When Charlie and Sarah got locked up in a freezer, a while ago, you knew that one day they would fall for each other and have their first kiss. Even though their chemistry wasn't all that, it made you wonder and kind of looking forward to when and how this would happen. It seemed like they were taking their time. For some reason I ended up watching the 1st episode of season 5 before this last episode of season 4. Suddenly they were a couple and I thought; "It already happened, I missed their first kiss!!". So I was looking forward to a romantic episode in which they could finally show what they truly feel for each other. Oh, how disappointing that was... I can't believe the writers completely skipped that moment... From a build up to a complete anti climax. It could've been so much more exciting! What a lost opportunity. The only reason I can think of is that the actors weren't up for it?
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A satisfying ending to a season-long character arc
charahfanforever15 June 2022
Warning: Spoilers
We have a case that hits the team hard, an explanation for what was viewed as Charlie's occasionally out-of-character behaviour, finally some real conflict among the main ensemble, and some sweet moments for each of them with Rex.
There seems to be a particular segment of fans that continue to miss a few key points, in that 1) This is first and foremost a police procedural and that's not going to change, 2) It's about more than just a detective and his dog, as Charlie so helpfully reminded us in season 4 episode 1, and I quote, "the five of us, we're the team."
As for the apparent loss of five of said fans due to the show finally moving in the direction of the long-teased romance between Charlie and Sarah (which, for the record, began in season 1), I can only wonder if these "fans" and I have been watching the same show. John Reardon and Mayko Nguyen have fantastic on-screen chemistry and have played the roles of Charlie and Sarah to perfection as they've developed from coworkers to friends to maybe on the verge of more.
I'm not sure where the concern comes from that this show will somehow turn into something ripped from the pages of a smutty novel. This show hasn't shown on-screen sexual content throughout any of the previous four seasons, and I doubt the talented writers are suddenly going to throw away the formula that's worked so well for them in getting the show to this point. But also it bears pointing out that in real life, sometimes people are romantically interested in each other, and that's okay.
But since five (five!) long-term fans are apparently dissatisfied, this reviewer is more than happy to recruit at least twice that number, if not more, to watch this hidden gem of a Canadian production, whose viewership I can only hope will continue to climb steadily the way it has over the past four seasons.
Ultimately, the limiting factor for this show will not be whether two consenting adults choose to pursue a relationship and how they manage to navigate that and work together, (which is far more interesting than an endless slow burn.) No, it will be the simple fact of the average lifespan, in particular the working lifespan, of a K9 officer that perhaps determines the longevity of the show.
Although, I'm looking it up, and the original Inspector Rex on which this show is based apparently somehow lasted for 18 seasons?
Anyway, I'm pretty sure our Rex will live forever. Sarah made him promise as much.
There seems to be a particular segment of fans that continue to miss a few key points, in that 1) This is first and foremost a police procedural and that's not going to change, 2) It's about more than just a detective and his dog, as Charlie so helpfully reminded us in season 4 episode 1, and I quote, "the five of us, we're the team."
As for the apparent loss of five of said fans due to the show finally moving in the direction of the long-teased romance between Charlie and Sarah (which, for the record, began in season 1), I can only wonder if these "fans" and I have been watching the same show. John Reardon and Mayko Nguyen have fantastic on-screen chemistry and have played the roles of Charlie and Sarah to perfection as they've developed from coworkers to friends to maybe on the verge of more.
I'm not sure where the concern comes from that this show will somehow turn into something ripped from the pages of a smutty novel. This show hasn't shown on-screen sexual content throughout any of the previous four seasons, and I doubt the talented writers are suddenly going to throw away the formula that's worked so well for them in getting the show to this point. But also it bears pointing out that in real life, sometimes people are romantically interested in each other, and that's okay.
But since five (five!) long-term fans are apparently dissatisfied, this reviewer is more than happy to recruit at least twice that number, if not more, to watch this hidden gem of a Canadian production, whose viewership I can only hope will continue to climb steadily the way it has over the past four seasons.
Ultimately, the limiting factor for this show will not be whether two consenting adults choose to pursue a relationship and how they manage to navigate that and work together, (which is far more interesting than an endless slow burn.) No, it will be the simple fact of the average lifespan, in particular the working lifespan, of a K9 officer that perhaps determines the longevity of the show.
Although, I'm looking it up, and the original Inspector Rex on which this show is based apparently somehow lasted for 18 seasons?
Anyway, I'm pretty sure our Rex will live forever. Sarah made him promise as much.
Puppy love
bosporan21 April 2022
A disappointing season finale. The plot is weak and cliché and the culprit is obvious on first meeting. Some of the acting is appalling and overly melodramatic, and the dialogue trite and saccharin.
The final scene, though predictable and rushed, is most welcome and rounds out the season, but as a standalone story this is poor, especially as the concluding episode.
All the above notwithstanding, I do hope for a season five.
The final scene, though predictable and rushed, is most welcome and rounds out the season, but as a standalone story this is poor, especially as the concluding episode.
All the above notwithstanding, I do hope for a season five.
Heading for disaster
ryanolaf25 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Really dislike the love affair being cultivated by the writers.. This is not a Harlequin Romance novel, and Sarah and Charlie are not a believable couple.. The seniors I have coffee with every morning agree that this is a mistake, even the ladies who frequently watch the W channel... You will lose 5 faithful viewers should you pursue such foolishness.......!
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