Matt Czuchry - Critics & Reviews #13 - Matt Czuchry, you guys. What else is there to say without sounding redundant at this point? - Page 2

**Mo Nighean Donn** · 02-28-2021, 10:12 AM

I appreciate that.

**Unsung Hero** · 03-01-2021, 01:18 PM

Just tell me, in case you something I don't know about it.

**Mo Nighean Donn** · 03-01-2021, 06:15 PM

Tell you what?

**Unsung Hero** · 03-02-2021, 01:23 PM

wrong thread

**Mo Nighean Donn** · 03-02-2021, 07:19 PM

Ok.

Bring on the new reviews.

**Unsung Hero** · 03-03-2021, 08:18 AM

I will later.

**Mo Nighean Donn** · 03-03-2021, 12:27 PM

No rush, take your time.

**Unsung Hero** · 03-04-2021, 01:47 PM

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A perfect episode of a medical drama shows us engaging medical cases, compelling personal conflicts, and sprinkles good chemistry on top if we’re lucky.

The Resident Season 4 Episode 7, “Hero Moments,” does all of those things

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It’s about time the series shows us Conrad’s past as a medic in the Marines. Even though every storyline is entertaining, this one also could stand on its own in a bottle episode.

The Resident doesn’t go that route, but how Conrad tells us about his history with his CO Nate Hill works just fine.

We get to see Nate take bullets while saving Conrad’s life as Conrad tells Nic about it. It’s one scene, but that’s all we really need to sense the complicated bond and tension between Conrad and Nate.

Nate asking A.J. to save the bullet he retrieves and then giving it to Conrad so that Conrad can literally throw it away with all of the guilt and shame he’s been feeling for his part in ending Nate’s career is so effective.

Sometimes, all we need in life is a physical metaphor to help us let go of some of the troubles in our past.

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It’s very strange that Conrad hasn’t told Nic about Hill if he has been carrying this guilt for ten years. Nic is very kind, patient, and understanding about the fact that her husband has kept this from her.

But since Hill has been avoiding Conrad until recently, his explanation of shame is acceptable here. Plus, baby girl Hawkins-Nevin does not need the stress of her parents not speaking to each other.

https://telltaletv.com/2021/03/the-r...n-4-episode-7/

**Mo Nighean Donn** · 03-04-2021, 07:43 PM

They don't need the added stress, got that right.

**Unsung Hero** · 03-05-2021, 09:10 AM

I don't think it was strange that he didn't tell Nic before. Was pretty believable with everything we know about Conrad.

**Mo Nighean Donn** · 03-06-2021, 11:26 AM

I thought it made sense too

And we all knew Nic would understand.

**Unsung Hero** · 03-06-2021, 01:02 PM

Yes.

More reviews, when I am not on my phone.

**Mo Nighean Donn** · 03-06-2021, 06:05 PM

take your time.

**Unsung Hero** · 03-07-2021, 06:07 AM

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We've always known that Conrad is a veteran, but it's something the series hasn't explore very much until now. But The Resident Season 4 Episode 7 introduced us to Conrad's former Captain, provided us with flashbacks, and in turn gave us a better understanding of a character we've known for four seasons.

Much of The Resident Season 4 is character study and development. It's satisfying when a series can still peel back layers and provide us with more in-depth peeks into characters we thought we knew everything about and love.

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We knew very little about Conrad's experiences overseas outside of the fact that he was a medic and battled some PTSD upon his return -- something that did impact his relationship with Nic the first time around.

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The one phonecall affected Conrad so much, and before even hearing about the story or how close they were, you felt the weight of the bond between them as brothers in arms.

Conrad getting to dust off his safe and rescue gear took us away from the hospital, if only for a few moments. His quick-thinking and ingenuity at the scene as they awaited the airlift was a nice nod at the type of in-the-field medicine that is so distinctive of doctors with military experience, and it's always great to see it in action.

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Conrad is usually so cool, calm, and collected, even when we know he has some demons, but through this case with this person, we got to see a vulnerable, rattled Conrad.

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And while everyone enjoys his heroics and all-around badassery, it's those moments when he's the most vulnerable and decidedly human that are most endearing.

He harbored guilt for ten years because of Nate catching three bullets and nearly dying for him. As much as you can reason that it's what they all signed up for when they served, and it was a possibility, it didn't change the fact that Conrad blamed himself for ruining Nate's life and ending his military career.

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The irony of it all was that Conrad felt guilty about disobeying direct orders, but his reputation is that he does it often if he feels it's for the greater good.

Conrad is the person who is willing to take all the risks and put himself in jeopardy, but he can't bear the thought of someone doing the same, especially if it's for his sake. He didn't consider how he risked his life and nearly died to rescue a fallen comrade, but he beat himself up for Nate choosing to do the same on his behalf.

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What was the difference? Nothing. And yet, that didn't stop him from beating himself up about it for a decade.

Worse yet, it's something he never shared with anyone, so he played this pummel game, harboring all this blame and guilt all by himself.

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It wasn't even about whether or not Conrad was wrong about the bullet, but in the decade since they last saw each other, Nate could've had it removed.

After Conrad finally opening up to him about his near-death experience and Nate saving his life. She served as the Conrad whisperer and act as a bit of a buffer for Conrad or quietly advocate on his behalf.

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But then, she always does. This incident aside, sometimes I do wonder what would happen if Conrad didn't have her softening, explaining, or advocating for him during his roughest moments?

One of the best scenes of the hour was the exchange between Conrad and Nate. Of course, Nate shared that they never removed the bullet, so they confirmed it did migrate, and after a scary stroke and surgery, he's fine.

But I loved that Nate took that moment with Conrad to give the doc peace and absolution. Oh, Conrad, my love, you can't carry that kind of weight for so long. You have to let that ***** go.

Czuchry gifted us with another quietly, subtle but emotional performance as Nate made it crystal clear that Conrad did nothing wrong that day. His advice of throwing away all of the guilt, blame, and hurt along with that bullet was so poignant.

Conrad couldn't even form the words to respond to it, but he found it in him to do as advised, and maybe he has a peace he didn't experience before, and it's a weight off of his shoulders that he needed.

https://www.tvfanatic.com/2021/03/th...medium=twitter

**Mo Nighean Donn** · 03-07-2021, 09:39 AM

Thanks, will read that tomorrow.

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