Millennium: Loin Like a Hunting Flame (1997)
Season 1, Episode 12
10/10
Unconsummated
11 June 2020
I love this episode! I think I knew I would as soon as I read the bizarre sexual title.

Some people might accuse this episode of being exploitation schlock or tacky - but that's exactly what I love about it. I feel like this is the first Millennium episode I could actually describe as being FUN! Who would have thought it possible?

We get to visit Pumping night Clubs & swingers parties. A "garden of eden" mock up. An underground bomb shelter staged for filming bizarre videos.

I love the performances!

The actress who plays Maureen I remember from the X Files episode Eve. I love how commanding she is as soon as she comes on screen. I hope she gets more appearances in the show.

The guy who plays the fat misogynistic detective is so comical. He has a perfect tone and plays a great antagonist even if some of his sexist lines are very on the nose.

The villain who plays the creepy pharmacist is great - he's believable as the deviant seeking to fulfil his unfulfilled dreams by getting others to act out scenarios for him. He has a very interesting and unique psychology that's awesome to see play out.

The villains wife might be the worst actress in the episode - but somehow it works as she is playing a very awkward and stiff and shy, socially inept woman.

I just had a lot of fun with this episode. I feel like it's one you can watch and enjoy without having to think too deeply. But I'm sure it also has many layers for those interested in delving deeper.
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