Sunday, March 21, 2010

Republic of Doyle - The Woman Who Knew Too Little, S01E07

Ah, the classic con-woman who fell in love with her mark, but then got amnesia and so could not remember breaking off with her partner, and so is pursued by multiple people and doesn't remember what's real plot. It's one of my favourites.

And, no, I'm not even kidding that I consider that plot fairly standard and expected from Republic of Doyle. It's sure to please every time, particularly when the woman is as charming as a con artist ought to be.

Regardless of the super fun plot, which I'm sure you enjoyed watching, the best moments were between Nikki (Rachel Wilson) and her doctor boyfriend. He is so normal, so well adjusted, completely lacking in neuroses and completely comfortable with her going out and having a wild time with her friends when she had had plans with him. He's what every woman says she wants - the nice guy. But by God is he boring!

Nikki's already being driven to distraction by his inability to be abnormal, just like everybody else. Plus, she wants the passion of a man who will yell, throw things across the room, get jealous at the slightest reason, and then take her passionately...as long as they are at home, and she is not at work trying to care for a patient. I sense it won't be long before she's single again, but will that mean that she and Jake (Allan Hawco) will try to make another go of it?

Also, how about Rose (Lynda Boyd) forgetting that Tinny (Marthe Bernard) was allergic to nuts?

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