What I’m Watching: Royal Pains

Royal Pains: Season 5, Episode 3 “Lawson Translation” (B+)

There’s nothing like being able to jet off to Budapest on a whim while your business is being shut down because your brother and CFO never bothered to apply for a business license. Hank’s trip to Hungary was certainly eventful, mostly because of the shocking revelation – for him – that Boris is in fact still alive and well. It was interesting to leran that his duplicitous cousin Milos is experiencing the same symptoms, though it’s hard to know exactly what he’s telling the truth about since he’s lying through his teeth. I liked the casting of Callum Blue, who I remember well from “Secret Diary of a Call Girl” and “Smallville,” as Milos, and I hope we get to see him again. Dmitry getting killed was a shock, especially since he was cast as a shadowy villain recently only to be revealed to be Boris’ true friend and ally. Evan has found himself quite the nemesis in the vindictive Blythe, and deciding to run for village council is an excellent idea, even if it’s going to make him even more egomaniacal than ever. Divya and Jeremiah’s trip to Georgia was full of awkwardness, but it was nice to see Jeremiah explain his enthusiasm for sports and actually have a good time while he wasn’t pining for Divya with her having no clue that he’s in love with her. Telling him about her pregnancy was a terrific move considering he shifted immediately into supportive mode, and while it’s going to be tough for him to watch it play out, it’s better that he’s there for her as an endearing friend.