But is the show burning through too many plots too quickly?

Hit the jump for why, “it’s only geography.”

He does race with those using computers at the command center, and doesn’t always win.

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That mind/chip meld is what’s important, and tracking the development is key.

The trigger for Gabe is his wife Amelia (Zuleikha Robinson, one ofJosh Holloway’sLostcastmates).

Nelson’s jokes also help cut some of the very serious tension the show constantly has.

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Tension is obviously an important component to the show, but it can sometimes take itself too seriously.

But the entire story with Amelia still felt rushed.

Yes,Intelligenceis a procedural, but that doesn’t meaneveryelement has to be self-contained to weekly stories.

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So many plots burned through so quickly … we should see soon how much staying powerIntelligencereally has.

“He had to be working with someone.”

And Nelson’s quip, “want to question the banker and the candlestick maker?”

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No one was amused, of course!

– Plausible situation there with the Swiss company making safer mining equipment thatactuallywas essentially edible C4.

Realistic for her character’s personality.

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– So much shirtless Gabe this week.

Not that I’m complaining!

– “The simplest explanation is usually the right one” - Lillian.