Dancing in the Moonlight

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As an old saying in a song goes, two heads are better than one because they really can get the most accomplished.

Despite contrasting viewpoints of life, those contrasts serve a purpose as one can see and spot certain things the other may have missed. But also the other may 'be able to fill in a portion of the others life that is missing, though this it can really help the other become even better in life and in their connection toward it and the people around them and you.

This is one of my favorite detective TV shows, it's also one of those romance stories that I like because it's one of those that are done right. The influence of the show no doubt is echoed a lot of other shows and fictional couples throughout the years most notably "Castle" which was influenced by this show, as well as a little of Scott Lang/Ant Man and Hope Pym/Wasp in the Marvel films.

One of the things I love about the show are of course that theme song from the late great Al Jarreau. This is both one of my favorite theme songs of all time as well as songs in general, it's just beautiful as it has that romantic and noir quality that perfectly fits the show as it's somewhat of a neo noir.

There are some good mysteries that are though provoking and really gives you a sense of participation as both David and Maddie aren't just working the case, but we are also. Though some are on the easy side which I'll admit is one weakness of the show as in some of them sometimes an episode or two waves the answer right in front of us, but this only happens in some episodes.

Maddie is great as she is an ex model whom is on the upper-class end of things. Really like how throughout the show we see her struggling constantly making her transition for one type of life to another. You also get the feeling she was a person that may have been sheltered a bit much as there are some things on the outside, she doesn't get but at least she's trying. One of the funniest things is how on one episode as David is engaged in a fight, Maddie tries to help him by using a gun, lets just say she must suck at the video game "Duck Hunt"; though it makes sense as she's never used a gun before, let alone trained to deal with dangerous situations.

However, despite her shortcomings she is highly determined which is part of how she gets though the situations and solves the cases. I also really like how she has just this abrasive charisma to her and aggressiveness as she's a person that won't settle for less or sometimes loses her cool when things don't always go her way.

Really like David whom is my favorite character in the show and of course is played well by Bruce Willis. This show of course really was his launching debut which is the same with most other famous actors whom most had their start on TV. I'll admit when I first heard about and saw this show, I was surprised seeing one of my favorite action stars use to be a TV star, as I mainly saw the films, he stared in first.

David is awesome, he's a guy that is on the rough and tumble. He's obviously on the middle or blue-collar end of things as he has a bit of that mannerism. He's not very smooth which is why he doesn't always get the girl, he's a person that has a sharp mind but is also street smart. He's tough he can handle dangerous situations if not smoothly or well. Which makes sense as he's not a guy that has had extensive combat training as you see how he has a little trouble handling his opponents. Though it sort of makes the action a little realistic as in a real fight it would be smoothly choregraphed, let alone makes David human, but this works to the character benefit as it makes us bet on the guy to win. But what I really like about him is he has just this snappy charisma and wise cracking wit which makes him just constantly fun and funny.

Both interacting together is always beautiful, it really isn't a question of will they or won't they, we already know the answer to that and that is they will as both clearly do love each other but the question is when.

What really makes both work is despite their clashes and disagreements they both really do work well together. Sure alone both of them do fine, but their not that good there are certain jams that are harry and they couldn't possibly get out themselves or even certain details on a case they miss, both are able to help each other as we as use their expertise and whatever else they have.

I even like how the relationship between both slowly but surely develops, both in a way really do fill in that missing piece in their lives. Both hardly get along as both aren't really any better than the other. Maddie can be a little self-centered as she seems to have a high opinion about herself and not much for others, David he is a bit cocky and full of himself. They clash a lot which in a way could be considered not just fire of anger but passion for each other. Once the fire though goes down, both then are able to warm up to one another and are able to actually open up to each other they are unable to do with anyone else and are able to understand each other from their dilemmas, troubles, and feelings which is part of what love is about at least in my book anyway.

This is a detective/romance classic that shines in the moonlight.

Rating: 4 stars

score 10/10

hellraiser7 6 December 2019

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