This latest episode left me with mixed feelings. There were noteworthy moments, but poor scriptwriting spoiled my overall enjoyment.
The key plot point - Carmen getting locked in a walk-in fridge - was poorly set up. His responsibility to fix a faulty handle and the lack of a typical internal safety release left me scratching my head. The fact that this faulty latch wasn't spotted during previous safety inspections further disrupted the plot's realism. Was there a cut scene where they paid off an OSHA official? This plot device was so contrived and poorly executed, I'm shock that it made it past the first script revisions.
Then, Carmen's monologue, revealing his worries about his new relationship distracting him from his restaurant, felt forced. It was made worse by his girlfriend silently (predictably) eavesdropping outside the refrigerator. Any concerned partner would surely announce her presence, once she arrived there.
Towards the end, characters elect to cut open the fridge door to free Carmen. It was annoyingly clear that the latch could have been unscrewed with a screwdriver, especially since they had a handyman, working front of house, who carries a screwdriver. Furthermore, why didn't anyone call emergency services, who could have arrived discreetly? 'Jaws of life' took the knight off?
What frustrated me the most was how this episode, meant to cap off a great season, fell short due to weak writing and glaring inconsistencies.
I hope the creative team considers this feedback, assuming they read it (doubtful).
Regardless, this rant was cathartic.
The key plot point - Carmen getting locked in a walk-in fridge - was poorly set up. His responsibility to fix a faulty handle and the lack of a typical internal safety release left me scratching my head. The fact that this faulty latch wasn't spotted during previous safety inspections further disrupted the plot's realism. Was there a cut scene where they paid off an OSHA official? This plot device was so contrived and poorly executed, I'm shock that it made it past the first script revisions.
Then, Carmen's monologue, revealing his worries about his new relationship distracting him from his restaurant, felt forced. It was made worse by his girlfriend silently (predictably) eavesdropping outside the refrigerator. Any concerned partner would surely announce her presence, once she arrived there.
Towards the end, characters elect to cut open the fridge door to free Carmen. It was annoyingly clear that the latch could have been unscrewed with a screwdriver, especially since they had a handyman, working front of house, who carries a screwdriver. Furthermore, why didn't anyone call emergency services, who could have arrived discreetly? 'Jaws of life' took the knight off?
What frustrated me the most was how this episode, meant to cap off a great season, fell short due to weak writing and glaring inconsistencies.
I hope the creative team considers this feedback, assuming they read it (doubtful).
Regardless, this rant was cathartic.