He used when he was bored. He'd play anytime in a desultory style which Watson imagined represented Holmes' innermost thoughts. I took the discussion of boredom in this episode to be an nod to canon.

How about Patrick Stewart vaulting over the rail to get to the helm from tactical after Riker goes down? Kind of an early Shatner move.

Great comic timing. They made it look easy.

"I hate you! And I berate you!". Deathless rhyme.

It did look coffee, just couldn't imagine Finch breaking routine. I laughed at Root's maternal voice. Sounds like the Machine has a sense of humor.

Finch goes to sip his tea, and The Machine/Root says "Careful, it's hot!"

Sounds similar to "Subatomic Toasticles"

Wondered if anyone was going to name this one. I actually liked it but they didn't give Olyphant much to do except look menacing while talking on the cell.

Shades of Rappin' Jake Sisko over at the Deep Space 9 recaps. Will Princess Lay-a make an appearance?