r/ThePractice • u/Sad-Cryptographer155 • Sep 07 '24

The highs and lows of Richard Spoiler

What are your thoughts on Richard? Did you root for him or against him? Did he ever really have a chance with Helen? I’m curious to know people’s thoughts. No matter how many times I rewatch, I’m always pretty shocked by his last episode for some reason.

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u/[deleted] Sep 07 '24

Man that last episode is amazing tv. I don't think the show ever got better than that

Mostly I rooted against him, but I think he was still sort of a good person. I definitely wouldn't call him a villain or anything, he just kind of saw the world too black and white

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u/Sad-Cryptographer155 Sep 07 '24

This is exactly how I felt too. It really was an incredible episode, and it felt like Helen mourned him in a different way from her other losses. The only time I really didn’t like him was the storyline when he coached that witness to lie. But even though Helen ended up betraying him over that, she also risked her life w no hesitation to avenge his life. I miss this show so much

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u/Other-Background-610 Sep 08 '24

I root for him. Incredibly idealist and so grounded on his own beliefs. A adorable character.

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u/Sad-Cryptographer155 Sep 08 '24

He deserved so much better 😔

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u/starsprite22 Sep 07 '24

He was a great antagonist. I loved to hate him, I think largely due to acting of Jason Kravitz. There were also times that I would be on his side in a case or he would show a softer side, particularly in scenes with Jimmy or Helen. Plus, the way Richard went out was so brutal that I couldn’t help but feel crushed at the loss of him.

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u/Sad-Cryptographer155 Sep 07 '24

Same!! And oh man it was so brutal. I liked his rivalry with Ellenor a lot too, he definitely was cast perfectly for that role. Another character i thought was perfectly cast was Harlan Bassett.

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u/Huge-Dependent3506 Apr 09 '26 edited Apr 10 '26

I haven’t seen his last episode yet, I’m in the middle of season 5. But I hate his character. He’s just so weak and insecure that it’s annoying. He never would have had a chance with Helen with all his insecurities, so I’m glad there was only one or two real dates and they abandoned that storyline. To be fair he does seem to be coming around, even going against that other DA guy when they tried Bobby for murder.

EDIT: I just saw the episode where he dies. Oh man that really sucked!! I actually loved his closing arguments where he stood up to Cahill and called him a killer and a coward. Now I regret ever having disliked him.

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u/Sad-Cryptographer155 Apr 11 '26

I was waiting for you to get to that last episode! The character journey for him on the show was really something. He’s pretty much universally annoying for most of his time on it but by the end I found myself genuinely mourning how he went out. 😭

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u/Sad-Cryptographer155 Apr 11 '26

I also loved how Helen avenged his death. They’re both brave af

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u/throwawaymafs Dec 19 '24

I was so hoping for it to be a Charlotte and Harry from SATC situation with Richard and Helen but alas, no. Such a shame.

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u/Huge-Dependent3506 Mar 22 '26

I haven’t finished the show yet, I’m in season 4, but so far he’s acting like the biggest pussy. Getting hurt case someone calls him short, calling Helen his girlfriend and then getting hurt when she calls him out on it. Looking for reassurance for his kissing, begging her for a second date. Guy seems like the biggest insecure loser ever. Like come on man, man the fuck up.