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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Shameless” season 9 episode 1 season premiere: “Isn’t that just the cost of being a Gallagher?”

Happy Sunday TV fans! After watching Showtime’s Shameless season 9 episode 1 season premiere, I am beyond excited for the return of my favorite family on television. The season premiere helped us catch up with all of our favorite characters and had us quite concerned about others, but it’s all in good fun. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In tonight’s episode, “Are You There Shim? It’s Me, Ian,” Fiona focuses her attention on getting an appraisal done on her building to help come up with the bail money for Ian, but becomes distracted when she learns that Irish Ford may be hiding something from her. Meanwhile, Debbie is outraged when she finds out that she is not being paid the same as the men in her field, Frank gets intimately involved with the PTA, Lip shows off his dance skills, and Kassidi enthusiastically cheers on her man. My top 5 moments from Shameless season 9 episode 1 are:

“You’ll have to handle your personal issue.”

Carl is working hard and is determined to be promoted to Cadet Lieutenant, but his commanding officer reminds him that he will need to handle his “personal issue” first. The personal issue is of course Karl’s wife or girlfriend, Kassidi, who is camped out on the base holding up countdown signs until they can be reunited once again. Kassidi reminds Carl that she is practicing her kegels and that she loves him, but decides that this isn’t enough to show her love and devotion. She ultimately breaks out a cheerleader outfit and puts a creative spin on a classic cheer when she calls out, “Carl Carl, he’s our man, if he can’t f*ck me, no one can!” While I give her props for maximum effort, Carl realizes that Kassidi may be standing in the way of his promotion. Before Carl can come up with a suitable plan, one of his trainees takes it upon himself to handle the situation and tells Carl that “no one will ever find the body.” Does this mean what we think it means or is there another explanation? I absolutely love the role of Kassidi, played by the incredible Sammi Hanratty, and thoroughly enjoyed her obsessive relationship with Carl. That being said, perhaps he is finally off the hook now? We’ll have to wait for further confirmation.

“That’s a playpen.”

Kev and V are having a difficult time controlling their daughters, realizing that Svetlana scared them so much that they didn’t really act out before. With her absence, it is up to Kev to get creative so that he can get some quality time with V. While in the bar, he keeps the girls in cages, but he hilariously reminds the patrons that it’s a playpen. However, perhaps a dog cage was not far off, as Kev decides to resort to playing fetch in the street with his two daughters to burn off some of their energy. While in the park with the girls, Kev and V spot a line of children who are so well behaved and are excited to see a real potential solution right in front of them…preschool!

“U ever coming back? I still have Xan.”

When we first see Lip again, he is on Eddie’s social media page and discovers that she is apparently having fun in the sun without a worry in the world. Lip messages her and reminds her that her ten year old niece is still with him. While at his boss’s wedding, he meets the maid of honor, Tami, and has a brief fling with her after showing off his “nerdy dance moves.” I have to admit that Lip doing the running man was absolutely epic. After taking his boss’s advice, he goes to see Tami about asking her out to dinner, but is harshly rejected and his sex game is insulted as well. While this may not be the right lady for Lip, it’s about time he finds someone truly worthy of his affection.

“I’m the guy who supplied your wives a service.”

After Liam spoils Frank’s plan to make some quick cash, he decides to involve himself more deeply with the PTA. Of course for Frank this means having an affair with four of the women and stealing silverware on his way out. It seems like everything is going according to plan, until an “epidemic” of STDs is brought to the attention of the PTA and all of the affairs are out in the open. While everyone is initially angry with Frank, he reminds them that he did them a service and uses this as an opportunity for the couples to talk about their feelings and issues out in the open, proving once again that Frank is literally able to get out of anything.

“Isn’t that just the cost of being a Gallagher?”

During the episode, Fiona tries her hardest to obtain the bail money needed for Ian, but Ian doesn’t seem that worried about it. Ian is busy leading strikes in jail and praising “Shim,” since he doesn’t know if God is a man or a woman. While Fiona is nervous that Ian is off his meds, she still decides that she needs to get his bail money together to help him. Irish Ford is not so sure this is the best plan and Fiona tells him that it’s like talking to a wall with him, insulted that he is judging her family. Fiona is already having mixed feelings about Irish Ford when she discovers that he has a second cell phone, but Irish Ford comes clean and explains that it is for international calls to his mother, Patty. Before Fiona gets a chance to test this theory and answer the phone, she hilariously drops it in the toilet by accident and is completely unapologetic about it to Irish Ford. While it seems like these two are still in the clear, I’m not sure that Irish Ford is the one for Fiona. While we know that Emmy Rossum has announced that this is her last season on the series, I’m still waiting for Jimmy/Steve to come in and sweep her off her feet. Fingers crossed! Are you ready to experience more crazy adventures with the Gallagher family? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” season 13 episode 1 Season Premiere: “The Gang Makes Paddy’s Great Again”

Happy Thursday TV fans! The wait is finally over and it’s time to laugh out loud with Charlie, Mac, Dee, Frank, and Cindy? More to come on that! After watching the FXX network’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 13 episode 1 last night, I was introduced to a new Patty’s Pub that I was not familiar with. Everything seemed to be somewhat normal until I realized that someone was missing. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “The Gang Makes Paddy’s Great Again,” the gang is working with Cindy, played by Mindy Kaling, to change the image and perception of their bar to attract more customers. Meanwhile, Mac has put his best effort forward to change his body image again and surprises the gang with an eerie new toy that has something oddly familiar about it. My top 5 moments from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 13 episode 1 are:

“The unveiling of what?”

As the gang decides to come up with a plan to help improve Paddy’s image, Mac is convinced that he has the solution right in front of them…or right under his duster. Mac shows off his new and extremely muscular physique, suggesting that this could be a key component to the plan. The gang is hilariously underwhelmed by this, explaining that “he’s fat, he’s skinny, he’s muscular.” They write it off as a cry for attention, trying to move forward with the task at hand, but Mac continues to try and work his new physique into the plan for the rest of the episode.

“Is that a sex doll?”

Mac is beyond excited to show the gang what he bought and at this point, I was more focused on the fact that Glenn Howerton’s name was left off the main credits. While I was confused at Dennis’s absence initially, I was in for a shocking surprise when Mac revealed a sex doll with a striking image to Dennis. The gang is initially appalled by this, realizing that Mac is probably banging it the moment they leave the room. While Mac tries to convince them that his Dennis doll is there for “companionship,” his friends are not believing this for one second.

“The doll talks to you now…”

As if the sex doll wasn’t creepy enough, Mac begins to talk to it, as if he could hear Dennis speaking to him. While the gang initially thinks this is crazy, Charlie and Frank begin to hear it too and even Dee says, “It called me a bird.” Later in the episode, the gang tries to carry out Cindy’s plan to improve Paddy’s pub and everything initially seems to be going well until they continue to hear Dennis’s voice, judging them and making them feel inferior.

“You want me to talk to the doll?”

During the episode, the waitress continues to call Charlie over and over again and he is getting annoyed by her neediness, which is hilarious on its own. Charlie realizes that the perfect solution is right in front of him and brings over the Dennis doll to keep the waitress company. As soon as she begins complaining about something, he cuts her off and reminds her “that’s what the doll is for.” Later in the episode, Charlie walks in on the waitress in bed with the Dennis doll and he is shocked. While the waitress tries to explain that’s what it’s made for, Charlie tells her that she is cheating. The waitress breaks up with Charlie and Charlie begins hilariously punching the Dennis doll in the face because “Dennis is a bastard man” of course.

“You can go now.”

At the end of the episode, the real Dennis is back, sitting right next to the Dennis doll at Paddy’s Pub. Hooray! The gang is beyond excited to see him, but Cindy explains that he is not needed anymore. Unfortunately for Cindy, the gang votes her out, ready to accept Dennis back into their lives. Dennis’s harsh judgment returns too, as he tells Dee to “shut up bird” and informs Mac that he is looking fat, but we are sure happy to have him back. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Purge” season 1 episode 1 Series Premiere: “Step Into The Invisible”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! “This is not a test, this is your Emergency Broadcast System. Announcing the commencement of the annual purge sanctioned by the U.S. Government. Commencing at the siren, any and all crime (including murder) will be legal for 12 continuous hours.” So you have seen The Purge movies and you are ready to set your alarms once again to find out what happens on this particular purge night. Only this purge is spread across 10 episodes on television. After watching the USA network’s The Purge season 1 episode 1 last night, I was introduced to several new characters who are about to experience their very own Purge Night. While some characters leave something to be desired, others did capture my full attention and I was particularly intrigued by the cult that centers on “stepping into the invisible.” Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “What Is America?” the countdown to Purge Night has already started and we step into the lives of several new characters only to discover that they each have secrets of their own, which will most likely cause their past to bleed into their present on Purge Night. My top 5 moments from The Purge season 1 episode 1 are:

“Rich people don’t kill each other on Purge Night.”

Two of the new characters we are introduced to are Rick and Jenna, played by Colin Woodell and Hannah Emily Anderson. We learn that they are a married couple and are on their way to attend an NFFA party. As a reminder, the NFFA stands for “New Founding Fathers of America.” Even though we find out it is to negotiate a business deal that could eventually benefit the poor and less fortunate, it doesn’t seem like a great idea to do this on Purge Night, but their potential new partner apparently only conducts important business deals on this particular night. Against their better judgment, Rick and Jenna travel to the party, reminding themselves that they do not want to join the NFFA. Something tells me that they are not going to really get a choice in the matter, but I’m willing to somewhat believe that they are good people deep down. Only we are presented with several flashbacks, which show Rick and Jenna involved in a ménage a trois with Lila. We find out that Lila is the daughter of their potential new business partner but that she will not be at the party. Jenna is clearly more nervous and apprehensive about her possible guest appearance than Rick, which has me already wondering what else happened between them. Clearly the affair or relationship did not end well for someone, but we will have to wait to find out.

“You know I’m always watching and listening Jane.”

During the episode, we are also introduced to Jane, played by Amanda Warren. Jane’s mother is in the hospital and she begs her daughter not to work on Purge Night. Jane reassures her mother that where she is working is very safe and it seems like she has the respect and approval of most of her employees. After a briefing about the importance of their business on this particular night from their boss, David, played by William Baldwin, he reminds Jane that he is always watching. Later in the episode, Jane leaves the only secure floor of the building to meet a stranger by the doorway. The stranger explains that they need to wait for the purge to begin and once it does, Jane is handed an envelope. What’s inside? We’ll have to wait and see, but it looks like Jane may be looking to purge after all. Is she looking to take out her boss or is there another potential enemy we have not yet detected?

“The fear went away.”

The character I was most interested in was Miguel, played by Gabriel Chavarria. Miguel is a Marine who has been away and is now on a mission to find his sister after he receives a cryptic letter from her. Out of all of the characters we have met so far, Miguel seems to be the most genuine. He has the potential to be our very own Leo from The Purge movies, played by Frank Grillo, but he needs to be a little bit rougher around the edges to achieve that level of bad-ass behavior. Miguel is completely focused on finding his sister and we learn that they both lost their parents on a previous Purge Night. Even though Miguel will do anything to find his sister, he does take the time to help out a stranger in need, which sets him up to be our moral compass in the midst of the masked monsters that emerge on Purge Night.

“Let the fun begin.”

During the NFFA party, the guests are given one last chance to leave before the Purge begins. Rick and Jenna nervously glance at each other, but neither of them makes a move to the exit. All of the guests are handed out masks of previous murderers like the Manson family. They are told, “Commemorate those who paved the way and purged before it was legal.” While Rick and Jenna do not want to wear the masks, they also don’t want to stick out too much at the party. Jenna has already bonded with a maid and it’s clear that she has a good heart, but what will she do now that Lila has made her grand entrance into the party, played by the fabulous Lili Simmons. Lila is decked out in a gorgeous green sequined gown and has not yet spotted Rick and Jenna. Something tells me that Jenna’s good girl act is about to change now that she is trapped with a potential enemy.

“Step into the invisible.”

During the episode, we learn that Miguel’s sister, Penelope, played by Jessica Garza, is involved in some type of cult. It’s clear that Penelope must have been broken and in need of help, as Miguel initially looks for her in a rehabilitation center. While we do not yet know the particulars of what happened to their parents, Penelope seems very impressionable. Miguel desperately tries to find his sister, as the bus takes off in the middle of purge night. Everyone is wearing ceremonial garments and they continue to chant about the importance of giving and the invisible. Miguel finds out that giving means “to be purged upon,” and that the invisible is a form of heaven. When the first cult member steps off the bus, as purge night begins, he initially seems confident and satisfied with his decision. However, once he begins to glance at the masked strangers in front of him, dangerously clutching their weapons, the fear begins to take over. He is brutally beaten to death in front of the bus, as Penelope watches in horror. Does she now realize the fatal consequences of these actions? Will Miguel be able to get to her before it’s too late? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Fear the Walking Dead” season 4 episode 12: “I’m Not Gonna Leave Them Behind”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead season 4 episode 12, I realized that it’s important to hold on to memories and stories, but not at the expense of losing out on our own. While it’s sometimes easier to get lost in the past, we have to also remember that there are people counting on us in the present. Some days are going to be harder than others, but we can keep the stories going without losing ourselves in the process. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Weak,” we follow June and Al after the storm. Meanwhile, Morgan continues to try and help others, Al proves that knowing how to change a flat tire can save your life, and our new potential villain makes quite the statement. My top 5 moments from Fear the Walking Dead season 4 episode 12 are:

“I gotta try.”

During this episode, Morgan is still with Wendell, Sarah, and Jim, but he refuses to give up on his friends who need help. Morgan continues to use the walkie to reach out and explains that “somebody did the same for me once as long as he could.” We know that Morgan is referring to Rick and this moment is important, as we think back to the numerous times that Rick tried to leave messages and information for Morgan. Even though they were initially passing strangers, Rick didn’t give up on Morgan and Morgan recognizes the importance of doing the same for his friends for as long as he can.

“I’m not weak.”

Morgan spots our new potential villain by one of the “take what you need” boxes and tries to offer her help. He explains that the box saved his own life. The woman is quiet for a while, but then tells Morgan, “I don’t need any help. I’m not weak.” Morgan tells her that he will be on his way, but that she is more than welcome to take what she needs and she warns him, “You should be careful.” While this statement is ominous enough, we then see the woman tampering with the water bottle. What is her end game with this? Why is she trying so hard to destroy the good work of others? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out, but this is not the last we will see of her this episode.

“There isn’t any. Just wanted to get the van back.”

Al gets very sick during this episode, but is more concerned with getting her van back especially when she sees that someone has stolen it. Al begs June to go on foot and explains that there is medicine in the tank. June is hesitant to leave Al behind in her condition, but approaches the tank and meets a stranger who points a gun at her. The man tells her that “sometimes you can’t help people,” but June is determined to prove him wrong. After having trouble finding the medicine, she continues to radio to Al, who is busy avoiding getting killed by a walker. Al’s blurry vision is not helping matters, but she is able to put her surroundings to good use and kicks the car over and over until the tire jack gives out and the walker is brutally crushed. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to learn how to change a flat tire just so I could put this skill to good use too. Al finally radios over to June and tells her that there is no medicine and she just wanted the van back. June is beyond upset by this, especially since she almost killed a stranger over it.

“How did you believe?”

In the beginning of the episode, June continues to watch the tape of John over and over until she kills the battery on the camera and also uses the walkie to talk to him. Even though she gets no response from John, she is able to open up and tell him what’s on her mind. She tells John that she should have never left him and that she’s not sure that she could have answered like he did when asked if he would ever find her again. In a vulnerable moment, June asks, “How did you believe?” June is having trouble believing in herself especially since she is surrounded by so much death and pain, but she is trying to be strong for John and for herself. June recognizes that she used to run away from everything and is trying so hard not to become that person again. However, every challenge that comes her way pushes her toward resorting back to that person. At the end of the episode, June radios out to the stranger she left behind and tells him that they are at mile marker 27, trying to do the right thing. Like Morgan, June is trying to make amends for what she did before, even if it means starting out with a simple conversation and a kind invitation. Even though it may take June a long time to figure out how to believe, she is certainly on the right path and John would be proud of her.

“I’m not gonna leave them behind.”

After June opens up to Al, she asks Al for the truth about the van, as she recognizes that there is clearly more to this story. Even though Al had previously said she had no time for her own story while she recorded the stories of others, she finally lets her wall down and tells June that the tapes and stories are all she has left. She explains that the people she knew and loved are on those tapes and she is not going to leave them behind. June tries to remind Al that “we’re here, we’re alive,” but Al initially wants to go off on her own. She has a change of heart; however, and tags along with June as they finally reunite with Morgan. This moment is important because we finally get a glimpse into Al’s own story and what’s important to her. Like June, Charlie, and Alicia, Al is desperately trying to cling to a memory or a story just to get by. While Al doesn’t have to leave these people behind entirely, she realizes that she can make room in her heart to help those that are there in the present, proving that she is strong, caring, and loyal. At the end of the episode, Quinn, the stranger June spoke to, radios out to June that he is at mile marker 27 but no one is there. We quickly learn that it was a trap set by our new villain who sicks her pet walker on him, killing him. She kicks the walker out and now writes on Quinn’s face, but what is her end game here? While her actions are beyond sick and twisted, there has to be more to the story. I’m absolutely concerned about the well-being of our favorite characters, as this new villain proves that she is not weak and is someone capable of destroying every last sliver of goodness and hope. It looks like we will get to determine the fate of Victor and John next week. Stay tuned!

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The 2018 September Season TV Premieres I am most looking forward to: Bring on the new episodes!

Fall is quickly approaching and while you may be sad that summertime is almost over, some of my absolute favorite things are returning. What’s your favorite part of fall? Whether you adore Halloween or pumpkin spice lattes or the leaves changing colors, there is something for everyone. It also means that some of our favorite TV shows are returning and new series will be making their debut as well. While we may have to wait a little longer for some shows to return, September is jam packed with lots of programming to choose from. Without further delay, the 2018 September Season TV premieres I am most looking forward to in no particular order are:

The Purge

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Shameless

American Horror Story: Apocalypse

The Purge:

“This is your Emergency Broadcast System announcing the commencement of the Annual Purge. At the siren, all crime, including murder, will be legal for 12 hours. All emergency services will be suspended.”

The Purge is a new series based on the movies we have come to know and love. It will premiere on the USA network on September 4^th. I have to admit that I absolutely love the movies and I am excited to see what new elements will be brought to the series. It seems like we will get a good mix of character flashbacks and content featured around the actual purge night. I am trying to go into the series without too much background information because I truly want to enjoy the ride, but I am hoping for the best.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia:

“Aw yeah, yeah, like in The Sixth Sense you find out that the dude in that hair piece the whole time, that’s Bruce Willis the whole movie.”

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia will be premiering on the FXX network on September 5^th. It has been quite some time since fans have gotten some new episodes and I am literally counting the days until we can join the gang for some crazy and over-the-top adventures. While I have enjoyed watching shows and movies featuring some of the cast, there is always just something missing for me if everyone from “Patty’s Pub” is not involved. Is there a new Lethal Weapon movie ready to be unleashed? Will Charlie discover the true meaning of Charlie Work? Stay tuned!

Shameless:

“That’s right. NO ONE F*KS WITH A GALLAGHER!”

One of my absolute favorite shows is Shameless and I can’t wait to see what is in store for the Gallagher family this season. The new season premieres on Showtime on September 9^th. I absolutely adored the introduction of Carl’s girlfriend, Kassidi, last season and I can’t wait to see what she does next when she discovers that Carl has gone back to military school. Fiona has also come a long way as a business woman and Debbie lost some of her toes, but something tells me that these two strong women are not going to let anyone get in their way. Get ready to laugh out loud as we get to follow the crazy antics of our favorite family on TV!

American Horror Story: Apocalypse

“Surprise bitch…I bet you thought you’d seen the last of me.”

I thought that seemed like the most appropriate quote since many of our favorite characters from past seasons will be back for the new season of AHS. Are you ready? I have to admit that I might be the most excited for this season and I adore Ryan Murphy’s work. The new season is set to premiere on the FX network on September 12^th. We know that AHS is known for giving us unexpected twists and turns, but something tells me that they will not be holding anything back with this new season. A great cast, a great premise, and lots and lots of potential! Stay tuned!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post the shows you are looking forward to premiering in September 2018 in the comments section below. Happy viewing and thanks so much for reading!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Younger” season 5 episode 12 Season Finale: “I Think There’s Another Way”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching TV Land’s Younger season 5 episode 12 season finale, I realized that Charles got it absolutely right when he said that “you can’t make an omelette without breaking some eggs.” This basically means that it’s difficult to achieve something truly significant without causing some unpleasant effects along the way. But is it worth it in the end? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out, but it looks like some of our characters may be paving the way for their very own happy ending. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Lizability,” Liza takes the next steps to accept Cheryl’s offer, but starts to have second thoughts when she hears what is going on at Empirical. Meanwhile, Kelsey learns the truth about Zane’s actions, Josh goes on a spiritual journey with Lauren’s help to find out if he is ready for fatherhood, and Diana has second thoughts about her relationship with Enzo. My top 5 moments from Younger season 5 episode 12 season finale are:

“It’s not going to end well.”

In the beginning of the episode, Liza takes a tour with Cheryl at her potential new place of work and discovers that she would be running her own imprint called “Chick(y).” Don’t forget the “y” in parentheses, which symbolizes that they are not entirely excluding the male gender. While the name of the imprint leaves something to be desired, Liza starts to see all of the benefits of leaving her current job, especially when she sees the salary offer. While it would be great for Liza to start over and not have to lie anymore, things get a little more complicated when she finds out that Quinn is planning on investing in Empirical, but making Millennial the primary focus, which would be a huge opportunity for both Kelsey and Liza. Liza tries to warn Kelsey and Charles that she is a liability and a “ticking time bomb,” but it’s clear that she is having second thoughts about leaving as well.

“I told you it was dangerous.”

Everything has been going somewhat smoothly between Diana and Enzo, but Enzo gets upset when Diana laughs at his new opportunity, which involves working on a “Fatberg,” which is basically a huge lump of sewage. Sure it sounds absolutely disgusting, but Enzo is clearly very excited about his new opportunity and is hurt when Diana makes light of it. Diana confides in Liza about the argument and points out that “two things I am not are 1: sweet and 2: compatible with a plumber.” While Diana may have a point, Liza reminds her about what’s more important when she says, “who cares what he does if the feelings are there?” Later in the episode, it is broadcasted on the news that Enzo is trapped while working on the “fatberg” and Diana leaves everything to be there. When Enzo is finally retrieved, Diana rushes over to him to embrace him and is finally all in…sewage and all. While Enzo definitely needs a shower at this point, Diana proves that she wants to be with Enzo just as he is, which is a huge step for her.

“Because I was in love with you.”

Kelsey is shocked to find out that Jake doesn’t want her in Washington D.C. at his party and Charles explains the reasoning. After Kelsey admits to having a “moment” with Jake, Charles points out that Zane was the one who refused to take over the book. Kelsey later confronts Zane about this, asking him why he would do this, not believing that it was just because he didn’t want his name on a book he didn’t edit. The truth finally comes out when Zane admits that it was “because I was in love with you,” completely shocking Kelsey. While Kelsey does not reveal her feelings to Zane just yet, things are about to change even further when Zane quits. Kelsey rushes toward him in the elevator and realizes that he already has a new job offer, explaining that he could never work for Kelsey. With Zane’s departure, is this the end of the blossoming relationship between him and Kelsey? Will Kelsey finally be able to tell Zane how she truly feels? We’ll have to stay tuned for next season, but I really hope that these two can finally get the chance to be together.

“Did you get your answer?”

Maggie approaches Josh about considering Malky’s offer about using his sperm for the baby, even though she is not ready to be a parent yet. Josh actually really considers it and in a sweet moment, he tells Maggie that he would have done it for her. Josh enlists the help of Lauren to find out if he is ready for this and she pulls out all the stops by creating a ritual for him to meditate and call on “Mother Cacao.” In a dream, Josh sees himself with a baby, but he has Liza right by his side. While we don’t know if a relationship is in the cards yet for Liza and Josh, this helps Josh realize that he wants to raise his own child and he would not be able to go through with what Malky is asking. However, it’s clear that “Mother Cacao” has other plans when Josh’s ex, Claire, shows up at his door…extremely pregnant. Perhaps Josh will get the chance to try out fatherhood after all, but why did Claire wait so long to tell him? We’ll have to wait and see what happens next, but I have so many questions already.

“I’m happy.”

Liza is still not sure what to do yet and she ends up telling Quinn about her real age and the lie. Liza ultimately turns down Cheryl’s offer, hoping she made the right decision. Quinn is confident that she can spin Liza’s age to her advantage, but Cheryl threatens to leak a photo of Liza and Charles and Quinn recognizes that she can’t afford the liability of a scandalous affair like this. Charles thinks that there is another way and announces that Kelsey will be the new publisher and that he will be the chairman of the board. While this is presented as a promotion, Liza learns from Diana that this basically means that they are putting Charles “out to pasture.” Liza confronts Charles about his decision, understanding that this company was his life. Charles explains that, “Maybe it’s time for a new one…with you.” The freedom would give Charles the chance to explore a real relationship with Liza and he would have more time for his kids as well. Even though his father’s company is important to him, he did help ultimately save it and is ready for the next chapter of his life. First chapter: holding hands with Liza in public. The two share a sweet kiss and Liza confidently takes Charles’s hand, as the fantasy has now truly become a reality. It’s about time! Team Charles fans rejoice!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Fear the Walking Dead” season 4 episode 11: “Take What You Need and Leave What You Don’t”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead season 4 episode 11, I realized that it’s important to recognize that no one is perfect, including ourselves. We can make the wrong decisions or try to justify our actions, but it’s never too late to try to make things right. Even the smallest gesture can make a world of difference, but you may not realize it until it happens to you. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “The Code,” we follow Morgan’s journey after the hurricane and meet some new characters along the way. My top 5 moments from Fear the Walking Dead season 4 episode 11 are:

“Keep on truckin.”

In the beginning of the episode, Morgan accidentally hitches a ride on a truck after he initially takes shelter there to protect himself from the oncoming storm. Morgan finds boxes filled with supplies, all labeled with, “Take What You Need and Leave What You Don’t.” Morgan graciously takes a water bottle and a candy bar, but is shocked when he ends up at a truck stop in Mississippi. When Morgan goes inside, he speaks to someone over the radio who tells him to make himself at home and to take what he needs. The truck stop is filled with supplies and it’s amazing how this hasn’t been damaged or ransacked by anyone else yet. Morgan does not get the opportunity to enjoy too much peace and quiet, as he is interrupted by two new characters, Wendell and Sarah, played by Daryl Mitchell and Mo Collins. Morgan is impressed by their work, but everyone is a little hesitant to trust the other, as Wendell continuously keeps his gun pointed at Morgan. Morgan learns that the hurricane was absolutely devastating and worries about the safety of his friends. Wendell and Sarah loan him a car and give him some supplies and initially seem to be trustworthy, but we can never be too careful on Fear the Walking Dead.

“History is built on beer.”

When Morgan approaches the bridge, he stands there for a while and contemplates whether he should go back and help his friends or not. He lies to Wendell and Sarah over the radio and tells them that the bridge is out and that he is coming back so that they can all go to Virginia together. On the way, Morgan spots a man running from walkers with a bag over his head. Morgan saves him and we are introduced to another new character, Jim, who is played by Aaron Stanford. Jim and Morgan seem to hit it off right away and Morgan learns that Jim makes his own beer. He asks Morgan, “You got a point to life or you looking for one?” Morgan explains that he is just trying to find his way home and lets Jim know that the people there are trying to rebuild, which could be a potential new business venture for Jim. It’s clear that Jim has been tucked away in his brewery for a while, not really too exposed to the horrific things going on in the world, but he keeps his brutal honesty and sense of humor intact.

“Guess we’re not the only ones pretending to be something we’re not.”

It seems like everything is going smoothly until Jim begins running away from the truck. We quickly learn that Wendell and Sarah were responsible for kidnapping him and Morgan learns that they stole the truck from a man in Texas who was truly trying to live by the code and help others. Wendell and Sarah are interested in going to Virginia, but Morgan is reluctant to give them this information, knowing that they do not have the best of intentions. Jim jumps on board as well after agreeing to supply Sarah with as much beer as she wants. Tough sell, but it’s a deal. While unloading the truck to keep moving, a small group of walkers approaches and Morgan ends up trapped on top of a car completely surrounded with his hands still tied behind his back. Morgan asks for help and is shocked when Sarah, Wendell, and Jim all decide to pass on saving him even after he gives them directions to Virginia. Sarah tells Morgan that they knew the bridge wasn’t out, reminding Morgan that he is not so different from them. They leave Morgan alone who is now left with quite the difficult task, but if there is anyone who can get out of a jam, it’s Morgan Jones.

“I am a coward.”

Nightfall soon approaches and Morgan is still trapped on top of the car; however, he does have the walkie talkie and decides to try and get through to Wendell, Sarah, and Jim. Morgan admits that he could have crossed the bridge, but explains that he is a coward. He says that he felt like his friends needed something and it was something he couldn’t give them. Morgan feared what would happen if he went back and thought he might just make things worse. He then tells Wendell, Sarah, and Jim that maybe they could come back for him just so that he can do the right thing. This moment is important because Morgan clearly realizes that he made a mistake and just wants the opportunity to make things right. He consciously decided to abandon his friends and keep on moving, but now realizes that the smallest gesture can make a difference. He may not be able to truly help his friends, but he wants to get the chance to at least try.

“We’re going to make some stops along the way.”

Morgan is ultimately able to jump off the car and free himself, thanks to a “take what you need” box and even uses the mile marker as a convenient weapon. He radios to Wendell and Sarah that they were wrong about the boxes doing no good. Morgan heads toward the bridge to go back and help his friends, but the truck is there waiting for him. Wendell and Sarah eventually realized that he gave the wrong directions and demand to know how to get to Virginia. Morgan offers them a compromise and explains that he wants to pick up his friends first and then they can all go to Virginia together. He also explains that they are going to make some stop along the way, as Morgan sticks to the route of leaving “take what you need” boxes at mile markers ending in the number 4. Morgan radios out to whoever he initially spoke to at the truck stop and says they are going to try and bring the truck back to them; only we learn that a new potential enemy is listening in. What will happen when she crosses paths with Morgan? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Fear the Walking Dead” season 4 episode 10: “I Can See Her In You”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead season 4 episode 10, I remembered that good memories can save your life. You may try to forget the past, but the good in those we lost before can help us find our way, even if it seems like it is hopeless. We can find strength in ourselves and in others just by opening our hearts a little bit, just enough to let someone else in who may be in as much pain as we are. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Close Your Eyes,” the storm has arrived and Alicia tries to find shelter on her own, but quickly realizes that she has an uninvited guest that she is now trapped with. Alicia desperately wants to do the right thing, but has trouble facing the person she holds responsible for killing her family. My top 5 moments from Fear the Walking Dead season 4 episode 10 are:

“You can never make up for it.”

While Alicia begins securing the house and taking out the walker family residing, she quickly discovers that Charlie is there too. Alicia panics and tells Charlie that she can’t be there, fearing what she might do to her. Alicia has a lot of bottled up pain and anger toward Charlie and rightfully so. Alicia is still a good person; however, and tells Charlie that she can’t send her out in the storm, but is worried that she may kill her if she stays there. Even though Alicia doesn’t physically harm Charlie, her words cut straight to the bone. Alicia tells Charlie that she is a waste of a person and that she wants her to stay alive so she can live with the pain and guilt of what she did to her family. Alicia’s brutal honesty clearly impacts Charlie, especially when she tells her that she can never forgive her. At this point, it’s clear that both Alicia and Charlie are in pain, unsure of how to deal with it. While Alicia puts her feelings out in the open, Charlie remains quiet for a long time, which creates an interesting contrast between these two. We all handle pain and grief in our own way. Sometimes we want to scream so loud that the earth will shake and other times we want to quietly numb ourselves, secluded away from the rest of the world. Alicia and Charlie’s worlds are about to collide; however, forcing them to deal with the pain that has been locked inside both of them for so long.

“Why did you save me?”

During the episode, both Alicia and Charlie spot a walker pinned by a tree branch outside the bedroom window. Charlie heads outside toward the walker, getting closer and closer to death, but Alicia pulls her away in the nick of time. Charlie finally speaks and asks Alicia why she saved her. Alicia suddenly realizes that the gun Charlie held on to was not for her. Charlie had come here to end her own life, but Alicia reminds her once again that she needs to live with it and that she can’t help her. While Alicia continues to do the right thing, she still cannot completely open up to Charlie. However, this moment is important because we start to truly understand Charlie’s character. While she has made many mistakes previously, she’s not that different from Alicia and the others, as she tries to find some way to cope with her loss.

“Sometimes when I’m reading I just like to close my eyes and try to see what I just read about.”

Charlie begins to open up to Alicia and tries to break the ice. She asks her about living in California, intrigued by the idea of the beach. Charlie’s love for reading and books starts to make more sense, as she explains the need to try and find some kind of escape in these words and stories. Alicia coldly responds that the beach is just like everywhere else, now covered with the dead. While Charlie is disappointed with her answer, Alicia begins to understand her more and more now.

“I can’t end up like them.”

Later in the episode, Alicia and Charlie end up trapped in the basement, as the water begins to quickly rise, threatening their lives. Charlie begins to panic and tells Alicia that she doesn’t want to end up like the dead. She tells Alicia that she saw her own parents turn and that she tries to remember what they looked like before, but she can’t. Charlie’s interest in photographs adds up now, as she tries to create some kind of picture of what her parents looked like before. She asks Alicia to end her life so that she doesn’t turn and Alicia even points the gun right at her head, but she can’t go through with it. Alicia breaks down also and begins seeing images and pictures of the last moments of her family, which is heartbreaking. Even though it is clearly difficult for Alicia to remember these moments, it gives her the strength she needs to do the right thing. When all seems lost, the walker from the roof falls on the door to the basement, ultimately saving both Alicia and Charlie. Whether this is coincidence or fate, I’m not so sure, but Alicia’s refusal to give up proves that she is more than just a survivor. She is a force of nature, stronger than the storm outside. Alicia finally channels her pain the right way, trying to keep her mother’s memory alive by doing so.

“Close your eyes…”

At the end of the episode, Alicia buries the walker family and has finally made a connection with Charlie. Charlie tells Alicia that she can see her mother in her, which is truly heartwarming. This leads to my absolute favorite moment of the episode, as Alicia and Charlie drive away. Alicia tells Charlie, “Close your eyes…I’m going to take you to the beach.” Charlie closes her eyes and Alicia walks her through every sight, smell, and sound. Charlie tells her that she can see it all and can now also finally see her mom and dad again. While this moment is truly touching, the escape is temporary, as Alicia quickly discovers that her friends are gone and tells Charlie that “things don’t get better…they get worse.” Reality has surfaced again and we don’t yet know the fate of the other characters, but this episode was extremely significant for both Alicia and Charlie. Alycia Debnam-Carey’s performance was so real and heartbreaking. It’s like I could feel every breath she took and every word she blurted out, empathizing with the pain screaming inside her character. While some of our favorite characters are gone, Alycia’s performance proved that she is a strong female protagonist, worthy of the lead and I am absolutely ready and willing to follow her. It looks like we will determine Morgan’s fate next week. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Younger” season 5 episode 11: “There Has To Be Another Way”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching TV Land’s Younger season 5 episode 11, I realized that sometimes we need to recognize a way out of a fantasy before it is too late and reality strikes. We may want to hold on to it for just a little while longer, but we need to accept when we have come to the end of the road…even if it is a “beautiful, beautiful road.” Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Fraudlein,” Millennial and Empirical Press head to Frankfurt, Germany and are in for some unexpected surprises. Meanwhile, Liza tries to stick to her decision about Charles, Kelsey realizes she may have misjudged Zane, and Diana steals the spotlight. My top 5 moments from Younger season 5 episode 11 are:

“Do you know how much sperm costs?”

While everyone else is off in Frankfurt, Maggie and Malky host a dinner for Josh and Lauren to make up for the disaster last time, but the drama is far from over when Malky explains that she is ready to have a child, blind sighting Maggie. Malky starts talking to Josh about potentially using his sperm for the child and Maggie is not ready yet for this conversation. While it seemed like Maggie and Malky were off to a good start, there is clearly a lot they need to discuss since they are both not on the same page.

“That is a Frankfurt freebie.”

When everyone goes out for drinks in Frankfurt, Diana and Cheryl Sussman steal the show when they appear on stage and give us a delightful cabaret performance. Everyone is thoroughly entertained until Cheryl takes it a step too far and gives Charles a “Frankfurt freebie.” Poor Charles makes the innocent mistake of asking Cheryl what that is, as she plants a big kiss on his lips, causing him to leave the party. While I felt bad for Charles, this moment was absolutely hilarious and I have to say that Diana and Cheryl make quite the team.

“I might have misjudged Zane.”

While everyone is out, Kelsey has a little bit too much to drink and a stranger begins coming on to her a little too strongly. Zane steps in to protect her and ends up punching the guy in the face and escorting Kelsey to bed. Zane proves to be a perfect gentlemen and Kelsey realizes that she might have completely misjudged him. It’s about time Kelsey! While Zane had good intentions, he later realizes that the man he punched in the face is his potential new client. Zane awkwardly apologizes to him, but it’s safe to say he may not be landing this new deal. Let’s hope that he can get the girl; however, as I have been anxiously waiting for him and Kelsey to realize that they are absolutely perfect for one another. Swoon!

“Consider yourself fired.”

While Charles respects Liza’s decision to put things on pause for the moment, they both find it extremely difficult to stick with this decision, especially when Liza shows up at Charles’s hotel room. Charles tells Liza, “I can’t promise I won’t try to kiss you,” and Liza passionately kisses him in the doorway. Earlier in the episode, Cheryl Sussman approached Liza about working for her at Plaza and reminded her that she would no longer need to lie about her age. Liza has been dodging bullets left and right with this lie and it’s only a matter of time before the truth comes crashing down on her, which would impact Charles and Kelsey too. Liza discusses it all with Charles and they both agree that it is for the best. Liza accepts the job offer, but can Liza really trust Cheryl? After all, she has now discovered the relationship between Liza and Charles. Will she use this information to her advantage? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out.

“We’ve come to the end of this road.”

Now that Liza has made the decision to take the job at Plaza, she fills Kelsey in on the plan. Kelsey is beyond crushed and tells Liza, “There has to be another way,” in the middle of tears. Liza and Kelsey hug, continuing to stick by each other’s side, but is this really the end for our favorite duo in publishing? We know that Liza and Kelsey have a beautiful and strong friendship, but will Millennial be able to survive without Liza? How will everyone else react to the news of Liza’s departure? Stay tuned for the season finale next week!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Affair” season 4 episode 10 Season Finale: “We are just so Lucky to be Alive”

Happy Sunday TV fans! After watching Showtime’s The Affair, I realized that life can be messy and unpredictable. Sometimes the big moments all happen at once and sometimes we don’t even see them coming. We can’t ever truly prepare ourselves for these moments, but it’s important to remember that we are lucky to be alive as Noah said and that each new day can bring a glimmer of hope that things can get better. It may take time and our pain and grief may never fade away entirely, but it’s important to keep fighting and surviving for those around us. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In tonight’s episode, “410,” Noah tries to distract himself from his own grief by staying with Anton at Princeton, but he quickly realizes that there is somewhere else he needs to be. Meanwhile, Cole has an extremely difficult time at Alison’s funeral and Helen tries to juggle her daughter’s return along with some shocking news from Sierra, all while Vik’s illness takes a turn for the worst. My top 5 moments from The Affair season 4 episode 10 season finale are:

“You shouldn’t be here.”

Part one of the episode is from Noah’s perspective and he is still with Anton at Princeton. Noah catches up with an old friend from school and he sits in on her writing class. The students are beyond excited to meet Noah and tell him that he is the reason why they became writers and Noah explains that writing characters is all about listening to people. Anton has truly perfected this difficult task when he reads his piece about a character that is a contradiction and describes Noah. He starts out talking about how Noah is an inspiration and someone who truly wants to teach and be there for his students, but things take an unexpected turn when he then says, “He believes in my future…also he’s fucking my mother.” Noah is upset at Anton and asks him why he would do that after all he has done for him. Anton has certainly reached his full potential, but we know that Noah has a difficult time taking a good look in the mirror sometimes. While he was initially upset with Anton’s words, he quickly realizes where Anton is coming from and appreciates when he says that he is sorry about Alison. Noah is asked a few times what he is doing there and he finally realizes that it’s time to leave and deal with what has happened to Alison. Anton thanks Noah for everything he has done for him and I have to say that it’s about time Noah has had a true connection with someone. He may have trouble finding happiness with the women in his life, but he believed in Anton and helped him get on the right path.

“Can you please stop calling me Helen?”

“Surprise!” Whitney is back with her boyfriend and is ready to stir things up per usual. Helen is very happy to see her daughter, but she has been dealing with a lot of stress and Vik has been in the hospital because of an infection. Helen does her best to tell Whitney about everything, but Whitney makes everything about her, proving that she hasn’t really changed very much since we last saw her. Whitney attacks her mother and says, “I have my shit together, why can’t you?” As if this moment wasn’t already chaotic enough, Sierra stops by with a “white butterfly,” and tells Helen that she needs to talk to her. The phone then rings and Vik’s mother tells Helen that Vik is not doing well, as the whirlwind of stress escalates even further. It’s understandable that Helen is having a difficult time coping with all of this at once and she manages to keep her dry sense of humor through it all, making me cheer for her that much more.

“How could you of all people be gone?”

In part two, we see everything from Cole’s perspective, as he prepares for Alison’s funeral. We do get to hear Noah’s words about Alison at the service which are very moving and heartbreaking. Noah says, “You were magic, you were light…you were wild, you were brave. You made me see the world with new eyes…with wonder.” Noah’s words were so romantic and moving. While Cole has a difficult time finding the words, Noah paints a beautiful picture of Alison Bailey. We see several old characters at the service like Oscar and Jane and even Ben makes a surprise guest appearance. While this was very unsettling for me, Noah’s words really impacted me and I think he was able to speak for Cole as well, who is more about action rather than words. We all grieve in our own way, but Alison was truly someone special and she will be missed by everyone.

“I was too late. I am always too late.”

During the funeral for Alison, Cole is very upset with Athena, knowing that Alison would truly hate the idea of her ashes being scattered into the ocean. When it is Cole’s time to speak, he grabs the urn and runs away from everyone and everything. He ends up at Gabriel’s grave and sits there for quite a while. Noah goes to speak to him and tries to remind him that he is not the only one who loved her and that this moment was important for Athena. Later on, Cherry goes to see her son and Cole confides in her that he was coming back for Alison, but that he was too late, which is beyond heartbreaking. Cherry lost her own husband to suicide and tries to explain that life is very messy and that she understands the desire to want to take control, but that we can’t always do so in every situation. Cherry explains that it takes time, but the pain may never truly disappear. However, she talks about Cole being a survivor and a fighter and more importantly, being there for Joanie. Cole and Luisa recognize that their relationship is over, but Cole wants to keep their marriage intact on paper so that she can get her citizenship and because she is an important person in Joanie’s life. While I’m not sure if this will go according to plan, Cole takes the time to take Joanie on a road trip away from everything. When he talks about death, he explains that people believe in different things and Joanie asks him what he believes. In a touching moment, Cole explains to his daughter that whenever she misses her mother, all she has to do is think about her and she will always be with her. This moment is truly important, as Cole takes his mother’s advice, understanding that there is no easy fix to this situation, but his purpose now is to be there for his daughter no matter what.

“We are just so lucky to be alive.”

Part three of the episode is from Helen’s perspective. After being shut out of the hospital room for not having a visitor’s pass, Helen finds out that Sierra is pregnant with Vik’s baby and is beyond shocked. Helen needs a moment away from everyone and confides in Noah. Helen tells Noah that she doesn’t know if she truly loves Vik the way she is supposed to; especially since it is not the way she loved Noah. The two continue to confide in each other about Alison and Vik and how they ended up where they are now. When Helen explains that she thinks she is broken and that Vik deserves better, Noah refuses to let her say this about herself. While he starts out telling Helen that she is snobby and overbearing, the compliment soon emerges when he says, “I don’t know anyone who’s tougher than you.” Helen is touched by this and Noah takes it a step further when he says that if he was dying, he would want Helen by his side. Helen and Noah have come so far and have had so many ups and downs, but this moment was truly something significant for me. Through it all, these two are still connected and have a bond and friendship that surpasses everything. While it may not be right for the two of them to be together romantically anymore, it’s clear that they both still care about one another very much. Noah’s words to Helen clearly help her, as she goes to see Vik and simply whispers to him over and over again, “I love you.” Helen knows that this is what Vik needs to hear, especially since he began breaking down that he should have listened to her about treatment and that he is not ready to die. Helen courageously goes to get Sierra in the waiting room and says, “Tell him now.” Helen understands that this is something that could truly help Vik, proving to be someone who is selfless and caring. The end of the episode reveals Helen walking up on the rooftop of the building, staring out at the sun and the city. While I was initially confused and anxious about this scene, I took it as Helen finally opening her eyes and embracing a new day and a life full of possibilities, truly connecting with the concept that she is lucky to be alive. There are still so many open doors left to explore in this series and I am beyond excited to see the conclusion in season 5. Stay tuned!

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