This is actually a great early first season episode. It wasn't a favorite, but rewatching it, it reminded me how great this show could use the weekly cases to echo the season-long mysteries thematically (Veronica wondering about her mom; Justin searching for his dad).
I do think I was always surprised and impressed by the fact that the case involved a transgender character. I'm pretty sure I didn't see the resolution to the mystery coming. And hey, Melissa Leo!
I always wondered if I would have liked Duncan more if someone else played him. I just never connected with or liked him, which in turn made Veronica's residual feelings for him weird for me to take in. Like really, that guy?
Logan is by turns a concerned and douche-y friend this episode. I'm always struck by his immaturity when Duncan hurts himself after that stunt. Sometimes I think people conveniently forget that Logan IS a jerk sometimes.
Hey, Ms. James! Bachelorette #1 for Keith. And Wallace and Keith meet for the first time. :)
You know, I used to like Jake Kane, actually. I don't even know why. Celeste isn't that bad this episode. I think because Jake was nice to Veronica I liked him better.
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I do think I was always surprised and impressed by the fact that the case involved a transgender character. I'm pretty sure I didn't see the resolution to the mystery coming. And hey, Melissa Leo!
I always wondered if I would have liked Duncan more if someone else played him. I just never connected with or liked him, which in turn made Veronica's residual feelings for him weird for me to take in. Like really, that guy?
Logan is by turns a concerned and douche-y friend this episode. I'm always struck by his immaturity when Duncan hurts himself after that stunt. Sometimes I think people conveniently forget that Logan IS a jerk sometimes.
Hey, Ms. James! Bachelorette #1 for Keith. And Wallace and Keith meet for the first time. :)
You know, I used to like Jake Kane, actually. I don't even know why. Celeste isn't that bad this episode. I think because Jake was nice to Veronica I liked him better.