It was a great night for Linden and Holder on episode 12 “Beau Soleil.” The picture is really getting clearer after the discovery of some little secrets. So what really happened?
TV Fanatic: Just because Richmond is Orpheus doesn’t necessarily make him Rosie’s killer. Sure, the ominous shot of his hidden face in the doorway made him look menacing and the creepy questions about drowning were eerily reminiscent of the way in which Rosie died. Is that enough to convict him of a crime?
It would be easy to point the finger again, but let’s remember what happened to Bennet Ahmed because of it.
Perhaps instead of a freaky water and drowning fetish, Richmond was simply looking for companionship in an effort to remember his dead wife and talk out his feelings of regret and loss.
Did his wife drown and he simply couldn’t imagine the pain and suffering she endured before her death? Was he responsible? Maybe her death occurred due to a kayaking accident. There was a photo of the two kayaking together.
Sometimes, just when you think you know someone, you really know nothing at all.
So, while Richmond’s question of guilt lies waiting for the finale, “Beau Soleil” did finally create the big connection between the murder and the political campaign.
This significant reveal, while seemingly inevitable, included a buildup that maintained a gripping tension until the end. It was great to see Linden, Holder, and even Richmond’s campaign advisor, Gwen Eaton, all discover Richmond’s ties to Beau Soleil and Rosie. Despite the fact that all three characters learned essentially the same fact, each reveal felt equally important and edge-of-your-seat fantastic.
Additionally, with the pickup of case information, last episode’s character development and missing Jack storyline weren’t abandoned. The personal matters certainly touch a deep nerve with Linden and it seems to be the one area that really breaks her stone concentration. She truly cares deeply for her son and the arrival of her ex didn’t change that.
Similarly, Stan illustrates a passion for his family that extends towards a willingness to do anything for them. I’m glad he was able to speak his mind after Mitch met him at the jail. I understand that everyone has their own way of dealing with grief, but enough with the whining and lashing out. It’s gotten old and I’m not interested in attending her pity party. If she doesn’t get herself together, I can foresee her marriage taken a negative and broken turn.
Overall, this is an outstanding episode. The show really gave us a wonderful show so far. Next week’s season finale will definitely be a blast. So what do you expect?
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