The job of a season finale is to conclude the story arcs and subplots of the season, and establish possible story arcs and subplots for the next season (if there is one). This finale closed off this season perfectly but didn’t establish anything for the next season, which makes me wonder if this was the series’ swan song. The episode
Read moreThe job of a penultimate episode of a season is to provide a springboard for the impending finale. I felt that this episode only really did its job in its final moments. Before I get to that, let’s start with the recap of the episode. The episode kicks off with two women, Pat and Naomi, going to Naomi’s brother, Aaron’s,
Read moreThis episode explores a historical society, duels and greed. The episode kicks off with a bang or rather shots, with two men in historical costume dueling, killing each other, with the seconds and referee running away from the scene. After the opening credits, we are brought back to Harrow’s boat with Tanya informing him that her cancer is in remission
Read moreThis episode had all the hints of espionage, an assassination, and the cat-and-mouse game between James and the police gaining momentum. All the elements for an exciting episode, however this seemed to only be the case in theory rather than execution. As usual the episode opens with the victim of the case of the week on full display. This week
Read moreIn this episode we had weapons from World War One, a “Zen” Fairley, and James causing even more trouble. The episode kicks off with a dog barking at a dead body in the swimming pool of an apartment complex. After the opening credits, we cut to Nichols requesting that Queensland Police re-open the Max Zoric case and tap Harrow’s phone,
Read moreNow that we’re back from the camping trip, we can get back to Brisbane to a compelling case of the week and progression on the James story arc. The episode kicks off with a young man being run over by a sand tractor on a Gold Coast beach. After the opening credits, we’re brought back to the morgue where Harrow
Read moreIn this episode we have a literal change in scenery, team bonding and a spotlight shift. The episode kicks off with a man being chased through a rainforest and shot in the back. Again we are given no context, but we can safely assume he will be a part of the case of the week. We then cut to Harrow
Read moreAfter last week’s exploration of vampires, this week’s theme is family connections. The episode kicks off with a woman tied to a cinder block in a river, setting herself free and screaming, only to drown anyway.
Read moreNow that the season has premiered, the fun can really begin. The episode and case of the week kicks off with a man in a coffin, dressed as a vampire, killed by someone with a stake. The victim is revealed to be Sebastian Wells, an online antique dealer, with bottles of blood in his cabinet, garlic in his mouth, and
Read moreThe job of a season premiere is to establish new story arcs for the season, as well as address any loose ends left in the previous season’s finale. I felt that this premiere did its job. With the exception of a mysterious dead body at the side of the road with a rat walking on it, the premiere picks up
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