Two Truths and a Lie sets right where we left off from last week’s episode, jumping into case of the week right away. It was a nice change of pace from seeing the characters starting their day before their duty of serving and protecting begins.
Traci and Dex had their mediation but Dex didn’t show up, giving Traci the advantage. They tried to make nice and remind themselves why they’re doing this; for Leo. Despite my liking of Steve and Traci, I can’t help but feel like there’s something shady about Steve that keeps increasing after every episode. I don’t have a good feeling about this.
Dov still had some unresolved feelings about Chloe’s husband, Wes. And being partnered for the day, the tension wasn’t helping either. At the end of their shift Chloe suggested for the two of them to forgive and forget. I don’t think they will be able to forget that easily because I’m sure Wes will be back.
Everybody's hiding something. Husbands? Too soon?
Gail and Nick working together turned out better than I expected because of what happened last season. Sassy Gail returned after last few weeks mental breakdown. I like Gail and Nick being friendly and working together. Nick seems to be the only one (and Holly) who knows how to be around Gail because of their history together.
Very little of Chris this week after what we saw last episode, which I guess is understandable because the writers need to give some screen time to other characters as well. I’m kind of glad because I don’t know if I could handle Chris’s foolishness when it comes to his drugs storyline.
This episode was tailor made for Mcswarek fans. Road trip in the Mcswarek truck of feelings and confessions! Sam and his estranged father met under reluctant circumstances related to case of the week. We learned about Sam’s past, but not without some nudging from Andy that caused a bit of an argument between the two. In the heat of the moment Sam brought up Jerry’s death and Andy’s departure for six months. This reminds me how disappointed I was when she left Sam and Traci to mourn over Jerry without any notice.
Awkward Silence
After the pair had their moment, Sam decided it was time for them to do their job and let Andy meet his father. Jay Swarek is not a nice man. Props to Sam for not snapping and go crazy on his dad. His was incredibly cool, if I were him I would have flipped the table and storm out of there. Sam’s level of calmness during that scene was remarkable.
I forgive you, pop.
I remember when Sarah showed up during the beginning of the season. She talked about how she forgave their father and would go and visit him. Sarah wanted Sam to do the same. Now I feel even worse for Sam because I thought for Sarah to forgive the man responsible for their awful childhood, he must have changed for the better. If their father can change, Sam could too. Now I understand why Sam is unable to forgive and forget. It’s not Sam that will never change, but his father.
I love you, McNally.
So Sam and Andy got their job done and returned to the city in the Mcswarek truck of feelings and confession. Sam opened up to Andy about his father’s arrest, afraid what Andy’s reaction was going to be. They finally said the L word to each other with teary-eyes for the very first time. It was always a one sided exchange when either one of them said it. And when that wasn’t enough, the episode ended with Sam and Andy sharing some steamy scenes together. Sam Swarek character development right there! Mcswarek fans have been waiting for this moment for years. This episode will be treasured by the fans forever.
Plus points for the episode – Duncan was not in it and I don’t feel bad for feeling really glad about it.
Rookie Blue’s on a little break and will be back on Wednesday July 9th, so I’ll see you guys in 2 weeks’ time! Let me know how you feel about Sam and Andy’s reunion, because feels (both good and bad) are everywhere so let’s process it together while we patiently wait for the next episode!
I didn't see any tears during the ILY scene... it was indeed a McSwarek eps :)
ReplyDeleteI'm relieved they did not focus on Chris' drug addiction in this episode, more importantly they did not show it affecting his job. I don't think I could take him putting his colleagues lives in danger again, good to see he was able to do his job efficiently!
ReplyDeleteThe scenes with Dex and Tracy, Gail and Nick were good.
I'm really loving this season of Rookie Blue, we are really seeing the various layers to each character and its great! Best of all character growth with Sam! The way he opened up to Andy was just awesome! I have been waiting for this moment for a long time and I'm so relieved the writers did not just make this another repetitive scene, finally I feel McSwarek are moving forward
I have to applaud the writer of this ep for having the guts to take McSwarek on a much needed path!! They HAD to clear the air to move forward, which they did beautifully! I'm glad Andy pushed for Sam to open up, I'm glad Sam brought up his hurt feelings about Jerry and Andy leaving, and what performances they both delivered!! As if that wasn't enough, Sam's dad, I can't say I ever thought we'd meet him, but he was well thought out and perfectly cast, and the whole scene with him was impressive, thankfully Sam kept his cool.
ReplyDeleteI honestly can't say which I loved more tho, the ILY's or the closing scene....OK I love them both!! :)
This was the best episode in the season 5.
ReplyDeleteI have a feelin this Chris drama will be the mid season finale.
ReplyDeleteGreat review! This huge Rookie Blue fan and major McSwarek shipper has still not come down from the high last night's episode induced. So many great stories and incredible performances! The writers and cast really outdid themselves on this big episode. Beyond the obvious fantastic McSwarek stuff, there were seeds for interesting developments to come for both the Stash and Peckstein couples, and the Gail/Nick banter was very fun & welcome comic relief. It was good to see both of them coming to terms with failed relationships and tough cases that have cast a shadow over them recently. Chris seemed to be lying low after his sobering experience last week, and while it would be nice for that to mean sobering in both in metaphorical and literal ways, Chris's habit seemed like it was already too out of control to just turn off that easily. Anyway, I LOVED pretty much everything about this episode!!!!
ReplyDeletePlus this recap is really good you are feeling excellent while you are reading it :)
ReplyDeletepretty emotional moment, great review! ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat Review!
ReplyDeleteBut in my opinion, kind of a lackluster episode. I love Rookie Blue - but I am finding that there doesn't seem to be any continuity between the episodes. What has happened to Frank and Noelle? Frank was there for an episode and then just gone? Why doesn't any of the characters care? Why hasn't Sam been fired for all the crap that went down at the end of last season? He hid evidence regarding Marlo, and asked Andy to cover for her?? What happened to Marlo? Why is this all being ignored...
And then Chris, is a drug addicted goofball last episode, and then this one he is back to normal? I feel like I'm watching a brand new show every week because nothing is geling - kinda confused.
And yes, if you are a McSwarek shipper I can see that this would have been "the best episode ever"... but if you aren't this really wasn't a great episode.
I talked about the incident with Marlo in my first review, I was hoping the writers would give us proper closure to her storyline and also have Sam and Andy face the repercussions of their actions. I can't say I'm upset they didn't show us all of that, just disappointed. I hope Marlo resurface sometime soon. And for Frank and Noelle, I've been wondering the same every week, even in my reviews! Seems like Noelle is on permanent maternity leave. We need answers!
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading! I try my best to give a recap and also my two cents on the episodes.
ReplyDeleteI guess Noelle and Marlo are coming back, Melanie and Rachael confirmed on twitter. But they will come probably in the second half of the season. Frank suspended I guess or fired because Lyriq had to travel to South Africa. Anything else? :)
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