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riventhorn but I figured it fit better in my own journal once it got too long. :P
15 - I've been partially suspicious of the good psychologist since he showed up, but I thought that was just me overidentifying with Luo Fei and sensing a rival. lol
I was not satisfied with Dr. Huo's 'confession'. It didn't fit with the rest of the series' pattern of personal stakes of the criminals. I was expecting Dr. Huo to say the original dead diamond dude was actually his father or uncle, and he was getting revenge for him since he was swindled. But then he never said that I was like WHAT?? Greed? That's too mundane for Detective L. So I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. And it did, sorta.
My first read of the prison yard scene was that Captain was getting out right then and Dr. Huo was the distraction he needed. But since no one else seems to think that, I'm now confused wtf that scene was trying to show. I couldn't decipher Dr. Huo's expression at all.
But I'm now wondering what exactly was going on when Dr. Huo examined Captain (and declared him incompetent and not faking his dementia). Was Dr. Huo turned then? Or did he maneuver into position in order to get that particular case, having been turned before? IS he turned and working for Captain, or does he have some other nefarious plan to somehow murder Captain? I think the former is much more likely, and he's working for Captain somehow.
Oh, and before I move on to 16, how cute was Luo Fei's realization that he's caught feelings for Xiaoman? I love how he stays with Ben all night. And looks to HIM for feelings talk. I love their friendship, and I'm firmly in the OT3 camp with these three.
The extra at the end of 15 was adorable. WE ARE A SERIOUS DETECTIVE SHOW.
16 - I was so excited to see backstory! Luo Fei and Ben working together on the past case! Was Ben his partner? Did Ben leave regular police work to become the coroner after Luo Fei left because he couldn't work with anyone else? I just wonder about these things. They seem very close here (as they usually do) and it just makes my heart sing. I love the moment when Luo Fei looks at Ben for encouragement and Ben, of course, gives it to him immediately. They are so cute.
This is the first case I want to watch through my fingers. Not just the abuse/torture/whatever parts, which so far are blessedly fade to black, but the scene in the mental hospital. At least they didn't make it like, torture porn. Many times inpatient facilities are shown to be nightmares (like literal scenes from my nightmares) but it didn't look TOO bad. I've seen bad portrayals of mental hospitals that just. Ugh.I'm looking at you, Teen Wolf. Go fuck yourself. So it wasn't as bad as it could have been. I felt so bad for the survivor. I forget her name but her PTSD was really not that badly handled? Hard to watch, though.
I am WORRIED about Xiaoman. The crazy serial killer has his eyes on her now and while I know she will survive, I don't want her going through anything rough. I hate when female characters have to go through bullshit so they can come out the other end stronger. Please please, show, let her kick his ass if he tries to do anything, or let her get out on her own (she's quick and smart enough). I don't mind a little Luo Fei and Ben angst while they worry about her too, but I really hope they don't make her a damsel in distress.
AND THOSE ARE MY DETECTIVE L THOUGHTS.
riventhorn but I figured it fit better in my own journal once it got too long. :P15 - I've been partially suspicious of the good psychologist since he showed up, but I thought that was just me overidentifying with Luo Fei and sensing a rival. lol
I was not satisfied with Dr. Huo's 'confession'. It didn't fit with the rest of the series' pattern of personal stakes of the criminals. I was expecting Dr. Huo to say the original dead diamond dude was actually his father or uncle, and he was getting revenge for him since he was swindled. But then he never said that I was like WHAT?? Greed? That's too mundane for Detective L. So I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. And it did, sorta.
My first read of the prison yard scene was that Captain was getting out right then and Dr. Huo was the distraction he needed. But since no one else seems to think that, I'm now confused wtf that scene was trying to show. I couldn't decipher Dr. Huo's expression at all.
But I'm now wondering what exactly was going on when Dr. Huo examined Captain (and declared him incompetent and not faking his dementia). Was Dr. Huo turned then? Or did he maneuver into position in order to get that particular case, having been turned before? IS he turned and working for Captain, or does he have some other nefarious plan to somehow murder Captain? I think the former is much more likely, and he's working for Captain somehow.
Oh, and before I move on to 16, how cute was Luo Fei's realization that he's caught feelings for Xiaoman? I love how he stays with Ben all night. And looks to HIM for feelings talk. I love their friendship, and I'm firmly in the OT3 camp with these three.
The extra at the end of 15 was adorable. WE ARE A SERIOUS DETECTIVE SHOW.
16 - I was so excited to see backstory! Luo Fei and Ben working together on the past case! Was Ben his partner? Did Ben leave regular police work to become the coroner after Luo Fei left because he couldn't work with anyone else? I just wonder about these things. They seem very close here (as they usually do) and it just makes my heart sing. I love the moment when Luo Fei looks at Ben for encouragement and Ben, of course, gives it to him immediately. They are so cute.
This is the first case I want to watch through my fingers. Not just the abuse/torture/whatever parts, which so far are blessedly fade to black, but the scene in the mental hospital. At least they didn't make it like, torture porn. Many times inpatient facilities are shown to be nightmares (like literal scenes from my nightmares) but it didn't look TOO bad. I've seen bad portrayals of mental hospitals that just. Ugh.
I am WORRIED about Xiaoman. The crazy serial killer has his eyes on her now and while I know she will survive, I don't want her going through anything rough. I hate when female characters have to go through bullshit so they can come out the other end stronger. Please please, show, let her kick his ass if he tries to do anything, or let her get out on her own (she's quick and smart enough). I don't mind a little Luo Fei and Ben angst while they worry about her too, but I really hope they don't make her a damsel in distress.
AND THOSE ARE MY DETECTIVE L THOUGHTS.