Robert N EmersonVeronica Mars: The Rapes of Graff
February 7th 2007 01:15
The Rapes of Graff was another intriguing episode of Veronica Mars. It revisited previous characters and plotlines, while setting up storylines for the future.
The Mystery of the Week was well executed, and included both hilarity and poignancy.
The victim, Stacy, was portrayed by Alia Shawkat of Arrested Development fame, and she aptly captured the struggle between anger and sorrow as a result of the rape. Her AD co-star Michael Cera also made an appearance as the good-natured but slightly clueless Dean. I liked that Veronica (Kristin Bell) projected some of her own experience on the case; it gave her involvement an extra depth beyond just helping a duplicitous ex-boyfriend. Aaron Ashmore did a good job as Troy, but even with his return to the straight and narrow I'm still not particularly fond of the character. I won't admit how long it took me to actually get the title of the episode - I knew it was a spoonerism of the Grapes of Wrath, but I couldn't work out where the 'Graff' came in - until I remembered that Troy's last name is Vandergraff. My favourite part of the episode was Veronica's overwrought spiel to the wig shop employee, and the ridiculously sappy music that accompanied it.
Hearst College received quite an introduction, and despite Veronica's best efforts to convince us otherwise, I'm certain that she will be attending. Wallace (Percy Daggs III) was once again at his sidekick best, which makes me all the more adamant that the duo should stay together. The fact that the identity of the rapist was not discovered leads me to believe that this is a plot point that will return.
Not surprisingly, Logan (Jason Dohring) went back on his promise to stay away from Hannah (Jessy Schram). At least he finally admitted to her that their meeting was planned from the very beginning. The whole relationship just doesn't work for me, although I admit that my LoVe bias may be clouding my judgement. To me, it seems that Logan's feelings for Hannah are a result of the guilt he feels for taking advantage of her, rather than any real connection between them. That's certainly not a stable base for a relationship, but this is Logan we're talking about - when has stability ever been a force in his life?
Logan made a big deal about gaining Hannah's forgiveness, but I don't think she is truly who he wants it from. Part of Logan wants Lily and Veronica's forgiveness for the mistakes he made and the negative impact he had on their lives, and now he is projecting that wish on to Hannah. As he mentioned to Hannah, he seems a destructive force in the lives of those he loves, and he doesn't want to be blamed for that. I wonder if Hannah has indeed gone forever, or whether she will return.
Cliff (Daran Norris) was amusing as always, and it will be interesting to see how his subplot develops further. I guess that Sherrif Lamb (Michael Muhney) was the 'more mature' guy that Madison (Amanda Noret) referred to. I would suggest that perhaps she needs to look up the definition of mature, but I suppose if you're using Dick (Ryan Hansen) as a yard stick, anyone would do.
As for the explosives, Veronica has seemed a tad dense on the whole issue of the uses of C4 and the possible connection to Woody Goodman (Steve Guttenberg). However, it was more a plot device to get her to the construction site to see Danny Boyd (Tayler Sheridan). The Fitzpatricks have their finger in so many pies; it's not surprising that they may be involved in the bus crash. It also highlights another more sinister connection between Woody Goodman and Terrence Cook (Jeffrey Sams).
Veronica Mars returns next Friday at 10.35pm on Network Ten.
*Screencap courtesy of Wikipedia, and used under Fair Dealing for identification and critical commentary
The Mystery of the Week was well executed, and included both hilarity and poignancy.
Veronica and Troy meet again*
Not surprisingly, Logan (Jason Dohring) went back on his promise to stay away from Hannah (Jessy Schram). At least he finally admitted to her that their meeting was planned from the very beginning. The whole relationship just doesn't work for me, although I admit that my LoVe bias may be clouding my judgement. To me, it seems that Logan's feelings for Hannah are a result of the guilt he feels for taking advantage of her, rather than any real connection between them. That's certainly not a stable base for a relationship, but this is Logan we're talking about - when has stability ever been a force in his life?
Logan made a big deal about gaining Hannah's forgiveness, but I don't think she is truly who he wants it from. Part of Logan wants Lily and Veronica's forgiveness for the mistakes he made and the negative impact he had on their lives, and now he is projecting that wish on to Hannah. As he mentioned to Hannah, he seems a destructive force in the lives of those he loves, and he doesn't want to be blamed for that. I wonder if Hannah has indeed gone forever, or whether she will return.
Cliff (Daran Norris) was amusing as always, and it will be interesting to see how his subplot develops further. I guess that Sherrif Lamb (Michael Muhney) was the 'more mature' guy that Madison (Amanda Noret) referred to. I would suggest that perhaps she needs to look up the definition of mature, but I suppose if you're using Dick (Ryan Hansen) as a yard stick, anyone would do.
As for the explosives, Veronica has seemed a tad dense on the whole issue of the uses of C4 and the possible connection to Woody Goodman (Steve Guttenberg). However, it was more a plot device to get her to the construction site to see Danny Boyd (Tayler Sheridan). The Fitzpatricks have their finger in so many pies; it's not surprising that they may be involved in the bus crash. It also highlights another more sinister connection between Woody Goodman and Terrence Cook (Jeffrey Sams).
Overall Rating
Veronica Mars returns next Friday at 10.35pm on Network Ten.
*Screencap courtesy of Wikipedia, and used under Fair Dealing for identification and critical commentary
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When will Logan and Veronica get back together????
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