This episode is not only a top notch story, but it so well acted that you catch yourself on the edge of your seat. First, we get to meet Connie McDowell, so well played by Charlotte Ross, and her introduction to the squad was anything but welcoming. Connie stood her ground even though it was clear nobody in the squad was thrilled to have her there, and I think she earned some respect right away.
As for the "Goth" part of the story, it was interesting and well acted as well. The guy who played "X" did a good job coming across as skeevy and arrogant. Taryn Manning did a great job as the bullied and manipulated small town girl who was just trying to find her way, even though she is still very much an innocent kid on the inside. The highlight for me was the Moira Walley as the ex-fiance of the slashing victim- she was hilarious with her reactions to what her ex was up to and some of the things she had found out about him. When Connie asked her if her ex had any friends named "X", her response was great "X! Are you kidding me?".
To me, the best part of the episode was the way Andy got Danny out of hot water. They say detectives pull at a thread and keep following it along, and that's exactly what Andy did and it was riveting, and so rewarding. This whole episode is one of the better ones of Season 8, right up there with "Russellmania". Enjoy!
As for the "Goth" part of the story, it was interesting and well acted as well. The guy who played "X" did a good job coming across as skeevy and arrogant. Taryn Manning did a great job as the bullied and manipulated small town girl who was just trying to find her way, even though she is still very much an innocent kid on the inside. The highlight for me was the Moira Walley as the ex-fiance of the slashing victim- she was hilarious with her reactions to what her ex was up to and some of the things she had found out about him. When Connie asked her if her ex had any friends named "X", her response was great "X! Are you kidding me?".
To me, the best part of the episode was the way Andy got Danny out of hot water. They say detectives pull at a thread and keep following it along, and that's exactly what Andy did and it was riveting, and so rewarding. This whole episode is one of the better ones of Season 8, right up there with "Russellmania". Enjoy!