(Actually, it's named for a Wellington City Councillor. But still. Pretty funny.)
This is where I sneak in a plug for the old old lady, reminding you that THE BORDER returns for its final two Season 3 episodes starting tonight at 9pm on the CBC.
The Border got kind of burned over this season with a tough timeslot and a weak lead-in, but I remain tremendously affectionate toward the show. To me, at its best it's a nice escapist little actioner -- best when it lards its social message in tiny little pats rather than great slathered dollops.
But it's fun and it's well made and if you haven't checked it out for awhile, tonight sounds like a great episode to dip into. You'll be surprised by some of the changes in the characters, especially my man Jonas Chernick as Slade, new (for S.3) cast member Athena Karkanis as the squad's language specialist... And Grace Park's back, too!
"Credible Threat" is written by Sarah Dodd, who besides being an adorable brand-new Mom was always The Border writer who could be counted on for the mind-bendingest twists & contortions. Great writer. Great Director. Gunplay, Slade, and the U.S. Prez? Heck, I'm in. What more do you need?
The visiting U.S. Prez is even black! Wow! How'd they get that past Legal? (Don't even get me started on how hard it is to clear stuff in Canada. Damn Reverse onus! Sigh.)
Remember, if those ratings don't come up you may not have Kessler & Co to kick around anymore, and I for one honestly think that would be a big damn shame.
THE BORDER airs tonight at 9pm (9:30 NL) on CBC.
1 rumbles:
One of the best episodes of this show that I've seen!
(Unexpectedly tickled by gratuitous Wiggles analogy.)
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