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Hawaii Five-0 “Ho’opa’i”
Hawaii Five-0 returns tonight for its mad dash to a first season finale (and fairly guaranteed second season), so I realized I needed to get through the rest of the Diddy episode so I could recap it for you fine folks.
The Vampire Diaries “Klaus”
So I’m not generally a fan of being made to feel like a dumbass, but I was really impressed that “Klaus” did that, and that I didn’t get pissed off about it until later when I was sort of breaking it down. The gist, though, is that everything we thought…
Justified “Full Commitment”
Where to begin? Last week’s episode was way down the rabbit hole in Harlan as Dickie made good on his promise to be a threat, and Raylan made no bones about telling Gary to disappear. We begin with Raylan and Winona being protected by Tim and Rachel, respectively, in the…
Moment of Goodness: Frankie’s Meltdown, The Middle “Royal Wedding”
I’ve found myself increasingly interested in the wedding coming Friday despite being sort of meh all along. I think it’s because I loved Diana and so grieved her death 14 years ago that I took a break from the royals. William was allowed a certain amount of privacy in the aftermath…
The Vampire Diaries “The Last Dance”
I realize I’m late, but if it makes you feel better, I don’t get to watch the episode tonight until I finish this. Most shows have a tell in their pacing. Smallville, for example, will often wrap the A plot around the 40-minute mark. The Vampire Diaries, on the other…
Justified “Debts and Accounts”
This episode was a bit meandering, so forgive me, but I’m going to mosey a little, too. So much with the relationship angst! First, I’m pretty sure Art broke up with Raylan. Raylan and Winona, I think, should break up now because they’re sliding back toward the things that made them…
Hawaii Five-0 “Ma Ke Kahakai (Shore)”
Catching up on recaps, last week’s Hawaii Five-0 was a bit of a disjointed affair that I thought was rewritten to accommodate an injury for Alex O’Loughlin. I can’t find absolute confirmation whether he did or didn’t actually break his arm, but the setup is that he’s hurt while he…
Relationship Recap: Justified’s Boyd and Ava
Well, thank GOD they didn’t just rip each other’s clothes off, but separately, and then together, Ava and Boyd finally realized they sort of work together with whatever it is that their ridiculously convoluted history has yielded so far.
Justified “Brother’s Keeper”
This was the episode where the slow burn caught flame and everything went to hell in a big, hot hurry. I’m going to segment it by plot threads because there was a bit of a barreling-down-the-mountain aspect as things came together.
The Vampire Diaries “Know Thy Enemy”
I love when a series eases you back in after a long hiatus. If only The Vampire Diaries was that show. As I’ve said again and again and again, this is not a show for the casual viewer. I hadn’t rewatched any of the episodes since the hiatus began, so…
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John Griffin and Harold Perrineau Talk From on EPIX Season 1 Finale
[Warning: General spoilers ahead.] How are we doing, #FROMily? In case you missed it this morning, the very good news is that that cliffhanger will be followed by a second season, which was gifted this morning ahead of the linear broadcast of the finale. I always legitimately appreciate when we…
Elizabeth Saunders Talks EPIX’s From
[Warning: General spoilers ahead.] One of the things that makes EPIX’s From such a fun ride is the abundance of Canadian cast members. Elizabeth Saunders, who plays Donna, is a favorite from her turn on the third season of Mary Kills People [streaming on Global TV in Canada and Roku…
Corteon Moore Talks From “Broken Windows, Open Doors”
[Warning: Spoilers for tonight’s episode.] Tonight’s episode of From had us all in our feels as we learned through flashbacks about the Sophie’s Choice Boyd had to make to save his son, and back in the present as Boyd said his piece with Ellis before heading into the woods with…
Pegah Ghafoori Talks From “All Good Things…”
[Warning: Spoilers for tonight’s episode] Tonight on From, Fatima’s anniversary celebration turned into a Colony House of horrors when a misguided Kevin let his monster bae in and she promptly killed him and left the window open for her crew. While the party devolved into terror and sent everyone running,…
Shaun Majumder Talks From “Book 74”
[Warning: Spoilers for tonight’s episode.] Tonight on EPIX’s From, Father Khatri made a bold move, kidnapping Sara instead of turning her in, and then recognizing her as a vessel for some big messages. That startling realization speaks to him on multiple levels–as a man of faith, a man trapped in…
Avery Konrad Talks About Sara’s Struggle in From “Silhouettes”
[Warning: Spoilers for tonight’s episode.] Over the course of the season so far on From, we’ve witnessed Sara’s battle against the voices telling her to to do terrible things, and tonight we saw her unravel further, threatening the Matthews and lashing out in a moment of terror with horrifying results….
Hannah Cheramy Talks From “Choosing Day”
[Warning: Spoilers for tonight’s episode.] Tonight, on EPIX’s From, the Matthews participate in the show’s version of the sorting hat, choosing where to call home–the town or Colony House. At the end of the episode, Julie makes the decision to split from her family and instead settle in with Fatima…
Ricky He Talks From “The Way Things Are Now”
[Warning: Spoilers for episode 102 of EPIX’s From.] Epix’s new series From is two episodes in and it’s already laying the groundwork for a seriously spooky season. Tonight’s episode demonstrated the careful balance of relief and horror that the show hits, with our characters’ worst fears realized, just not when…
Catching Up with Ted Lasso and Previewing Season 2
[Warning: General spoilers ahead.] The not so dirty little secret about how I approach a new series is that I sometimes make a call based on the headspace I’m in at the time. It’s been a minute since I’ve picked up a show after the first season and then binge…
Interview: Henri Esteve on Grown-ish Season 3
An interview with Henri Esteve, who plays Javi on Freeform’s Grown-ish. He talks about his season three experience.
What They Said: Three Revealing Conversations from Survivor’s Remorse “Closure”
WARNING: Spoilers for Survivor’s Remorse “Closure” The latest episode of Starz’s Survivor’s Remorse featured conversations that showed characters really digging deep into their thoughts, emotions and motivations.
Two Takes: The Catch “The Knock-Off”
Who can you trust? If this episode of The Catch was any indication, the answer is just about nobody. Betrayal was running rampant as Felicity (Shivani Ghai) arose from the dead to seduce-con Margot, Gretchen (Maria Thayer, Gotham, The Mindy Project) played gold-hearted Alice 2.0 before swindling Ethan, Tessa jumped…
What They Said: Top 3 Quotable Moments from Preacher “El Valero”
Both Quincannon and Jesse refuse to give up on what they each think is rightfully theirs. While Jesse is struggling to face the consequences of his actions, Quincannon has laid his past demons to rest and is hellbent on moving forward and putting Annville on the map again. Despite a…
What They Said: Favorite Quotes from Supergirl “Worlds Finest”
Oh, Supergirl. That ending was cold. But I can’t hate on you because the latest episode has quickly become one of my favorites.
What They Said: Top 4 Quotable Moments from Black Sails “XXIII”
The dialogue in “XXIII” is phenomenal. It’s always a fun ride when Black Sails carries its viewers along without giving them the chance to catch their breath. When an episode moves at this unforgiving pace, there is no chance for a breather nor is there a respite from the information…
What Lucifer Said: Favorite quotes from Supernatural “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”
Supernatural episodes are almost always funny but thanks to the dialogue and a certain man speaking said dialogue, I laughed a lot during “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” You know, when I wasn’t busy fearing for Sam’s life or wondering what in the world was going on with Dean and…
What They Said: The Flash, “Legends Of Today” and Arrow, “Legends Of Yesterday”
Two nights of Arrow + The Flash = what more could we ask for?! I don’t know what it is about blending these shows, but I can’t help but feel that every time they come together, they somehow become greater than the sum of their parts. And that’s saying a lot…
What they Said: Top 4 Quotable Moments from Graceland “Little Bo Bleep”
Shoot outs. Fake outs. And long-awaited revelations. “Little Bo Bleep” was a jam-packed episode that wrapped up some loose ends and totally frayed others. Â It finally gave us one Sarkissian in jail and pulled back the curtain on Briggs’ master plan, but it also set up Jakes for a world…
What They Said: Favorite Quotes from Poldark “Part 4”
“What have I told you, I don’t require my wife to crochet and sip tea, but I do require her to remember she’s not a beast of burden.†No, I’m not talking about The Rolling Stones! I have to admit though, just for a second, the lyrics popped into my…
3 Moments of Goodness from Brooklyn Nine-Nine “Johnny and Dora”
The most satisfying part of this season’s finale has to the Jake and Amy kiss. Well, they kiss three times but the last one is the best one — and it means something. The Charles and Rosa dynamic was also great. I love how she’s convinced he doesn’t know anything…
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