Two episodes in a ROW? What is the meaning of this this?

[a_blackpanther]

This is the discussion post for Episode 9x21 - "What Happens In Mecklinburg ". Watch out for SPOILERS in the comments.

Comments

[dreamabella.livejournal.com]

I didn't even know that her name was Savannah until last night when I read the synopsis on tv.com. Why is he declaring his for a character we hardly know?

Sarcastic comment is sarcastic

[blythechild.livejournal.com]

Because why spend valuable time scripting and producing meaningful personal interactions for these characters when you can just imply them in the black holes between episodes and let the fans fill in the blanks for you?

OMG, this show fails at character development every. single. time.

*facepalm*

[dreamabella.livejournal.com]

It doesn't really makes fans want to invest much into their relationship. After the way they set it up, I doubt it will last.

[ruralstar.livejournal.com]

I guess the writers think it's time Derek committed to someone after living his whole life as a 'playa' Sounds like he had valid reasons for fearing intimacy over the years, but it still felt weird in the episode.

[dreamabella.livejournal.com]

It did. I thought they'd go through more than just a couple of evenings together before he decided to say, "I love you" the way he did. And the fact that he's willing to do anything for her... does this mean he might quit his job at the BAU? I hope not.

[ruralstar.livejournal.com]

Well they only showed us a couple of evenings but apparently the relationship has been going on for months so a declaration of love is plausible. Just felt out of the blue since the viewers weren't treated to the progression of the relationship.

I doubt that 'do anything for her' is any more than writer hyperbole at this point. If s10 turns out to be the last then it might have more meaning. Perhaps a foreshadowing of what will happen to the Morgan character at the end of next year.

[dreamabella.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, I forgot about the fact that s10 might be the last. I hope not, but if it is, then I guess Morgan quitting does seem like a possibility.