**SPOILERS** True enough about the interest in Gold when the economy was ruined by Wall Street. Also a reality about temporary latter-day gold camps the prospectors set up for temporary living. A micro-view of a family spiraling into separation when the male figure is erased by a bad guy.
Again, the beauty of outdoor California is a perfect backdrop for a great little murder mystery. Featuring Jane and Lisbon's boss and her two irrepressible kids; and one really good looking brunette prospector Melinda Drew (Amy Farrington), the episode depends on people's belief in Jane's psychic powers. He plays them out to a real old-west climax that is quite satisfying. It's interesting to see how well the director used the way people brought their most important possessions with them to the gold camps while they work to try and salvage their financial existence. Take it back a hundred and sixty years, and you'd get a lot of the same type of people. Robin does an terrific job of playing someone new to crutches with Madeline's daughter saying she looks disabled; just too cute.
One of the things I liked about Melinda's part was the obvious disdain she felt (well portrayed by the lovely Ms. Farrington), for the powers that were. She was a successful prospector who knew her business, wasn't afraid to get dirt under her fingernails, and was enjoying herself. Investing in her business, and being a good poker player helped, too. The crooked land dealer, creepy hot equipment thief/fence, and rule-bound Madeline Hightower (Aunjanue Ellis), all play important parts with Ms. Ellis as the new Law in Town. Excellent episode, a 10.
Again, the beauty of outdoor California is a perfect backdrop for a great little murder mystery. Featuring Jane and Lisbon's boss and her two irrepressible kids; and one really good looking brunette prospector Melinda Drew (Amy Farrington), the episode depends on people's belief in Jane's psychic powers. He plays them out to a real old-west climax that is quite satisfying. It's interesting to see how well the director used the way people brought their most important possessions with them to the gold camps while they work to try and salvage their financial existence. Take it back a hundred and sixty years, and you'd get a lot of the same type of people. Robin does an terrific job of playing someone new to crutches with Madeline's daughter saying she looks disabled; just too cute.
One of the things I liked about Melinda's part was the obvious disdain she felt (well portrayed by the lovely Ms. Farrington), for the powers that were. She was a successful prospector who knew her business, wasn't afraid to get dirt under her fingernails, and was enjoying herself. Investing in her business, and being a good poker player helped, too. The crooked land dealer, creepy hot equipment thief/fence, and rule-bound Madeline Hightower (Aunjanue Ellis), all play important parts with Ms. Ellis as the new Law in Town. Excellent episode, a 10.