Mission control.
Warning: Full spoilers for the episode below.
I don't exactly know what Lethal Weapon will become as a series once Riggs and Murtaugh fully bond and develop a strong, meaningful friendship, but the journey to get there is quite enjoyable. This week, thanks to a strong performance by guest star Michael Raymond-James (Terriers, True Blood), the show delivered its best episode yet.
A violent case involving a clinical drug trial gone wrong caused most everyone around Riggs focus in more on his PTSD and overt risk-taking. This went beyond his more recent grief over his wife's death and dealt more with his time as a SEAL and whether or not he ever sought the proper counseling when he returned home from overseas. It also made Murtaugh realize just how little he knew about his new partner. Granted, there should be a "getting to know you" buffer for new pairings, but Riggs' crazy behavior shines a bright light on the fact that people know little about his mysterious backstory.
Plus, in the midst of having to deal with not one, but TWO crazy people (his partner and the perp, Chad) Murtaugh began to doubt his own virility and endurance. It was a nice little side arc that ended with the great visual of him and Riggs both sitting on the ledge of a roof - but Murtaugh facing inward so that he didn't have to look at the drop down to the street.
Of course, "Spilt Milk" also gave us the closest Murtaugh's come to death to date. Two times, in fact. First, he almost got blown up by a trip-wire explosive. Then, in fine form, HE was actually the one to come up with the idea of jumping out of the building at the end so that Riggs could shoot at the C4 in mid-air.
It was this episode's "big stunt" and one that harkened back to the hotel dive in the second movie, where they landed in a pool. It was a twist on that, but a bit more meaningful since it represented Murtaugh going above and beyond in the crazy department, meeting his partner half-way by putting his life on the line.
The humor worked well here too. From Murtaugh not knowing why Riggs only tucked in one pant leg to "Denzel" to Captain Avery saying "Send everyone!" when he was told Riggs actually asked for backup, the banter was strong and the light-hearted moments continued to land just right. All so that Murtaugh could learn, in the end, that Miranda was Riggs' personal brand of therapy. A sad statement that further worked to explain his current behavior.
The Verdict
"Spilt Milk" was Lethal Weapon's best episode yet, focusing on Riggs' own war trauma and refusal of treatment. Yet, during all this, his trust in Dr. Cahill has grown stronger. So much so that he even recommends her as someone Chad can confide in.
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