kate's reason for breaking up with Todd basically boiled down to "Fuuuuck, your family life is TOO CRAZY FOR ME." It's also nice that she acknowledged that dating her subordinate's ex-husband (with whom said subordinate obviously has a particularly fraught relationship, as well as a child) was perhaps not the best life decision she ever made.
Although of course, just when they get rid of one triangle, they introduce (or at least vaguely imply) another in Peter/Dani/Ethan. I just...I...WHAT EVEN IS THAT. Ethan and Dani are cute, but Peter looks at least fifteen years older than her, so why is he even in the picture? Ack. Though at least he doesn't even seem to realize he's in the picture, so there's that.
Meanwhile, Lacey and Joan. Joan appeared to be involved in this episode purely so that Megan could yell at her for undisclosed past sins, which was pointless. Although that "Well, the ADA is very good-looking, but he's not going to interested in you after you burst into my office to yell at me!" thing of hers was pretty rage-inducing. If that's her usual MO, I can see why Megan's usual interaction with her is stuck on "pissed off."
Lacey...was irked that she didn't get to pick out a paint color for the room she's going to be staying in at Megan's apartment? Cry me a river, kid. (Tangentially, I couldn't figure out from this episode whether Todd was moving to California or not. Megan appeared to think he was, but Kate didn't. I am very confused.)
Bud and Sam, as usual, saved the show. Seriously, this show would be so much better if they were the stars. Bud freaking out about baby names was adorable and Sam giving him the baby name book was so sweet. Bud also got a good quote in:
Doctor: What are you arresting me for?
Bud: If it were up to me: being a horrible person.
I also liked Curtis's "What is this, a Twilight convention?" to Ethan and Dani when they were talking about vampires. (YOU KNOW HE GOES TO THEM.) But everyone looking at him--and very pointedly at his stomach--because of course the fat guy would know where to get fresh oysters in town was incredibly headdesky, even if he did sort of open himself up for it by saying he knows food earlier in the scene.
I'm glad they finally gave us some insight as to Lacey's name. Not really something I would expect from Megan, but I liked her explanation of, "When I held her for the first time, she was so soft and delicate and the name just came to me."
Finally, it was kind of cool that Megan fingered the killer because she'd seen what saltwater did to a pair of snakeskin shoes. For once, her fashionista-ing comes in handy!
Two weeks from now: Megan teaches pathology. OH MY GOD, WHY ARE THEY PUTTING THIS WOMAN IN CHARGE OF STUDENTS?
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Date: 2011-11-19 08:03 am (UTC)(Okay, it is officially Weird that I'm rooting for a show I watch to get canceled. WHY CAN'T I QUIT YOU, SHOW?)
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