Believe me, the whole Red John thing is enough to bring the real charm out of this show. I watched the whole season with randomness, like I am watching CID (Indian television program). But as soon as Red John appears, the whole level of excitement and stuff changes. Last two episodes were just top-notch stuff.
Well, I do not actually have a whole plot for this season. I really do not know how to describe the sameness. But this season is better than the first two.
Reasons behind better-ness.
Now, I have three solid reasons for this. Firstly, more thriller and way more mysterious storylines. Cases still do revolve around the homicide; however, the psychology is getting darker with every upcoming episode. It is not just jealousy or basic human nature of fight or flight. The reasoning behind killing is also getting serious. Like there is this one episode where a wife kills her husband, although they were living happily. But the lust for all the business's name and money for herself; she just went for it. Or mother-in-law killing her son-in-law, just because he is going to donate his own money for the alien cause. The violinist case was also something of different nature.
Secondly, new characters in the CBI. I mean look at Hightower, she was framed for the murder case of Todd Johnson (I just hope this is the right name). But, Patrick knew it was not her, and someone i.e. Red John's accomplice in the CBI is behind it. Irrespective of her cold and bold nature, I have utter respect for her. She is a real character. The way she judges and observes things is quite skills. Then, there is this man: Agent LaRoche. The new head of the unit as well. AH man, I really loves his character. He is too serious for his job, and this man helped - actually spotted out - find out the rat in CBI. Guess who was it? Someone close to Grace: Agent O'Laughlin, the FBI man. This whole fact has given the story a completely different look.
Thirdly, there is the little bit history of other team members. I mean we all know the background of Patrick Jane. However, in this season, we get to know more about Rigsby and Cho. Like there is a whole episode where Rigsby goes to meet his father, and how they both are like to each other. The same episode, Rigsby also tells Grace again that how much he loves her. Not to be a sadist, I really loved that O'Laughlin is dead. Sorry Grace, lol!
Red John is Dead.
Now, unfortunately, I know that he is the fake one. Actual Red John is still alive and healthy. Being honest, I would not have hated this end as well. And just yesterday, I talked about finifugal stuff; so there is high possibility of me being a finifugal. There is one more important thing on this one, those who were watching this on daily basis, this scene alone would have been a masterpiece. Although, they would have hated the fact that they ended the show at such a thriller.
In the end, as fake Red John says: "sometimes you win, sometimes you lose." But the thing is, has Patrick really won? My take is a big YES. Because, he has killed the rat. But the problem is Red John is not a joke; he knows how to manipulate people. He will just find a new one.
Tyger! Tyger! burning bright,
In the forests of the night;
What immortal hand or eye,
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?
Red John said these lines in the final episode of season 2, and these lines still haunt Patrick Jane.
What does this poetic expression means? In simple, the concept of binary is there. More like the concept of good and bad. On side notes, this poetry from William Blake deserves its own piece.
Ratings by far, and look at the last two.
| Episode | Title | IMDb Rating |
|---|---|---|
| S03E01 | Red Sky at Night | 7.8/10 |
| S03E02 | Cackle-Bladder Blood | 7.7/10 |
| S03E03 | The Blood on His Hands | 8.1/10 |
| S03E04 | Red Carpet Treatment | 7.9/10 |
| S03E05 | The Red Ponies | 7.5/10 |
| S03E06 | Pink Chanel Suit | 7.7/10 |
| S03E07 | Red Hot | 8.0/10 |
| S03E08 | Ball of Fire | 7.9/10 |
| S03E09 | Red Moon | 8.2/10 |
| S03E10 | Jolly Red Elf | 7.6/10 |
| S03E11 | Bloodsport | 7.2/10 |
| S03E12 | Bloodhounds | 7.8/10 |
| S03E13 | Red Alert | 8.0/10 |
| S03E14 | Blood for Blood | 7.9/10 |
| S03E15 | Red Gold | 7.5/10 |
| S03E16 | Red Queen | 8.7/10 |
| S03E17 | Bloodstream | 7.8/10 |
| S03E18 | The Red Mile | 8.5/10 |
| S03E19 | Every Rose Has Its Thorn | 8.3/10 |
| S03E20 | Redacted | 7.8/10 |
| S03E21 | Like a Redheaded Stepchild | 7.6/10 |
| S03E22 | Rhapsody in Red | 7.6/10 |
| S03E23 | Strawberries and Cream (Part 1) | 9.0/10 |
| S03E24 | Strawberries and Cream (Part 2) | 9.6/10 |
Peace 🕊️
Pictures are taken from IMdB.
Rating: 95/100
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