Ep 21. Shockwave Part 2

As the penultimate episode of Major Crimes season five, "Shockwave Part 2" begins where the previous episode left off, with the Major Crimes Division struggling to cope with the second bomb attack that has rocked the city. This episode's director, Michael M. Robin, does an excellent job of keeping the viewers' interest in this high-paced drama from beginning to end.

As the team races against the clock to find the person responsible for the bombings, they encounter several bumps in the road, including the possibility of a third bomb that could strike at any moment. The taut writing keeps the stakes high throughout, with each new piece of information only ratcheting up the tension further.

The team, led by Captain Sharon Raydor (Mary McDonnell), is under immense pressure to solve the case before any more lives are lost. The talented team that Raydor has assembled to investigate the bombings includes Lieutenant Andy Flynn (Tony Denison), Senior Detective Julio Sanchez (Raymond Cruz), Detective Amy Sykes (Kearran Giovanni), Deputy District Attorney Emma Rios (Nadine Velazquez), and medical examiner Dr. Morales (Jonathan Del Arco).

One key character who is at the center of "Shockwave Part 2" is Rusty Beck (Graham Patrick Martin), Sharon's ward, who is desperately searching for the one person who went missing after the bombings, his half-sister. Rusty's storyline provides the emotional heart of the episode, as he navigates his own grief and anger while trying to help his sister.

Another standout moment in this episode is the confrontation between Sharon and her husband Jack (Tom Berenger), who has resurfaced after many years. Their fraught relationship is explored in greater detail, revealing some of the reasons why Sharon is so driven to solve this case.

The pacing of "Shockwave Part 2" is impressively tight, with each scene advancing the story in a meaningful way. There is no wasted time as the team works to figure out who is behind the bombings, chasing leads and following hunches at a breakneck pace.

As the episode reaches its explosive conclusion, viewers will be on the edge of their seats, wondering if the team will be able to stop the person responsible for the bombings before it's too late. The final moments of the episode set up what promises to be a thrilling season finale, leaving viewers desperate to find out what will happen next.

Overall, "Shockwave Part 2" is a well-crafted, emotionally charged episode of Major Crimes that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. With tight writing, excellent direction, and standout performances from the talented cast, this episode is a standout in an already impressive season. Fans of the show will not be disappointed.