Trial by Fire (''Grimm'')
| "Trial by Fire" | |
|---|---|
| Grimm episode | |
| Episode no. |
Season 4 Episode 13 |
| Directed by | Norberto Barba |
| Written by | Sean Calder |
| Produced by |
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| Featured music | Richard Marvin |
| Cinematography by | Fernando Arguelles |
| Editing by | Chris B. Willingham |
| Production code | 413 |
| Original air date | February 13, 2015 |
| Running time | 42 minutes |
| Guest appearance(s) | |
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"Trial by Fire" is the 13th episode of season 4 of the supernatural drama television series Grimm and the 79th episode overall, which premiered on February 13, 2015, on the cable network NBC. The episode was written by Sean Calder and was directed by Norberto Barba.
Plot
Opening quote: "And glory like the phoenix midst her fires, Exhales her odours, blazes, and expires."
During an investigation of an arson case that involves an Excandesco (phoenix-like wesen), Nick (David Giuntoli) is forced to turn to a Bauerschwein arson investigator Lt. Peter Orson (Daniel Roebuck) whom he had put behind bars. Prince Viktor (Alexis Denisof) teaches Adalind (Claire Coffee) about well-played diplomacy.
Reception
Viewers
The episode was viewed by 4.86 million people, earning a 1.1/4 in the 18-49 rating demographics on the Nielson ratings scale, ranking third on its timeslot and sixth for the night in the 18-49 demographics, behind 20/20, Undercover Boss, Hawaii Five-0, Blue Bloods, and Shark Tank.[1] This was a 4% decrease in viewership from the previous episode, which was watched by 4.67 million viewers with a 1.2/4.[2] This means that 1.1 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 7.79 million viewers and had a 2.2 ratings share in the 18-49 demographics.[3]
Critical reviews
"Trial by Fire" received mostly positive reviews. Kathleen Wiedel from TV Fanatic, gave a 4.5 star rating out of 5, stating: "Talk about burying the lede! We had to wait until the last five minutes of Grimm Season 4 Episode 13 for the long-awaited Adalind/Juliette showdown, but it was worth it. We were also treated to a nice bit of continuity with the return of Daniel Roebuck as the (jailed) Bauerschwein arson investigator Peter Orson, last seen back in Grimm Season 1 Episode 6."[4]
MaryAnn Sleasman from TV.com, wrote, "Grimm itself has moved beyond its beginnings as a quirky little show about the stuff of fairy tales run amok, and nowadays it very eagerly explores what could easily be seen as a parallel for cultural assimilation, immigration, and the role of tradition in an everchanging world. The best parts of 'Trial by Fire' were the interactions between Orson and Nick and Orson and Monroe."[5]
Christine Horton of Den of Geek wrote, "And so begins the biestfight we're all been waiting for – where Juliette substitutes a fortune in therapy sessions for an explosive fight with Adalind that shows us what the newly-formed Hexenbiest has really got. The two really go at it, smashing Nick and Juliette's living room to pieces once again. (It makes you wonder if their neighbours are extremely tolerant, of just hard of hearing.)"[6]
References
- ↑ "Friday Final Ratings: 'Hawaii Five-0' Adjusted Up". tvbythenumbers.com. February 16, 2015. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Bibel, Sara (March 2, 2015). "'Modern Family' Leads Adults 18-49 Gains, 'The Blacklist' Tops Percentage Increases & Viewer Growth in Live +7 Ratings for Week 21 Ending February 15". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
- ↑ "Grimm Season 4 Episode 13 Review: Trial by Fire". TV Fanatic.
- ↑ "Grimm "Trial by Fire" Review: The "Human" Torch". TV.com.
- ↑ "Grimm season 4 episode 13 review: Trial by Fire". Den of Geek. February 16, 2015. Retrieved March 27, 2017.