Det. Jane Rizzoli & Dr. Maura Isles aren't lesbians.
This doesn't mean we can't imagine they are, or wish that they were. It seems that from the very beginning, when Dr. Isles re-set Det. Rizzoli's broken nose in what seemed to be a tender and caring gesture (as tender as one can be, resetting a broken bone...) these two have shared a kinship that surpasses the limitations of the words 'best friends'.
The crime-side of this show has been somewhat over-looked for the relationship between the two stars, but it is still an integral part. With an outstanding supporting cast and brilliant writers, there is no reason why this show can't continue for many seasons to come.
Granted, the weekly homicides aren't that brain-busting. If you consider it is generally the person they only show once (and briefly) in the first fifteen minutes, then it's never really that hard to surmise 'whodunnit' but there is still enough suspense to keep watchers intrigued.
Ultimately, IMHO, this show gives the fans what we've been looking for since the end of Xena: Warrior Princess. Two strong female leads with an extremely close relationship that frankly, could be already considered a lesbian relationship, considering this - sex has nothing to do with sexuality.
Even if the lesbian angle is not your cup of tea, don't worry. Really, neither hetero or homo-sexuality is rammed down our throats. Jane & Maura really are just the best of friends, and that in itself is a wonderful thing to have on our screens. A close female friendship without the rivalry we've seen in other shows, without the competitiveness we've seen hundreds of times over.
As Det. Rizzoli declared - We're LLBFFs. Long-love Best Friends Forever. And there's nothing wrong with that!
This doesn't mean we can't imagine they are, or wish that they were. It seems that from the very beginning, when Dr. Isles re-set Det. Rizzoli's broken nose in what seemed to be a tender and caring gesture (as tender as one can be, resetting a broken bone...) these two have shared a kinship that surpasses the limitations of the words 'best friends'.
The crime-side of this show has been somewhat over-looked for the relationship between the two stars, but it is still an integral part. With an outstanding supporting cast and brilliant writers, there is no reason why this show can't continue for many seasons to come.
Granted, the weekly homicides aren't that brain-busting. If you consider it is generally the person they only show once (and briefly) in the first fifteen minutes, then it's never really that hard to surmise 'whodunnit' but there is still enough suspense to keep watchers intrigued.
Ultimately, IMHO, this show gives the fans what we've been looking for since the end of Xena: Warrior Princess. Two strong female leads with an extremely close relationship that frankly, could be already considered a lesbian relationship, considering this - sex has nothing to do with sexuality.
Even if the lesbian angle is not your cup of tea, don't worry. Really, neither hetero or homo-sexuality is rammed down our throats. Jane & Maura really are just the best of friends, and that in itself is a wonderful thing to have on our screens. A close female friendship without the rivalry we've seen in other shows, without the competitiveness we've seen hundreds of times over.
As Det. Rizzoli declared - We're LLBFFs. Long-love Best Friends Forever. And there's nothing wrong with that!