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Post by Hodge on Oct 8, 2014 2:26:49 GMT
I hadn't given the weapons a thought. Julia has certainly changed over the years however in the beginning she dressed more appropriately for her morgue job. Now she's a psychiatrist she's dressing appropriately for that, much more elegantly. Not sure if I like the blonde hair of S6, wasn't quite her but she seems to have it right now, it looks more natural. I'm not interested in fashion, only have one dress and one skirt, however I LOVE Julia's fashions, especially the new ones. |
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Post by snacky on Oct 8, 2014 2:27:34 GMT
You'd be surprised how many people didn't like last season's opener. When they've been waiting so long for the new season perhaps their expectations are too high.... Really? What was not to like? The season 7 opener was awesome! |
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Post by Hodge on Oct 8, 2014 2:41:38 GMT
You'd be surprised how many people didn't like last season's opener. When they've been waiting so long for the new season perhaps their expectations are too high.... Really? What was not to like? The season 7 opener was awesome! I know, I can't figure it out. Once again maybe they'd built themselves up to the point that by the time it arrived nothing would have been good enough. |
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Post by snacky on Oct 8, 2014 3:12:15 GMT
Really? What was not to like? The season 7 opener was awesome! I know, I can't figure it out. Once again maybe they'd built themselves up to the point that by the time it arrived nothing would have been good enough. A lot must depend on the number of people they can get to watch the premiere. I wonder how last night's premiere went? I never could make the VPN work for the CBC web site.  Had to resort to more downlow methods. |
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Post by Fallenbelle on Oct 8, 2014 3:22:15 GMT
I know what you mean, but this time I think that tone means William is nervous about the whole subject. In a way I know what you mean and I now realize I was comparing it to the wrong scene but I can't think where it is I've seen William with this look and tone before. I'll really have to think about this. I've definitely seen it before though. I'm thinking it's William's "I'm nervous, and/or just got caught out, so I need to change the topic now" tone. It'll be interesting to see how that plays out next week and beyond. There's something to all of those "wedding date" questions and comments. The context will make itself known next week or soon thereafter. |
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Post by Fallenbelle on Oct 8, 2014 3:25:33 GMT
What were people disappointed by? I would like to know that too. At the same time I understand the frustrations about the wedding date. Maybe they feel that they should wait for Brax to be back to his normal self. I really liked how they treated his situation, but I am worried that his actions at the end could lead to tragedy. The harbormaster lady gives me the creeps. The ladies' clothes (esp. Jukia and Emily) were wonderful. I am going to have to rewatch just for them! on the other hand I am not sure I like how they reworked the station. The outside scenes were really well done especially if you compare them to the older episodes: a lot more depth in the overhead and streetscapes. Did anyone else notice Emily's new phone? I liked the subtle sub-story plot of there not being a date yet as a viewer-it adds complexity and addresses a real concern between W/J and their socio-economic differences. But I want to throttle William for having cold feet-though I enjoy the story line of him having cold feet. Does that make sense? |
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Post by Fallenbelle on Oct 8, 2014 3:28:29 GMT
I had no fear that them being an engaged couple would take anything from the show, and it hasn't. Everyone got plenty to do and that's good. Though I don't think it was the strongest season opener the show has had. Still worth watching. I thought the engagement element was integrated really well, too. I especially liked how this seemed to fold in the class issues for William. IMHO, the key to a successful "ship" on a show is to use it for all aspects of character development. In other words, make it seem like the "ship" is necessary to tell the whole story, to get other stuff done, rather than just sit there in it's own compartment of special "shipper moments" that quickly devolve into fan service soap opera. Completely agree! I love the 'ship-but only within the context of the show as a whole. I don't watch soap operas. |
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Post by Fallenbelle on Oct 8, 2014 3:30:44 GMT
Slorach will have been the inspector at SH4 since Brackenreid was attacked, so probably about 4-6 months. They couldn't have been without for that long. The writers needed Slorak both to establish a time reference and to create a compelling set of reasons for Brackenreid to come back. His presence also kept us in suspense about Brax's condition for the first little while. I got wondering if William's Catholocism is really the only reason he was passed over. Yes, he's the mayor's hero and the best detective in the realm but he created a pretty big career ceiling for himself when he gave Ava Moon the means and opportunity to escape. If CI Giles promoted William it would send a very mixed message to the rank and file, not to mention also having to overcome his own sense of outrage over the whole incident. Good points-quite true. But, I'm wondering if William thinks he's atoned for his sins through his service, and now that he's the Mayor's BFF, he has a chance for promotion now. |
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Post by Fallenbelle on Oct 8, 2014 3:34:54 GMT
You thought it was bemused? I thought unnerved, but my video quality wasn't the greatest. I'll have to go back and watch it again. I definitely rewatched the hand holding scene because I couldn't tell either. I think he was stopping her from fiddling with the sacred tie and by the end of the scene, she's the one holding his hand between both of hers. Well, maybe "bemused" for lack of a better word...but I didn't see his expression as one of being particularly upset about it. I think he just didn't see that one coming! I sure didn't---I laughed out loud when she did that! I can't recall ever seeing Julia overtly place her hand on his leg! haha! I think William didn't over-react to it because he is feeling a wee bit cozy and protected by his new "engaged to be married" status. Agreed. He was definitely taken aback-wasn't expecting it ( neither were we for that matter). No, I don't think Julia has touched his leg (at least on screen) she just tries to go after the tie and is always rebuffed. |
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Post by Fallenbelle on Oct 8, 2014 3:40:05 GMT
I suspect the harbourmaster is behind at least some if not all of what's going on at the docks and if her intentions towards William are more to try and protect herself by keeping him close. Her flagrant come-ons to William should be a red flag for him but he has a much harder time dealing with women who behave badly than men. Hopefully this won't lead to any angst for Julia. They are so cute together. I'm rewatching the ep now and I think snacky is right about the tie. He doesn't let Julia get past his lapels...very often  . The tie is my theory!  And maybe Talbotrail's as well? Snacky's thing is the hat! I think she was going for the tie in this scene because she was trying to distract him. |
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Post by Fallenbelle on Oct 8, 2014 3:48:50 GMT
I know what you mean, but this time I think that tone means William is nervous about the whole subject. At first I simply took the scene as Murdoch being oblivious again. Like how he didn't think it was necessary to make a big deal about the wedding. But after reading the comments on here, I think it is all about the money and he's only pretending to be oblivious because he's avoiding the subject altogether. I mean, how else do we explain 4+ months and they haven't even set a date. Sure in the grand scheme of their eternal courtship, it's a pretty small space of time, but Julia really seemed keen on getting that tie off by the end of last season so I'm sure she wants to get married yesterday. Given Julia's comments, and happy expression when talking to Brax about it, I think she's ready for this thing to happen now! I also think Cecily's comment about dallying made him realize how this might be appearing to others. Long engagements are one thing, but people are pretty quick to set a date-even if that date is distant. The lack of a date is cause for concern, but on I'm sure will be settled soon. Julia's ready to get that tie off! |
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Post by Hodge on Oct 8, 2014 3:52:42 GMT
Her flagrant come-ons to William should be a red flag for him but he has a much harder time dealing with women who behave badly than men. Hopefully this won't lead to any angst for Julia. They are so cute together. I'm rewatching the ep now and I think snacky is right about the tie. He doesn't let Julia get past his lapels...very often . The tie is my theory! And maybe Talbotrail's as well? Snacky's thing is the hat! I think she was going for the tie in this scene because she was trying to distract him. Yes, I'm definitely into the tie theory, it keeps everything from leaking out. The hat is important too but not where Julia's concerned. |
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Post by Fallenbelle on Oct 8, 2014 3:55:32 GMT
The tie is my theory! And maybe Talbotrail's as well? Snacky's thing is the hat! I think she was going for the tie in this scene because she was trying to distract him. Yes, I'm definitely into the tie theory, it keeps everything from leaking out. The hat is important too but not where Julia's concerned. It's almost like so long as he's slightly uncomfortable and completely buttoned up, he's respectable and proper. But when the tie come off.... |
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Post by snacky on Oct 8, 2014 3:58:47 GMT
Yes, I'm definitely into the tie theory, it keeps everything from leaking out. The hat is important too but not where Julia's concerned. It's almost like so long as he's slightly uncomfortable and completely buttoned up, he's respectable and proper. But when the tie come off.... The hat protects William from danger physical danger, the tie keeps William's erotic urges in check. |
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Post by Hodge on Oct 8, 2014 4:00:45 GMT
Yes, I'm definitely into the tie theory, it keeps everything from leaking out. The hat is important too but not where Julia's concerned. It's almost like so long as he's slightly uncomfortable and completely buttoned up, he's respectable and proper. But when the tie come off.... He doesn't seem to mind the tie being off in situations where there are other people around. I'm thinking here of Midnight Train to Kingston, Stairway to Heaven and Bloodlust particularly, but that tie better darn well stay on when there's just the two of them around. |
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And maybe Talbotrail's as well? Snacky's thing is the hat! I think she was going for the tie in this scene because she was trying to distract him. 