She was the perfect Babe,
Earlier on, I had a conversation with another AV commenter about Dolly Parton being used as Babe.
My feeling then and now, is that Estelle was the prefect choice for the character, I just can't envision Dolly as a world traveler, go between between friend.
Season 2 is much better (to me), that…

Great and very fitting reference.

This was one of the best episodes so far, I agree with Kayla that Grace's drinking had to be addressed.
So far, her underlying pain has been the excuse of sorts for her drinking and unpleasant behaviour. Jane Fonda did such a great job of conveying Grace's pain and devastation by the reality of Phil's marriage.
And for…

That's a very valid point that I failed to consider.
My first inclination was to put the onus on Krystle. I see now, that some of it is Coyote's

Yep,
The birth mother's way of doing things, caused further unnecessary injury.

I am torn about the Krystle and Coyote storyline of this episode.
On one hand, I agree with the reviewer that it's the birth mother's right to not introduce him to her family and open the issues of her past.
That being said, Frankie's point that Coyote should have been told this from the very beginning is right. Having…

You were right about the season ending storyline. That four episode arc was a bust.
The ending if season 3 worked much better, maybe because it was a two part.

Provenza and Flynn were the highlight of The Closer. They don't seem to have as many hijinks in Major Crimes.

Many who comment here (myself being one of them), only read Gwen's recaps, we don't watch the show.

I think more people will be because they are fans of hers. She also brings her theatre fan base who may like a show with her as the star.
I will pay for it and cancel Netflix while I stream this one.
Other than Grace and Frankie, I don't like many of their shoes.

Yep!

Even I can't go that far……..

The first three seasons of Major Crimes were great. Season 4 felt off, and that relationship between Sharon and Andy, sigh.

2nd reply,
The only downside of this would be the return of the weekly poster commenting on Christine Baranski's looks.
Oh well, nothing is perfect.

They could never be as cruel and do that to Lucca and the fans (I hope).
I will take the show with or without Kurt.
I want the opportunity to see Diane as a shining character and have the writing be centered around her.

Yes, watching her would be exhausting.

I am with you.
The Kings are out and Christine Baranski as the star, I am in.

There is a GOD!

I didn't even know that bit of trivia.
Makes sense now, they got away with it and decided to make every moment an OMG one.

I don't actually watch the show any longer, just read Gwen's recaps.
Your breakdown of what's going on sounds awful.