Veronica Mars: Rashard and Wallace Go To White Castle
January 9th 2007 07:18
Rashard and Wallace Go To White Castle was an excellent episode of Veronica Mars, and made a lot of headway into the season-long mysteries and story arcs.
There was some really standout dialogue this week, particularly between Veronica (Kristin Bell) and Wallace (Percy Daggs III). It's great to see the pair back in action; they make a great team.
The A-plot was well executed. While last week's offer to Veronica from the Deputy/Bouncer (Marcello Thedford) felt tacked on, his presence in this episode did feel fairly organic. I was totally fooled by the fake-out with Jackie, and I liked the fact that she was able to contribute in a meaningful way, even if it seems that Wallace has moved on. I though Tessa Thompson did a much better job than previously, and certainly wasn't as cringeworthy as before.
Keith's (Enrico Colantoni) scene at the Sheriff’s office made for some amusing and enlightening moments. I loved the juxtaposition between the plotline and Keith's hollowed-out novel. For those of you who missed it, the book is entitled Those Who Trespass by Bill O'Reilly, which is a story of television and murder.
While on the surface it appears there are no repercussions from Veronica's betrayal of Keith last week, the fact that he fails to disclose any of the information he has discovered indicates otherwise.
As I mentioned in Rat Saw God, it does appear that the rat was the source of the putrid smell Dick (Ryan Hansen) mentioned in Normal Is The Watchword. This episode confirms that the smell was the catalyst for the rich kids getting the limo. It is also very interesting that Gia (Krysten Ritter) stated her father, Woody Goodman (Steve Guttenberg), explicitly told her not to travel on the bus. This apparent prior knowledge of the crash, coupled with his strange behaviour in Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner, makes him a very suspect character.
I’m continuing to enjoy the interaction between Weevil (Francis Capra) and Logan (Jason Dohring), although it seems odd that Logan is permitted to stay at the hotel now that Duncan (Teddy Dunn) has departed. I found it sweet that Logan was playing the same video game that he and Duncan played after they reconciled, indicating that he is missing him. I wonder if Weevil and Logan will continue to keep their co-operation a secret now that the PCHers know about their partnership.
Speaking of the PCHers, it seems that Weevil was right to have doubts about whether he was still in charge. I think the coup was a long time coming, but Thumper (James Molina) used Weevil and Logan’s collaboration as the final straw to usurp power.
A lot of questions surround Thumper’s actions. He may be working with the Fitzpatricks, but does that mean he was behind Felix’s death? His dealing with the Irish gang seems like it would have been a difficult situation to negotiate, considering the rivalry that exists between the two groups. The Fitzpatricks were behind The Reaper’s disappearance and apparently would have killed both Molly and Felix had they known about the relationship - so why are they willing to work with Thumper? It seems that there must be another force at play here; perhaps another person working behind the scenes.
It was interesting to see the links with David ‘Curly’ Moran, the man who washed up on the beach with Veronica Mars written on his hand. Mr Casablancas used him as his mechanic, while Weevil beat him up. There was some excellent work from both Ryan Hansen as Dick and Kyle Gallner as Beaver/Cassidy in the interrogations scenes, and it was nice to see the return of the blue flashback filter. It also appears that Jackie's father, Terrence Cook (Jeffrey Sams), may have more issues than just his gambling debts.
Veronica Mars returns at the later time of 11.30pm next Friday night.
Veronica attempts to help Wallace*
There was some really standout dialogue this week, particularly between Veronica (Kristin Bell) and Wallace (Percy Daggs III). It's great to see the pair back in action; they make a great team.
The A-plot was well executed. While last week's offer to Veronica from the Deputy/Bouncer (Marcello Thedford) felt tacked on, his presence in this episode did feel fairly organic. I was totally fooled by the fake-out with Jackie, and I liked the fact that she was able to contribute in a meaningful way, even if it seems that Wallace has moved on. I though Tessa Thompson did a much better job than previously, and certainly wasn't as cringeworthy as before.
Keith's (Enrico Colantoni) scene at the Sheriff’s office made for some amusing and enlightening moments. I loved the juxtaposition between the plotline and Keith's hollowed-out novel. For those of you who missed it, the book is entitled Those Who Trespass by Bill O'Reilly, which is a story of television and murder.
While on the surface it appears there are no repercussions from Veronica's betrayal of Keith last week, the fact that he fails to disclose any of the information he has discovered indicates otherwise.
As I mentioned in Rat Saw God, it does appear that the rat was the source of the putrid smell Dick (Ryan Hansen) mentioned in Normal Is The Watchword. This episode confirms that the smell was the catalyst for the rich kids getting the limo. It is also very interesting that Gia (Krysten Ritter) stated her father, Woody Goodman (Steve Guttenberg), explicitly told her not to travel on the bus. This apparent prior knowledge of the crash, coupled with his strange behaviour in Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner, makes him a very suspect character.
I’m continuing to enjoy the interaction between Weevil (Francis Capra) and Logan (Jason Dohring), although it seems odd that Logan is permitted to stay at the hotel now that Duncan (Teddy Dunn) has departed. I found it sweet that Logan was playing the same video game that he and Duncan played after they reconciled, indicating that he is missing him. I wonder if Weevil and Logan will continue to keep their co-operation a secret now that the PCHers know about their partnership.
Speaking of the PCHers, it seems that Weevil was right to have doubts about whether he was still in charge. I think the coup was a long time coming, but Thumper (James Molina) used Weevil and Logan’s collaboration as the final straw to usurp power.
A lot of questions surround Thumper’s actions. He may be working with the Fitzpatricks, but does that mean he was behind Felix’s death? His dealing with the Irish gang seems like it would have been a difficult situation to negotiate, considering the rivalry that exists between the two groups. The Fitzpatricks were behind The Reaper’s disappearance and apparently would have killed both Molly and Felix had they known about the relationship - so why are they willing to work with Thumper? It seems that there must be another force at play here; perhaps another person working behind the scenes.
It was interesting to see the links with David ‘Curly’ Moran, the man who washed up on the beach with Veronica Mars written on his hand. Mr Casablancas used him as his mechanic, while Weevil beat him up. There was some excellent work from both Ryan Hansen as Dick and Kyle Gallner as Beaver/Cassidy in the interrogations scenes, and it was nice to see the return of the blue flashback filter. It also appears that Jackie's father, Terrence Cook (Jeffrey Sams), may have more issues than just his gambling debts.
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Comment by DuskDevi
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I really liked this show when it first started but the programming is a bit like Paris Hilton...helter skelter, all over the place.
I lost the plot. Literally.
Good storylines though.
Has Charisma Carpenter come in to it yet?
Hope you are well Ninabelle.
DuskDevi
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Lovely to see you as always, Dusk.
Nina
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Celebrity Obsession
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