@paladin5150 I thought they replaced the amp with an identical doctored version? And then put the original on eBay?
Also, it's surely not a huge stretch for a roadie on the way to a place with a band to get a job with another band at the same place he was heading? I assume he's away from home so he goes where he knows the money is when he's let go.
@tesbreag - To the best of MY recollection, the co-conspirators doctored the original amp so that the "death" capacitor was non functional, thus, it would shunt a charge to Gavin's Mike when Ruby hit her foot switch, and then I distinctly remember the cops being shown taking the amp away for evidence. (Maybe they gave it back later?) The other point was, if Deuteronomy DID suss out a bad cap, why wouldn't he flag the amp (i.e. remove the power cord / fuse or some such, and say something to the band? Roadies (especially guitar techs) I have personally known have done such.
Yes, his sticking around and getting a new or BETTER gig COULD happen, (I have lost gigs and gotten a better one before I even walked out the door, as soon as others found out I was available) especially since he had no way immediate way home and prolly went to a bar for a few adult beverages right after.
Review by Paladin5150BlockedParent2023-02-15T08:13:06Z— updated 2023-04-08T01:54:01Z
While I agree that this episode was weaker than last weeks endeavor, it's NOT necessarily due to the overall show being "formulaic". After all classic shows like "I Love Lucy" were basically the same plot over and over and then, in a new location, and then, over and over, and then, "guest starring this episode", and then, rinse and repeat until the next season. Poker Face's OVERALL storyline is Charlie trying very hard not to assume room temperature (or WORSE) at the hands of her former boss, while the EPISODE storyline features the "weird kill of the week" featuring the "BIG" guest star of the week (see: Chloe Sevigny) the crew of motley characters, ONE of whom Charlie will befriend, bond with (see: the dog) who will then either be wrongfully accused of murder, or in this cased be offed themselves. (RIP: Gavin)
I think that what made THIS weeks episode a bit weaker, was, they spent just a tad too much time on the backstory / setup of the band drama, and less on the bonding between Charlie and Gavin which would have made her investment in solving his death more believable instead of hinging on one statement that "went over her head" at first. The other weak point was whole amp situation, as most roadies I have known would not tear an amp down each night to check the electronics after an initial inspection, unless there had been an issue. (also didn't the cops take the fried amp after the show?....Maybe I'm just over thinking it) Yet, Deuteronomy just HAPPENED to get a gig nearby so that he would be there to give Charlie a critical piece if the puzzle right when she needed it? Come on Fam..., do better.
Chloe Sevigny had just the right amount of world worn weariness, former "star" desperation, and riot grrrl attitude to pull off the role of Ruby Ruin, although it would have been cool to get an actual "vintage" one hit wonder to play the part. (though, no one would probably WANT that gig, ego's and all)
They missed a chance for Cliff to say "Close, but no cigar, or perhaps, "Missed her by THAT much"...., Nuthin serious...., just buggin.