While episode 1 focused on introducting the show's main characters, as well as the first few leads into our investigation, episode 2 of Bodkin builds on that foundation. It adds some, although seemingly not enough, layers to our characters, allowing for a mild touch of development in that department. The personality traits are also enlarged, showing us a more and more intrigued Dove, while still holding on to her unrelentless snarky nature. Emmy also shows us her inner conflict more, having to pick between the kinder and more respectful methods of Gilbert or the more abrupt and invasive ones of Dove.
If it wasn't for the dynamic the trio gives us to relay our minds from a rather bland mystery, the show wouldn't be able to grasp attention for as long as it does. It continuously wants to push you one episode further, using out-of-the-book cliffhangers and revelations that will undoubtedly increase the mystery's complexity. But the reality of the matter is that it needs to be looking at different directions to entertain its viewers in a wider sense.
Although the comedic murder mystery warrants its disclaimer that we've mentioned in episode 1's review, it begins to look stale in episode 2. There's only so much to do with the basic set of emotions handed to our lead actors by a limited script, although Robyn Cara tries her damn hardest. Nigh all characters are given a single state of mind, with less room for their development as the focus on the actual mystery seems to increase. Sure, there are some sidelines in which Gilbert's personal situations come to light, in which Dove finds herself reliving traumatizing events, but they're short-lived and stale.
It's saddening to think this is all we'll get from an otherwise talented cast. Specifically Will Forte, increasingly seen as a talented comedic artist, is put on the backseat as the show's focus seems to favor the hardened Cullen and her portrayal of Dove. The not so mysterious mystery needs to increase its depths to further maintain curiosity, scoring a 6 out of 10 for episode 2.
If it wasn't for the dynamic the trio gives us to relay our minds from a rather bland mystery, the show wouldn't be able to grasp attention for as long as it does. It continuously wants to push you one episode further, using out-of-the-book cliffhangers and revelations that will undoubtedly increase the mystery's complexity. But the reality of the matter is that it needs to be looking at different directions to entertain its viewers in a wider sense.
Although the comedic murder mystery warrants its disclaimer that we've mentioned in episode 1's review, it begins to look stale in episode 2. There's only so much to do with the basic set of emotions handed to our lead actors by a limited script, although Robyn Cara tries her damn hardest. Nigh all characters are given a single state of mind, with less room for their development as the focus on the actual mystery seems to increase. Sure, there are some sidelines in which Gilbert's personal situations come to light, in which Dove finds herself reliving traumatizing events, but they're short-lived and stale.
It's saddening to think this is all we'll get from an otherwise talented cast. Specifically Will Forte, increasingly seen as a talented comedic artist, is put on the backseat as the show's focus seems to favor the hardened Cullen and her portrayal of Dove. The not so mysterious mystery needs to increase its depths to further maintain curiosity, scoring a 6 out of 10 for episode 2.
