Let's Shake some Squee - Second Chance episode 104 - Admissions

[aragarna]

OH. MY. GOD. That episode... Ever since I heard about the plot of the show, this was the one scene I was really looking forward to. The father/son confrontation when Duval finds out Jimmy is his dad. Couldn't wait to see Tim act this out. And that was awesome. If you ever wonder what is it in Tim that I love so much (apart from him being the most adorable human being), it's exactly this. How he plays emotions, raw and human, and real.


That first scene. Guh. Duval being so lost, refusing to believe what he's seeing, despite the evidence, despite what they're all telling him. That was so beautiful.
And even more beautiful, I think, when we understand later, while talking to his sister, that he simply doesn't know how to react to his father coming back. What is he supposed to say? feel?

And I'm loving the relationship between Jimmy and Duval even more with each episode. There's tension, but there's also regret, and caring, despite everything. They both seem they wouldn't waste that second chance. And Tim and Rob seem to have really found their rhythm. They're really a delight to watch.
"Don't you have a tank to get back to?"

Jimmy and Duval, reaching their boiling point...

I hope Duval will quickly tell Gracie. And Helen as well.

A spirit board, though? Seriously Helen?
It did make for a funny scene. Oh and I love Helen and Gracie's apartes on Jimmy and Duval's backyard arguments. It was nice to see them more. And to see a bit more of Duval's daddy side. Or should I say Duvie. ;)

I missed Alexa, but we had a great scene between Mary and Otto to make up for it. I have to say I'm really happy with the portrait of Otto. He's a genius and socially awkward, but he's not an ass either (too many shows are playing the Sheldon-like card and that's getting old). It nice to see Otto does have feelings and emotions.

I also like the portraits of all the women in the show. Gracie is smart and intuitive, Mary is a CEO with a good heart, and pretty perceptive too.

The ending made me LOL. I don't really care for the White Collar comparisons. I'm watching Second Chance for what it is, but when Duval's boss told him about his CI and he slowly turns around with that sort of haunted look "tell me this isn't happening again"....

I really feel like this show is getting better and better every week.

And can I just be a little superficial for a minute and say how good Tim looks in that show? Great suits, great haircut... Oh and those grey temples ♥♥♥

Comments

[sherylyn]

He is just so gorgeous, and like you said, so absolutely wonderful with portraying emotions and everything. I haven't had a chance to catch up on the show completely, but I love him, no matter what :)

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

If you enjoy watching Tim (act or simply being his sexy self), you really should try Second Chance. LOTS of Tim, and he sure looks good. And this is the kind of role he's very good at. Plus the show itself is getting better and better with each episode, and it has a lot of humor.

[sherylyn]

It's looked great! I have all the ep's on the DVR, but I just haven't had a chance to watch it yet. I'm sure I'll adore Tim in it, too!! :-)

[eldorah.livejournal.com]

OMG. I LOVED THIS EPISODE.

That opening scene was so incredibly fulfilling and everything I could have ever hoped that confrontation to be. Tim is just amazing. Purely amazing.

I completely agree with you. I liked the characters so far, but these past two episode, I feel like I am growing to love them. Duval and Jimmy really are building a chemistry, I love Mary, and even Otto, who I was kind of on the fence about, is starting to grow on me.

I know you said you don't care much for the White Collar comparisons, but that last scene with the comment about his CI is just too funny.... I am glad I am not the only one that thought Tim finished that scene with a "Oh, no, NOT AGAIN!" look on his face. ;)
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ETA: My favorite quote of the series so far: "Don't you have a tank to get back to?" :D

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

LOL yes, the one-liners in that show are hilarious. And yes, that ending... LOL

I agree with you the characters are growing on me with each episode. Duval and Jimmy remain my favorite, but they're all very enjoyable.

And of course so much love for Tim. I can't get enough of him in this episode. ♥♥

[scarym1.livejournal.com]

The scenes with Duval trying to come to accept the truth about his father were amazing. I love the complicated relationship he has with his father.

The only thing that bothered me was how quickly Duval's boss went from being suspicious of his work to accepting Jimmy as his CI. I would have like to see that particular story line continue a bit longer.

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

Yes I agree, but at least it should be fun to have Duval and Jimmy work cases together.

All those scenes were terrific. And I like that it took some time for Duval to process it, not just one scene.

[joy2190.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness, just finally had the chance to watch episode 4. So great, totally agree with all of the above. The tank quip sounded exactly like something Peter would say to Mozzie! This series seems to be giving TDK a better range of acting than WC right off the bat, which is fantastic to see. Of course, I think he's stealing the show, but then I'm biased!

And what the heck? Another wink this week! I am in wink-kink heaven, praying this is going to be a weekly motif. Ara, I need to beg another gif of you, pretty please!

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

heh I anticipated ;)

(http://i.imgur.com/GIXDAcP.gif)


And I know I'm biased too, but when I heard all the name changed I couldn't help but wonder if it was because they changed the focus of the show to be more about the Pritchards (and Tim) because Tim brings so much to the show.

[joy2190.livejournal.com]

Yay, thank you so much!

[maryrose-it.livejournal.com]

Agree with you Ara!
The ep is awesome!! the first minutes.. are of pure absolute gold!! Tim is spectacular in showing all the shades of his emotions the disbelief, the thought of being duped, the need for confirmation the anger and the regret and also the disappointment for thinking he had left the relationship with his father.. behind .(I buried you).. and then the fear and the tension of knowing that things that were left unresolved still are there between them! a chapter of his life he believed closed is now still open and with aspects and absolutely unpredictable implications...what can I say this series is becoming better and better
...and the CI thing ...how cannot you let your mind go there ..my CI is better than your CI !!! ehehe

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

You're absolutely rigt. This is not just the shock that his father was brought back from the dead, but the fact that it reopens unsolved but closed issues. He doesn't know how to feel about it, if it's good or bad.

[leesa_perrie]

Finally got a chance to watch the episode and it was sooo good! So many great scenes, the 'tank' line was excellent, and of course Jimmy was destined to become his CI, what other way could they continue to work together without Big Problems for Duval?!

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

I'm actually not sure why they made Jimmy a criminal informant and not a regular consultant, but yes, I guess it's better if they do this (mostly) above board.

But anyway, so much love for this episode ♥♥♥

[leesa_perrie]

Hmm, actually, you have a point. Though I guess a consultant might have more rules and regs to deal with than a CI does? Considering Jimmy's techniques, a CI probably works better for him in that case! :)

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

lol yes probably... Though Duval might not approve...