This episode was quite good, I felt! As always, the moments between Abbie and Ichabod were the highlight of the episode for me. There is just something so unique, so wonderful about their relationship that makes me indescribably happy. Those times when Ichabod doesn’t understand a modern social norm, or tries to argue against purchasing water (that running gag throughout this episode made me laugh out loud), and Abbie just stares at him and smiles, sometimes laughing. Those moments are warm and happy and just plain joyful, and I look forward to them every week. This episode in particular had a very heartfelt scene with them, when one of them said, “All we really have is each other.” (Or something to that effect – I don’t have the exact quote with me.)
There were quite a number of “Ichabod messes stuff up” bits in this episode, but I’m very happy that they didn’t exploit them, or make them ridiculous and have him be the center of a joke. They were gentle and light-hearted, poking small fun at his old-fashioned ways. One of my favorites was the entire computer bit, from him getting frustrated at how to use the laptop’s keyboards, to conversing with the woman on the porn website. They were HILARIOUS, and I do hope they continue.
As for the plot, I think it was very exciting. I’m happy Frank was finally shown the truth, and glad that he seemed to take it as well as any normal person would – no extreme “But this can’t be possible!” outbursts, but instead frustrated sighs of “I wish this wasn’t happening.” I’m also pleased with the scene when Death shot the lab worker (his name escapes me). Frank thought quickly and on his feet, remembering to grab the skull and still make it out of there alive. Him working with Abbie and Ichabod at the end was great.
I’m still unsure of what to think of Brooks. I don’t believe he can be trusted, but he seems to be a gray character of sorts (being a messenger, or something like that). Whatever the case, I would not be so quick to accept his offer of protection.
In all, it was intense and funny and an incredibly well done episode, and I am very much looking forward to next week.
The Professional Fanwarrior 