(Note: this is a rewatch so minor spoilers abound)
We start with a quick recap of last episode.
Oh Morgan. You keep being you.
Spoon's, "Don't Make Me A Target" cues up. One of the few bands I listen to that I didn't first discover on this show (that honor belongs of course to Veronica Mars, when "I Turn My Camera On" is featured as the titular heroine does some tawdry detective work in the second season's first episode. I know too much about that show. Moving on).
First Wienerlicious sighting. One of many prominent fictional storefronts in Burbank, California to pop up during the show. Aaand now I'm craving hot dogs.
Also, I just noticed Sarah's wearing a hot dog necklace! I want one!
"How about another date? I can pick you up at eight." Oh, so we're rhyming now, Sarah? Is there anything you can't do? Besides cook wieners, I mean.
Tron poster! Plus one for the continuity fairy (hat tip for those still mourning for TelevisionWithoutPity), as we'll see this poster play an important role in later episodes.
Hey, it's the real General Beckman! As sassy as ever.
"It's what you want right? To get the Intersect out of your head?" Well, I wouldn't bank on it Sarah, seeing as how Chuck changes his answer to that question about five thousand times before the show ends. Where did they end up landing on that issue, by the way? I can't remember.
"Thanks, I'm flattered and totally freaked out." (1) Also, hee.
Chuck's commentary as he watches the doctor's diagnostic is gold. Fat guy. Ugly building. Really beautiful woman. Aw, such a gentleman.
Never trust a Russian, guys. You of all people should know this, Casey. Tsk tsk.
Aw, Chuck has complicated feelings about Bryce's death.
I just realized there are way too many white people on this show. Thank god for Big Mike.
Hehe, snarky Casey never gets old. Although now I have mixed feelings whenever I see Adam Baldwin on screen after learning he was one of the key instigators of the whole #GamerGate debacle. Sad times.
Hey remember when Chuck used to suck at lying and was all innocent and stuff?
Thanks for doing what we all wanted to do to Morgan back in those days, Casey. We had to get through a lot of annoying, creepy Morgan before we got awesome, best friend Morgan.
Yesss, awesome fight scene at the Wienerlicious. I'm personally a big fan of using whatever is handy as a weapon (a la every Jackie Chan movie ever made). Plastic fork? Mop handle? Yes, please.
Hehe Lester. I've always enjoyed your antics.
Ah, the classic, "Have characters run from car because of bomb, insert long pause to lull audience into a fall sense of complacency, and then kaboom" trope.
I like the not-so-subtle subtle Chuck. I particularly enjoy his crazy eyes.
"Your sister is awesome." "Indeed!" Hee.
Aw, sisterly love. One of the more authentic relationships on the show, in my opinion.
Chuck's fake hysterical laughter is the best.
So far all of Sarah's intersect secrets have hummingbird images interspersed throughout. Hmm.
"Dessert. Poison. Don't freak out." (2)
Yikes, this dinner scene makes me cringe, even after knowing what happens.
Logistics question: When did Casey have time to make mini quiches?
A genuinely impressive trick, and one that I've ALWAYS wanted to try. How many times did it take to get it right, I wonder?
"It is never okay to murder a woman's souffle!" Truer words were never spoken.
Poor Ellie. The first of many home-cooked meals that get ruined by spy business.
It's Zarno! What was that I said about trusting Russians? Was it, "don't," perhaps?
"I don't kid about quiche." We never doubted you for a second, Casey.
Hey, it's Chuck using his natural smarts in order to find the helicopter in a total believable way! This is why I love this show. Well, one of many reasons.
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| Casey showing begrudging respect |
Just FYI, I would totally die in that situation. I've played some flight simulator games back in the day, but 98 percent of the time it ended with me stalling or crashing into a building.
Goose the break? What does that mean? I wish I was cool enough to know what that means.
The return of the joyful, horrified freak out.
Chuck getting yelled at for not trusting Sarah and for not staying in the car. That's it. That's the entire show.
The New Pornographers, "Challengers." Perfect.
Woah Chuck looks scarily similar to Bryce in that shot of him leaning against the tree. Intentional?
"Some people want to be heroes and others have to be asked. So Chuck? Are you ready?" I guess he's the type that needs to be asked? Mixed messages, show.
Chuck's expression after eating the wiener: Priceless.
Number of times "freak out" is used: 2
Number of times Chuck is told to "stay here": 2
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