When you chill out with a shell game, someone gets left out in the cold.
Here is our review of Grimm, Season 4, Episode 17.
It was colder than ice; it penetrated to his very heart.
The bogeymen-of-the-week is a trio of reptilian brothers fond of making human popsicles of their victims.
We meet them en route to their annual hibernaculum pilgrimage on the outskirts of Portland.
All doesnt go as planned, as it ought not to on TV and in the movies.
The brothers have to separate and search for heart refills.
In the main storyline, Juliette is still without a remedy to reverse her condition.
Shes determined to destroy, if not kill, Adalind.
Juliette didnt sign up for this, and Team Grimm is no closer to figuring things out.
Perhaps Rosalee can conjure up a magical potion from the ingredients in her spice shop.
I wouldnt bet on it at this point in the story.
The longer she remains a Hexanbiest, the more difficult it will be to reverse the damage.
What might come of this addition to the overall storyline?
Will we see Juliette as an ally or scorned enemy for Team Grimm?
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Can Juliette lay blame solely at Nicks feet?
Are Rosalee, Monroe and Hank as guilty for supporting Nicks decision to regain his powers?
Shes obviously not the powerful witch she thought she was.
Renard, too, is experiencing hellacious side effects.
Its no wonder shes left Portland in search of her granddaughter.
I wouldnt put it past the writers that Renards magical daughter will factor into fixing his and Juliettes problems.
Why else have Kelly, the baby, and Elizabeth offstage for successive episodes?
I hope my suspicions are correct and viewers are rewarded with a credible solution before the season finale.
The shell game over the last few episodes must pay off to sustain viewer interest.
I can understand the desire to do more, something different, with Juliettes character.
However, I hope we get there sooner rather than later.
A normal Juliette once again becomes a liability for Team Grimm for those who want leverage.
I dont foresee her learning to shoot a gun or being trained as a Grimm as was Trubel.
Trubel had to exit stage left to maintain the shows premise and integrity.
The Juliette-as-Hexanbiest will run its course.
How its resolved, only the writers know.
My vote would be for a modified Juliette if only for her to contribute to the team.
Rating:
3 out of 5
