Numb3rs

[paraka]

Ok, first off, I want to wish geeklite a belated birthday. I so meant to make this post last night, but I fell asleep. :-/ I hope you had an amazing day!

Next, I know I'm totally late on this, but I want to talk about Colby and the Janus list.


Gah! This was such an amazing episode! When I finished watching that episode I realized that that was one of the most effective season finales I've ever seen. I can only think of one other season finale like it (The Buffy one where she killed Angel). It wasn't quite a cliffhanger, because the problem was resolved, but it just left everything so broken. I can't wait until the new season starts. *whines* I'm going to be spending waaayyyy too much time thinking about this ep. Also I was really impressed by this ender, because the finale for season 2 sucked so, so much. I'm glad they were able o make this one much more interesting.

The thing is, not for one minute did I actually believe Colby's been a spy for 2 years. I have a feeling he was probably pulled in by the Americans when they discovered Dwayne, because:
1) What are the chances they both happened to work for the Chinese. I mean of all the governments out there... It would be more likely if it were a Middle Eastern government, because at least they both fought over there, but the Chinese? I mean we know how Dwayne got involved, but Colby? His only connection is Dwayne.

2) If Colby was a spy on the same side as Dwayne they had some mighty weird private conversations. And Colby's must be a pretty good actor to look so surprised and hurt over Dwayne being a traitor. I mean honestly, if they both knew (and if it were true I can't believe they wouldn't at the very least have suspicions) they might not have come right out with their secret traitor hand shake, but I think they probably would have spoken in a few more double entendre's.

3) If Dwayne *knew* that Colby was a turn coat, I think he would have turned him in when Colby cornered him. He was so upset and angry when it happened I can't believe he wouldn't lash out. I mean, I know he knew by this episode, but I bet he probably learned while imprisoned and decided to sit on it, because he was calmer and already caught, he knew he'd have to use that info to his advantage, but I doubt he'd be thinking that clearly when he was first arrested.


Edit: Obviously there are spoilers in this post and the comments for Janus List. In the comments though we now have some vague cast spoilers for season 4 (of both Numb3rs and SGA). Please don't spoil me people. I can't handle it! (Ok, I *can* but it'll piss me off). If you *are* looking for spoilers for season 4 there's a link in the comments to somewhere where you can find more info.

Comments

[paraka]

Yes, there have been some things that I didn't like either. But it would be boring if we only see nice!Don.
But the thing is, I feel like you could have a not nice!Don without making him so... out of character. I mean, sometimes he's not nice, like when he had Ian punch that kid in 302 to try and save Megan. That I could work with, it give Don a dark edge, it makes him less than perfect. That didn't actually bother me that much, because I can see it in his character. The times that really bug me though, is when he's mean to those he cares about. I mean I know everyone has bad days and what not, but there are sometimes when he's a downright bastard to Charlie. Or how he felt nothing to discover that Colby was a traitor. I mean, *I'd* be hurt if I found out the lunch lady at my work was a traitor, and I hard ever speak to her, but someone I've trusted with my life (and in their line of work, you know that kind of trust has to be there)? That kind of betrayal *has* to leave something. Maybe make you question the loyalty of the others, maybe make him even worse for shouldering all the burdens. I hope to *god* that they have something in season 4 that covers this. Either that Don was in on it, or some kind of issues that pop up, because otherwise it's just not consistent.

I saw that episode recently and was all LMAO. I love his humour.
He's such a classic straight man. I mean, I think it'd be fun to see the blooper reels, since I know I'd have trouble saying some of those lines with a straight face. But he generally looks so serious when he says these things it just makes if even more funny.

And writing down Colby quotes is a cool idea. I should do that too.
Run with it, run like the wind! Because knowing me, I wont ever actually get around to it :P

[kukalaka.livejournal.com]

But he generally looks so serious when he says these things it just makes if even more funny.
That is actually the funny thing that he keeps a straight face. I'd like to see the bloopers too.

Run with it, run like the wind! Because knowing me, I wont ever actually get around to it :P
I watched to episodes yesterday, but didn't write anything down. I'm not sure I get around to it too. But when I watched Northern Exposure afterwards, I made lots of notes again. Don is so overly cute there. :D

[paraka]

I'd like to see the bloopers too.
I think I'm going to have to buy the DVDs so that I can watch the extras.

[kukalaka.livejournal.com]

The dvds are so expensive here (though still a lot cheaper than those for SGA). :( I wanted to look through the internet if I can find them somewhere, but always forgot.

[paraka]

The dvds are so expensive here
Well if I get around to buying them, I'll rip the extras and put them up on my webpage so you can have a chance to watch them :)

[kukalaka.livejournal.com]

That sounds great. :)