Although he seems to wear the same apparel, Strike's beard is now neatly trimmed. He appears to be more handsome.
Meanwhile, Robin continues to tempt fate, initiating her own investigations without consulting with Strike. For a person with her limited experience, that behavior is truly unforgivable. Although she is not pompous, she IS arrogant when you consider how many times she has nearly died during the course of this series.
Although Robin is comely, I find that character particularly difficult to empathize with. She was more fun in the beginning episodes when she had a sense of respect towards Strike and a healthy respect for following the rules of procedure.
In this episode, Robin could have bitten the bullet when she went into the nursing home without backup. The more times Robin miraculously escapes punishment, the harder it becomes to suspend disbelief. NO ONE is as lucky as the writers would have us believe Robin is.
Overall, the story this season is great. Apparently, the writers learned from last season and have realized filling in the backstory is important for the audience to fully understand the characters and comprehend the overall plot.
But watching "Miracle Robin" has become trying. When Strike makes a stupid mistake he usually pays a price. Whereas, Robin usually doesn't. What's wrong with this picture?