02 - Beasts of Burden

[ZionHarris]

Dr. Alex Reid puts her reputation on the line when she questions a senior surgeon’s methods.

[ZionHarris]

[ZionHarris]

"Back from maternity leave for just two days, Dr. Alex Reid (Erica Durance) is given the privilege of assisting renowned surgeon Dr. Clara Levine (Kate Lynch, THIS IS WONDERLAND). When Alex begins to question Dr. Levine’s surgical decision she quickly finds herself on the wrong side of the operating table, replaced by the ever-charming and ever-tactful Dr. Patrick Curtis (Max Bennett, Anna Karenina). After seven surgeries on a leg that is showing zero improvement, Dr. Charlie Harris (Michael Shanks) is given the unenviable task of convincing his patient that, in the face of spiraling self-medication and the very real possibility of a lifetime of pain, sometimes we can only move forward when we give up what’s holding us back. Meanwhile, when an alcoholic advertising executive wanders in off the street with a head wound, Dr. Maggie Lin (Julia Taylor Ross), who’s weighing the very real possibility of leaving Hope Zion Hospital, does everything in her power to put her patient in detox in the hopes of making things right."

[ZionHarris]

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[mumabird]

Sept 29, 2015 16:24:04 GMT ZionHarris said:

"Back from maternity leave for just two days, Dr. Alex Reid (Erica Durance) is given the privilege of assisting renowned surgeon Dr. Clara Levine (Kate Lynch, THIS IS WONDERLAND). When Alex begins to question Dr. Levine’s surgical decision she quickly finds herself on the wrong side of the operating table, replaced by the ever-charming and ever-tactful Dr. Patrick Curtis (Max Bennett, Anna Karenina). After seven surgeries on a leg that is showing zero improvement, Dr. Charlie Harris (Michael Shanks) is given the unenviable task of convincing his patient that, in the face of spiraling self-medication and the very real possibility of a lifetime of pain, sometimes we can only move forward when we give up what’s holding us back. Meanwhile, when an alcoholic advertising executive wanders in off the street with a head wound, Dr. Maggie Lin (Julia Taylor Ross), who’s weighing the very real possibility of leaving Hope Zion Hospital, does everything in her power to put her patient in detox in the hopes of making things right."

I hope that's not a hint of Maggie leaving the show. *quiet*

[ZionHarris]

Looks bad, but I still don't think Maggie is leaving the show.

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At least one article I read mentioned Maggie going through a tough time, trying to see where she belongs, and it all coming to a head 'mid season.' Maybe she'll leave Hope Zion but we'll still see her from time to time at her new job. Or she'll change her mind. Guess we have to wait and see, but she was in the preview for next week.

Good to see Charlie lay down the rules with Crenshaw, and good to see Crenshaw willing to abide by them...and help Charlie with other cases. Don't know how far Charlie will get without having to tell someone why he's digging around in the case, but maybe it'll only be Alex he tells. At least they were able to say the word 'ghost' in front of each other, but I'd love to see Charlie tell her about an entire ghost case. I think he may be afraid to tell her a ghost followed him home.

Happy to see Curtis and Sharpe stand up for Alex.

Wonder who Dawn called and asked to pick up the cake. Nice dance moves too Dawn

Observation...is Charlie ever at these group meetings/gatherings? Always seems to be missing.

[Dr K Harris]

I so hope that Maggie doesn't leave but it looks like she may have...

This ghost is really creeping me out! I personally think he is guilty and is scamming Charlie.

And why the show got rid of the Psychiatrist role I will never know as all that happened with Maggie's patient would not have happened. Bad move on the producers part there.

Kriss

[mellie]

Enjoyed this episode, but the title as a Stargate fan made me wonder when a unas was going to appear.

[clarissa01]

Okay, I hope the writers let Charlie play along with Crenshaw, just to keep him in line. When Crenshaw wakes up from the coma, he is not going to remember anything anyway. So Charlie can play along. He can let go of the investigation when Crenshaw wakes up anyway.

[clarissa01]

What a pity we did not meet Dr Levine in previous seasons. I like her character.

[priggy]

Oct 2, 2015 19:09:56 GMT clarissa01 said:

Okay, I hope the writers let Charlie play along with Crenshaw, just to keep him in line. When Crenshaw wakes up from the coma, he is not going to remember anything anyway. So Charlie can play along. He can let go of the investigation when Crenshaw wakes up anyway.

Crenshaw, probably won't wake up until Charlie has proved his innocence. This is generally how in Saving Hope these things work. Not sure that Crenshaw is scamming Charlie, he seems genuine to me.

[ZionHarris]

Oct 2, 2015 19:12:19 GMT clarissa01 said:

What a pity we did not meet Dr Levine in previous seasons. I like her character.

Agree, would have been nice to see her in a better light as well.

They mentioned a Dr. Levine before, looked it up because it sounded familiar.  Dawn took over for a male Dr. Levine in Season 1's Heartsick.  Wonder if they are married or writers just reused the name.

[ZionHarris]

I like the new background music that plays in the Charlie/Crenshaw scenes. Thought it was spooky last episode but their scenes have gotten lighter and it seems like a nice change from the usual supernatural noises.

[mumabird]

That whole concept of Crenshaw going to Charlie's house was pretty downright creepy. I mean do you think that would really happen? Freakiness scale 8. If I rated it higher I'd probably be a paranoid lunatic. HAHAHA

[karinsuezen]

i kind of liked that the older doc realised that she was past her prime...alot of people need to realise that, that they are at times wrong......that's what i liked about this eppy

wanted to see some leo though...booooooo..lol

those two babies are so cute

susan