Board Thread:Episode Discussions/@comment-3125844-20131122222527/@comment-6770938-20131217043644

SkyLark34 wrote: Oh, but what was Graydon doing? He was killing Blutbaden. It's great Nick didn't actually decide justice was more important than Monroe, but I can't help but feel that was different because it was a feud between Wesen; it was Wesen exploding left and right, not humans. What else could have made him decide not to barge into the restaurant and hold Graydon at Doppelarmbrust point for a confession? He's never been above exerting his Grimm reputation to those that fear him, especially those at the bottom of the food chain. Just my interpretion, though. ^^

Nick handled Elly's case relatively well, I think; reminded me of Holly. Even if he was ready to let her sisters shrivel in a holding cell if needed, he did do his best to prevent that. He may have done it to save them, or he may have done it because, like his ancestor found out, dead Naiads can't give answers. But regardless, he dove in without care for himself - if not for the pale-face-superpower he probably would have run out of air. Kudos to Nicky on that case.

I'm not sure what you mean but other criminals, but his first kill ever was Hulda, Aunt Marie's Reaper from Pilot. He didn't receive counselling then.

Given his reaction to Sean's "fact you killed someone who wasn't Wesen " speech, and his indifference to having tried to kill Monroe/Sean/Hank, I think Nick's issue with the murder was more than that. Could you imagine a scenario where he had been surprise-attacked by let's say, a Hollentier, and shot it in panic? Do you think he'd be as torn up?

P.S. Please don't feel like I'm purposefully shutting you down, and I'd be very glad if you continued this debate. I just get really wordy when I analyze fictional characters. ^^ Exploding wesen were friends of Nick's B.F.F. He kept Monroe from falling into dark side. And don't forget, Monroe co-conspired the "shot-in-the-stomach" plan (the "you can't stop us" line was kinda cute).

Hulda was a desease. He had it coming. I don't miss him. And counseling for what? Shooting a... what, wesen? Would you believe what he would have said?

Shooting a hollentier... maybe not as torn up as killing a human, but definitely he would be in a brief shock. And there will be ramification, too, with the Council, and the community. They have only just established trust - even with the Eisbeber, the most timid kind. You think Nick would throw it all away to launch some wesen-killing spree?

I believe that Nick maintains his integrity, and stays in line as a police officer of the law. He won't fall into darkness.

P.S.: I don't mind, I'm game. I'd like to continue this debate as well. I'm wordy, too. It's good to know there are other people who like to do this as much as I do.

P.P.S. Try analyze and debate Castle characters with me some time. I'll cream ya. ^_^