Ruby Skye P.I. - Episode 1
July 12, 2014
Ruby Skye tells us everything we need to know about Season 3 in the first episode. The other great strength of this episode is that you don’t have to see the two previous seasons to understand what’s going on.
But for those who do know the series will find comfort that she’s back just like before with all her P.I. skills. This includes talking directly to the audience and her expert comedic timing. Ruby and the episode don’t waste any time setting up this season’s mystery, immediately running into a crime scene at the dog park.
Here we meet Detective Von Schlagen, who sets up the story and investigates the apparent and unknown crime. Von Schlagen has the classic detective look, with an 80s mustache, trench coat, and police badge.
Ruby doesn’t think twice about getting into trouble with Von Schlagen, as her curiosity gets the better of her. That girl knows a crime scene when she sees one. The scene with Ruby, Detective Von Schlagen, and the various dogs works very well. The two have great comedic timing. Although Ruby stands well on her own, she does her best while playing off of other characters.
The quick scene with Mrs. Gooje is great for this, because it’s the perfect reference to Season 1 for fans. That woman’s a little loopy, but she’s incredibly endearing. Hopefully we’ll see her more in the next couple of episodes.
Speaking of bringing back characters from previous seasons we also have Edmund. Hailey and Ruby have some great dialogue that explains Ruby and Edmund’s relationship (or lack thereof). Although Edmund barely got any screen time, the conversation between the Skye sisters hints at more of it over the season.
This is where Season 3 tells us how relatable it is for any person that’s been there or currently there. By ‘there’ I mean that place in our life when we realize the opposite sex is attractive. Although if you’re a girl like Ruby, our parents (and sisters) probably said something like ‘boys.’ It’s scary, weird, gross, and exciting. This is where Ruby Skye P.I. moves toward the adolescent genre.
But of course the series still holds a film place in that family friendly kids genre, where the Skye sisters remind us of our childhood sister relationships. Hailey reminds me of my younger sister and myself, she’s also a dog person. One thing that might be hard to relate to this season is all the puppy love. Ruby Skye P.I. is not a show for cat people.
But for those who do know the series will find comfort that she’s back just like before with all her P.I. skills. This includes talking directly to the audience and her expert comedic timing. Ruby and the episode don’t waste any time setting up this season’s mystery, immediately running into a crime scene at the dog park.
Here we meet Detective Von Schlagen, who sets up the story and investigates the apparent and unknown crime. Von Schlagen has the classic detective look, with an 80s mustache, trench coat, and police badge.
Ruby doesn’t think twice about getting into trouble with Von Schlagen, as her curiosity gets the better of her. That girl knows a crime scene when she sees one. The scene with Ruby, Detective Von Schlagen, and the various dogs works very well. The two have great comedic timing. Although Ruby stands well on her own, she does her best while playing off of other characters.
The quick scene with Mrs. Gooje is great for this, because it’s the perfect reference to Season 1 for fans. That woman’s a little loopy, but she’s incredibly endearing. Hopefully we’ll see her more in the next couple of episodes.
Speaking of bringing back characters from previous seasons we also have Edmund. Hailey and Ruby have some great dialogue that explains Ruby and Edmund’s relationship (or lack thereof). Although Edmund barely got any screen time, the conversation between the Skye sisters hints at more of it over the season.
This is where Season 3 tells us how relatable it is for any person that’s been there or currently there. By ‘there’ I mean that place in our life when we realize the opposite sex is attractive. Although if you’re a girl like Ruby, our parents (and sisters) probably said something like ‘boys.’ It’s scary, weird, gross, and exciting. This is where Ruby Skye P.I. moves toward the adolescent genre.
But of course the series still holds a film place in that family friendly kids genre, where the Skye sisters remind us of our childhood sister relationships. Hailey reminds me of my younger sister and myself, she’s also a dog person. One thing that might be hard to relate to this season is all the puppy love. Ruby Skye P.I. is not a show for cat people.
