The first time she looks at the ring she’s so excited. Happy.
The second time, there’s doubt. Sadness. I think this scene is where Juliette really fully admits to herself that she and Nick are not okay. That he’s changed.
This is where she realizes she can’t say yes when he asks.
Poor Juliette.
Nick should have called her before, not after. Or even a text. “Work emergency. Maybe late. Will explain. ❤”
Instead of leaving her to worry and wonder. That’s all it would have taken, I think.
Nick and Monroe: Just barely survived.
Nick: BRING IT ON!!!
Monroe:
They fight so well together.
I think Nick profiles Leo in those few seconds. He profiles him enough to realize he won’t be able to resist a Grimm in the ring.
I love how Hank is the one who investigates Taymor and finds the evidence against him. Nick is off Grimming while Hank does the real detective work.
The sheer brutality of the Lowen Games is on another level. They kidnap people, imprison them, force them to fight or die, and starve them into cannibalism.
This part of s1 is an important turning point for Nick and Monroe too. Just before this Monroe has been trusted with the trailer and saved Hank’s life. Now Nick is treating Monroe more carefully. And when Monroe is in danger he risks his life to save him.
Speaking of the show’s themes. The maushertz bookie seems really timid and subservient toward Monroe, but turns around and sells him out.
I dunno if I’ve ever said this before but normally, I absolutely loathe arena/gladiator episodes. Most sci-fi and fantasy shows have at least one and they’re my least favorite episodes of almost every series. Except Grimm. For whatever reason, I absolutely love this episode despite it basically being an arena ep.
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