: Critics noted that while it avoided wallowing in grief, it felt a bit like "life moved on" too quickly. The episode provides strong character development, though some viewers found the "soap opera" drama in Jackson’s personal life to be a bit sappy. Star Trek: The Original Series — " The Squire of Gothos "
This episode leans into a darker, more macabre tone than the series’ usual "freak of the week" formula. [S1E17] Episode
Drafting a review for depends entirely on the series you are watching. Since several popular shows have a standout 17th episode, Smallville — " Reaper " : Critics noted that while it avoided wallowing
: It’s a somber exploration of death and assisted dying. The highlights are the parallel father-son dynamics between Clark/Jonathan and Lex/Lionel, which emphasize the series' core theme of trying not to repeat the mistakes of the past. The Rookie — " The Shake Up " Drafting a review for depends entirely on the
“While I have never been a huge fan of the "funny" Combat! episodes, " The Squad " (S1, E17), is clearly the exception. It is the perfect blend of serious AND funny...” Facebook · Combat! · 10 months ago
: The department is still reeling from the loss of Captain Anderson. Officers Nolan and Bishop pay their respects at her grave, but the show quickly shifts back to the reality of police work.