Okay, not literally, but who else was really impressed by David Denman’s (Roy from The Office) performance on In Plain Sight this week? I did not know the actor had a dramatic side to him. I mean, sure, his arc was kind of stupid, but, bravo on the acting chops. Very impressive.

What was not so impressive was the show that surrounded the guest star. But, to begin with the positive: I love how this week got back to focusing on the witness. For all of you who’ve read my complaints on the subject, this is what I meant by getting back to the guests. We still got plenty of Mary and Marshall, but the witness was no longer merely a tool for the stars. Instead, he was central to a story in which the stars played a lead role. Big different, and wildly different results. I liked the back to basics.

What didn’t work for me was the actual story, but that stuff’s hit or miss on shows like this. You can’t love them all. However, you can expect a little bit of clarity, something I feel that this episode did not provide. Read the rest of this entry »