Maybe Gibbons isn’t such a bastard

As much of a bastard as Alderman Gibbons is on The Chicago Code, it is hard to consolidate that image with the man we saw for most of this episode. His efforts were aimed at helping his constituents. In fact, this is what make Gibbons such an interesting character. At the end of the day, all of his moves are based on supporting his district; except, instead of doing it Jed Bartlet style, he subscribes more to the the “any means necessary” way of doing things. I guess all master criminals can justify their actions in their own way, but, in the case of Gibbons, it is just a little more complicated.

You need only to look at Gibbons’ final line tonight to see that. While some might see “There’s nothing more fulfilling than public service,” as a sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek thing for the criminal to say, it personifies exactly who he is. Bravo to Shawn Ryan for building such a wonderful antagonist for this show.

There is something just sick enough about Jarek and Teresa’s relationship that it makes sense he would blackmail her with Halloween party pictures to get her to take an overnight security detail. I’m not sure what to think about the new driver though. I like that Colvin has someone else close to her that she can trust, but that last look from the window does not lead me to think good things about where the story is going.

I love the episode titles for The Chicago Code. Each week, there’s a different reference that I’m sure I could look up. Instead, though, I take advantage of Shawn Ryan’s loyalty to Twitter, and the Q&A that he and some of the writers do each week. The title tonight, ‘Wild Onions,’ is, according to writer Virgil Williams, an English translation of the Potawatomi Indian word “Chicago.”

Notes & Quotes

• I know he’s a Chicago icon, but I could do with a little less Mancow in my morning, and on this show.
• “Do I look like I want to wait in the car?” – Colvin (She’s awesome)
• “His mom probably wrote his name on his underwear … want me to check?” – Evers
• Now that Vonda and Isaac have finally consummated their partnership, do I feel any different about them? Erm … Nope.

Clacked by Ivey West
on Apr 11, 2011 @ 23:37 EST5EDT