Diary of a Moonlight virgin – Beth: tastes great or less filling?

(Season One, Episodes 3 & 4)

Welcome back to this week’s edition of, “Vampire Private Detective in LA, Part Deux”  Last week, we were introduced to the world of Moonlight. This week, its time to explore it a little more. Our stories include a vampire in his infancy, throwing what basically is a temper tantrum, and a case where Mick protects one of Josh the Boyfriend’s witnesses. As I mentioned before, I really like the stories that are less about vampires, and more about a vampire being a PI. As such, the fourth episode worked a lot more for me.

“Dr. Feelgood”

I guess you can’t fit ‘Vampire 101: Moonlight” into just the first two episodes. Now that Beth has been told about the world she’s been living in, she can now be used as a direct expository device. Here, we get to learn about the siring process.  Not much different from standard lore. There was some cuteness in the car when she told Mick that she picked up the potato chips without garlic. Still, though, they seem to make better buddies than love interests.

I totally want access to the “Cleaning Service.” Can you imagine? “Hello, this is the Cleaner.” “Uh, yeah, so I kinda accidentally caused a 5 car pile up when I was tweeting about my lunch.” “Yeah, we can have someone right over.” “Oh, and I got some coffee on my shirt.” Sign me up.

The sire of the story was a bit of an idiot. I would assume it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to follow the rules of their society, but I guess this one had some issues.

“Fever”

So vampires get sick, huh? When Mick was forced to feed on Beth, well, let’s just say we might have ticked up the “ick” factor between the two. They might make great friends, but I just don’t buy any sexual tension.

How many times are we going to hear Beth say, “I’ve been [doing XYZ] before I met you” to Mick?  From ‘covering her boyfriend’s cases’ to being an investigative reporter, she feels the need to constantly remind him that she doesn’t necessarily need his protection, physical or emotional.

I like Mick’s interactions with Leni, the witness. Emotional interactions aren’t really his thing (so, he broods, too), but I liked that he was out of his comfort zone.

Also, I’m still holding onto the idea that Josef is my favorite part of the show. A little birdie told me that her favorite part is the friendship between him and Mick. We certainly didn’t see enough of Josef in either of these two episodes. I look forward to him being more integrated into the plots each week.

Interesting Tidbit (Or, incredibly dorky catch … Whatever you want to call it): Mick stated that he had, before he was turned, served in the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.  A lot of people were in Band of Brothers, but I don’t remember seeing Alex O’Laughlin. As a WWII nut, especially when it comes to the fine soldiers of the 101st Airborne, I wonder if it comes back up?

Summing it Up

Boyfriend Watch: Still Pointless. Beth and Mick Watch: Still Creepy.

Clacked by Ivey West
on Jun 09, 2009 @ 12:00 EST5EDT