Royal Pains: Season 3, Episode 9 “Me First” (B+)
I’m constantly impressed by how this usage its Hamptons setting to incorporate interesting patients into its episodes. Famous actor parents filming out of the country make for an intriguing situation of a kid whose whole world revolves around pretending to be a superhero and his very energetic, committed babysitter. Madeline Zima of “Californication” was a great choice to play Toby, and I liked how the rather precocious Simon jumped into the pool to save her when she passed out after he pushed her into it. Seeing Jill and Hank have fun playing with Simon to make sure that he wasn’t left alone with Toby was amusing, and I’m still curious to see what happens with their relationship. In terms of other romances, I was also entertained to see Divya quite flummoxed by her date that involved helmet hair and a staged opportunity for mouth-to-mouth. It’s decently touching that they ultimately decide that they both need platonic practice, and I’m hopeful that it will prove fun to watch. Paige’s big reveal turned out to be her mother’s rather than her own, and the big blowout that resulted from Evan angrily confronting her was extremely worrisome. Fortunately, they had a quick and romantic makeup, though Hank got Evan furious enough to smash the windshield of his car. The General, however, wins that contest, snapping Evan’s golf club in two when he was angry and then banning Hank from his property, which is sure to drive a major wedge between the two brothers.
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