I don't watch the show, I have a deep-seated loathing of Vincent D'Onofrio. No idea why. So I can't attest to it's normal type of writing, acting or directing.
But yes, it did not seem to be a very good episode, or well written. Raul did the best he could with what he was given, but there just wasn't much there. He looked lovely, the camera really seems to like him. I will say the physical contrast between him and D'Onofrio was...disconcerting, to say the least (when did Vinnie get so fat??). He just looked so....little!
I have a hunch the money shot ended up on the cutting room floor, along with other expository scenes. Also, never saw a scene where the need for a female double who looks like him would come into play. More reasons it was a poor episode.
Also, the final scene was like....that's it? That's the big emotional outburst his character is allowed? Again, he did the best he could with what he had, but.....feh.
Oh, well, at least it paid well.
Sarcasm is an allergic reaction to stupid people.
