The murder of a young collegian leads to the world of gambling and a man without fear.The murder of a young collegian leads to the world of gambling and a man without fear.The murder of a young collegian leads to the world of gambling and a man without fear.
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- TriviaIan Kahn (Ken Harris) also played the part of Frank Bolinger in episode 9.9, Traffic (2010).
- GoofsThe victim having security clearance with the Department of Defense would make the investigation of her murder federal jurisdiction, specifically of the Department of Homeland Security. At the very least it would be a joint investigation between the DHS and the NYPD.
- Quotes
A.D.A. Ron Carver: [referring to a frightened murder suspect] So - he may be human after all.
Detective Robert Goren: Optimist.
- ConnectionsReferences The Simpsons (1989)
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Death without fear
All the previous episodes of the high-standard Season 2 range from pretty good to outstanding, with a few episodes faring better on re-watches after being unsure about them on first watch. So it's hard not to expect much from "Blink", especially with such a fascinating premise and a villain that sounded like an opponent worthy of Goren. Thought on first watch that "Blink" was a very good episode, though it was not always easy to follow on first watch.
On re-watches, to me "Blink" strikes me as great, one of the best later episodes of the second season and another one to be better with each viewing. The story is easier to digest, though still a touch over-complicated in spots from perhaps a couple too many twists, in comparison to first watch. The villain makes even more of an impression than before when one appreciates more what makes them so memorable. The ending is one of the season's best. And it's more atmosphere.
"Blink" occasionally could have had more clarity, but on the whole it is very cleverly plotted and suspenseful, thanks to that the perpetrator is one of not many to fit the distinction of "Goren meets his match" ("Anti-Thesis" is another prime example of this). A very dangerous adversary indeed and chillingly so. Nothing is obvious, even the way the episode ends which was actually one of the early seasons' most shocking ones in my view, and the twists keep coming and taking one in directions that they don't expect.
Really loved the ending, it actually takes its time to unfold without being drawn out without trying to cram everything in in 5-8 minutes. It is tense stuff and one doesn't even expect how the truth comes out, a pretty genius method. The dialogue is lean and thought-provoking with some nice banter between Goren and Eames, edge of the seat suspense and Goren's description and summing up of the perpetrator couldn't have been more apt or perfectly summed up.
Have no problems with the acting, leads and guest supporting turns. All terrific, with Vincent D'Onofrio continuing to be a delight as Goren. Ian Kahn plays a fascinating character pretty mesmerisingly, this is how to portray psychotic in a frightening manner without being over-the-top.
Production values are slick as usual and the placement and tone of music is always appropriate and not intrusive or melodramatic. The direction keeps the suspense going and doesn't let it go.
In a nutshell, great. 9/10
On re-watches, to me "Blink" strikes me as great, one of the best later episodes of the second season and another one to be better with each viewing. The story is easier to digest, though still a touch over-complicated in spots from perhaps a couple too many twists, in comparison to first watch. The villain makes even more of an impression than before when one appreciates more what makes them so memorable. The ending is one of the season's best. And it's more atmosphere.
"Blink" occasionally could have had more clarity, but on the whole it is very cleverly plotted and suspenseful, thanks to that the perpetrator is one of not many to fit the distinction of "Goren meets his match" ("Anti-Thesis" is another prime example of this). A very dangerous adversary indeed and chillingly so. Nothing is obvious, even the way the episode ends which was actually one of the early seasons' most shocking ones in my view, and the twists keep coming and taking one in directions that they don't expect.
Really loved the ending, it actually takes its time to unfold without being drawn out without trying to cram everything in in 5-8 minutes. It is tense stuff and one doesn't even expect how the truth comes out, a pretty genius method. The dialogue is lean and thought-provoking with some nice banter between Goren and Eames, edge of the seat suspense and Goren's description and summing up of the perpetrator couldn't have been more apt or perfectly summed up.
Have no problems with the acting, leads and guest supporting turns. All terrific, with Vincent D'Onofrio continuing to be a delight as Goren. Ian Kahn plays a fascinating character pretty mesmerisingly, this is how to portray psychotic in a frightening manner without being over-the-top.
Production values are slick as usual and the placement and tone of music is always appropriate and not intrusive or melodramatic. The direction keeps the suspense going and doesn't let it go.
In a nutshell, great. 9/10
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- TheLittleSongbird
- Apr 30, 2020
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