Agreed about the look and feel of last night’s episode – I personally love the ‘light shining through the stained glass’ effect in Keith’s office – it’s as close to the hardboiled noir look as you can get without dumping to black & white.
I suspect that we’ve got a ways to go yet before the rape mystery is solved. Just as with earlier _VM_ mysteries, the obvious answer isn’t always the right one.
Re: Parker – remember that she was shown shaved and trying on wigs in earlier episodes. Rumor has it that the actress never actually shaved her head, and that her hair is currently being done up to “look” like it’s a wig. Still, I love the irony of Parker screaming at Veronica about thinking she’s the campus slut while wearing a tanktop that says “You couldn’t afford me.”