The Over-Correction (8x10)
Y'no, while I do oppose to the way Robin can be written as an obsessive ex in regards to Barney, there is something off about his relationship with Patrice. His burning of the Playbook is a nice, genuine moment that helps the episode, but despite the good in both of their hearts, I still can't really buy their time together. Call it intuition, or knowledge of what's to come.
But no, I am still not a fan of this side of Robin. Her emotions do get the better of her, but Robin normally wouldn't be this dedicated to getting Barney back, as much as they seem to work together. Robin can be capable of being nerdy, determined, powerful, seductive, firm, funny, and honest, yet this is the second episode in a row that paints her as a jealous ex. It's a waste of talent on Smulders' part, honestly.
I'm similarly mixed on Marshall and Lily's subplot. While it is kind of funny to imagine Judy and Mickey together, the two really should allow their parents the chance to be happy, even if it seems off. Even though they're still grossed out at the end, it does seem like they're willing to allow their parents said happiness at this point, which is good. But it also would have helped things if Suzie Plakson and Chris Elliot were allowed to have a little chemistry, as they barely interact here.
Two meh to decent storylines would make for a mixed at best episode, but I'll give it a bonus point for the running joke of the gang overstepping on Ted's generosity, which is among the funniest bits here. Barney gets one of the episode's best lines when he laments on how he just needs Ted's ornaments for Christmas. He delivers it better than I can. But nobody can pull off the red cowboy boots.
Ah well. This is a decent episode, but the show can do better. Maybe next time. Or times.
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