VM episode reactions...

I've neglected to post my reactions for the last two episodes of VM so here they are!

Veronica Mars: 2.15- The Quick and the Wed (aired: 3/22/06)

After a meh episode last week, VM proves that it's almost back to peak performance with “The Quick and the Wed”. You know it's going to be a good episode when they have every key moment of the season in the previouslies. Lots of Echolls stuff in there too. I was very pleased, to say the least. It didn't quit deliver what I was hoping, my expectations were through the roof, but it was good nonetheless.

Veronica tracked down a runaway bride this week and this particular mystery was pretty good. I loved Heidi, the fun-loving, karaoke singing, talking a guy (Ausiello!!) out of his underwear bride-to-be. She was quite sassy. A wee bit over the top at times (her determined march to singledom, for example), but overall pretty great. I wouldn’t mind seeing her again.

Any episode with Vinnie Vanlowe is a winner in my book!

The highlight of the episode was everything Aaron Echolls related. The TV documentary was fantastic (is it too much to ask to have this thing in it’s entirety on the season 2 DVD as a bonus feature? That would be great!) and Kendall’s little visit to our favorite murderer’s prison was an unexpected and delightful little treat. What did that vixen take from Duncan’s shower drain and what could she possibly do with it?? That’s the question of the night.

Logan, Logan, Logan. What on earth do you see in Hannah? In just three episodes my teeth have officially fallen out from all that sweetness. Did they have sex? I don’t think so. But, if they did, it just proves how low Logan will stoop to be free. Good thing Doctor Daddy has agreed to withdraw his testimony. I don’t know how much more of this HaLo business I can take!

What is wrong with Terrence Cook?? What could he possibly want at Ms. Dumass’ house? The plot finally thickens a bit!

Finally, where is Weevil??? I miss him so!


Veronica Mars: 2.16- The Rapes of Graff (aired: 3/29/06)

Finally! The VM I love is back! So much goodness I don’t even know where to begin.

Cliff is by far my favorite secondary character. Getting handcuffed to a bed by a stripper is just so very Cliff. Poor guy. I loved his exchange with Keith:

Keith: How did you call me?

Cliff: Acrobatically

Genius. Who wants the briefcase and why? All signs point to Logan’s case file, but I think there’s more to it than that.

Lamb and Madison Sinclair. I knew her throwaway comment about liking older guys was anything but, but I had no idea our least favorite cop would be the one she’s shacking up with. “18- It’s Legal!” will be my campaign should I ever run for sheriff (and become a guy… and be in a relationship with a chick in high school… and somehow find an interest in law enforcement… and… OK, it’ll never happen. But, really, someone should do that! It’s a great platform!). I wonder how this will affect Neptune. I wonder what Dick is gonna say when he finds out!

Speaking of Dick, I’m beginning to love him. He’s such a… well, let’s just say his name is appropriate. This week we found out that he loves cake and is quite gleeful while destroying people at videogames. I’m dying to see the many layers of the Casablancas boys and I’m hoping they will be revealed in the next few episodes. Because, really, who is Sally??

Logan and Hannah are over and the world gave a collective sigh of relief. While I have to admit, I did feel sorry for the naive little lamb, I’m still glad she’s going. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the actress, she held her own against Jason Dohring and that’s a feat. My biggest complaint is that her character was just so young and she seemed to lack depth in a world where all these kids are wise beyond their years. Hannah was too pure and I think after this experience, should she ever come back, she’ll be better and more tolerable for it.

Many a guest star tonight for our MotW. Troy Vandegraff is back and I missed him! Is it wrong that I want them to reunite? I’m still a LoVe-shipper (I’m the freakin’ captain of that boat!), but if anyone else was to hook up with our tiny blonde one, I think I would want it to be Troy. Before his whole steroid scheme, I really loved him. He appears to be reformed, so why not?

Two Arrested Development alums made appearances and both were terrific. Alia Shawkat and Michael Cera MUST be back next year! If there is a next year…

Adored the MotW! The serial rapist plotline was well executed and a perfect set up for season three. The most memorial scene award goes to KB in the wig shop! Her “Emmy performance” was hilarious. This is VM at it’s finest.

Finally, Danny Boyd is back! Shark’s Stadium has C4!! Woody Goodman owns Shark’s Stadium!!! We have bus crash mystery progression people! That is a very good thing.

By the way, where’s Weevil? Oh, there he is, in the scenes for next week! Woo hoo!