Maréchaussée (''Grimm'')

"Maréchaussée"
Grimm episode
Episode no. Season 4
Episode 12
Directed by Eric Laneuville
Written by David Greenwalt
Jim Kouf
Produced by
Featured music Richard Marvin
Cinematography by Eliot Rockett
Editing by Scott Boyd
Production code 412
Original air date February 6, 2015 (2015-02-06)
Running time 42 minutes
Guest appearance(s)

"Maréchaussée" is the 12th episode of season 4 of the supernatural drama television series Grimm and the 78th episode overall, which premiered on February 6, 2015, on the cable network NBC. The episode was written by series creators David Greenwalt and Jim Kouf and was directed by Eric Laneuville.

Plot

Opening quote: "Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are."

Nick (David Giuntoli) and Hank (Russell Hornsby) investigate the murders of Fortune Tellers named Laszlo (Corey Brunish) & Mabel Kurlon (Dana Green). Laszlo is a ferret-like wesen called a Fado. The murders involve the Wesen Council which leads Nick and Hank to a mysterious "manticore" bounty hunter named Jonathon Wilde (Arnold Vosloo) from Archer City, Texas. Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) meets up with Henrietta (Garcelle Beauvais) and is given bad news. Viktor (Alexis Denisof) and Adalind (Claire Coffee) head back to Portland from Austria to find baby Diana's whereabouts.

Reception

Viewers

The episode was viewed by 4.67 million people, earning a 1.2/4 in the 18-49 rating demographics on the Nielson ratings scale, ranking third on its timeslot and seventh for the night in the 18-49 demographics, behind 20/20, Last Man Standing, Undercover Boss, Blue Bloods, Hawaii Five-0, and Shark Tank.[1] This was a 4% decrease in viewership from the previous episode, which was watched by 4.85 million viewers with a 1.3/4.[2] This means that 1.2 percent of all households with televisions watched the episode, while 4 percent of all households watching television at that time watched it. With DVR factoring in, the episode was watched by 7.71 million viewers and had a 2.3 ratings share in the 18-49 demographics.[3]

Critical reviews

"Maréchaussée" received mixed reviews. Kathleen Wiedel from TV Fanatic, gave a 4.5 star rating out of 5, stating: "What happens when a Wesen Council hitman comes to town? Absolute awesomeness, that's what! On Grimm Season 4 Episode 12, Juliette single-handedly took down The Mummy, and it's hands-down her best scene in the entire series."[4]

MaryAnn Sleasman from TV.com, wrote, "So, Wesen bounty hunters and Council - sanctioned hits are a thing now. I love it. There's also a tip hotline, which I find hilarious due to its juxtaposition of modern and traditional. The Wesen Council represents one of the highest and oldest institutions in Wesen culture — a regulatory bastion with a penchant for corruption and questionable decision - making. It represents the secrecy and mystery surrounding Wesen, and could easily be labeled as 'the old guard.'"[5]

Christine Horton of Den of Geek wrote, "In turn, Nick is forced tell Juliette that Adalind is back in town. Juliette reacts to the news by threatening to 'rip her throat out' – a threat we know now she can deliver on. By all accounts, we won’t have long to see her attempt it. Bitsie Tulloch, who plays Juliette, has tweeted: 'Next week is the showdown you've been waiting for for FOUR YEARS. W(b)itch fight.'"[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Friday Final Ratings: 'Hart of Dixie', 'Dateline', 'Shark Tank' & 'Masters of Illusion' Adjusted Up; 'Cristela' Adjusted Down". tvbythenumbers.com. February 9, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Friday Final Ratings: 'Grimm' & 'Hawaii Five-0' Adjusted Up; 'Cristela' Adjusted Down". tvbythenumbers.com. February 2, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  3. ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (February 23, 2015). "'The Big Bang Theory' Leads Adults 18-49 & Viewership Gains, 'Glee' Tops Percentage Increases in Live +7 Ratings for Week 20 Ending February 8". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Grimm Season 4 Episode 12 Review: Maréchaussée". TV Fanatic.
  5. ↑ "Grimm "Maréchaussée" Review: Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers". TV.com.
  6. ↑ "Grimm season 4 episode 12 review: Maréchaussée". Den of Geek. February 9, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
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