Lethal Weapon Review: Born to Run (Season 2 Episode 3)
On Lethal Weapon Season 2 Episode 3, “Born to Run,” we get some absolutely adorable Palmer and Riggs moments. Everything is going great. Riggs cleans up for brunch with the Murtaughs, and it’s a delightfully awkward time.
Also, how great is it to see Palmer and Trish interact? These two women are always surrounded by men. We do not see them have any girl time where they can talk about their lives with friends.
It’s a dynamic that’s definitely been lacking on this very male-dominated show, and while their scenes are short, it’s still great to see. The ending unfortunately suggests that we may not see Palmer for a while, but here’s hoping she and Trish have some scenes together in the future.
Okay, back to Riggs and Palmer. It’s sad to see this relationship end so quickly seeing as how they basically just got together on Lethal Weapon Season 2 Episode 2. It all feels a little rushed.
Riggs is justing starting to move on, and initially it looked like we might get to see him grow through his relationship with Palmer, but that’s out the window. While their goodbye does seem final, this can’t really be the end, can it?
Plus, Riggs being with Palmer prompts Murtaugh dispensing relationship advice, which is so much fun to watch. It’s a fun new side of their dynamic, and I need more of it.
Murtaugh briefs Riggs on “the check in,” and Riggs even goes so far to ask Murtaugh for help because he’s worried that he is screwing things up with Palmer.
Riggs shows so much growth in this hour. He becomes aware of how his actions and words (or lack thereof) are messing things up, and all Riggs wants to do is make things right and not lose Palmer.
He loses her anyways, and I’m heartbroken over it. What are your Riggs and Palmer thoughts? Do they still have a chance?
It’s perfect that while Murtaugh is telling Riggs how to be a good boyfriend, he’s getting in trouble with Trish. Seeing these two relationships in different stages and going through separate struggles is entertaining.
Anytime Trish and Murtaugh go head to head, it’s a lot of fun. There’s always this playfulness to their fights, and even though Trish is completely serious and is completely right to be upset, we know that everything will work itself out in the end.
The absolute best part about this case is Shaye. The facts itself and the whodunnit aren’t anything special. Shaye makes the case.
First off, seeing JoJo on my TV is amazing, and I currently feel the need to go rock out to some of her music.
She can hold her own in a scene, and so seeing Shaye quite a bit throughout the case is a lot of fun, not an annoyance like it could have been. She brings an extra layer to the case, allowing the show to stray from its standard case procedure for a bit.
Is anyone else curious as to why Riggs reacted so strongly to learning Phil put his hands on Shaye? Yes, it’s disgusting what Phil did, but I think it hits a little too close to home for Riggs.
Another highlight of the case is Riana’s involvement. Seeing more of Murtaugh as a father is always a good thing, whether it’s in a serious heartfelt scene or something a bit more comical. Riana schooling Murtaugh on the ways of the internet and Periscope is a fun way to bring her into the mix.
Granted, I could have done without everyone watching the takedown happen on Periscope. Watching characters watch what I’d rather be watching is not entertaining.
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Lethal Weapon airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on Fox.
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Allison Nichols
Allison is in a love affair with television that doesn't seem to be letting up anytime soon. Slightly damaged fictional characters are her weakness. She loves to spend her free time curled up with a cat and a show to binge-watch. Allison is a Tomatometer-approved critic (Rotten Tomatoes).