Spoilers! Grimm, what the hell is going on with Adalind (Claire Coffee) and Renard (Sasha Roiz)? I mean, do they want Hank (Russell Hornsby) to lose his mind? I mean the dude is turning into a damn stalker! I don’t know what all was in those cookies Adalind made in the Dreams episode, but they pack a punch! Those cookies got him looking her up in the police department database, watching her outside her house–and has Sgt. Wu eating paperclips! Before I discuss the episode further, I like to take a moment to discuss the background story that inspired last night’s episode. Feel free to head on over to NBC to catch up on episode 16 The thing with feathers, or feel free to skip down to the section titled The work of a Grimm is never done for immediate review relief:
“Sing my precious little golden bird, sing! I have hung my golden slipper around your neck.”
Tonight’s episode referenced the Hans Christen Anderson tale The Nightingale. In the tale, the Emperor of China hears the beautiful song of the Nightingale and brings the bird back to his palace where the bird would sing for him day in and day out. One day, the Emperor was gifted a golden nightingale–crusted in jewels–and could sing the same beautiful songs the true Nightingale sang, without need for rest. The true bird returned to the forest.
One day the Emperor became gravely ill. The news caught the attention of the real nightingale and the bird returned to the palace and begins to sing again for the ailing Emperor. Death was so impressed by the song of the nightingale, that he refuses to take the soul of the Emperor and departs. Almost immediately, the Emperor almost immediately recovers. Thereafter, the nightingale remained at his side and perhaps singing by his side to this very day.
In GRIMM, the tale did not involve an Emperor nor did it involve a nightingale, however, it did involve a bird of sorts. A Seltenvogel or “rare bird.” She did not sing nor could she fly away. A Klaustreich (a type of alley cat) had a good hold of her and her egg (Unbezahlbar) was about to hatch.
With a Klaustreich, always sleep with one eye open.
Thomas (Josh Randall), pictured above, is a Klaustreich. He and his wife Robin (Azura Skye), who is a Seltenvogel, are currently the next door neighbors of Nick and Juliette (who are suppose to be on a romantic getaway). Their domestic disturbance aroused Juliette’s concern and she asked Nick to go over and check things out. It seems the situation is okay, for now.
Meanwhile, when the excitement dies down, Thomas was forcing Robin to eat via tube feeding–akin to the cruel gavage-based method of force feeding geese to fatten their livers. My guess is he’s fattening up the gland in Robin’s throat to make the mineral deposit (a gold nugget) bigger. There’s a lot going on after Nick finds out the true intentions behind Thomas and his cousin the sheriff were after–the golden egg. After a few chase scenes and Juliette arming herself with the newly purchased piece Nick got her, they were all set to protect Robin as best they can. Once more, she escapes from Thomas and Nick catches up with her in the woods and she is having trouble breathing. The ‘golden egg’ is ready to be removed. Nick contacts Rosalee (Bree Turner) on just how he needed to go about it.
The work of a Grimm is never done.
With a nip here and a tuck there, Nick removes the cluster from Robin’s throat and Thomas and his cousin were at a loss. The egg broke and once again, without the assistance of Hank, the case is solved. It seems that in this episode there were a few suggestive budding romances: Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) and Rosalee were making googly eyes at each other; and Hank is still under the spell of Adalind–who is trying to ‘make nice’ with Captain Renard. However, one romantic pairing seemed to have been thrown for a loop: Nick’s failed marriage proposal to Juliette.
Note to Nick: Leave well enough alone.
Okay let’s be honest here; since I’ve been writing reviews of every episode of Grimm, from the very beginning I can still state I see no true purpose in keeping Juliette part of the show and it is amazing that Nick is still interested in her. I mean, she turned down your proposal dude. It is closing time on that relationship. What of Hank and Adalind? What is Renard up to? Six episodes left of season 1 and it’s time to let us know just what the hell he is.
Note: to the producers and writer’s over at NBC: Juliette is a distraction. Monroe, Sgt. Wu, and Hank are where the interest in the series lies. Not in the predictably failed relationship between Nick and Juliette. What a waste of an episode to focus solely on them. Episode high points–the Grimm creature catalog is awesome. The CGI and special effects are phenomenal. Sgt. Wu and his pica disorder is proving to be interesting; sofa cushions and paper clips. Sounds yummy! I have to admit, I am liking Rosalee. Good to see another creature resource for the show.
If only we can get beyond this “Nick and Juliette” fiasco. Trust me, this pairing won’t be missed. Enough of the filler episodes–let’s get down to the nitty-gritty.
NBC’s GRIMM returns next Friday, April 13th with “Love Sick.”
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Thanks for sharing the review. Sounds great. I will try to catch up next episode on NBC. Thanks. Appreciated.
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It is an awesome show! Feel free to check it out.
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I’d miss Juilette and so would other viewers like me. She adds an element of reality to the show. What would you do if your significant other suddenly started acting like this? I think they have an opportunity now to either bring her in as a Scooby or leave her to grow more and more disheartened at his change.
Sigh. What set me off in this episode was that she turned down Nick’s marriage proposal. There just has to be something more to her than being Nick’s girlfriend! It’s time for the series to get beyond her just “being there,” and on to some awesome! I mentioned before it would be so win if she were a closeted hexenbiest, there to distract Nick just as Adalind is with Hank! I think we have waited long enough for her emergence in the series! Time to bring in the fresh!
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Well, I am not a fan of Juliette but I agree with her. Nick kept secrets from her, BIG secrets and no marriage should start with a lie. Especially a lie that can put in danger her, and their possible future family. He can´t just propose to her, marry her and hoping everything will be OK. It won´t, it will get worse. So I can hardly blame her – it is a good thing she pushed back for a change. I am curious when (and if) Nick tells her because it is not something that can be told over dinner.
What about the potential secrets she could be keeping from him? Do you remember when she fired a gun as if she had previous experience? My friend Angie from Google Plus felt that it would be a very pleasant turn in her character development if she turned out to be a Grimm herself or a hexenbiest. Trust, Nick noticed she was shooting with the greatest of ease, no hesitation, full-frontal target, and nearly dead center.
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If she were a creature, Nick would see that. I read some theories and it is possible she is hiding something. Maybe she is part of that organisation that is supposed to protect Grimms? They should certainly be honest with each other but until we know she is hiding something (IF she is hiding something), there is no way I would tell “she is stupid to refuse him” because she did the right thing.
He could possibly be blinded by love. That is why his aunt told him to separate from Juilette. Love has blinded many a fool for many millenia. Who’s to say she’s not working for Renard on the side that has yet to be revealed? But as of now, she has not contributed anything of value to the show, other than getting kidnapped, and taking care of one neighbor’s dog. And maybe perhaps she stalked a beaver or two. But that doesn’t justify her role in the show. Maybe she does contribute stability to the relationship, but remember Nick’s aunt Marie suggesting he be rid of her? I stand with Aunt Marie.
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Yeah, she didn´t add anything special. I honestly think there isn´t anything more to her – just people want to believe it. I always thought she was there just to be killed in the right time so Nick could become angry and a embrace his inner Grimm because of it. But it still doesn´t mean I disagree with her decision to refuse that proposal
It’s been good discussing this episode with you, Ella. There is still much we haven’t seen and I am interested to see if anything we discuss become part of the show! Thank you so much for your comments!
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I love Renard/adalind though they are badass. That scene was so hot! Is there something goingon b/w them or is Renard playing Adalind?
I don;t want Adalind to die next week. She is my fav female character on the show.
I agree, I like Adalind. And unlike Juilette, she brings validity being in the show. She has a purpose–create as much chaos as possible. And Renard, here’s luck that he’s some sort of dark angel prince that for the remainder of the show, has to develop his dark wings and we see him topless for the duration of the series. The pimp hand is strong with this one.
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I really enjoy the show, the cast and the sub plots… and the supporting characters who seem to be able to assist Nick besides Monroe, Rosalee and his aunt’s fiance, the steinadler Isn’t it a coincidence that Juliette just happens to be a veterinarian and may find out during her work? Wouldn’t it be great if Matt Damon is a fan of the show and made a guest appearance.
That’s a great plot point suggestion! I can just picture it in my head; a creature gets wounded, it’s brought into her office, and then it turns into a human being! Imagine that! As long as Ben Affleck isn’t suggested as having a part in the series, I’m all for Matt Damon.
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i agree, i like rosalee, but i also like the dynamic juliette brings to the mix.
Rosalee is a welcomed edition to the show. The vote is still out on Juliette–just waiting on her to do something more. Thank you for commenting!
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