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Moonlight 1.15: "What's Left Behind"
Shortly after this episode aired, the tide began to shift for ‘Moonlight”. Instead of an apparent lock on a second season, the series was suddenly facing cancellation or, at best, a 13 episode mid-season run. Sure enough, by the time this review was finally written, the show was cancelled and the reported cliffhanger ending to the season (now series) finale will never be resolved.
This episode continues to display the series’ strengths, exploring the many facets of the unusual relationship between Mick and Beth that has emerged after the disappearance of Coraline and the death of Josh. Beth was always on the edge of committing her life to Mick’s capable hands in every possible way, but now the decision has been straying towards a true love affair. Only the details of a vampire/human relationship, particularly sexuality, seem to be in the way.
Instead of focusing on what Mick and Beth might have, the story focuses on what they cannot have, specifically by exploring what Mick might have had. The kidnapping of a child just happens to involve a man who might be Mick’s biological son, based on his younger human exploits. This revelation is not easy for Mick to digest, because that would mean that he betrayed his best friend and fellow soldier back in the Second World War. To top that off, the kidnapped child would be his own biological grandson.
Even Josef understands the lure of such an improbable legacy. If there is any sure sign that Josef is beginning to get more comfortable with the idea of Mick and Beth circling each other so closely, it’s the conversation between Josef and Mick over children and what Mick can and cannot provide. Mick is forced by his circumstance to consider what the inability to father children might mean, while Beth’s reaction is caught between panic and bemusement.
As much as the episode focuses on Mick and his potential human family, there are stirrings in terms of the growing threat to the vampire world. Ben’s interest in Mick is based on the pictures he received at the end of the previous episode, and it’s not much of a stretch to consider that his job offer to Beth had an ulterior motive. It’s a foregone conclusion that this will factor in the series finale.
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May 13, 2008 6:46 PM
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Just spoke to a friend of mine in California. She called CBS & asked them if Moonlight is cancelled. They told her there taking votes, Heres the number 323-651-0255 Call as many times as possible. When the guy answers just till him you want to votefor Moonlight staying on the air, We will all vote so many times that they will renew it just to get us off the phone, Girls get on your battle gear & call.call.call.................
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May 13, 2008 7:13 PM
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Now that just irks me. I didn't find this show until late in the season and it is so much better than lots of the crap on TV. Come on CBS!!
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May 13, 2008 8:13 PM
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leaving lots of messages ... calling lots of times....
if CBS doesn't want it... what about the SCI FI channel? ...cool show that needs to stay on the air!
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May 13, 2008 10:37 PM
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