TV-Reviewed

Coming into this episode, I wasn’t sure what to expect other than a funny episode. The show has had a terrific sense of humor to it and I just knew special guest star Dave Foley would add to that. When you get right into the episode, you learn just how bad Foley’s character seems to be: a contract killer who ends up getting protection for agreeing to deliver Lola, the woman who apparently hires him for hits.

David Foley as Horst Vanderhoff

It didn’t take long for this episode to take a decidedly dramatic turn, however. Marshall has been seeking a job elsewhere, out of WITSEC and Mary learns of it. Her reaction wasn’t very surprising and neither was Marshall’s explanation. He doesn’t like protecting Mary from the world or the world from Mary. I couldn’t blame the guy one bit for looking for another job.

All that being said, the episode well balanced, showing plenty of drama, along with a fair amount of comedy. Despite being shot in the shoulder and lung, Marshall still managed to come up with a few wise-cracks, not to mention turn into MacGyver with that rubber tube/bottle of water trick to keep himself breathing. I wasn’t expecting that. Then again, we haven’t learned a whole lot about Marshall in the series. The first three episodes have pretty much been just about Mary and her family.

Speaking of her family, the problems from the previous week, specifically the dog eating the cosmetic samples, came to a head. Jinx told Brandi about and ended up spending the entire episode drowning their sorrows in booze. I can’t say just how depressing this was to watch. These two characters have been a lot of fun to watch, but now, I wanted it to end. The fun was over.

I would like to say that this episode will have some sort of lasting impact on Mary and Marshall’s relationship, but I can’t say that just yet. On some shows, big events will impact their characters, and some others, it’s as though it never happened. There’s not enough of a track record to go on yet, but I’m hoping Mary appreciates Marshall a little more after this.

Rating: 7.6

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