In Plain Sight (1.6)

Sunday, July 6^th @ 10 PM

USA

In Plain Sight – Season 1, Episode #6 - “High Priced Spread”

Mary learns that her witness, a NCAA basketball star, has a gambling problem. (USANetwork.com)

Manatee: Why are TV shows so darn convenient? A ward in Witness Protection has a gambling addition, so did Mary's dad. Now as the ward battles his addiction, so must Mary battle the legacy her father left her.

Marmot: What's sad is the fact that this was probably the best episode so far.

Manatee: It wasn't bad. I guess your standards lower when it's summer time.

Marmot: Let's talk about the elephant in the room: Marshall hooking up - repeatedly - with his former college professor/TA. How completely pointless was that?

Manatee: I'm not sure what that was all about. I kind of always figured he (what do they say?) "Held a torch" for Mary.... he was really in love with her, his best friend, but she seems him as only that.

Marmot: I think that can be true still. When you have feelings for someone like that, who is a close/best friend, there's can be a disconnect between love and lust. I don't think Marshall would ever get into anything serious if he truly is carrying a torch for her, but he'll allow himself the occasional hook up, then find some kind of flaw that Mary doesn't have, thereby justifying (only to himself) holding out for Mary, instead of allowing himself to open up to the possibility of someone else. It's dangerous and lonely waters that he is treading in.

Manatee: Makes sense. I just didn't really feel like the episode help up at the end. Ultimately, where was the older brother? Kidnapped by the bookie's goons or out for a stroll still po-ed at this little brother and thus skipping the game? I know the authorities contacted Mary and said Scott was safe, but it was kind of vague and a little too easy and convenient if you ask me.

Marmot: I just assumed that the older brother was kidnapped by the evil suburban bookie, but that's because the show told me to. In retrospect, he may have never been in danger.

Manatee: Maybe he pulled over for an ice cream?

Marmot: I would. It's hot in New Mexico.

Manatee: How did you feel about Mary's emotional breakdown?

Marmot: Weak. She was pushing hard to get those tears out. I wonder something...how far away do you think Mary lives from Walter White on Breaking Bad?

Manatee: Hmmm, good cross over idea. Maybe he should join Witness Protection.

Marmot: There are only about 850,000 people in Albuquerque

Manatee: That's a good amount, but I'm sure they've met before.

Marmot: They would have to run into each other at some point.

Manatee: At the gas station

Marmot: Probably. Or Target. I bet Mary shops at Target.

Manatee: Walter strikes me as more of a Wal-Mart guy.

Marmot: Hmm. I think you're right.