Subj : One Soggy Night
To   : alt.tv.er
From : darrenthornton
Date : Fri Oct 14 2005 00:34:57

From Newsgroup: alt.tv.er

    This show is usually best when in a crisis mode.  Considering recent
episodes, they should be doing quite well. How come County never gets
closed during bad weather?  
     Tonight's adventure was mostly a pleasant one.  We got some
interesting cases, a little humor, and good interaction with cast
members.  However, things remain below par.  Too many plotlines were
quite obvious.  C'mon now, you have to posess some intelligence to enjoy
this show.  We can handle some challenges.
       It was good to have Kerry back in the trenches.  She actually
didn't return calls from the head doctors.  Wouldn't that metal crutch
be dangerous in this weather?  When was the last time she mentioned
Henry?  Eve did come off as her soul sister.  We got a good argument
with Kovac over treating the baby. Wasn't Cleo the last pediatrician in
the ER?  
       Romano directed. He should have slipped in a quick cameo.  How
about a quick reflection in a mirror?  For a little Gaslight effect,
which one cast member should see him?  
      Neela showed more spunk.  Talk about Writing 101!  Did anyone else
think that the bad guys would turn up at the end?  The husband sure
changed moods.  Spare the flames.  She didn't want a nanny, yet was
anxious to get back to work.  Where did the shrink come from?  
        Pratt had a quick cameo.  Morris offered more comic relief.
Frank sure is nosy-and cranky.  The staff should demand a decent coffee
shop in the hospital.  
     Poor Jerry got struck by lightning.  He looks like an ideal target.
I can sympathize.  While I've never been struck,  I've had trouble with
watches and the milk cooler.  It's been awhile since we've seen Haleh.
When is she working all that overtime?  We rarely see her anymore. Is
Connie still on the show? 
     Ray is still a loose cannon.  Who would you want to see get snake
bit?  He might want one for his stage act.  Poison Control is definitely
no place for humor.  It looks like Neela has a ride along in her future.
That's another ER rite of passage!        Abby sure got a lot of shake
juice.  Don't throw coffee, especially the expensive stuff, at someone!
Please stop her from hooking up with DuBenko (sic?) He gave us the
week's gross out moment. Did you notice his finger gesture?
      Couldn't Abby bring sexual harassment charges?  Did anyone else
notice that she, the therapist, and wife had similar hair colors?  It
was no surprise that Abby asked for help.  Why in the world would she
offer an ear to him anyway?  The halo's on too tight!  
       Eve is still a big meanie.  Yea for Sam's unnecessary tell off!
Sam deserves some overtime pay for doing a great job tonight.  Shouldn't
Eve have observed more than one shift before making the earlier change?
Hopefully she won't be on much longer.  At least she tried to work with
Luka.  Give that new nurse a chance!  Let her learn!  
        Luka had his hands full.  It was nice that the girl woke up.
He'd be the best doctor to give someone bad news.  Wouldn't that driver
be guilty of vehicular homicide if the dad dies?  Someone close the
blinds!  A few folks would have let the son strangle the guy.  At least
Luka didn't take a hit at him.   
      This was an OK episode.  I still miss Susan.  Please don't rely on
guest stars!  Save them for sweeps.  If Eve is a temporary character,
who will be the next nurse manager?  Why not Sam?  I just hope next week
gets better.        

  Sincerely,
   Darren  Thornton

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