You've got to laugh at the sheer audacity of the writers in suddenly trying to sell us the idea that, in all the time we've witnessed Remington and Laura smooching passionately, they still have not actually done the deed.
Of course, it is - as another reviewer points out - an attempt to keep the romance alive, meaning keep the viewers interested in it. Me, I'm happy to see protagonists get together quickly, as they did in the first season here, and thus avoid the never-ending will-they-won't-they cr*p that most shows dish up, which tends to take up an inordinate amount of running time each episode. However, it seems that most viewers love the will-they-won't-they, which is why it's so prevalent and why the RS makers have decided to hit the reset button and start over again with the "possible" romance. Oh, well.
As for the storyline this episode, it's quite intricately plotted but it's not as funny as I've come to expect. And the central object (the dagger) is such a MacGuffin that it's significance/value is explained in about three sentences and that's that. But, again, the plot around it is well written so I can forgive that.
I'll admit I was pretty amazed when I realised that they were actually on location on the French Riviera. Seeing our heroes running around on the beautiful beach surrounded by scores of real-life sunbathing tourists is somewhat surreal, but it's a refreshing change from the norm. This is the perfect series for some exotic locations, and I hope there'll be more in future.
Of course, it is - as another reviewer points out - an attempt to keep the romance alive, meaning keep the viewers interested in it. Me, I'm happy to see protagonists get together quickly, as they did in the first season here, and thus avoid the never-ending will-they-won't-they cr*p that most shows dish up, which tends to take up an inordinate amount of running time each episode. However, it seems that most viewers love the will-they-won't-they, which is why it's so prevalent and why the RS makers have decided to hit the reset button and start over again with the "possible" romance. Oh, well.
As for the storyline this episode, it's quite intricately plotted but it's not as funny as I've come to expect. And the central object (the dagger) is such a MacGuffin that it's significance/value is explained in about three sentences and that's that. But, again, the plot around it is well written so I can forgive that.
I'll admit I was pretty amazed when I realised that they were actually on location on the French Riviera. Seeing our heroes running around on the beautiful beach surrounded by scores of real-life sunbathing tourists is somewhat surreal, but it's a refreshing change from the norm. This is the perfect series for some exotic locations, and I hope there'll be more in future.
