ELI STONE - Praying for Time
A whole lot happened on this week’s Eli Stone episode, “Praying for Time.” That’s one of the things I enjoy about Eli Stone; they always have a nice balance between episodic stories and the bigger aneurysm/prophet plotline. There’s a rewarding sense of building momentum in each episode of the series.
This week we finally see the resolution of the baseball player steroid murder storyline, and although it’s a win for the firm, things don’t turn out well in terms of the whole Cosmic Scales of Justice thing. Poor Matt Dowd gets a brutal reality check when he realizes his sports idol may not have committed premeditated murder, but that doesn’t mean he’s a decent human being. This storyline fleshed out the Matt Dowd character a little more and pushed him in a more ethical direction, which was nice. I really thought this case was going to tie in with the main Eli Stone narrative thread, but I was wrong – no intervention from Eli and his visions.
Speaking of visions, this week it’s earthquakes. Eli thinks the violent earthquakes he’s hallucinating mean that the low income neighborhood his real estate tycoon client is trying to evict may be the epicenter of an impending disaster, and unless he helps kick the folks in the neighborhood out of their homes, they’ll all die. Will Eli cross an ethical line in order to serve the greater good? Mmmaybe…
The Eli/Taylor/Maggie love triangle continues to wreak havoc in Eli’s world, as the competing objects of his affection burst into song while an earthquake tears apart the law office. Taylor and Maggie sing Carole King’s “I Feel the Earth Move” in a cute special effects packed musical number. “I must say, their singing was surprisingly good,” Eli says later. I agree, although Taylor (Natasha Henstridge) has a stronger voice, didn't you think?
Last episode Maggie spontaneously kissed Eli, so this week it’s Eli’s turn to get all overcome with emotion and go in for a kiss… only to be rebuffed by a confused and torn Maggie. Ouch. That sucks when you go in for the kiss and get shut down. Chin up, Eli, we’ve all been there.
Next week: George Michael in the flesh and in court! I am so there.
--Dave Campbell
Hey! First comment! Is it sad that this makes me happy! LOVE Eli Stone, and definitely did enjoy the whole "I Feel The Earth Move" number. Yes, their singing was surprisingly good. I agree with you on Matt Dowd - a whole season of him smirking and snarking at Eli WOULD get old fast, and wouldn't do the actor justice! Looking forward to next week!
Posted by: Cathy | March 24, 2008 at 07:27 AM
Yeah, Matt Dowd! I loved Victor Garber's line: "I never saw the same leadership qualities in you that I saw in Eli.. until now." I see Matt Dowd's character growing up this season.. maybe I'll even start remembering his name. I, too, am excited for next week. "Could you please stop poking me?!" Classic.
Posted by: Jenn | March 24, 2008 at 05:36 PM
Did Victor Garber sing in tonights episode?
Posted by: Gerry | March 27, 2008 at 08:21 PM