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5 Reasons why you should watch “Outcast” on Cinemax: “Fireflies can see other fireflies.”

Do you love movies and shows about demonic possession? Sure, who doesn’t? However, it seems like television series centered on this are fading left and right. Shows like Ash vs Evil Dead, The Exorcist, and Constantine have all been canceled. South of Hell hasn’t aired a new episode since 2015 either, which leaves us with one flickering light to submerge us back into the darkness…Outcast. Outcast is currently airing season 2 on Cinemax and there are only 2 episodes left this season. You still have plenty of time to binge-watch seasons 1 and 2, however. The show is created by Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead) and is based on the comic series of the same name. It follows Kyle Barnes, played by Patrick Fugit, who is surrounded by misfortune, as his close family members are possessed by demons, leading him on a path toward self-discovery and justice. Kyle soon discovers that he has the ability to exorcise demons with merely his touch. There has been a gap of time since we have seen new episodes, as season 1 aired on Cinemax in 2016 and season 2 just started airing in summer 2018, which can sometimes lead to a slower pace or a need to refresh our memories on who’s who in the demonic possession game. However, the show does have many redeeming qualities and is definitely worth a watch and hopefully a pickup for season 3, which has yet to be determined. Please note spoilers are ahead. My top 5 reasons to watch Outcast are:

Kyle Barnes is a hero you can truly relate to.

One of the things I love about Outcast is that the character of Kyle Barnes seems like an everyday guy that you would actually meet and want to be friends with. There is nothing truly extraordinary about him and he has a humble presence. Kyle always tries to do right by his family and frequently visits his mother in the hospital. He also has a wife and young daughter who he loves very much. You can immediately detect that Kyle is genuine and a good person. This makes you truly sympathize with him when we see the people in his life getting possessed by demons. To make matters worse, it seems like the blame always comes in his direction. Even when Kyle discovers his abilities with the help of Reverend Anderson, played by Philip Glenister, Kyle is still the same man he has always been. Only now, he is able to exorcise demons with merely the touch of his hand. This is definitely more of a burden than a blessing, as Kyle realizes that he will continue to attract the attention and focus of those lurking in the darkness, targeting his family as well.

There is a formidable villain.

Meet Sidney. While we still have a lot to find out about him, it appears that Sidney is the big bad on this series. Whether he is the devil himself or something else, I’m not entirely sure, but he is always at the center of any darkness in town and sets his sights on Kyle and the Reverend, recognizing them as potential threats to “the merge,” which would give the demons a permanent home in the human vessels they are currently residing in from my understanding. Part of what makes Sidney such a great villain is that he is so mysterious. You are immediately drawn in and want to know more. In season 2, Sidney is shown as more vulnerable, as his human host begins to fail on him, but Sidney is not someone to be taken lightly. He is responsible for carving a pentagram into Reverend Anderson’s chest to demonstrate his power over him and he is fixated on shifting Kyle over to his side to use his abilities to further his own agenda. If we think about the classic idea of good vs. evil, Sidney definitely embodies the epitome of evil. Has he finally met his match with Kyle, however? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out, but this is a battle I am absolutely looking forward to.

Strong female characters refuse to sit on the sidelines.

Even though a lot of the show is centered around Kyle and the Reverend, the strong female characters on the show don’t merely sit by and let them steal the spotlight. Kyle’s wife, Allison, played by Kate Lyn Sheil, ends up attacking her own daughter when she is possessed, which is horrifying to watch. In season 2, Allison is in some kind of psych ward or rehabilitation center and is being told that she needs to accept that she had some kind of psychotic break and that only she is responsible for what happened to her daughter while in a “dissociative state.” While Allison initially seems weak and vulnerable, she has now become a supporting force to both her daughter and husband. When Kyle is taken away in the hospital, she demands to see his body and refuses to let other people tell her what to do. It’s about time Allison found her voice and inner strength. Rose Giles, played by Charmin Lee, is the wife of the Sheriff and ends up witnessing quite a lot about demonic possession, as her husband joins in on the fight and is possessed himself in season 2. In season 2, Rose takes matters into her own hands and lures in people who were possessed so that she can eliminate the threat herself. Finally, let’s talk about Megan, played by Wrenn Schmidt, the foster sister of Kyle. Megan was possessed at the end of season 1 and in the beginning of season 2, it’s like she is completely broken and a shell of her former self. She completely blames herself for her husband’s death and even jumps into the water, contemplating drowning herself. While under the water, Megan has a change of heart and realizes that she needs to live. We soon learn that Megan is pregnant and some view her unborn child as a potential threat, recognizing that the seed of the demon could still be present. While I’m interested to see how this story plays out, Megan is trying her best to believe in and support her brother and be strong for her family.

Megan’s possession.

Since the show is on Cinemax, we get to see quite a bit of blood and gore along the way, but the scariest moment of the show for me was when Megan was possessed at the end of season 1. The vacant stare in her eyes was so convincing and creepy. She killed her own husband and her actions afterwards are so incredibly disturbing. Megan begins peeling the skin off her own hand and then starts pushing on Mark’s eyeball with no reaction, which is something that still haunts my nightmares. This is the scariest possession on the show for me and it also created a major cliffhanger as well.

Amber steals the show.

The best part of the show for me is Kyle’s daughter, Amber, played by Madeleine McGraw. It’s safe to say that Amber has been through quite a lot. Her own mother tried to kill her and she watched her father be accused of pretty much everything. She also witnessed her Aunt Megan’s possession, which is enough to send her straight into years and years of therapy. But Amber is not afraid and turns out to be an outcast herself, revealed in season 2. Amber has the same ability as her father, but she is a lot less timid with it. While Kyle tends to warn the demons, Amber just goes right up to them and burns them, proving that she is courageous and strong. When they are told that her father is dead in the hospital, Amber keeps looking for him, refusing to listen to these lies. She is the one who finds Kyle and tells him that “fireflies can see other fireflies.” Amber has a lot to learn about her own abilities, but it seems like she may end up more powerful than her father. Kyle knows that he has a huge responsibility and burden already, but he needs to ensure Amber’s safety at all cost. Either way, Amber is a character you can absolutely root for, constantly reminding us just how capable and strong she is. Ready to watch?

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I am so excited to announce that my book, The Search for Alice, is now available! If you enjoy fairy-tale retellings, paranormal romance, horror, and mystery, then this might be the book for you or someone you know! Thank you for taking the time to check it out and I appreciate any feedback as well. I hope you enjoy!

When Kallie Bennett, a jaded teenage girl plagued by her alcoholic mother and her peers molded out of sheer bubble gum perfection, chases after Alice in Wonderland herself, she ends up lost in her own version of Wonderland, which forces her to face her utmost fears and introduces her to familiar characters with a dark twist. Among these characters is Ches, a gorgeous vampire with a conflicted conscience, who becomes Kallie’s guide and blossoming love interest. She also crosses paths with Queen Hartley, a manipulative witch who has the power to strip away one’s memories and imagination, which brings a bone chilling new meaning to “off with their heads.” In The Search for Alice, Kallie starts to realize that her Wonderland is just as frightening as her own reality and that she cannot always run away from her problems. She must figure out a way to defeat Queen Hartley and return home before it is too late, but she soon learns that escaping Wonderland means leaving Ches behind forever.

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Ranking my top 5 Horror TV Shows: “Well good news I found a piece of pie with no blood on it. Anybody want a bite?”

Greetings TV Fans! With all of the excitement centered on the release of the trailer for the upcoming Halloween film, I started to really think about some of my favorite horror films of all time and then I realized that there are quite a few TV shows that fit the bill as well. Whether you enjoy campy horror, slasher suspense, or zombies galore, horror TV shows have been around for quite a while and still stand the test of time. For today, I am going to be ranking my absolute favorite horror TV shows. Please note that for this list I have decided not to include TV shows that overlap in fantasy, supernatural, and sci-fi. For example, shows like Supernatural, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed, and True Blood will not be included because I think they have so many other layers with elements of horror. That being said, if you have read my blog before, you know that I am a huge fan of these shows, but I wanted the chance to let some other horror TV shows take the spotlight. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch any of the series below yet. My top 5 horror TV shows are:

Slasher

I recently got the chance to binge-watch the first two seasons of Slasher on Netflix and I have to say that the show pulled me in right away. If you are a fan of slasher films like Scream, this is the show for you. The first season centers around the character, Sarah who finds herself caught in the middle of a series of murders that are very similar to the murder of her own parents. The opening episode is beyond terrifying featuring the killer, The Executioner, who will give you nightmares for sure. The second season follows a completely different story-line and has more of an Agatha Christie type feel, as we learn about a group of friends who were responsible for killing a girl many years ago and try to put together the missing pieces when they later return. Each season brings different elements to the table, but has a healthy dose of gore, mystery, and twists that are not that easy to guess, which is refreshing.

Scream Queens

I am a huge fan of campy horror and I thoroughly enjoy films like Shaun of the Dead, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, The Evil Dead franchise, and The Cabin in the Woods. I think there is something to be said about the perfect blend of horror and comedy that is just pure genius. Even though Scream Queens only lasted two seasons, this show had me laughing out loud and screaming whenever the Red Devil made an appearance. The show follows a sorority who is targeted by the killer, but I have to say that Niecy Nash playing the security guard, Denise is the absolute best part of the show. While you may think you have seen a million movies like this before, Scream Queens really delivers and I was beyond disappointed when the show was cancelled.

Bates Motel

Have you ever wondered what turned Norman Bates into the infamous killer in Psycho? Bates Motel gave us the chance to really dive into the dark and creepy world of Norman Bates. The show is a prequel and we get a glimpse into Norman’s life as a teenager. The acting on this show is outstanding and the characters really draw you in, as you almost feel sympathy for Norman as you see the events that lead to his breakdown. The show has an eerie and mysterious feel, drawing the viewer in seamlessly. While we don’t see as much blood and gore in this particular show, Norman’s actions are bone-chilling and beyond creepy, which scare us in an entirely different way. When Norman dresses up as his mother, it’s scary how he is able to emulate her mannerisms and words to perfection. While the show answers many questions from Psycho, it also does a great job of paving its own identity, causing you to be on the edge of your seat at all times, never knowing what to truly expect from the Bates family.

Ash vs Evil Dead

Ash vs Evil Dead is another show that is the epitome of campy horror. Bruce Campbell is a genius and I have been a fan of the Evil Dead franchise for a long time. The show gave fans the chance to fall in love with Ash Williams, or “Ashy Slashy,” all over again, accepting that the only person who can stand in the way of evil is not afraid to deliver a well thought out pun just before destroying a deadite in grotesque and creative ways. The show also allows fans to get to know the Ghost Beaters, Kelly and Pablo, who team up with Ash against the she-devil, Ruby, played by the absolutely fabulous Lucy Lawless. The show recently aired its series finale, but provided fans with three seasons of fun, gore, comedy, and great music. You are seriously missing out if you do not check this show out. “Groovy.”

Some honorable mentions before revealing my number one pick are:

Scream
It
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Twin Peaks
The Twilight Zone
Goosebumps
The Strain
Hannibal
The Walking Dead franchise

American Horror Story

It should be no surprise that my favorite horror TV show is FX’s American Horror Story. The show is created by Ryan Murphy and does an amazing job of covering every element of horror. Each season features a different premise with a new type of evil never lurking too far away. While each season is unique in its own way, my absolute favorites are Coven, Hotel, and Murder House. The show is not afraid to test boundaries and will have you on the edge of your seat the entire time. There have been some moments on the show that have been so frightening that I was not able to sleep without seeing Twisty the Clown appear in my nightmares. The show does a great job of bringing one’s fears to the surface, but it also really looks into the darkness that exists within society as well, which really elevates the show. The most recent season focused on a cult, proving that humanity can be just as capable of performing evil as spirits and vampires. I was also very intrigued by the comparison of each season to a circle of hell from Dante’s Inferno. Dante’s journey through each circle exposes him to different types of sin and evil that exist in the world and within society, which adds even more complexity to American Horror Story. I am beyond excited to see what the next season brings and what sins it will explore next.

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to share some of your own thoughts and comments on your favorite horror TV shows.

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 23 season finale: “Every Day We Can Get Better”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 23 season finale, Dean got it absolutely right when he says, “But even when we’re strong, man things are going to happen. We’re going to make mistakes. Nobody’s perfect but we can get better. Every day we can get better.” While Dean’s words are meant for Jack, it seems like everyone can take a moment to pause and really listen here, including Dean. Mistakes are going to happen and plans are going to go terribly wrong, but what’s important is that the people who support us will stand by us and continue to fight on, even when it seems like all hope is lost. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s season finale, “Let the Good Times Roll,” Michael and Lucifer make their way back into the real world and prove to be a greater threat than we thought possible. Meanwhile, Jack contemplates leaving earth to spend some quality time with his father, Lucifer, and Dean teams up with Michael in a way you may not expect. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 23 season finale are:

Dean talks about retirement.

In the beginning of the episode, Dean takes a moment to think about what life would be like once all the evil is gone. While it seems like a fantasy, you never really know which battle is going to be the ultimate one. Perhaps thinking about time on a beach with a Hawaiian shirt is the way to go, especially when you are surrounded by chaos constantly. Sam seems doubtful that Dean will ever truly retire from hunting, but Dean says he will if the world is safe. While one can only hope that our favorite brothers can finally kick back and relax, the threat is nowhere near over just yet.

Dean gives Jack a pep talk.

We know that the Winchester brothers have a real knack for giving pep talks, but Jack is in desperate need of some guidance. Dean talks to him about the importance of sticking together even when things happen and tells Jack that he is family and that they look after their own. Even though Lucifer is Jack’s biological father, Sam, Dean, and Castiel have been the guiding forces in his life and remind him what family is truly about. Jack has been blaming himself for hurting others and when his friend, Maggie shows up dead, the guilt continues to overwhelm him. While not everything that happens can be fixed, Jack desperately wants to be able to reverse the evil around him. However, that starts with Daddy Dearest.

“Like Star Wars?”

Lucifer shows up and Jack does not believe what he sees, as Sam told him that Michael killed him. Lucifer tries to twist everything yet again and informs Jack that Sam is the one who left him behind. He manipulates his son by telling him that he’s here for him and suggests that Jack really needs him. Lucifer further explains that “humans are limited and fragile,” reminding Jack that he will never truly fit in here. He offers Jack the chance to go somewhere else and start over so that Jack can live his life for himself. Jack’s comparison of this to Star Wars lightens the mood but is actually pretty accurate, as he thinks about what life could be like “in a galaxy far, far away.” While the idea is certainly tempting, Jack will soon realize that you can’t just run away and abandon the people you love.

“This is the end of everything.”

While Sam and Dean are attacked by Michael, Sam sends a prayer Jack’s way, hoping that he will be able to hear them. Jack saves them and turns the tables on Lucifer when he forces him to tell the truth and learns that he is responsible for all of this and was the one who killed Maggie in the first place. I mean he also did bring her back from the dead, but does anyone really stay dead on this show? Jack tells Lucifer he is not his father and calls him a monster, finally making the right decision for himself. Lucifer tells him that he’s too much like his mother and slashes his throat, as he absorbs Jack’s power. After a blinding light consumes them, they are transported out of there and Sam has accidentally “hitched a ride.” Michael explains that with Jack’s power, Lucifer is too strong for anyone to stop and that the world will be destroyed.

Dean makes the ultimate sacrifice.

A quick flashback to earlier episodes reminds us that Dean was destined to be Michael’s vessel in the same way that Sam was destined to be Lucifer’s. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up to date on all of this information so I was happy for the reminder. Dean offers himself as Michael’s vessel or “sword” so that he can obtain the strength he needs to take down Lucifer. This is a dangerous option but he doesn’t really have a choice, as he knows that Lucifer will kill Sam and Jack. He tells Michael that this is a one-time thing and makes a deal, reminding him that “you’re the engine but I’m behind the wheel.” Just as Jack is about to sacrifice himself to save Sam, Dean/Michael bursts in, showing off his new wings. They kill Lucifer, but I have to wonder if he is really dead, as we know that our favorite devil has a habit of returning even though he is unwanted. Plus with Crowley gone, Lucifer has been providing us with some laugh out loud moments so I’m hoping he is not truly gone for good. Dean is happy that the plan was a success and reemphasizes the teamwork here. Unfortunately, Michael double crosses him and goes against their deal. He takes over Dean’s body and leaves Sam and Jack. At the end of the finale, we see Dean/Michael with glowing eyes, walking the streets. While we are unsure of where he is or what his plans are, we know that he will not be letting his new vessel go without a fight. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 22: “Sometimes Doing the Right Thing can go Wrong”

Happy Sunday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 22, Lucifer is desperately trying to turn over a new leaf to make a good impression on his son, but is anyone really buying it? While he tries to bond with his son, Jack over forced high-fives and inappropriate discussions about his mother, it does sure seem like he’s trying. It seems like Jack is willing to give him a chance, but are we? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Exodus,” Dean is beyond happy to see his brother, Sam alive and well. However, their mother, Mary is not ready to leave her people behind, which causes the Winchester brothers to come up with a plan to bring everyone through the rift. Meanwhile, Lucifer tries to bond with Jack and Rowena makes a valiant effort to hold the rift open. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 22 are:

“VIP pass. I’m with the band.”

In the beginning of the episode, everyone is shocked to see Lucifer enter the camp. He tries to lighten the mood with his winning personality and reminds them that he’s here to join the team. Sam and Dean don’t want Lucifer anywhere near Jack, but Jack is curious about his father and is not ready to turn away from him until he gets some answers. While Lucifer possesses power that will come in handy in the fight against Michael, no one seems ready to jump on his bandwagon just yet.

Mary punches Lucifer in the face.

Lucifer comically asks Mary if she misses him and she responds with a punch square in his jaw. I have to admit that this was beyond funny, as Mary proves that she is a Winchester no matter what and is not going to let anyone screw with her, even if they are the devil. Mary explains to Sam and Dean that she is not going to go back through the rift because she does not want to abandon the people here counting on her. Dean is not ready to accept going back to a world without her and Sam comes up with a compromise, suggesting that they bring everyone through the rift until they can come up with a plan to stop Michael. While 25 people seem like quite a lot to bring through the rift in a short amount of time, they are willing to take this chance because they need their mother in their lives. After all, they did just travel to another dimension to save her.

Castiel vs Castiel.

After reconnecting with Bobby, Dean is concerned about the well-being of Charlie, especially when he learns that Ketch is working with her. Both Charlie and Ketch are captured and alter-dimension Castiel enters the room, ready to torture with no remorse. Castiel faces off against himself, ready to take down the threat. Alter-dimension Castiel reminds him, “we are the same” and our Castiel replies with, “yes we are,” as he takes his life with no hesitation. While this threat is taken out, we know that Michael is still lurking somewhere in the shadows, ready to make his move.

“Kids. You just gotta know how to talk to them.”

Lucifer eagerly embraces his new role as a father and puts his best effort forward to connect with Jack. After taking off to gather his thoughts, Jack explains that he is ready to listen even though Sam, Dean, and Castiel warn him not to talk to Lucifer. Jack has a lot of questions but starts with the most important one: “Why does everyone hate you?” Lucifer tries to spin his own story about why he was cast out of heaven and does mention that he has done some terrible things, but is ready to make amends. Castiel is not buying it, however; rolling his eyes at Lucifer’s over-simplifications. When Jack’s mother is mentioned, Lucifer tries to add some input and says, “Awesome lady. Lost my virginity to her.” This revelation is completely inappropriate, but Lucifer continues to try to bond with Jack, which leads to a somewhat inspiring pep talk. Jack tells Sam that he wants to stay behind and fight Michael, but Lucifer steps in and reminds him that “sometimes doing the right thing can go wrong.” Jack calls Lucifer “father” to his delight, but Sam is clearly worried that Lucifer’s influence will lead Jack down the wrong path, especially since he is so impressionable and naive.

Showdown at the rift.

Time is running out and everyone needs to make it out of the rift before it closes for good. Rowena is back in our world, using all of her strength and magic to keep it open as long as possible. As everyone starts going through the rift, Michael shows up with perfect timing. Gabriel tells Sam and Dean to leave and is no longer running away. He faces off against Michael and is tragically killed to the horror of Sam and Dean. Gabriel sacrificed himself for them, proving that he did have goodness within him. Lucifer tries to hold off Michael as well as everyone gets through the rift. Just before Sam enters the rift, he says to Lucifer, “how did you think this was going to end?” Sam rushes through the rift and leaves Lucifer behind. Lucifer is now done being a team player and strikes up a deal with Michael. He agrees to help him pass through the rift and destroy whatever he wants as long as he can be with his son. While this is not shocking in the slightest, as we know that Lucifer’s first priority is always Lucifer, he and Michael together may be impossible to defeat. Stay tuned for the season finale next week!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Supernatural in the comments section below. Happy viewing!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Ash vs Evil Dead” season 3 episode 10 Series Finale: “The Mettle of Man”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching Starz’s Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 10 series finale last night, there is something bitter sweet about the end of one the most brilliant and entertaining shows on television. While the series may be over, the many adventures of Ash, Kelly, Pablo, and Brandy will always remain “groovy” for us fans. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “The Mettle of Man,” Ash has doubts about accepting his destiny, but receives a motivational speech from his loving daughter, Brandy. Meanwhile, Pablo goes into the rift to save Kelly and the military arrives, as evil spreads all over the world. My top 5 moments from the Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 10 series finale are:

“You taught me to believe in you and I do.”

In the beginning of the episode, we learn that Kandar the Destroyer has been unleashed on the world to test the “Mettle of Man.” While Pablo tries to explain that “it’s the final test Jefe,” Ash is having some doubts about his role in all of this. Brandy refuses to let Ash take a seat on the sidelines and I have to say that Brandy has transformed into quite the bad-ass at the end of the series, refusing to let anyone get in her way. After all, she is a Williams, just like Ash. Brandy motivates Ash and tells him, “I don’t know much about this evil dead crap…you’re the savior of humanity so get on your damn feet and own up to who you are. You taught me to believe in you and I do so please don’t let me down now.” Even though we have witnessed Brandy kicking some serious deadite ass, this speech to Ash is what truly makes her stand out and is the inspiration that Ash needs to go after Kandar. Well right after he gets “baked” of course. In a heart-warming gesture, Ash gives Brandy the necklace he has been carrying around with him since the beginning, passing on his legacy to her, which is beautiful and genuine. While Brandy tells him that they are in this together, Ash intends on protecting her no matter what. It looks like Ash finally got the hang of this fatherhood thing after all.

Pablo goes through the rift to save Kelly.

Pablo is still being shielded from evil, as they think he is one of them because he is “El Brujo Especial.” Ash is amused by this and comments that he is just like Kane the wrestler. Pablo realizes that since the rift is open, he can go in himself and be alright because of his new abilities. Ash trusts him and Pablo takes the plunge. He quickly jumps out, but is heartbroken when Kelly doesn’t wake up. After a few nail-biting moments, Kelly wakes up and Pablo kisses her passionately, causing fans everywhere to cheer. It’s about time you two! Kelly keeps her sense of humor alive when she sees her reflection and says, “I look like Keith Richards.” Whether she is ghostly pale or not, Kelly still looks fabulous and is ready to unleash her fury on the deadites. Welcome back to the land of the living Kelly!

“I’m not running from this one.”

After the Ghost Beaters begin fighting off evil with the military, they jump in a van to get to safety. Ash comes to the realization that this is the moment where he needs to say goodbye and go at it alone. He tells Kelly to be the leader now and says, “Pablo, you’re the Jefe now.” Brandy is begging him not to leave her but he reminds her, “Brandy, I’m doing this for you.” Ash finally accepts his destiny as “The Savior” and turns to face Kandar, leaving his friends and family behind to protect them.

“Ok big boy. Ashley J. Williams is coming for you!”

Ash quickly makes the decision to jump in one of the military tanks to take on Kandar and comments, “Just like Battle Zone the arcade game.” After all, how hard could it be to operate a tank? Ash gets creative with his attack and is locked and loaded with the Kandarian Dagger, using duct tape for good measure. While I’m not sure this could ever work, we cheer on Ash just the same, hoping that he will be able to take down evil and make it back to his friends. Ash fires away and takes Kandar down, but not before he lands on top of the tank with Ash still inside.

“It’s all gone…”

After the tank is crushed, Ash is dragged away and we see the blurred image of a Knights of Sumeria ring. Ash is put into some type of chamber and wakes up with white sprinkled through his hair and an upgraded hand, suggesting that he has been asleep for quite some time and is now in a futuristic world. Ash is greeted by some type of female android who refers to him as “The Savior” and tells him they need to get moving. After revealing Ash’s beloved car with some upgrades of its own, he begins asking about where Brandy is. The android explains that she’ll explain on the way and when she asks Ash how he feels, he gives fans a response we can all be satisfied with when he simply says, “Groovy.” While there are still a lot of questions unanswered about what happened to the world and how far into the future they are, one thing is for certain. Ash is still alive and kicking and is ready to take on evil once again. After all, Ash is a “Ghost Beater for life” and so are we. While the series ends open enough to perhaps take on another movie one day, fans can take comfort in knowing that Ash is still fighting the good fight with his humor intact.

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own theories and thoughts on Ash vs Evil Dead in the comments section below. Happy viewing!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Ash vs Evil Dead” season 3 episode 9: “Judgement Day”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching Starz’s Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 9 last night, we are getting extremely close to the finish line. Starz recently announced that this season will be the last for Ash vs Evil dead which means anything goes. Main characters can die, the world can collapse, and “boomstick” could be left behind. That being said, this episode is filled with shocking moments so who knows what we can expect in the series finale next week. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Judgement Day,” Ash goes after Ruby to end this once and for all, Zoe suffers an unsightly end, and the Dark Ones arrive in Elk Grove. Meanwhile, Pablo’s powers advance and Brandy gets an incoming call from her dead mother. My top 5 moments from Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 9 are:

The Dark Ones arrive.

In the beginning of the episode, poor Zoe is tortured while Ruby cuts off her skin to make a new page for the Book of the Dead. Kaya gauges out her eyes and kills her once they get what they want, but they’ll get what they deserve later on. You know Karma and all that. Meanwhile, the Dark Ones have already arrived and come through the rift, so it looks like Ruby is out of time. The Dark Ones are cloaked shadowy figures, sort of resembling the “Dementors” from Harry Potter. They begin wreaking havoc on Elk Grove, spreading evil everywhere they go. While the town declares Martial Law, it’s unlikely that anyone will be able to stop this threat except for the prophesied one.

“I’m coming for you Ruby. Time to die.”

Ash gives Pablo and his daughter, Brandy a pep talk and then heads out to Ms. Prevett’s home to destroy Ruby once and for all. Even though we have heard this speech from Ash numerous times before, we are rooting for him all the same. Ash begins pounding beers on the ride over to psych himself up, not realizing that the town is currently under attack. When he comes face to face with Ruby, he demands that she release Kelly’s body so that he can save his friend. After all, “who the fuck is Kaya?” Ash demands that she evict her so that he can have the “no vacancy” sign removed for Kelly once she comes through the rift. It’s actually a spot on analogy if you think about it. Ash and Ruby face off and Ruby even destroys his beloved chainsaw right before his eyes, but no one is ready for what comes next.

“I’m Ashy Slashy’s daughter!”

Poor Brandy is left alone in Ash’s home but he makes sure to leave her with his trusty weapon, “boomstick.” She tries to thank him and ends up vomiting on him as a side effect from coming back from the dead, but Ash is OK with this. After all, he loves his daughter and is happy to have her back safe and sound. Once the Dark Ones arrive, evil is around pretty much every corner, putting Brandy in immediate danger. Brandy proves to be quite resourceful and tries to escape the evil. This is no easy task, however; as she begins to get incoming calls and unwanted voicemails from her dead mother. Brandy tells herself it is not real and stays strong. She cuts off part of her thumb and for a moment, sees herself cutting off her own hand to truly become Ash Williams’s daughter, but it is only a hallucination. With her hand intact, Brandy destroys the evil and reminds it who she is. Our little Brandy has grown up so fast and has embraced her true calling. Go Brandy!

“I don’t get a manual with being El Brujo Especial.”

Pablo begins getting more intense visions that literally blind him while they occur, as he can actually see into Ruby’s place through the eyes of the Necronomicon. He quickly realizes that poor Zoe is dead and that Ruby is trying to find the rift. Pablo gets down to the rift, but the Dark Ones have already come through it. They obtain the lost pages, but evil suddenly has no interest in Pablo. It’s like his new powers have cloaked him from them, allowing him to sneak through town undetected. Pablo explains to Ash that if the lost pages are reunited with the Necronomicon, all hell will break loose and there may be no stopping it. Pablo’s powers are advancing quickly, but will he be able to help Ash stop this threat?

“Poor Ruby. I’m melting. Fuck off bitch.”

After Ruby destroys Ash’s chainsaw, it seems like he may not be winning this battle. However, the Dark Ones interrupt before their fight can go any further. The Dark Ones eject Kaya from Kelly’s body and burn her alive. While this is happening, Ash grabs Kelly’s body and the book and sneaks out of there. Ash doesn’t shed any tears when Ruby is killed by the Dark Ones, but it’s clear that their powers are far greater than anything we have seen before. Either way, so long Ruby. You were a worthy opponent for sure. Ash heads to the hardware store to meet up with Brandy and Pablo. The Dark Ones obtain the book and connect it with the lost pages and open up the ground. An overwhelmingly large monster begins to surface and it looks like the final battle has finally come. Who will win the battle? Will the Ghost Beaters be able to save Kelly? Who will survive? Stay tuned for the series finale next week!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own theories and thoughts on Ash vs Evil Dead in the comments section below. Happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Ash vs Evil Dead” season 3 episode 8: “Ghost Beaters Never Leave a Man Behind”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching Starz’s Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 8 last night, I felt a familiar shudder, bringing back old nightmares from the 2009 film “Drag Me to Hell,” which happens to be directed by the wonderful, Sam Raimi. I wonder if he was on the same page here too because I was just as equally frightened by the demon in the rift, refusing to let any soul escape unclaimed. Too bad Ash is not playing by its rules. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Rifting Apart,” Ash and Pablo work together to open the rift, Brandy runs into an old friend, and Kaya brings Ruby something or someone that can potentially change their destiny. My top 5 moments from Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 8 are:

“Just like old times.”

Ash refuses to sit around and feel sorry for himself after his daughter is stabbed in front of him. Pablo and him decide to work together to make things right. Ash lets Pablo know that “to save those two I would submit to a prostate exam,” which proves he means business. After all, he was just reunited with his daughter and Kelly is like family as well. Pablo and Ash steal Brandy’s body from the coroner, as they need to make sure she is intact when her spirit comes back through the rift. Only, perhaps they should have checked the body bag next to her as well. When they get to the cellar, Pablo and Ash look at each other, expecting the other one to have a plan. After all, Pablo is “Cuervo Especial,” according to Ash. After politely reminding him that he is “El Brujo Especial,” Pablo thinks that Ash will need to stab himself with the Kandarian dagger in order to get to Brandy and Kelly. Seems like it makes sense, but Ash can’t do it. The two decide to work together to stab Ash on the count of 3, only Ash throws in 2 and a half, which throws off the count. “Was that 3?” Ash wakes up in the rift and is off to find Brandy, depending on Pablo to be there to open the rift once they are ready.

Kaya brings Ruby a present.

Even though we don’t see Ruby for most of the episode, we know that she is off plotting somewhere. Kaya decides to take matters into her own hands and captures Zoe, one of the Knights of Sumeria. When Ruby discovers that she can speak Latin, she is more than pleased, as she realizes that Zoe may be the key to their victory. She ominously tells her that “you’re going to help us re-write our destiny.” Of course that only leaves us with more questions, but we will need to stay tuned to find out.

Pablo vs a deadite.

After one of the deceased high school students wakes up in the body bag next to Brandy’s, she is not about to let an opportunity go by without attacking Pablo. Pablo needs to be at the rift to help open it for Ash, but gets distracted when he has to defend himself in the hardware store. After strategically using his surroundings to his advantage, Pablo is able to defeat the deadite who was mocking his new title. In victory, he reminds her and everyone who is watching that “It’s Brujo Especial…bitch!”

“Save Kelly and your daughter Ash Williams.”

Brandy is frightened when she wakes up in the rift and is running from the beyond creepy demon. After witnessing one of her classmates dragged beneath the surface, she is rescued by a familiar face. Dalton shows up and the two run toward the abandoned “Cinema,” where they meet up with Kelly. While they are unsure about what to do next, they are not going to go down without a fight. After Ash arrives, the mission is to get to the opening of the rift, but this will not be so easy. Dalton is aware of the stakes and distracts the demon so that Ash can get Kelly and Brandy to their destination. Dalton tells Ash that he only asks that he tell Ruby that he’ll be waiting for her in hell. He passionately kisses Kelly and rushes off to carry out his mission. After successfully distracting the monster, Dalton sacrifices himself and is brutally dragged to hell, but his good deed gave Ash the time he needed to turn his “idea of a plan” into an actual plan.

“Ghost beaters never leave a man behind.”

Ash explains that he is not about to let evil mess with his family. After Dalton’s sacrifice, Ash, Brandy, and Kelly take cover in Ash’s car. Kelly explains that nothing works in the rift, but Ash is able to get “baby” started. After all, “Evil is not the boss of us. Buckle up!” The other souls stuck in the rift are more than pleased to see Ash run over the demon, as the three head to their destination. Pablo is able to open the rift in the nick of time, but only Brandy and Ash can go through. Something is preventing Kelly from passing through, which we know is Kaya occupying her body. The rift closes, but Ash refuses to leave her behind. At least Brandy and Ash are alive and well, but the threat is not even close to being over.

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and comments on Ash vs Evil Dead below. Happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Throw-Back Thursday: Ranking the top 5 episodes of “Charmed.”

It’s Throw-Back Thursday TV Fans! For today, I am going to be counting down the top 5 episodes from Charmed. Out of the 178 episodes of the series, it was extremely difficult to narrow this list down to just 5 episodes. Over my many re-watches of the show, these episodes have stood the test of time. As I re-watch the series each time, I find myself looking forward to them because they truly make an impact with me. There have been different points in my life where many episodes of Charmed have gotten me through some really tough times and that just goes to show you how amazing this show is.

It’s not just about witchcraft and magic. It’s about family, loyalty, and how to deal with the everyday demons in our lives, not just the supernatural. The entire series is filled with great episodes, all connecting to create a believable story and providing us with some great entertainment, while keeping our favorite characters real, empathetic, funny, and significant in the process. It’s hard not to feel like part of the Halliwell family when you invest so much time watching these powerful and amazing women. These stand-out episodes below take it a step further, however; surpassing our expectations as fans and surprising us with unforgettable moments. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not yet watched the series.

My top 5 episodes from Charmed are:

“From Fear to Eternity.” (Season 1, episode 13)

“Prue. Prue. You must face your fears, Prue. You must trust in the greatest of all powers. Love.” (Patty Halliwell)

So for me this episode has to be the one that hooked me onto Charmed for good. This episode was in the middle of the first season and really elevated the show to an entirely new level. It’s Friday the 13^th and we are first introduced to one of the greatest villains on the show, Barbas, the Demon of Fear. I have to say that it was very clever to have episode 13 be the Friday the 13^th one, which really made this episode that much more haunting. The Demon of Fear has to murder 13 witches before midnight so that he can be freed, which is alarming enough for those of you who are superstitious.

What makes Barbas so frightening is that he brings a victim’s greatest fear to the surface. The victim appears to die from a heart attack and their hair turns bright white from fright, which gets the police involved, but there is something so bone-chilling about this. Just imagining this happening makes my skin crawl, which is why Barbas was such a genius villain and so difficult for the sisters to face. This episode stood out to me as well because the sisters could not just rely on their magical powers to defeat him. Phoebe is held captive by him and he lures Prue to the scene to get two witches for the price of one. We learn in the episode that Prue is very fearful of drowning, as Barbas initially attacks her in the shower.

When Prue is in the pool, the spirit of her mother, Patty appears before her and tells her to trust in the power of love. Prue is able to overcome her fear, which banishes Barbas. It took Prue conquering her inner demons to be able to defeat this one and it finally allows her to open up to her sisters and let them into her heart, while still having plenty of room to remember and love her mother.

“Chick Flick.” (Season 2, episode 18)

“You’re my hero Billy.”

“And I think you’re swell, Sally Mae.”

My top 5 list would not be complete without including “Chick Flick.” I typically refer to this episode as “Kill It Before It Dies,” which is the old movie that Phoebe is obsessed with, currently playing down at the local theater. In this episode, the Demon of Illusion flees from the Charmed ones and hides right in the movie. The demon is not afraid to change the script and even recruits other psycho killers from different movies to attack the sisters. Phoebe’s dream man, Billy, comes out of the movie and is still in black-and-white. Phoebe is beyond thrilled and bonds with Billy. I mean how many times have we thought about hanging out with one of our favorite characters? Phoebe actually gets to do this which is beyond cool.

The sisters team up with Billy to fight the Demon of Illusion, but not before they get trapped in the film. The Demon of Illusion explains that if they are stuck in there when the movie ends, they will never get out. Luckily, Prue is quite the photographer and is able to rewind the film and vanquish the Demon of Illusion by leaving his frame under the light for too long. Phoebe is forced to say goodbye to Billy, but is thrilled when she gets her own copy of the movie. “Kill It Before it Dies” actually appears in three episodes of Charmed and even Cole tries to give her a message through the movie. I mean you can’t knock him for lack of effort.

Either way, this episode is absolutely hilarious and fun. If you’re having a bad day, I strongly recommend you grab your popcorn and watch this one. And whatever you do…don’t hide from a psycho killer in the shower like poor Piper.

“The Seven Year Witch.” (Season 7, episode 16)

“Leo and Piper’s love, it’s epic, it’s massive. It’s Romeo and Juliet, Anthony and Cleopatra, Brad and Jennifer.” (Drake)

There are a few reasons why I absolutely adore this episode. First off, my absolute favorite character, Cole Turner is back. Well not back to the land of the living, but he does act as a sort of mentor and guide for Piper who is currently trapped in limbo. Meanwhile, the elders decide to test Leo and strip him of his memory and leave him out on an abandoned highway so that he can choose his path once and for all. The path is not so clear-cut, however; as the elders do try to manipulate him by focusing on his love to help others. Cole finally gets through to Piper and she realizes that she must let go and die and call out to Leo in order to reach him and the plan is a success. While Drake should have probably picked couples in history that actually ended up together…or ended up surviving, the intent is there.

When I think about epic couples, Piper and Leo always come to mind and it’s because of moments like this. Piper and Leo’s love transcends everything else around them and they are able to fight for each other and support each other through it all. At the end of the episode, Drake’s life ends at midnight when he says, “Alas…pumpkin time.” Fans learn that Cole sent him there to help Phoebe believe in love again, which is absolutely swoon-worthy. Even though Cole can’t be with Phoebe, her happiness is all that keeps him going in the other plane and he will forever love her. Phoebe even feels his presence in the house, which proves that they are still connected on some level. Now that’s romantic.

“Centennial Charmed.” (Season 5, episode 12)

“We’ve been through so much together…haven’t we? Our love’s so strong, nothing can destroy it, not even this. We’re meant to be together.” (Cole)

So even though Phoebe says, “I don’t think so,” it’s hard to fully believe this can be true. I absolutely believe that Phoebe and Cole were meant to be together, but unlike Piper and Leo, they are unable to defeat everything that gets in their way. Cole’s path toward self-destruction is beyond difficult to control and Phoebe will always choose her family over her love for him simply because she is selfless. It’s a sacrifice and something that will always be with her, but it’s hard to agree that their love was not meant to be. While I do think that her love with Coop later on in the series is a healthy and stable relationship for her, it comes as a close second to her passionate and messy romance with Cole. This episode is the 100^th episode of the show and I think that they really hit home with it. Cole has been vanquished before, but he always finds some way back. However, this time is different.

Cole reveals that it is his birthday but all he wants is a chance at love and happiness, which is heart-breaking and empathetic. The Avatars approach Cole, which prove to be a greater threat later down the road with Leo, and Cole decides to use his new powers to cast a spell to alter reality so that he can win Phoebe back. Only this has unforeseen consequences, as Phoebe does not love him in this reality anymore than she does now. Cole’s plan back-fires when Paige sneezes and orbs out when the spell is cast, as he had anticipated her being dead in this reality. Paige is able to convince Piper to help her, which is no easy task and the power of 3 is alive again. Cole is not indestructible in this reality and when he is vanquished, it’s for good this time. The end of the episode is bitter sweet, as Cole’s place is found empty and abandoned, revealing that he’s not coming back anytime soon.

Paige wishes him a happy birthday before she exits, which always brings me to tears. The sisters did not want to vanquish Cole, but he made it impossible for them to live in a world with him. Perhaps his path could have been different or perhaps it would end just the same, but it’s clear that he impacted more than just Phoebe, which makes his departure from the show that much more heart-breaking.

Some honorable mentions before revealing my number one episode of Charmed are:

“The Wendigo”
“Is There a Woogy in the House?”
“Déjà Vu All Over Again”
“P3 H20”
“Ms. Hellfire”
“Awakened”
“The Good, The Bad, and the Cursed”
“Just Harried”
“All Hell Breaks Loose”
“Brain Drain”
“A Paige from the Past”
“Charmed and Dangerous”
“Marry-Go-Round”
“Long Live the Queen”
“The Day the Magic Died”
“Sense and Sense Ability”
“Witchstock”
“The Courtship of Wyatt’s Father”
“Hyde School Reunion”
“Witch Wars”
“Charmageddon”
“Show Ghouls”
“The Torn Identity”
“Kill Billy: Volume 2”

“Forever Charmed.” (Season 8, episode 22)

“And although we certainly had our struggles and heart aches over the years we’re a family of survivors and we always will be. Which is why we’ve truly been Charmed.” (Piper Halliwell)

So I absolutely have to give the series finale of the show the number one spot. Mostly because it truly sums up everything the way I would have liked. I would say that the only thing missing was the presence of Prue but they did mention her. The episode focuses on Piper using Coop’s ring to travel through time to save her sisters, which allows some of our favorite characters from the past and future to get involved to help save the day. When the threat is over, we get a glimpse into the future of the lives of our favorite Halliwell sisters and everything is as it should be. Piper’s words to her future grand-daughter remind us what the show is all about. While the Halliwell sisters are powerful witches, they are much more than that.

They are survivors and they are a family that sticks together no matter what. It’s hard not to fall in love with this show and every time I watch the series finale, it inspires hope and love. While it’s always hard to say goodbye to the Charmed ones, you can always start the series over again, but knowing that they obtained the future that they deserved provides us with closure and satisfaction. “The power of 3 will set us free!”

I hope you enjoyed the list and please feel free to post some of your own favorite episodes from Charmed below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

@TV_Fanatic_Girl

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Ash vs Evil Dead” season 3 episode 7: “Ding Dong…you’re dead”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching Starz’s Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 7 last night, I’m wondering why the Elk Grove police department has not instated some type of curfew yet. After all, two local people are dead and a lot of weird things continue to happen, but I guess the best thing for everyone to do is to gather all in one place at the school dance. Seriously I don’t know what this town would do without Ashy Slashy. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Twist and Shout,” Brandy puts on her sequins and heads to the school dance with some chaperones, Pablo sees an unexpected guest in the rift, and Ruby tries to steal the show. My top 5 moments from Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 7 are:

“I’m not sure this is the time to be playing Barbie dress up.”

And you know what…Ash has got a valid point. Not to say that I want to take away Brandy’s chance to shine on the dance floor, especially since she is wearing her mother’s favorite dress, but it seems like this is just bringing evil exactly what it wants. Brandy explains that this is her chance to lure Ms. Prevett out in the open and to finally see her for what she truly is. Ash accepts but is clearly hesitant about this plan, explaining that “from now on you’re rubber and we’re glue.” After all, “that’s what super cool dads do right?”

Ruby takes her plan to the next level.

Ruby’s new and improved demon Ash is born or hatched? Not sure which is really correct, but either way this identical version of Ash calls her “mother.” Ruby explains that his role is to make Brandy truly believe he is her father. This includes cutting off his own arm so that all of the details are just right. Talk about commitment. Ruby tells Brandy that her father, Ash is a demon and tries to get her to turn on him. If Brandy kills her own father, Ruby’s heir will become the true prophesied one and then she will be able to pretty much bring all hell to earth…literally.

“The real Kelly and I did kiss and it was freakin awesome!”

While Pablo is still in the cellar at the hardware store, he hears a voice calling his name through the rift. Pablo is shocked to see Kelly trapped inside and she tries to explain that she must be dead. Pablo is clearly heart-broken by this news but recognizes that Kelly’s soul is in immediate danger and knows that it is his responsibility to do something to help her. When Pablo arrives at the school dance, he is even more confused to see Kelly there alive and well. Only, he begins to see through this impossibility and tests her by claiming they never shared a kiss. When Kaya fails the test miserably, Pablo lets her know that the kiss they shared was “freakin awesome” and the two begin attacking each other. Pablo cannot kill the vessel and escapes in just the nick of time, but it’s clear these two are not done just yet.

“There’s a very handsome but demented version of me running around here.”

Ash is shocked when he sees the demon version of himself running around the school hallway, leaving a pile of messy dead bodies behind him. It is clear that Ash is being framed for this, but he is not about to let Ruby’s plan be a success. Ash says, “I’m going to save my daughter.” When he comes face to face with Brandy, she is beyond angry and waves the dagger around to show that she is not messing around. Ash tries to explain that “it wasn’t me…it was the other me,” which isn’t as convincing as it sounds. Ash fights off the demon version of him, explaining that “Ruby went to Kandarian Kinkos and this asshole popped out.” After destroying the demon, he looks to Brandy, hoping that she will believe him.

“You were right.”

Brandy has flashes about her recent memories with her father and she cannot end his life, ruining Ruby’s plan. After the demon Ash is eliminated, Brandy sees Ruby for what she truly is and says, “you were right.” Ruby’s anger comes screeching to the surface and she throws the Kandarian dagger at Ash, only Brandy jumps in front of it to save him. Brandy dies in Ash’s arms, breaking his heart completely and it seems like all hope is lost. Or is it? Brandy wakes up in the rift and sees the same monster that seemed to be after Kelly. After watching the preview from next week, it appears that Ash and Pablo are ready to go into the rift to save them. While it seems like the first step is to save their souls, is it possible that Brandy and Kelly can be brought back to life? I’m hoping so because it seems like our favorite characters are dropping like flies. Stay tuned to find out!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and comments on Ash vs Evil Dead below. Happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Ash vs Evil Dead” season 3 episode 6: “Tales From the Rift”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching Starz’s Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 6 last night, I think it’s important that you never judge a book from its cover. That is unless we are talking about “The Book of the Dead,” which contains the most unimaginable evil, including evil sorceresses who should really just stay put. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Tales From the Rift,” Kelly sees her mission through and brings the fight to Ruby, refusing to give up until she destroys her once and for all. Meanwhile, Ash is visited by the Knights of Sumeria, Pablo begins tapping into his powers as “El Brujo Especial,” and the rift opens, which proves to be extremely dangerous. My top 5 moments from Ash vs Evil Dead season 3 episode 6 are:

“Like daughter, like Dad.”

After last week’s episode, Brandy makes the brave decision to trust her heart and her father in the process. Brandy is surprisingly handling everything thrown her way pretty well so far and continues to grow closer to her dad, Ash. She even makes him breakfast, which consists of actually toasting a pop tart, but Ash is beyond impressed. Brandy is still not able to truly believe that Ms. Prevett, otherwise known as Ruby, is evil, however. Ash continues to try and make her see it, but it looks like she will need to witness the Queen of Hell in action in order to fully understand it. Either way, it’s good to see Brandy and Ash finally growing closer and bonding.

The Knights of Sumeria show up on Ash’s doorstep.

A group of the Knights of Sumeria shows up when they don’t hear back from Dalton. They claim they can stop evil for good, which seems promising. Ash is skeptical of this but is more than willing to give it a shot, especially since he has a daughter to protect. They head off to the hardware store to find the body of Gary, who left them clues on the wall in Sumerian. They believe that Gary had figured out a way to open the rift to the Netherworld and believe that could be the key to triggering the final battle.

“I think these guys flunked Sumerian 101.”

After determining that opening the rift could be the key to stopping evil, the group of Knights is determined to figure this out. However, they are having a little bit of trouble reading the Sumerian on the wall. When Pablo arrives at the store, he can surprisingly decode the text and opens the rift as a result. The rift proves to be quite dangerous as one of the Knights goes through and returns as a deadite. Ash is able to stop the threat, but it’s important that they figure out a way to close the rift in the meantime before anything else happens.

“I got a bad feeling about this.”

After Pablo became “El Brujo Especial,” his powers are now surfacing, surprising him and those around him. He gets a sort of vision and realizes that Ash is in trouble at the hardware store. After he arrives, his powers allow him to translate the Sumerian and open the rift, which the Knights of Sumeria explained was a task that was not so easily done. After Ash manages to destroy the deadite, he tells Pablo that he needs to figure out a way to close the rift for good. While Pablo’s abilities seem to be quite powerful, he will need to get a handle on them very quickly so that he can help Ash with the fight against evil.

“Don’t start a fight you can’t finish.”

Kelly makes good on her promise to stop Ruby and attacks her in her home. She shoots her over and over, but Ruby tries to playfully remind her that she’s immortal. Kelly reveals that she has the Kandarian Dagger and puts her best effort forward to try and stop Ruby once and for all. She warns her that, “It’s Gladiator time, bitch,” and she means business. Kelly’s fight against Ruby is commendable. Even though she is mortal, she packs quite the punch and refuses to let Ruby escape. While fans everywhere are rooting for Kelly, it seems unlikely that she will be able to finish the job. Ruby turns the tables on her and uses the Kandarian Dagger to stab Kelly. As her life pours out of her, Ruby tells her, “I hated you least of all Kelly.” While characters don’t typically last too long on Ash vs Evil Dead, Kelly Maxwell has touched us all and is an irreplaceable member of the Ghost Beaters. The important thing to remember is that dead doesn’t stay dead for very long on this show. Ruby conveniently uses Kelly’s body as a vessel and allows her sorceress friend, Kaya to settle in there, freeing her from “The Book of the Dead.” When Kaya sees Ash later on, she delivers him the dagger, continuing to pretend to be Kelly in the meantime. While it breaks my heart to see Kelly’s mortal life over, I’m hoping that somehow Pablo’s new powers can bring her back from the dead and swap her soul with Kaya’s. While it may seem far-fetched, the show desperately needs Kelly’s kick-ass attitude and commitment to bringing down evil. The idea of Kelly being gone forever is heart-breaking. My fingers are crossed that there is some kind of loop hole to help bring her back. However, in the meantime, now that we know that Kaya is free, what is she capable of? Will she and Ruby become an unstoppable force? Stay tuned to find out!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and comments on Ash vs Evil Dead below. Happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

@TV_Fanatic_Girl