Observations while rewatching Overkill

This is the third of the four Demming episodes, but for me, it is still quite entertaing.

After the opening scene with the maid, we cut to the teapot screaming and Alexis proof-reading a draft chapter of Naked Heat. Rick is clearly inserting characters into his stories from his daily experiences. Schlemming is characterized as a bit of a doofus, reflecting his opinion of Demming.

We see how much of a metrosexual Rick can be, when he gushes over the Damian Wilder men’s products, then later with his understanding of the characters of Sex in the City.

When Demming appears with Rick at the whiteboard, Rick is visibly irritated. This is the start of Rick getting competitive for Kate’s attentions. But all he succeeds in doing is becoming annoying. I can understand it, but it’s still hard to watch him act that way.

Rick rejects outright the robbery component, I suspect it’s only because that’s Demming’s area of expertise.

Rick is visibly trying to capture Kate’s attention, while Tom doesn’t appear to be putting any effort into it. Tom comes across as quietly confident, while Rick’s insecurities are gaining the upper hand. I wish he didn’t have to try so hard.

Kate’s line “Sharing a cab” is pretty thin. But no more so than Rick’s “Comforting” with Ellie Monroe.

In a few minutes, Ryan picks up on Rick’s distress, and teases him with “You want to be the one to crack it, not Demming… But that’s not why it bugs you, is it?” He is enjoying Rick’s distress.

Discussing Martha’s interactions with her “rival”, Rick appears to think about how it parallels his with Demming.

After their interview with Benny, Rick & Kate get into their own world of theory-building, in front of Demming. Tom sees that they are off in their own world, and he is left out.

After the interview with crying Rebecca, Rick & Demming look to be getting along a bit better, and Kate solves the case on her, in front of both of them. She gives each one credit for their contribution.

At the end, Rick witnesses Kate & Tom in a PDA, and all he gets is a peek through the door with a verbal thanks. He looks crushed, but he’s trying to put on a brave face so as to not give it away.

Overall an enjoyable episode, but the close was a downer. Not a disappointment with the story line, but a personal identification with Rick’s feelings. Man, this show can stir up long-forgotten memories and feelings.