I'm binge watching the show and I have to say that I really love it. It's a great show! I thought this episode was quite creative. I really loved the idea of the two parallel scenarios but I feel like the episode fell a lot shorter of what it could have been.
CAREFUL! SPOILERS ALERT!!!
First, I understand why Juliet is upset but I'm missing the serious conversation that would normally happen in a situation like that. Yes, Shawn wasn't honest with her about a big issue but why won't he explain exactly why? And why wouldn't she ask? The conversation at the wedding was way too short (and not to mention in a public place) so I was expecting some sort of a follow up. A simple "I need space" and "move out" just isn't enough.
Second, the parallel stories ended in a very unsatisfying way. It seems to me that if they stayed together (Shawn and Juliet) then some good people would still be alive. Instead the crazy woman was the one who survived. At first I thought she was a victim and Shawn saved her so I thought maybe saving her (or maybe Gus not having a terrible allergic reaction) was making the point that it's actually good that things turned out the way they did but then I realized it's the exact opposite so I think they really missed the mark here. It was a missed opportunity. Nobody wants to see Shawn and Juliet break up but if it serves a good purpose then at least something good comes out of it.
Third, it's a small thing but I really hated the way Henry reacted to his son telling him that Juliet found out the truth. What the heck was that???? I was actually hoping this entire time (since the pilot) that Henry told Vick the truth about Shawn and that she was playing along with the lie because Shawn is very talented and can really help solve cases. Judging by Henry's reaction, it doesn't seem that this is the case. He seems very worried (for himself - yuck!) that he will be implicated and in trouble. So if that's the case, why did he lie to Vick? Why cover up for Shawn? And what exactly did he think was going to happen? I get that Shawn wasn't thinking farther ahead but his father should have. Obviously if he's in a serious relationship with Juliet she would eventually find out the truth (on her own or through Shawn). What was he thinking? That he will be in a relationship with her and she won't ever find out? The whole thing didn't feel right to me! I was happy to see the character of her stepfather again (he was fun) but Henry's reaction was disgusting!
Lastly, I didn't like Juliet's reactions the entire episode. As I mentioned, I can't blame her for being upset but Juliet is sweet, smart and forgiving. She was really cold and almost emotionless the entire episode. She barely reacted when she saw he was injured at the hospital or when the crazy woman almost stubbed him. All she said was "I'm a cop" and at the end she basically came by just to talk about their living situation and tell him to move out. Where is the conversation between them? I'm not expecting them to reconcile in one episode but their relationship isn't based on him being psychic. She was way nicer to her dad who lied only for his own benefit (and her stepdad). At least Shawn is doing something really good here. Not to mention that supposedly he and Gus are only called to help on cases that Juliet and Lassie can't figure out on their own. I get wanting honesty in their relationship (especially considering her background) but the motivation for the lie and the results are important too. I'm not saying that Shawn was in the right. He wasn't. He should have told her the truth a long time ago (when their relationship got serious) but I feel that her reaction was way too cold and unjustified.
So to sum up, while I liked the idea behind the episode (again, very creative!), I didn't like the way it unfolded. Made me feel bad. I think it was a really great opportunity to make the point that something good can come out of it all and that sometimes things happen without us knowing why they do. Instead it all ended badly for everyone (except for Gus). It makes me sad that they missed the mark and it makes me sad for the characters. Shawn is sad, Juliet is upset, the victims died while the perpetrator lived and Henry acted like a jerk. Not cool! I hate feeling like that at the end of an episode. I really hope the next one will make up for it. Fingers crossed.
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