One difference in this story as opposed to others over the past four seasons was having Katherine McPhee as a guest star. Irony played a big part as her character takes voice lessons from the victim. I have to smile at this. Someone who is first runner-up on American Idol has no trouble when it comes to singing tunes.
Dr. Sheldon Hawkes (Hill Harper) also knows about not going on first impressions alone. However, he's also a caring physician who hates more than anything for someone not to be held accountable for actions which leave a lifetime of bad memories. Take his former girlfriend, Kara. When she was raped, the police caught the guy who did it. Eventually. Hawkes couldn't handle her hurt, so he buried himself in his work. She walked away from him for good ("Help"). The memory still haunts him.
When Stella realizes just how much she is connected to the case, she feels personally responsible. It's misguided, of course, but Kanakaredes is adept at portraying a woman who is a whirlwind of emotions. These are always on display for the world to see. This makes her a wonderful advocate for those who need a helping hand, but someone to keep an eye on as a cop. The person who is sobbing may be hiding a dark personality.
I thought Cahill and Harper stepped up to the plate this week. As Flack, Cahill portrays a character who followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a cop. He wants nothing more than to put bad guys away, so he tends to come on strong. The case hits home for Flack, since he has a sister Sam (Kathleen Munroe), who could have easily fallen into the same situation. Flack's softer side came out as he hears pain in Hawkes's voice and recognizes the hurt. He empathizes with a guy whose sister kills herself. Family has always been important to Flack, although he has a difficult time expressing it.
Hawkes brings the frustration of having to follow the law when he knows it is not always the most helpful. Mac gently reminds him there is a line between lawbreaking and law abiding. No matter what, crossing the line is a time for the cops to make an arrest.
Article comments
1 - Christina
They actually just changed the schedule because Criminal Minds has an extra episode.
April 15, will be 521 Past Present and Murder
April 22, will be an episode of Criminal Minds
April 29, will air 522 Yahrzeit
May 6, will be 523 Greater Good
2 - NancyGail
Extra episodes aren't unusual for shows which have been on the air a bit. The finale is still May 20th.
3 - stardvd555
NCIS Spinoff Casts CSI Alumna, Two Others
The ensemble for CBS' planned NCIS spinoff continues to flesh out. Not long after it was reported that Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J are circling two lead roles, three other characters have been cast.Louise Lombard, who played CSI's Sofia Curtis for three seasons, has landed what is considered the series' female lead: Clara, a former major in the military police turned investigator.The Hollywood Reporter also reports that Peter Cambor (Notes from the Underbelly) will play Nate, a quick-witted operational psychologist.Just as NCIS was born of a JAG episode, this latest offshoot will kick off as an episode of NCIS.
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