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3.16 Un-American Graffiti

Veronica: "So where is the sugar rush of sweet justice I should be feeling right now?"

I feel like we've been waiting for a new episode forever. So why was I less than thrilled?

Don't get me wrong. This was an interesting, well-done episode that presented both sides of two complex topics: the treatment of Arab Americans in the U.S., and the issue of underage drinking. The dialogue was as witty as ever, and we even had some quality Veronica/Logan banter.

But I don't think I'm on board with the one mystery per episode format. And as much as I love the Veronica/Logan fireworks, I feel like this show is turning into Nancy Drew does Dawson's Creek. Veronica and Piz? Completely lacking in anything resembling magic. And Veronica seriously disappointed me, because I don't think she considered Piz's feelings at all.

This show does some fascinating scenes in and around elevators, for some reason. Both the "Veronica and Dick with a flask" scene and the "Veronica kisses Piz in front of Logan" scene were the best part of this episode. Did Logan look a bit put out to see Veronica and Piz in a clinch? That'll teach him to throw a huge party for his new girlfriend and insist that Veronica attend.

Finally, I'm still not on board with Keith as sheriff. He just seems so humorless in uniform. Although, with Keith as sheriff cracking down on fake IDs and Veronica providing those very same IDs, the Mars family can actually provide the crime that they're also fighting, taking supply and demand to another level.

Bits and pieces:

-- Michael Muhney is still in the cast.

-- There was a small cameo of Principal Clemons getting hit by a paintball. It made me miss the first two seasons in a big way.

-- Mac and Max were deep in conversation at the party. That's scary, because the two of them together could probably take over General Motors. Is Mac going to abandon Bronson for a fellow brain trust?

-- Sheriff Lamb took bribes. (What a shock.) The police softball team that Murphy the briber contributed to was called, "Excessive Force." I thought that was cute.

Quotes:

(Logan asks Veronica what her next class is.)
Veronica: "'Violence in early adolescence'."
Logan: "Want me to autograph your textbook?"

Veronica: "Arab men. So macho."

Veronica: "I'm considering pursuing a career at the FBI." This was new, and was probably a seeded reference to the possible change in series format we've been hearing so much about.

Piz: "Nonalcoholic beer. All the peeing, none of the fun."

Veronica: "I'm sorry about those IDs. I vow to use the Mars power for good rather than evil from now on."
Keith: "There's never a stenographer around when you need one."

Not worth the wait. Two out of four stars,

Billie





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