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[darkemeralds]

Words can hardly express how much I love the production design of Grimm and Finch's mostly-plaid wardrobe in Person of Interest.



Grimm, for all that it's been slow to find its feet, has been beautifully designed from the outset. Here's a screenshot from this week's episode. The whole ep featured these same saturated red and turquoise tones, and it was so gorgeous that it almost overshadowed the much-improved plot line by Amy Berg.



(Obscure-ish TV joke: Detective Britten wouldn't know which reality he was in!)

And Finch's overcoat was so beautiful that I couldn't take my eyes off it in this week's Person of Interest. It played a role in the plot and everything! I worried about that coat when he took it off, and I was delighted to see that he was still wearing it in the last scene. I hope it makes another guest appearance!

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[darkemeralds]

I've heard really good things about that show! There does seem to be an extra-lot of good TV this season, doesn't there? I have to pick and choose so I'm not glued to the screen every evening. Tell me what makes The Good Wife such appointment viewing for you.

[jumpuphigh]

This is such an easy question. I was answering it (without being asked) last night with a friend over dinner.

Major female characters who are strong, are willing to go after what they want, are unapologetic about who they are, and who are interesting to watch.
I never get squicked. Seriously, I haven't been even once.
The stories are, for the most part, well told. I can only think of one episode that the storytelling didn't work for me and the show is now in its third season.
Issues like race and disability come up and don't make me want to shoot anyone. If anything, I usually react with, "ooooh, that's an interesting choice."
Personally, I like the law component of it but I think the reason it is popular overall is because of the character development and interaction.
I don't know that this happens every episode but they frequently just have these gems of moments that you wouldn't see on another show.
It is filling a niche for me in that I can watch it without worrying about sudden fail hitting me upside the head.
People being clever. People with foibles. People taking responsibility. I like all of that.
AND OMG I can't wait to see where the plotline goes after last week's ending.

I recommend it. Highly. Start at the beginning.

[darkemeralds]

Wow. Well, if I decide to start watching it, I've got loads and loads of episodes to keep me busy! Thanks for the great rec.

[jumpuphigh]

It's a good show for mainlining when you are sick. It doesn't demand a lot from the viewer. Personally, I like shows that require me to be 100% present while watching but as I'm rarely 100% present, having a show that let's me be a passive viewer is really welcome. It does all the work to keep me engaged. I'm not sure that I'm making sense in explaining this but I often have to pause shows because my mind has disconnected and I rarely do that with this show.

[darkemeralds]

You mentioned never once feeling squicked by the show. I'm curious--does that mean "no gross body parts and blood", or "no plot points that depend on character humiliation", or "no sociopolitical/sexual stupidity" or...?

[jumpuphigh]

I don't think there are ever any gross body parts and/or blood but I may be wrong. If there are, they are minimal and not romanticized at all.

No plot points that depend on character humiliation. No OOC actions that are embarrassing to watch. No plot points that depend on characters being obviously stupid.

[darkemeralds]

It took much less time than I imagined, and I am now fully conversant with Seasons 1 and 2 of The Good Wife.

I agree with everything you said about it, and have found it really compelling. It's wonderfully woman-centered, and I'm kind of in love with several of the characters, notably Diane Lockhart.

I'm not sure I want to continue with S3, just because of the way the first two seasons ate my brain and my free time, but it's been a very enjoyable ride!

[jumpuphigh]

I am glad you enjoyed it. If you ever decide to come back to it, rest assured, it continues to be excellent.

[darkemeralds]

I was afraid you were gonna say that...

[jumpuphigh]

*laughs*

[darkemeralds]

I'll see your icon and raise you one. :D

[jumpuphigh]

Which, of course, means I need to reply with this one. :)

[darkemeralds]

I concede.

[jumpuphigh]

*dies*

[darkemeralds]

You are so right about this show! Holy shit. I've acquired season 1 and I can't stop watching!

The female characters are fantastic. The writing is great. The cases are interesting, and the political maneuvering is so subtle and interesting. Christine Baranksi! Archie Panjabi! <3 <3 <3 Mary Beth Piel!

I mean, Julianna Margulies is plenty capable of supporting the lead role, but what a cast of great women. I'm hooked! And I'm only up to episode 6.

Great rec. Though how the hell I'm going to get anything else done with fifty more episodes to watch, I'm not at all sure.

[jumpuphigh]

*nods* I think it only gets better, as well. It's a good ride.