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Street Justice S1
Jan. 9th, 2015 09:29 pmMan, this show! I love that it tackles so many issues, like abuse or gay rights or war veterans - and that's 20 years ago! I adored Grady's reaction when Malloy revealed to him that her brother was gay. Grady went all, "Yeaaaaaah? And?" while "holier than thou" Adam had a problem with it! Malloy was so happy to have a shoulder to lean on in Grady. And she was so happy when he told her that he would love to meet her brother one day.
I love that Grady simply doesn't judge. You're a beaten wife? He'll offer any help you want WHEN you want it, he won't force his help on you. You're a single mom who gave up her kid for adoption? He will help you make sure the kid is safe. You unknowingly covered up a drug trafficking ring? He will steal the paperwork that could get you jailed. You used to be a junkie but now you need help to keep your kid? No problem, you USED to be a junkie, you're not using anymore and you deserve help. He's amazing!
Well, and then there's the number of times he ended up in jail *cringes* Captain Pine even told Adam that maybe Grady should join their loser benefit program because he has been arrested so many times already he deserved a private cell at their precinct. LOL! I mean, he usually ends up in jail because he tried to help someone, which Adam gets - even though it frustrates him to no end!
Which brings me to Miguel Mendez. LOL, he and Grady! Their first meeting is pretty much legendary: Grady wiped the floor with Miguel's whole gang - and Miguel pulled a gun on him. That was in the first few episodes. By the end of S1? They are besties and partners in crime! And because Miguel is out on parole, when they are caught doing something they shouldn't, Grady usually takes the fall for him, because he doesn't mind spending a few days in jail - what's American jail after 10 years in a Vietnamese prison? - because Miguel would do serious time. I adored the ep where Grady once again ended up in prison and on the mob hit list, too, and Miguel mobilized his old gang pals in that prison to make sure nothing happened to Grady. Their friendship is incredibly sweet!
Also, on a very shallow note, Grady looks amazing in all black, kicking major ass - or driving his bike! Sheesh, it's hot!
If you haven't seen this show yet, do give it a try, it's awesome!
ETA: I just looked up what happened with Bryan Genesse who plays Grady. He used to be a B movie action star. But he stopped acting altogether in 2009 and opened his own dojo where he teaches Brasilian Jiu Jitsu. He also won many medals in this discipline. He seems very happy, married with two kids. It looks like he dropped acting after his daughter was born in 2008. Nice! I'm happy he's happy :)
I love that Grady simply doesn't judge. You're a beaten wife? He'll offer any help you want WHEN you want it, he won't force his help on you. You're a single mom who gave up her kid for adoption? He will help you make sure the kid is safe. You unknowingly covered up a drug trafficking ring? He will steal the paperwork that could get you jailed. You used to be a junkie but now you need help to keep your kid? No problem, you USED to be a junkie, you're not using anymore and you deserve help. He's amazing!
Well, and then there's the number of times he ended up in jail *cringes* Captain Pine even told Adam that maybe Grady should join their loser benefit program because he has been arrested so many times already he deserved a private cell at their precinct. LOL! I mean, he usually ends up in jail because he tried to help someone, which Adam gets - even though it frustrates him to no end!
Which brings me to Miguel Mendez. LOL, he and Grady! Their first meeting is pretty much legendary: Grady wiped the floor with Miguel's whole gang - and Miguel pulled a gun on him. That was in the first few episodes. By the end of S1? They are besties and partners in crime! And because Miguel is out on parole, when they are caught doing something they shouldn't, Grady usually takes the fall for him, because he doesn't mind spending a few days in jail - what's American jail after 10 years in a Vietnamese prison? - because Miguel would do serious time. I adored the ep where Grady once again ended up in prison and on the mob hit list, too, and Miguel mobilized his old gang pals in that prison to make sure nothing happened to Grady. Their friendship is incredibly sweet!
Also, on a very shallow note, Grady looks amazing in all black, kicking major ass - or driving his bike! Sheesh, it's hot!
If you haven't seen this show yet, do give it a try, it's awesome!
ETA: I just looked up what happened with Bryan Genesse who plays Grady. He used to be a B movie action star. But he stopped acting altogether in 2009 and opened his own dojo where he teaches Brasilian Jiu Jitsu. He also won many medals in this discipline. He seems very happy, married with two kids. It looks like he dropped acting after his daughter was born in 2008. Nice! I'm happy he's happy :)
