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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Passage” season 1 episode 5: “I Feel Like Something Terrible is Going to Happen”

Happy Tuesday TV fans! After watching Fox’s The Passage season 1 episode 5, I realized that “secrets can make you lonely.” They eat away at you and pull at your inner conscience, refusing to retract their claws. They will consume you if you let them, but so will the vampire in the cell next door. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “How You Gonna Outrun the End of the World?” we learn more about Dr. Lear’s past and Fanning’s connection to his wife, Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Dr. Sykes tries to do what is right, Shauna continues to haunt Clark’s mind, Lila gets into trouble, and Amy displays some new abilities. My top 5 moments from The Passage season 1 episode 5 are:

“We’re getting out of here soon and I’m taking you with me.”

During the episode, Dr. Sykes tells Clark that she knows that he made the conscious decision to save Shauna and asks him if she is still in his head. Clark lies to her and says no, but Shauna is never too far away, as she continues to taunt and tease Clark. She clearly has a fascination with Clark and promises to take him with her, but is she simply using him or is there more to it? Either way, it doesn’t look like Shauna is going to stop appearing in Clark’s mind, but why is he hiding it from others? Does he think it makes him weak or a target? Does a part of him truly want to lose himself with Shauna and embrace the darkness?

“Are you reading my mind?”

Amy begins to show some telepathic abilities, as Brad notices that Amy is reading his mind. Dr. Sykes reminds Amy that “there’s a light” in her, revealing that Amy’s goodness may be enough to balance her new abilities. Could this be the key? Amy’s powers are advancing, but she seems to be holding on to her humanity more than Carter, who was clearly tortured by the vampires in his head. Carter had a guilty conscience, but Amy is an innocent, so could that make the difference? Shauna offered false promises of family to Amy, but Brad reminds Amy that he’s not going anywhere and that he is her family, which is beyond touching. Amy is clearly frightened that she could be transforming into something else, but Brad keeps her staying positive, as they plan a way to escape together.

“No one here wants any part of that.”

Dr. Sykes begins to learn that Project Noah is not just about saving lives, as she comes to the discovery that they plan on weaponizing Amy. Dr. Sykes listens to her own conscience and realizes that she needs to help Amy and Brad escape. Dr. Sykes wants to shut the project down, but it looks like she doesn’t have any support from Clark or anyone else right now. Her best shot is to somehow recruit Dr. Lear, but it looks like Project Noah is run by people who have another agenda. Even though Dr. Sykes may not be able to stop it, she can do what she can to protect Amy, which proves that she is a good person and she has the potential to make a difference.

“We moved on. Clearly you never did.”

Dr. Lear is quarantined during the episode, which had me feeling some Lost nostalgia, especially when the alarm sounded. Dr. Lear is worried about turning into a vampire and even uses this word, which surprises Dr. Sykes. Dr. Lear is warned not to look at Fanning, but he can’t help thinking of their connected past while he is down here. We learn that Dr. Fanning was hopelessly in love with Dr. Lear’s wife, Elizabeth, and they shared a brief encounter together. Dr. Fanning attempts to manipulate Dr. Lear’s mind with these secrets, but Dr. Lear says that he already knew about it and that they moved past it together, recognizing that their marriage is strong and important. Unfortunately, Dr. Fanning doesn’t stop here, as he taps into the janitor’s mind and he ends up paying Elizabeth a visit and injecting the serum into her. Jonas learns that he is not infected, but he tries to make it to Elizabeth, fearing that she may be in trouble. Elizabeth’s mind seems to be restored, as she fully remembers Jonas, but Fanning is already in her mind. Will Dr. Lear be able to save his wife or is she already claimed by Fanning? Either way, this fully motivates Dr. Lear to try and find some kind of cure before the rest of the world is impacted.

“You just did that.”

Didn’t anyone ever teach Dr. Pet that you don’t say things like “what’s the worst that can happen in 30 seconds?” I mean, we’re dealing with unstable vampires here. Anyway, Dr. Pet starts some experiments on Winston, as he tries to telepathically connect to his mind, hoping that he can control the vampires. It initially seems to be working, but Winston later turns the tables on Dr. Pet and tells him to run. Dr. Pet is viciously killed by Winston in front of Dr. Lear’s cell, as he makes a break for it. Amy and Brad are also on the run at the same time and Brad tries to protect Amy from Winston. Amy begins screaming in reaction, which impacts and hurts Winston. Brad is just as surprised as Amy, but they realize that they have to get out of there right away. Amy’s abilities are growing at a fast rate and it seems like her powers are different than the other subjects. What else will Amy be able to do? I honestly can’t wait to find out!

Overall, I thought this was a terrific episode. The connected past between Lear and Fanning reveals that they are going to face off sooner or later. I just wish we had a little bit more time to devote to Lila and Lacey. Lila is potentially abducted at the end of the episode, but I wish we had a few more minutes in each episode so that we can fully understand what is going on here, but I’m sure we will get more information soon. Either way, this show continues to captivate my full attention. There is a struggle of power going on between light and dark, but it’s only a matter of time before one tips the scale. Are you on Team Fanning or Team Amy? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Walking Dead” season 9 episode 9: “Home, Sweet Home”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s The Walking Dead season 9 episode 9 Mid-Season Premiere, I realized that sometimes being a good judge of character is not as easy as one might suspect. Do you go with your gut or do you believe that there is still goodness within others, even though you have been burned before? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Adaptation,” Negan finally gets some well deserved screen time and leaves Alexandria, but starts to have second thoughts about where he truly belongs. Meanwhile, Michonne and Daryl capture a Whisperer, Luke tries to keep things light, and Rosita reveals a secret. My top 5 moments from The Walking Dead season 9 episode 9 are:

“I’m pregnant.”

During the episode, Rosita gets sick after Eugene returns and reveals that she is pregnant. I guess congratulations are in order, only we find out that Dr. Siddiq is the potential father since apparently Rosita was “having fun” with him before she started seeing Gabriel. I honestly can’t keep track of all of these romances, but it’s interesting that another pregnancy has now been revealed on the show. But what does that mean for Eugene? I’ve been secretly shipping Rosita and Eugene for a while, but I’m not sure if that is in the cards now.

“Two man band.”

Luke, played by Dan Fogler, is still bringing us some laughs, which is important on a show like TWD, which can be very heavy and draining sometimes. Luke offers to help out and goes on a sweep with Alden. He talks about forming a two man band and says it can be a “symphony of awesome.” While I love these two bonding right now, it doesn’t look too good for them when they end up surrounded by the Whisperers at the end of the episode.

“You try anything, you won’t have to pretend.”

During the episode, Michonne and Daryl capture a Whisperer. Michonne reminds us that she is a bad-ass and threatens the Whisperer. We know that Michonne will be leaving the series during season 10, but it looks like she is going to continue to stay guarded in the meantime. After all, we still don’t know the back story of these “X” marks, but Michonne is not taking any chances with this Whisperer chick. I can’t say that I really blame her, however.

“These people need you.”

During the episode, Michonne reminds Daryl that everyone needs him and that he is the “best judge of character” she knows. While you may not think this skill is worth mentioning, it absolutely is, as so many of the characters on the show fail to see what is right in front of them. Daryl has the ability to see who someone truly is, but he has been on his own for quite some time now. Daryl confronts the Whisperer chick and screams, “don’t like to me,” proving that he means business, but Henry intervenes when Daryl decides to do what is necessary. Henry is naive and almost pointless here, except that the Whisperer chick takes advantage and tells him that her name is Lydia and thanks him. I literally said, “dumb ass Henry,” to my television during this scene, but I guess we have to have someone to yell at.

“Home, sweet home.”

Negan finally gets the quality screen time he deserves in this episode and I have to say that it’s about time! Negan tries to escape Alexandria, but Judith catches him. Judith is not about to let Negan go, but he reasons with her. Negan and Judith have formed a strong bond and Judith makes a real decision for herself by letting him go. Negan has quite the adventure, as he ends up returning to his old “home” and tries to embrace a form of nostalgia. However, Negan comes to the realization that his former home is pretty much gone and there is nothing left there for him. Negan comes back and Judith shoots at him like she promised, but Negan thoughtfully returns her compass and decides to stay in Alexandria after all. What’s next for Negan? I’m not sure, but it looks like his character will be developing further, which is something that I am looking forward to. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “SMILF” season 2 episode 3: “Birthday twins!”

Greetings TV viewers! After watching Showtime’s SMILF season 2 episode 3, I was reminded that one night can have a ripple effect on so many others, only you don’t always realize it. After Bridgette’s fiasco last week, we actually get to learn how her night impacted other characters on the show, which was clever and fun. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In tonight’s episode, “Surrogate Mothers Inspire Loving Families,” which is a play on SMILF, Bridgette takes the statue of Mary home and tries to recover from her crazy adventure. Meanwhile, the episode is split up into three parts, allowing us to see how that same day impacted: Ida, Ally & Mindy, and Elsie. My top 5 moments from the SMILF season 2 episode 3 are:

“Everybody always misses my birthday.”

In the beginning of the episode, we flash back to “earlier that day” and Ally starts talking about how everyone always misses her birthday. Ally is clearly in a rut because of Mr. Daddy’s infidelity, but she desperately tries to put a bright spin on everything. Only we quickly learn that this big day for Ally actually impacts a lot of the people around her as well.

“Come dance with me.”

The first perspective of the episode belongs to Ida, who works very hard for Ally. We learn that Ally’s daughter, Chloe, actually has a very close bond with Ida. Ida even helps her “roll” out her fat so that she feels confident for her date. After the date, Chloe is upset and feels rejected, but Ida keeps her staying positive, as the two of them dance away their worries, which is heartwarming and special. Even though Ally is Chloe’s mother, I’m not sure that Chloe feels comfortable talking to her about her problems, but it’s nice to see that she has another woman under her roof who is there for her.

“I hate Judge Judy.”

During the “Ally & Mindy” portion of the episode, Ally gets a call from her son and has to pick him up from school because he is not feeling well. Ally tries to bond with her son and suggests that they can curl up on the couch and watch television together, but her son hilariously reminds her, “I hate Judge Judy and it’s so predictable.” Later on, Ally wants to go into a store and tries to get her son to behave and says he can buy whatever he wants at Target and that “he can shoot guns all night” as long as he remains quiet, which is not the phrase that Ally opted for. It doesn’t look like the bonding is going anywhere, however.

“Thank you Miss Ally and your cheating ass husband.”

The third part of the episode is from Elsie’s perspective and she is beyond excited to go to a concert later on. After Ally decides to replace her own refrigerator simply because it doesn’t go with the rest of the decor, she agrees to let Elsie have the discarded refrigerator, which frees up some money so that Elsie can go get her hair done in style. Unfortunately, Elsie misses out on the concert when she gets the call from Ally to babysit Larry while Ally and Bridgette go out for her birthday, but she ends up making the most of it by dancing the night away with Mindy, while keeping a watchful eye over Larry of course.

“Birthday twins!”

During the Ally & Mindy portion of the episode, Mindy helps Ally in the store she works at. Ally has been desperately trying to obtain a rare Birkin bag, which costs $23,000 and is tired of being put on the waiting list. After discovering that Ally and Mindy share the same birthday, Mindy decides to help out Ally after being snubbed by another customer who was waiting for the bag. Ally isn’t the kindest to Mindy either, but Mindy is still sweet to her and ends up watching Larry with Elsie when they are unable to go to the concert together. It seems like Ally doesn’t really know how to hold on to a friend, but perhaps she should take a further look at the women around her who are always there for her. Birthdays are a time for celebration, but we also tend to take a good hard look in the mirror at ourselves and determine where we are in our lives. Ally may still need some time to recover over Mr. Daddy, but I think that she should take a cue from Ida, Elsie, and Mindy, who seem to make the best of their situations no matter what. At least Ally got that Birkin bag though. Stay tuned for more SMILF fun!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Shameless” season 9 episode 10: “Welcome to the South Side, Bitch!”

Happy Sunday TV fans! After watching Showtime’s Shameless season 9 episode 10, I realized that merely saying you are “turning a corner” does not always mean that you will. You may be off to a good start, but it doesn’t take much to set you off on the wrong path again. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In tonight’s episode, “Los Diablos!” Debbie continues to panic about running the Gallagher household and Liam tries his best to pay his fair share. Meanwhile, Fiona winds up in a dangerous situation, an old friend of Lip’s returns, and Frank realizes that he has some steep competition in the search for the next Hobo Loco Man. My top 5 moments from Shameless season 9 episode 10 are:

“So should we like hold hands or something?”

In this episode, Lip and Tami continue to grow closer, as they decide to take their relationship to the next level and actually hang out. Lip tags along while Tami volunteers at a senior center and gets more than he bargained for when one of the old ladies gets a little “handsy” with him. As Lip said, “no means no!” Later on, Lip is in for a huge surprise when Xan shows up on his doorstep. Xan’s mother has abandoned her again and Xan is clearly traumatized. Tami actually handles this situation very well and is there for both Lip and Xan, proving that perhaps she is the one for Lip after all. After watching the preview for the next episode, it looks like Lip is going to try and apply to foster Xan again, but I’m not sure if this will work out for them just yet. Either way, I was happy to see the growth of the relationship between Lip and Tami.

“You know you really can’t put drug dealer or gun runner on your West Point app.”

Great point, Carl! Carl is excited to get a new job opportunity, but it involves him being a sign spinner for popcorn shrimp while wearing a very festive pirate costume. Carl is not thrilled about the job opportunity, especially when he gets jumped on the corner, but he is trying to stick it out as much as he can. It looks like Carl’s new boss is a little “handsy” herself, so he may wind up in some trouble here, but we’ll have to wait and see how this pans out since it’s all hands on deck at the Gallagher home. Savvy?

“Bad people wanted to turn them into sex slaves and gang members.”

“Kev, please stop talking!” I agree, V, as Kev puts forth a valiant effort to teach his daughters a valuable lesson, but I’m not sure that they are ready to fully comprehend this subject matter. During the episode, Santiago’s sister arrives and they explain that they will be returning back to Guatemala. Kev is slightly disappointed, as he tried to bond with Santiago and even dressed him like him. Kev and V’s daughters seem more than excited; however, as they drew some interesting pictures depicting Santiago’s violent death, which Kev and V might want to be slightly concerned about.

“They’re looking for someone with no purpose in life.”

I mean, if this is a calling for anyone, it’s for our guy, Frank Gallagher. Debbie even hilariously points out that if it involves alcohol, they should just give the prize to Frank. Frank is beyond excited to participate in the competition to become the next Hobo Loco Man, but he quickly realizes that he is not the only one with some pretty impressive skills in the group. I’m not really sure that we can classify this as healthy competition, as some of the activities involve eating food out of a dumpster and chugging endless amounts of Hobo Loco and alcohol. The Hobo Loco man is trending everywhere, but my money is still on Frank winning it all. Place your bets now!

“Welcome to the South Side, Bitch!”

In the beginning of the episode, Fiona winds up in a dangerous situation when three men show up late at night at Patsy’s Pies. Fiona is unsure if they want to rob her or hurt her, but ends up closing early and calling the police. While Fiona had a right to be scared in this situation, her drinking problem has become quite routine and others are taking notice as well. Fiona is ready to “turn a corner,” but is fired for her behavior, which only drives her right back to the alcohol. Fiona has no job, but she tries to stay positive. While Fiona may be out of control, at least she is not “having a tea party with stuffed animals,” like Ingrid. Seriously, that comment had me laughing hysterically. Later on, Fiona is beyond upset when she finds out that her new neighbor called the cops on Liam when he was trying to sell lemonade. Fiona rounds up the troops and they throw an intrusive block party to officially welcome their new neighbor to the South Side. Only Fiona takes it a little bit too far when she jumps the woman’s fence and punches her straight in the face. While the woman may have deserved it, Fiona winds up getting arrested, so things are only going to get crazier for the Gallaghers. Stay tuned and congrats to Shameless for being renewed for season 10!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 13: “Who’s Been Playing Back to the Future?”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 13, I was so unbelievably happy with the 300^th episode of this brilliant show. The Winchester brothers have been through so much together and it often seems like they don’t really get a break. However, this episode marked a milestone for the show and gave us the chance to see one of the most heartwarming moments of the entire series. Please note major spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Lebanon,” Sam and Dean stumble upon some occult items and realize that they have the opportunity to make one of their wishes come true. While they could have never guessed what they would end up with, they quickly realize that there are consequences to altering timelines, but are they ready to go back to reality? My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 13 are:

“Baby, please tell me you’re not hurt…”

In the beginning of the episode, several teenagers are hilariously commenting on Sam and Dean’s presence and ask, “Where do they even come from?” A girl named Max decides to take Dean’s beloved car for a ride, but it seems like the teens are just looking for some fun in a small town. After tracking the teens down to an abandoned house at a party, Dean is beyond relieved to see that Baby is OK and so am I! Either way, it was very funny to see the commentary on Sam and Dean and what they could possibly be up to now, which I thought was a fun and clever way to pay tribute to the fans who have been watching the Winchester brothers for 300 episodes.

“A serial killer clown…”

Poor Sam. Sam and Dean quickly realize that the teens took the box of occult items out of the car and a “serial killer clown” is unleashed, which is beyond terrifying for Sam. We know that Sam does just fine with serial killers, but a clown is an entirely different story. I thought this was a fun throwback as well to some of the earlier episodes where we witness Sam’s overwhelming fear of clowns. Maybe we needed to throw in a Yorkie chasing Dean to even the score, however. Either way, it was a lot of fun and I was immediately drawn in to some SPN nostalgia.

“I don’t know that reference.”

During the episode, Sam and Dean discover that they have a pearl that will grant them their “heart’s desire.” Dean wants to use it to cast Michael out of his head, but the pearl discovers something else that Dean has been longing for all this time. However, while this wish takes place, it alters the Winchester’s timeline and we discover that Castiel no longer knows the Winchester brothers and he certainly doesn’t know any references either. Zachariah, played by Kurt Fuller, is also alive and well, but immediately recognizes that someone has been playing “Back to the Future.” Either way, I thought this was a fun guest appearance and it really made me think about how far Castiel has come with understanding pop culture references. I mean, he did learn a lot from that pizza man…

“You run a law firm and love kale.”

As Sam and Dean discover that they have created a “temporal paradox,” they realize that they are also in danger of changing into these alternate timeline characters. While Dean has his “Blue Steel” look down pat for his most wanted picture, Sam has become “internet famous,” although I have to say that I really liked Sam’s glasses. I’m not so sure about the raw food diet, however. Either way, the Winchester brothers realize that they have to change things back or they will face further consequences, but are they ready to say goodbye to who they summoned?

“One family dinner…all together.”

I tried to contain this spoiler as much as possible until we reached the number one moment, but I’m sure that you have already discovered that John Winchester has returned, played by the absolutely brilliant, Jeffrey Dean Morgan. I mean, you can’t top this special guest appearance. Happy 300^th episode everyone! When Dean wished for what his heart most desires, I almost fell off my couch when he asked, “Dad?” and John Winchester appeared on my screen. I have been waiting to see John return for quite some time and we know that characters tend to not stay gone for long on this show even if they have died before. After all, we have resurrection spells, characters returning from hell or purgatory, and characters in another dimension. However, John Winchester has not been one of those characters to return, even though I have wished for it so many times before.

Even though Sam and Dean realize that they need to return everything as it was to keep their reality intact, they decide to have one family dinner all together. The reunion between Mary and John was beyond beautiful and romantic, as I had tears in my eyes the entire time. Sam finally got to talk to his Dad about their previous argument and Dean’s wish of having a family dinner all together came true, which was truly the most magical and heartwarming moment I have ever witnessed on the show. Even though John could not stay, he reminded his sons to take care of each other and we know that they will continue to do so for the rest of time. I was so incredibly moved by this episode and I couldn’t have asked for anything more to celebrate 300 amazing episodes with my SPN family. Stay tuned! New episodes return March 7^th!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 12: “Pretty by Day, Poison by Night”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 12, Choni fans finally got to witness some quality screen time for our girls, Cheryl Blossom and Toni Topaz. And I have to say, it was worth the wait! Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Forty-Seven: Bizarrodale,” Tom and Sierra are ready to get married, but the Gargoyle King has some other plans for the Midnight Club. Meanwhile, Archie continues to grow closer to Josie, Veronica comes face to face with Jughead’s mom, Kevin is tired of hiding in the shadows, and Cheryl and Toni have their first fight. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 12 are:

“And suddenly I’m in an episode of Ozark.”

I have to admit that Veronica drops some of the best references on the show and it is well appreciated. We may not be in Ozark, Missouri, but Riverdale has its own set of problems to deal with. After destroying the drugs last week, Veronica learns that her actions may have some very steep consequences. After realizing that she does not have enough money to cover her debt, Veronica and Reggie come face to face with Gladys Jones, otherwise known as Jughead’s mom. Gladys agrees to put Veronica on a payment plan of sorts while taking Reggie’s beloved car as collateral, but she reminds them not to tell Jughead about her involvement here. Now that Gladys and Jellybean are back in town, something tells me that the drama will not stop here. What else does Gladys have up her sleeve? We’ll have to wait and find out, but I’m looking forward to exploring it further.

“So maybe I can help you feel a little less alone.”

Or maybe you are going to end up kissing Josie, but are you really ready for a new relationship, Archie? During this episode, Josie and Archie continue to grow closer. Archie agrees to take Josie to her music audition and truly listens to her about some of her hopes and doubts about life. Their friendship has blossomed into something more, but what will happen when Veronica finds out? We know that Veronica has moved on to Reggie, but is she truly over Archie?

“We finish the game we started.”

Tom and Sierra are excited to announce their wedding, but even the Gargoyle King wants to send his or her best wishes. We quickly learn that the rest of the Midnight Club have received similar notes and are told that they must finish the game to protect their children. Only we soon learn that it was a distraction, leaving all of their children in potential danger. It seems like the adults in town need to take some much needed cues from their children. Perhaps we needed more screen time for Betty Cooper in this episode so she could school the adults again. Either way, we know that the Midnight Club is still very much involved here and we still have a lot of unanswered questions.

“You wanted to destroy what you couldn’t have.”

Kevin and Moose finally got some screen time in this episode as well, as Moose decides to finally come out to his father, which was no easy decision. While Moose is under the impression that his father is supporting him, Mr. Mason decides to recruit some of the junior ROTC members and kidnaps both Kevin and Moose, while posing as the Gargoyle King. Luckily, everyone arrives before anyone is hurt, but Mr. Mason explains that there was no poison in the chalices and he was never going to hurt the boys. Later on, Mr. Mason reveals that he had once possessed romantic feelings for Tom Keller back in the day and was rejected. Clearly Mr. Mason is not over this, but taking it out on your son is not the way to go. Also, it seems like pretty much anyone can just find this Gargoyle King mask and try to get their dirty work done without being caught. While it looks like this may be the end for Kevin and Moose, something tells me that Kevin has someone out there who is truly worthy.

“We know how to dominate too.”

The wait is finally over, as Choni fans got to witness some quality screen time for our favorite couple. Although, it was not all happy moments for these two, which actually really helped elevate their couple status for me. During the episode, Cheryl is upset to find out that her mother is trying to prevent her from being accepted into the college of her choice because of her alumni status. After almost outing Moose in front of the entire school, Toni and Cheryl have an argument, as Toni sheds some light on what really matters in life. Later on, Toni and Cheryl take on “operation fifty shades of blackmail” and Penelope eventually folds so that Cheryl has an in at her college of choice. After all, she can’t have her Maple Club clients exposed. Previously, Cheryl has always been known to be somewhat selfish, but her character has really transformed thanks to “TT.” Cheryl gives her interview time to Toni, recognizing her girlfriend’s talent and potential, which is a beautiful moment. She also takes things one step further, when she forms a new gang of sorts for Toni, realizing how much Toni loved being a Serpent. The girls will be known as “The Pretty Poisons,” but I wonder how the Serpents will react to this new group? Either way, Cheryl finally took a moment to put Toni’s needs above her own and truly expressed her love for her with her actions.

Overall, the episode provided us with some more setup without Betty Cooper and Jughead Jones, who only had about 30 seconds of screen time. While I appreciated the screen time for Choni and Kevin, I feel like we can still move the plot forward without leaving characters out. However, the episode still left us with a lot of questions about The Gargoyle King, The Midnight Club, and Gladys’s return to town, but still no mention of the farm. Either way, I was very excited to see the growth of Cheryl and Toni’s relationship in this episode, as their love has become something more than passionate and beautiful. It has now transcended into a selfless and unconditional love that is not to be taken for granted. Stay tuned!

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Ranking my top 5 funniest moments from “Angel”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! As I near the end of my Angel re-watch, it really got me thinking about how many hilarious moments there are throughout the series. It’s been quite some time since I have re-watched this show and I found myself laughing out loud repeatedly, proving that even though this show may be considered a darker spin-off of Buffy, it really stands out and embraces its own identity. For today, I am going to be ranking my top 5 funniest moments of the entire series. I was having a little bit of trouble deciding because there were so many hilarious moments, but I guess it comes down to preference. Either way, I think you will be thoroughly entertained and I hope it brings you some Angel nostalgia and some laughs as well. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the full series yet. My top 5 funniest moments from Angel are:

Angel singing “Mandy” for karaoke (Moment from Season 2, Episode 2, “Judgment”).

So, Angel singing in any capacity is hilarious, but this is where it all started. There are several references throughout the show to Barry Manilow and Angel’s favorite songs, but you really can’t beat this moment. Cordelia is also absolutely hilarious when she comments that Angel will do anything to save someone.

Harmony comes to visit (Moment from Season 2, Episode 17, “Disharmony”).

Harmony really shined when she became a vampire. I didn’t think that anything could get funnier than her having “minions” on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, her on-again-off-again relationship with Spike or “Blondie Bear,” or her bitch fight with Xander, which had me falling out of my chair laughing. However, Harmony was not done yet and made her presence known on Angel. The episode, “Disharmony,” is one of my favorite personal guilty pleasures and it is laugh out loud funny from start to finish. Later on, Harmony gets her own episode in “Harm’s Way,” (season 5, episode 9) and never disappoints!

Wesley pretends to be Angel (Moment from Season 2, Episode 6, “Guise Will Be Guise”).

Wesley doesn’t always get all the attention he deserves, but he is one of the funniest characters on the show. This is the first episode where he really shined for me, as he pretended to be Angel to help an innocent. The episode got funnier and funnier along the way, as Wesley wore Angel’s coat with pride and even insisted on calling the shots after Angel had returned.

“I don’t dance…” (Moment from Season 1, Episode 13, “She”).

In this episode, Angel is forced to mingle at Cordelia’s party and gets thrown off when someone asks him to dance. After saying, “I don’t dance,” we hilariously cut to scenes of Angel dancing ridiculously. In the end credits, we get to see both Angel and Wesley dancing, which is beyond funny. Enjoy!

Some honorable mentions before revealing my funniest moment on Angel are:

Spike mocks Angel and calls him a “fluffy puppy with bad teeth” in Season 1, Episode 3, “In the Dark.”
Angel and Wesley’s reaction to Cordelia’s acting in Season 1, Episode 17, “Eternity.”
Lorne’s family member does the “dance of joy” in Pylea in Season 2, Episode 21, “Through the Looking Glass.”
Angel gets turned into a puppet in Season 5, Episode 14, “Smile Time.”
Cordelia sings “Greatest Love of All” in Season 4, Episode 4, “Slouching Toward Bethlehem,” which is the same song she sang for talent show in Season 1, Episode 9, “The Puppet Show,” on Buffy. I’m not sure which performance is better…
Fred asks Angel if he has any weed in Season 4, Episode 6, “Spin the Bottle.”
Illyria says that she has been in a world without shrimp in Season 5, Episode 17, “Underneath,” which is a throwback to Anya talking about a world without shrimp on Buffy.
Pretty much any scene with Andrew.

Cordelia and Wesley mock Buffy and Angel’s romance (Moment from Season 3, Episode 5, “Fredless).

I almost completely forgot about this scene and when I got to it on my re-watch, I must have watched it at least ten times. It’s seriously that funny. Cordelia puts her acting skills to the test, but Wesley steals the show when he steps in and says that he almost forgot to brood. Angel’s reaction to “the show” is absolutely hilarious as well. As a big fan of Bangel, I really appreciated this scene, as it brightened up my day and gave me a new respect for Angel. I hope you agree!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Passage” season 1 episode 4: “Show Me The Real You”

Happy Tuesday TV fans! After watching Fox’s The Passage season 1 episode 4, I realized that even if “you know what’s best,” can you really trust yourself when your dreams are being invaded by the overwhelmingly creepy Dr. Fanning? Are the subjects in Project Noah still connected to their own thoughts and desires or are they now merely instruments of destruction? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Whose Blood Is That?” we dive deeper into Anthony Carter’s past, as Fanning continues to bring him over to the dark side. Meanwhile, Shauna pays Amy a visit, Brad tries to do the right thing, and Dr. Lear may have just been contaminated. My top 5 moments from The Passage season 1 episode 4 are:

“I got skills.”

During the episode, Brad and Amy continue to connect, as Brad is determined to protect Amy no matter what. Amy shows one of her first signs of advancing when she and Brad are on the run and she is able to sprint in front of him with no real effort. While we still don’t know exactly how the serum will impact Amy, it’s clear that she is already showing signs, but will she have the same fate as the patients who came before her or is she transforming into something else? Something even more dangerous? We’ll have to wait and see.

“We need to go now.”

We continue to catch up with Lila and Lacey, who are trying to get the story out to anyone who will listen. A reporter actually seems interested in running with the story, but they learn that she was killed later on. Lila is shocked, but Lacey recognizes the potential threat immediately and tells Lila that they need to go now, which suggests that they will be determined a threat to Project Noah as well. Luckily, Lila has Lacey to protect her, although they may need some backup pretty soon.

“Let me help you.”

During this episode, Brad tries to get through to Agent Paulson, who has clearly been impacted by the nightmares. Brad remains calm in the situation even though Agent Paulson has a gun and it seems like he is getting through to him until Clark decides to take him out and eliminate the threat. Clark has already been questioned about letting Shauna live, but he does not even take a second to think about eliminating a fellow agent. Is there any hope for Clark or will he continue to spiral out of control?

“Show me the real you.”

Shauna pays Amy a visit, well a mental visit, and tries to begin manipulating her, but Amy is well aware of what is right and what is wrong. Amy tells Shauna, “I’m nothing like you,” but Shauna is convinced that she is and reminds her that “fighting only makes it harder.” We know that Fanning is very interested in Amy’s presence and that Amy could be the key to stopping this threat, but it looks like she will continue to deal with obstacles along the way. This is a very tough little girl; however, and one should not underestimate her.

“Open up your heart, Anthony.”

During the episode, we get a glimpse into Anthony Carter’s past. We see his past relationship with Rachel and learn that Carter was framed for her death. Carter already feels so much guilt about what happened to her and he loved her very much, but Fanning uses this vulnerability to his advantage. He reminds Anthony that “love without power is misery.” At the end of the episode, Carter is in danger of dying, but ultimately makes his choice and accepts the monster within. Carter attacks someone in the lab and relishes in his first real kill as a vampire, as Dr. Lear watches in horror, just barely scraping by himself. Although Dr. Lear may have a new problem now, as he realizes that he has someone else’s blood on him. Does this mean that Dr. Lear has been contaminated? We’ll have to wait and see.

Overall, the episode did not draw me in the same way that episode 3 did, as it almost felt like a transition or setup for what’s to come. I think that we still have a lot in play here and I am interested to see what happens next. I’m hoping that episode 5 will get us back on track with the fast paced tempo of the previous three episodes, although I do feel that the background story for Anthony was revealing. It’s interesting to see how both Carter and Shauna were betrayed and hurt in the past, allowing Fanning to manipulate their weaknesses into an illusion of power. Fanning may not be powerful on his own as Patient Zero, but it’s clear that he is building an army and they may become unstoppable. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 12: “Prophet and Loss”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 12, I realized that “if there’s a spark or hope, you have to try.” Even if it seems impossible, sometimes you just have to keep trying for those around you. They aren’t going to give up on you so maybe you shouldn’t give up either, Dean Winchester. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Prophet and Loss,” Sam and Dean go on one last case, but Sam is not ready to give up on his brother just yet. Meanwhile, Nick continues to search for his purpose. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 12 are:

“I know you’re scared.”

In the beginning of the episode, Sam tries to talk with Dean, but Dean brushes off his feelings and says it doesn’t matter. Only it does matter to Sam and it really should matter to Dean as well, but we know that Dean is not good at letting his emotions out. However, he may not get the chance to tell Sam how he really feels if he is buried in a coffin alive…forever. I can’t even imagine.

“One last case for the Winchester boys…”

Let’s hope not, especially since Supernatural has just been renewed for season 15. Yay! Luckily, the episode does not focus entirely on Dean’s morbid goodbye. The brothers have a case and learn that the ancient language has been carved into victims, suggesting that there is a prophet connection here. We quickly learn that there is a killer prophet, Tony Alvarez, on the loose, who was supposed to be next in line after Donatello. After Tony takes his own life, Sam and Dean realize that they need to find out what is going on with the prophet line before it’s too late.

“You chose Lucifer.”

During the episode, Nick escapes the hospital and ends up returning home. The ghost of his wife, Sarah, tries to get Nick to see the light, but all he desires is darkness. Nick desperately wants Lucifer to return to him, suggesting that is what he has wanted this entire time. The void inside Nick is not from missing his family, as he is too far gone to even really understand that he could help his wife’s spirit move on if he would just let go of Lucifer. Nick is unable to do so, which suggests that Lucifer can’t be buried forever. But when will he make his return?

“Mr. Winchester and the other Mr. Winchester.”

Castiel hilariously poses as a doctor, but still needs to work on his cover story. But that’s why we adore him so much. After Donatello wakes up, Castiel has a heart-to-heart talk with Dean and tells him that he won’t sit by and watch him execute this suicidal plan. Castiel’s love for Dean is unconditional and it’s clear that he cares about him more than anything else in the world. Dean is very stubborn, but he has to understand that he has friends and family members who will do anything for him.

“I believe in us.”

At the end of the episode, Sam refuses to take it anymore and tells Dean that “we’re the guys who save the world. We don’t just check out of it.” Sam feels like Dean is quitting on him and he puts everything out on the table, desperately trying to get through to his brother. Sam even punches Dean, which shows how far he is willing to go. Sam cannot keep his emotions bottled inside and his love for his brother is truly touching. Dean finally agrees that he will try and find another way, but expects Sam to stick by his side if he does need to ultimately check out of this world. I have to say that Jared Padalecki’s performance here was very moving, as he touched my heart and soul and even caused me to shed a few tears of my very own. Now that Dean is back in the game, where do they go from here? Rowena has been trying to find out information to no avail, but is there someone else out there who can help? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 11: “The Red Dahlia”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 11, I learned that “it’s not what things are, it’s what they appear to be.” But when everyone in town is holding on to a secret, it’s hard to know who to trust. After all, “no one’s innocent in crime town.” Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Forty-Six: The Red Dahlia,” Riverdale embraces the noir genre, as Jughead Jones tries to uncover the secrets in town. Meanwhile, Archie continues to spiral out of control, Veronica is determined to find out who tried to kill her father, and Hermione Lodge proves to be a femme fatale you do not want to mess with. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 11 are:

“A safe place as long as you know the safe word.”

I wonder if the safe word is “syrup.” Penelope Blossom has been trying to get her brothel up and running in Riverdale for quite some time, but it looks like she is starting off with her secret sex club, “The Maple Club.” Betty and Jughead uncover it while they are looking for information on Hiram’s mistress and get a lot more than they bargained for when they witness what is going on here behind closed doors. While I’m not too sure on the scenery here, it’s nice to see some screen time for our couple, Bughead, as they get back to their roots and try to get to the bottom of the mystery in front of them.

“Well played, Miss Veronica.”

During the episode, Veronica embraces the noir genre and her fashion is on point, complete with an elegant hat, as she goes to hire Jughead Jones to find out who tried to have her father killed. After confronting her mother, Veronica discovers her mother’s connection to the Fizzle Rocks drug fiasco and decides to have the drugs destroyed once and for all. This may not have been the wisest decision, as Hermione is far from pleased, but Veronica reminds us that she is very capable and has been paying great attention to both her mother and father for quite some time. At the end of the episode, Veronica no longer wants to find out the information, but is she perhaps a little bit too good at being a Lodge? After all, manipulation seems to run in the family, but we’ll have to see what our girl Veronica does next.

“I’m going to face and kill one more demon.”

Archie continues to abuse alcohol and Fred is not pleased, as he reminds him that “this does not solve your problems.” Archie receives some unexpected advice from Josie, which is actually spot on. Josie talks to him about dealing with his demons head on, but Archie decides that he needs to finally face Hiram Lodge after all this time. After initially going to shoot Hiram, Archie ends up saving his life and the two make a deal to stay away from one another. But can you really ever make a trustworthy deal with the devil? Archie listens to Josie and decides that he wants to channel his anger into boxing and start playing music again, which seems to be a step in the right direction. Thanks Josie!

“You’re not so innocent, Betty.”

After talking with her father, Betty realizes that the murders around her have all been made to look like suicides by poison and that this trend definitely screams Blossom. After some more detective work, Betty learns that Clifford Blossom was actually poisoned by the “black widow” or “Red Dahlia,” Penelope Blossom. Cheryl and Toni have already warned Betty to back off, as Cheryl is mourning the death of her Uncle Claudius, although I’m not sure that there are that many tears here, but Betty continues to use all her resources to figure out the connection. Penelope reveals that Claudius was responsible for the seizures, suggesting that the Fizzle Rocks run off in the river caused them. However, Penelope Blossom is no medical doctor for sure, as we are still not able to understand why the seizures only impacted girls so far. After Betty confronts Penelope about what she did, Penelope tries to explain that she only punishes men and that they are the “real poison.” She also reminds Betty that she talks to Hal quite a bit and knows that she left Chic to die. Secrets will get the best of you every time, but I’m sure our girl Betty will be able to figure out a plan.

“We should agree to keep each other’s secrets.”

After confronting Hermione Lodge, she appears to have nothing to hide. Hermione is great under pressure and it seems like she may be off the hook, but Jughead Jones knows better. Hermione may not have pulled the trigger on her husband, but she is pulling all the strings. Jughead quickly learns that Sheriff Minetta is alive and well and having an affair with Hermione. Only FP was the one to actually take the shot at Hiram. Jughead tries to warn his father that Hermione plans to finish the job and frame him, but FP uses his new connection to the media to keep her quiet. It seems like we are witnessing a strategic game of chess here, but Hermione is not about to let any loose ends remain. She warns Jughead not to reveal her secrets or she will bring his father down too and she shoots her lover, Sheriff Minetta, proving to be the ultimate femme fatale.

Overall, I was slightly underwhelmed by the noir themed episode. Shows like Supernatural and Charmed have pulled this off successfully in the past, using the genre as a filler episode. However, I am still recovering from the filler episode 9 so I was hoping for something more concrete here. I will say that the plot did continue to move forward, but I was slightly confused with all the twists and turns and almost felt like I had to take notes just to keep up. While I love the mystery behind Riverdale, I almost felt like it didn’t even need the noir theme or perhaps it didn’t need it to be present for the entire episode. Either way, it looks like everyone still remains a suspect in some capacity, but we’ll have to stay tuned to see what happens next!

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