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kitmerlot_1213) wrote2015-01-30 02:26 pm
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Elementary 3.12 The One That Got Away
I adored this episode a great deal and I hope Kitty comes back--she is a treasure. There were many things to like about this episode, so I shall start with that.
1. Kitty and Sherlock’s relationship is a thing of beauty. They have the requisite amount of affection and caring but not too much to where it ventures onto romantic. I like that he told her point blank that no matter what she decided, he wouldn’t turn his back on her and they’d always be friends and Kitty’s telling him she loved him brought tears to my eyes. The quote: "Whatever you decide, you must understand that you will always be special to me," Sherlock tells her. "You will always be my friend."
2. I liked that Kitty was obviously terrified of Gruner but she knew she had to face him so that she could finally be free. I liked that Sherlock didn’t try to stop her once he figured out her plan because she had to come to her own decision, just like he had to regarding Moran, and I kind of love that she left Gruner alive but horribly scared—just like she is.
3. I liked watching just how far Kitty had come from her heart-breaking demeanor of sadness and brokenness in London (Kitty’s hunched shoulders, her barely making eye contact with men, flinching when the DI called her pretty), to finding her strength and new purpose in life as a detective in New York. I do wonder what her family thinks of her changing her life so drastically—I hope she’s in contact with them. I have no doubt her mom worries about her.
4. I liked that in the end, Joan may not approve of what Kitty did, she understands it and is in no way interfering with Kitty’s choice. And let’s just say Gruner names Kitty as the person who threw acid on him, the cops are really going to take his word on it, a rapist and murderer who was also the person who hurt Kitty? And Kitty has an alibi in that she was in London which I have no doubt that Sherlock will back up.
5. It broke my heart seeing Sherlock crying alone in London and I like that he saw his new mentorship with Kitty as a way to help him stay sober. I hope he realizes that he can rely on his own personal strength as well as Joan’s friendship in his sobriety.
Things I wasn’t too crazy about.
1. Joan’s not believing Kitty about Gruner. Why wouldn’t Joan believe her? Kitty’s reaction to hearing Del’s voice was a dead giveaway to me and it’s not as if Kitty was walking around accusing people randomly.
2. Joan’s getting angry at Sherlock with her “So it’s all about you.” Actually her job offer was all about a rapist wanting the chance to get a former victim back in his clutches.
3. Joan had to go to the charity event and confront Gruner directly before she believed it, as if no one else’s word is good enough for her. Not cool.
All in all, I am sorry to see Kitty go, and I hope she comes back soon, maybe for May sweeps? I liked her relationship with Sherlock, it was very sweet but also respectful. He likes her, wants her to be happy and above all, continue honing her detective skills. Good man.
And as much as I like Joan, she needs to remember that there is quite a lot she doesn’t know about detective work and that she can still learn a thing or two from Sherlock. I hope they can get back to their friendship and partnership, because I miss it.
1. Kitty and Sherlock’s relationship is a thing of beauty. They have the requisite amount of affection and caring but not too much to where it ventures onto romantic. I like that he told her point blank that no matter what she decided, he wouldn’t turn his back on her and they’d always be friends and Kitty’s telling him she loved him brought tears to my eyes. The quote: "Whatever you decide, you must understand that you will always be special to me," Sherlock tells her. "You will always be my friend."
2. I liked that Kitty was obviously terrified of Gruner but she knew she had to face him so that she could finally be free. I liked that Sherlock didn’t try to stop her once he figured out her plan because she had to come to her own decision, just like he had to regarding Moran, and I kind of love that she left Gruner alive but horribly scared—just like she is.
3. I liked watching just how far Kitty had come from her heart-breaking demeanor of sadness and brokenness in London (Kitty’s hunched shoulders, her barely making eye contact with men, flinching when the DI called her pretty), to finding her strength and new purpose in life as a detective in New York. I do wonder what her family thinks of her changing her life so drastically—I hope she’s in contact with them. I have no doubt her mom worries about her.
4. I liked that in the end, Joan may not approve of what Kitty did, she understands it and is in no way interfering with Kitty’s choice. And let’s just say Gruner names Kitty as the person who threw acid on him, the cops are really going to take his word on it, a rapist and murderer who was also the person who hurt Kitty? And Kitty has an alibi in that she was in London which I have no doubt that Sherlock will back up.
5. It broke my heart seeing Sherlock crying alone in London and I like that he saw his new mentorship with Kitty as a way to help him stay sober. I hope he realizes that he can rely on his own personal strength as well as Joan’s friendship in his sobriety.
Things I wasn’t too crazy about.
1. Joan’s not believing Kitty about Gruner. Why wouldn’t Joan believe her? Kitty’s reaction to hearing Del’s voice was a dead giveaway to me and it’s not as if Kitty was walking around accusing people randomly.
2. Joan’s getting angry at Sherlock with her “So it’s all about you.” Actually her job offer was all about a rapist wanting the chance to get a former victim back in his clutches.
3. Joan had to go to the charity event and confront Gruner directly before she believed it, as if no one else’s word is good enough for her. Not cool.
All in all, I am sorry to see Kitty go, and I hope she comes back soon, maybe for May sweeps? I liked her relationship with Sherlock, it was very sweet but also respectful. He likes her, wants her to be happy and above all, continue honing her detective skills. Good man.
And as much as I like Joan, she needs to remember that there is quite a lot she doesn’t know about detective work and that she can still learn a thing or two from Sherlock. I hope they can get back to their friendship and partnership, because I miss it.