Spoiler-Free Review of “Wilderness” on Prime Video: Gone Girl Style Thriller Has its Moments

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“We trust each other…right?”

Wilderness premiered on September 15th 2023 on Prime Video with all six episodes available to stream now. The revenge thriller series (based on the novel of the same name) stars Jenna Coleman, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Ashley Benson, and Eric Balfour. Each episode runs for approximately 50-58 minutes.

A spontaneous vacation turns into a nightmare when a seemingly happy couple begins to unravel, leading to a downward spiral of betrayal and revenge.

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Wilderness attempts to channel films like Gone Girl and Promising Young Woman with a Lifetime-esque tone, leading to plenty of juicy twists along the way. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Dream cast.

I’m a huge fan of Ashley Benson from Pretty Little Liars and I was super happy to see Buffy the Vampire Slayer alum, Eric Balfour on this too. The cast was the best part of this series. Everyone played their part very well, but I wish some characters had gotten a little bit more screen time because everyone was electric together on screen and the character dynamics really worked.

Jenna Coleman put forth a strong effort as Olivia, giving me quite a few chills throughout my watch. She was fantastic.

Starts off with a lot of potential.

I thoroughly enjoyed the first few episodes of this series. The premise was juicy and enticing. It seemed to fit neatly into a guilty pleasure watch and I even liked the random soundtrack (heavy on Taylor Swift) that overpowered certain scenes. Somehow that worked…

The Cons:

Goes off the rails…

I would say that I was hooked by the end of episode two (which was the strongest episode by far). Once we got to the second half of the series, things became really chaotic and confusing. We started to spiral off into something messy and uninspiring. I was still invested enough to finish the series and there were a few redeeming moments worth sticking around for, but this was disappointing because the show started off so strong.

I also wasn’t a huge fan of the voice-over narration and it led me to believe that we were headed toward a more extreme ending than we actually got.

I think what’s so frustrating about this series is that it did enough to earn a watch, but it could have been so much better. I think it played it safe rather than throwing itself into something unpredictable, which might have worked out a lot better in my opinion.

So am I in or out?

I’m in about 75 percent…

Watered down guilty pleasure thrills with a cast to be excited about, but don’t expect this series to do anything that extraordinary. It was a decent watch if you enjoy revenge thrillers, however.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Wilderness in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The 100” season 7 episode 4: “Hesperides”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching The CW’s The 100 season 7 episode 4, I was reminded that fear is a factor, but you have to find a way to fight through it.

Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet.

In last night’s episode, “Hesperides,” Clarke and the others work together to figure out a way to save Bellamy, Octavia, and Echo from The Anomaly. Meanwhile, Raven attempts to cope with the blood on her hands and Echo makes a heartbreaking decision.

My top 5 moments from The 100 season 7 episode 4 are:

“Trust me. I’ve done this before.”

In the beginning of the episode, we see things from Hope’s perspective after losing both her mother, Diyoza, and Octavia. A stranger arrives near her home named Dev, but Hope initially wants nothing to do with him.

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As the years go by, they continue to get closer and he teaches Hope how to fight, but his life is lost when The Anomaly opens up after Hope hesitates before killing a Disciple. It’s clear that Dev and Hope were like family to one another and perhaps something even more, but I thought this glimpse into the past really allowed us to learn more about Hope’s character.

Echo and Gabriel are looking for a way out of The Anomaly, but Hope reminds them that she’s done this before and that they will need to wait five years. Easier said than done…

“I can’t forget their faces.”

Meanwhile, Raven is clearly having a tough time dealing with the fresh blood on her hands after that insane radiation dilemma. Clarke reminds her not to forget about the faces she saved, but Raven has even more trouble when she has to take out some of The Disciples later on to help her friends.

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We know that Raven has been through a lot over the seasons, but her moral compass is wavering back and forth now. Let’s just hope that she can get through this because we need her!

“Every second counts.”

Well, it pretty much always does on this show, but we start to actually connect our story-lines between Sanctum and The Anomaly, which is a good thing. But where the hell is Bellamy?

We find out that The Disciples want Clarke and that she is the key to stopping a war, but is she just a target?

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Clarke is ready to sacrifice herself if needed to help her friends, but Raven discovers that The Anomaly is actually a wormhole and that they can travel to different planets with it.

“Plans change.”

Meanwhile, in The Anomaly, time flies by as Echo, Hope, and Gabriel work together with Disciple, Orlando, to prepare for when The Anomaly opens again. Orlando is not one of their people, but a bond forms between them all and it looks like we are witnessing a new type of family. Even Echo lets her walls down and we get to witness some bad-ass hair cuts and decorative face tattoos for the occasion.

When The Anomaly opens again, Hope doesn’t hesitate this time and ends up taking out a Disciple as Orlando screams. Echo realizes that Orlando is not one of them and will do whatever it takes to save Bellamy.

This apparently includes killing every last Disciple in front of Orlando and leaving him behind. Gabriel and Hope think that this is wrong, but Echo asks them if they want to stay or find answers.

They reluctantly follow as Orlando is betrayed by them. We know that Echo is no stranger to doing the unthinkable, but she has come so far as a character and has now gone down a familiar role of betrayal.

Will Bellamy be able to forgive her when he finds out what she has done? Will she be able to forgive herself?

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My heart goes out to Echo and I have really started to fall in love with her character, but she is going down a dark road now and I’m not sure that she will be able to come back from it. Either way, this episode stirred a lot of emotions and we are only on episode 4 of the final season.

“Who wants to go for a ride?”

The Clarke we know and love is back. She’s ready to go off into the unknown to risk it all to save her friends. There she is! I’ve been waiting for Clarke to go back to her roots for the final season and it looks like we are all in for a ride.

Clarke gives everyone a choice when they open up The Anomaly and Gaia says that she will stay behind to protect Madi. Raven randomly picks a planet, hoping that they will find their friends, but we know the odds aren’t that great.

They can always find a way back…right?

Well, that may not be so easy as someone shuts down The Anomaly and attacks Gaia. Of course this happens right after a lingering goodbye between her and Clarke to make us suffer even more! Both of them are sucked into The Anomaly and now Clarke and the others are stuck on some unknown planet with no way out…

This should be interesting!

This was an emotional episode, but I’m really happy that we are finally connecting the story-lines because it was getting a little exhausting jumping back and forth between them each episode.

Let’s hope that we can catch up with Bellamy so that he can jump in to help save the day because it looks like our characters need him.

In other news, we know it’s only a matter of time before Sheidheda makes his next move as well.

May we meet again.

Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Passage” season 1 episode 8: “You Can Do Anything You Want With Your Life”

Happy Tuesday TV fans! After watching Fox’s The Passage season 1 episode 8, Shauna reminded us that “you always have a choice,” but will you make the right one? After all, “things are gonna start to get scary.” So which path do you choose? Do you dive into the darkness or do you fight your way back toward the light? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “You Are Not That Girl Anymore,” we learn more about Clark’s connected past with Shauna and start to understand their relationship more. Meanwhile, Amy’s condition takes a turn for the worse, as Dr. Sykes and Lila work together to try and save her, and Lacey is on her way. My top 5 moments from The Passage season 1 episode 8 are:

“I don’t do riddles, dude. Just say what you mean.”

During the episode, Amy’s condition worsens, as she deals with Fanning in her mind. Fanning says, “The end is near, my dear,” but Amy is not buying it. Fanning tries to approach Amy as her friend, but Amy recognizes that this is a trap. However, temptation is still present, as Amy must make a very important decision that will determine her fate. Will she choose a path of darkness or light?

“She’s not your twelfth.”

In last week’s episode, Carter tried to warn Amy and I was unsure of his intentions. However, in this episode, Carter stands up to Fanning and tries to protect Amy, which proves that there is still some humanity left inside him. Carter recognizes that the monster is there, but is his humanity strong enough to conquer it? Fanning keeps explaining that they need twelve, but why? Will this make him invincible? There are still so many unanswered questions surrounding this, but it looks like we are about to find out more.

“You want to change the locks.”

Guilder makes the announcement that he is rebooting Project Noah and everyone is relieved of their duties. Dr. Sykes is still determined to find a way to save Amy. However, this becomes difficult when they are locked out, as Guilder turns over the security protocol to Martinez, who is actually Subject Two. Good job, Guilder. Clark does not give up, as they use Grey’s clearance to get inside. Dr. Sykes teams up with Lila and they try to stop the virus so Amy doesn’t turn. After several tests, it seems like they get a lucky break, as they determine that Amy’s cells will block Fanning’s virus with this antiviral. However, Grey continues to be Fanning’s lap dog, as he locks Sykes inside and attacks Lila before they can get the antiviral to Amy. Hopefully Lila will be OK, but Grey continues to be a pest, as Fanning uses him like a puppet.

“You are not that girl anymore.”

During the episode, we get an important glimpse into Clark and Shauna’s past together. Shauna tries to escape and Clark tracks her down and takes her to a diner. Shauna asks him to tell her something real and Clark opens up about previously wanting to be a writer. Shauna tells him that she would read his poems and it’s clear that there is an undeniable connection between these two. However, Clark’s men arrive and take Shauna back to Project Noah, as she feels hurt and betrayed, reminding Clark that “you always have a choice.”

In present day, Shauna continues to tap into Clark’s mind and tells him, “The only way you make it out alive is with me.” Clark initially seems to be really considering this, but ultimately decides to kiss Shauna, revealing that he did feel something for the lost girl from Vegas, but that she is no longer that girl and he will kill her. But will Shauna kill him first for his betrayal? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out.

“You can do anything you want with your life.”

Toward the end of the episode, Fanning presents Amy with a choice. She will ride her bike through a dark tunnel and all she needs to do is make it to the other side to accept her fate or she can stay in the tunnel and die. Amy is very conflicted about what to do, but Brad stays by her side in the cell, as her fever gets worse. Brad tells Amy, “You can break your promise to me. If you have to, you can let go. I love you no matter what.” These words are so real and inspiring; reminding us just how strong the bond is between these two. Amy is at a crossroads and ultimately makes the courageous decision to turn her bike around and ride past Fanning into the light. Amy wakes up, just as all of the cages around them open and Brad realizes that they have to get out of there quickly. So, here we go. The cages are open and the vampires are free, as Brad grabs Guilder and they barely make it into the elevator without a scrape. The last scene leaves us with Amy and her glowing eyes. I mean, talk about a cliffhanger!

We know that Amy did not get the antiviral in time, but she also didn’t accept Fanning’s offer. Amy didn’t die like Elizabeth; however, as it seems like her choice to accept the light has transformed her into something else. Is she now more powerful than Fanning? Will anyone be able to stop the vampires now that they are free? I can’t wait to find out, as we approach the season finale next week. Are you ready?

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Passage in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 6: “The Gargoyle King Is in the House”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 6, the mystery behind “The Gargoyle King” continued to mystify us, as Betty desperately tried to connect the dots. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In tonight’s episode, “Chapter Forty-One: Manhunter,” Betty refuses to back down, as she confronts the parents of Riverdale about their past secrets. Meanwhile, Veronica gets cozy in a jail cell, Josie’s health takes a turn for the worse, and Archie’s guilt is too much to bear. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 6 are:

“What’s the connection there?”

In the beginning of the episode, Josie begins to feel pressure when questioned about her alibi and is the next one to have a seizure. Luckily, she will be OK, but why Josie? We know that Betty, Ethel, and now Josie have had seizures, but is there any connection between these three? Evelyn Evernever was present in the classroom so I am starting to think that she could be the link here, but there are still so many missing pieces of the puzzle.

“Someone in this room is a murderer.”

There’s just something to be said about Betty Cooper. She is smart, loyal, and probably the most capable person in Riverdale. When Betty is on the case, she follows through on every lead, proving to be an amazing detective and our favorite modern day Nancy Drew. Betty invites all of the parents to a meeting by using an invitation from “The Gargoyle King.” The parents fall for the bait and Betty wants to get to the bottom of the murder of Principal Featherhead. Penelope Blossom suggests that Dilton’s father, Darryl Doiley, was the culprit, but things get complicated when Betty discovers that his suicide was actually a covered up murder. Penelope is straightforward with Betty and I don’t suspect her yet as “The Gargoyle King.” However, my theory about Hermione is starting to make more sense now. During the meeting, Hermione told Hiram that they should just get this over with and was also the first one to point fingers at Penelope, which quickly took the spotlight off of her. Clever Hermione, but what’s your potential motive?

“You’re the Gargoyle King.”

Jughead and the Serpents track down Joaquin, who reveals that Hiram Lodge met with the warden. Jughead doesn’t need any further evidence to confront Hiram Lodge. Hiram is not threatened by Jughead at all and dismisses his accusations. I still think that Hiram is way too obvious here, but he is far from innocent, as he orders for the witnesses at Shadow Lake to be eliminated. Later on, Jughead discovers Joaquin’s lifeless body with the sacrifice mark on his forehead. Who is behind Joaquin’s death? I’m not completely sure, but someone definitely knows that he was over sharing. Sorry to see you go Joaquin, but also kind of not because you stabbed Archie…

“Because we’re end game.”

After discovering the bodies of the Shadow Lake witnesses, Archie cannot handle anymore blood on his hands. Even though he is not responsible for this, Archie feels like he needs to leave town, as he is no longer safe from Hiram Lodge. He calls Veronica from a pay phone to say goodbye to her, but Veronica tries to explain that she found evidence to exonerate him. Archie tells Veronica, “You were it for me” and proceeds to tell her how much he loves her, but Veronica cannot bear to say goodbye. After he hangs up the phone, Archie says, “Goodbye Veronica,” which is beyond heartbreaking. Archie is not alone; however, as Jughead is by his side and the two head out together. What’s next for Archie? I’m not sure, but I am hoping that he has a change of heart and returns to Veronica. Veronica has always been by his side and she deserves the very best, but we know that Archie tends to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders.

“The Gargoyle King is in the house.”

In a frightening moment, Betty and Alice are speaking when the power goes out in their house. “The Gargoyle King” appears before them and they run up the stairs, abandoning the popcorn on the stove. When they reach a bedroom, there is a message on Darryl Doiley’s grave stone, threatening both Alice and Betty. With perfect timing, FP comes through the window and stays with them until the threat is over. I definitely had a little bit of Scream nostalgia here with the burning popcorn and Skeet Ulrich coming through the window, but it’s definitely no longer safe for the Cooper women. Alice tells Betty that she is heading off to the farm, but in a shocking twist, sends Betty to the “Sisters of Quiet Mercy” against her will. Betty feels betrayed and confused here and walks into a room, surrounded by disturbing portraits of “The Gargoyle King.” It doesn’t look like Betty is going to escape this nightmare anytime soon, but why did Alice choose to turn on her now? I think we are in desperate need of another rescue from Cheryl, Toni, and Veronica, but we’ll have to wait and see. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” season 8 episode 10 Season Finale: “But my Sisters are a Legion Motherf*cker”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the FX network’s American Horror Story: Apocalypse season 8 episode 10 season finale last night, the final battle we have all been waiting for is finally here. Only it may not be the showdown that you were initially predicting. Please note major spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Apocalypse Then,” the past finally meets the present, as the witches of coven face Michael Langdon. Sacrifices are made and betrayals are finally dealt with in this jam-packed finale. My top 5 moments from American Horror Story: Apocalypse season 8 episode 10 season finale are:

“So this is goodbye.”

In the beginning of the episode, we witness Myrtle Snow paying a visit to Jeff and Mutt. This further explains how the witches were able to successfully book Coco and Mallory a reservation at Outpost 3. Myrtle puts Ms. Venable in her place and reminds her that purple is for royalty. Later on, Cordelia explains to the girls that they will forget everything they know about themselves. Coco’s new personality is actually modeled after Madison, which explains a lot and Madison hilariously tells her to “consider it an upgrade.” Coco is meant to be mean to Mallory, as Cordelia needs to ensure that Mallory doubts herself so that her powers are not detected, revealing that she really has thought of every detail here. She further explains that her “powers will emerge when they are ready.” We also get to see Cordelia, Myrtle, and Madison waking up after the apocalypse, proving our theory that they would use the healing powers of the Louisiana swamps. After all, “it’s time.”

“There is no way that bitch could get a show on television without selling her soul to the devil.”

After Madison shows off her less than impressive skills as an Uber driver, she drops off Coco and Mallory, who are now under the identity spell. Madison notices Dinah’s billboard on a bus and quickly realizes that she is the one who sold them out. Madison wants to do something about it, but Cordelia explains that Dinah must stay safe until they are ready to “make her pay.” In present day, Dinah refuses to get caught in the middle of the battle between the witches and Michael, but we are all in for a surprise when Marie Laveau walks in, played by the wonderful Angela Bassett, and says, “She needed the help of a voodoo queen but that ain’t you.” Cordelia made a deal with Papa and gave him Dinah’s soul, freeing Marie in exchange. Marie takes out Dinah and tells her to give Papa her regards. All hail the real voodoo queen!

“It’s payback bitch.”

Now that all of our players are in place, the battle we have all been waiting for quickly begins. Ms. Mead is eliminated and Madison channels her inner Tony Montana from Scarface, as she opens fire on Michael with Ms. Mead’s arm. Madison agrees to hold off Michael as long as she can, but is quickly eliminated. “I guess it’s back to retail.” Marie and Coco also team up to take Michael down, but he kills them both and reminds us, “I’m nothing like normal.” Brock also finally shows up again and brutally stabs Mallory for not taking him on the plane, but Myrtle takes him out. As Mallory’s life force begins pouring out of her, Cordelia knows what she must do to protect her sisters and the world. It seems like all hope is lost, but Cordelia faces Michael with her head held high and reminds him that he may be the only son of Satan, but “my sisters are a legion motherf*cker!” Cordelia stabs herself so that Mallory can rise as the next Supreme and complete her time travel spell, which is the ultimate sacrifice.

“I’m scared.”

It’s 2015 and Michael is just a boy again, living with Constance Langdon. As Michael heads out into the street, Mallory runs him over with a car several times to eliminate the threat once and for all. Constance stands over him and Michael begs her to take him back into Murder House so that they can be together forever, but Constance refuses to grant his last wish and tells him to go to hell. The ultimate battle we have all been waiting for is over, but it’s not the showdown we were predicting. Mallory has changed the timeline to save her sisters and also the world, but what does this mean for the rest of the AHS universe? After all, changing the past can have unforeseen consequences for the future.

“The battle between good and evil never ends.”

Now that the threat is eliminated, Mallory returns to her coven and remembers everything. She is so excited to see Cordelia again and Cordelia even asks her if they have met before. Myrtle is not back because Cordelia no longer saw the threat of the end of the world and Madison will have to “sweat it out a little longer” in her retail hell. Mallory was able to get some “blazing street cred” with creatures of the underworld since she took down the Antichrist and Misty and Nan are safely returned. Only Nan would prefer to return to her Papa. I guess as long as she is happy. Mallory reminds us that the battle between good and evil never ends and we know that there needs to always be a balance in the world. Avoiding the apocalypse does explain how we are able to see the year 2020 in AHS Hotel, which successfully fills in some gaps for us. Timothy and Emily are able to cross paths again in this new world, which initially seems sweet and romantic. Remember them? Only we know that they were saved because of their DNA and that they were worthy of potentially repopulating the earth. Emily gives birth to the new Antichrist, as they are horrified when they find his babysitter brutally murdered. Ms. Mead and the Black Pope knock on their door, recognizing the power and potential in their son, proving that evil has indeed found its loophole. Stay tuned for season 9!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 5: “Let the Game Begin”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 5, we learned that the apple really doesn’t fall that far from the tree, as some of our favorite characters repeated the same mistakes as their parents. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In tonight’s episode, “Chapter Forty: The Great Escape,” Jughead continues to immerse himself into “Griffins and Gargoyles” and is finally ready to bring the game “off board.” Meanwhile, Veronica works on a plan of her very own to help Archie break out of prison and Cheryl shows off her impressive archery skills. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 5 are:

“There’s something we should discuss.”

After realizing Jughead’s involvement in the game, Betty decides to continue investigating on her own and looks to her friends for help. Betty is convinced that one of their parents could be responsible for the murder of Principal Featherhead and suggests that they each try and talk to their parents to see what they know. While Reggie’s father responds with unnecessary violence, Kevin and Josie get more information than they bargained for when they find out that their parents are getting married. Congrats?

“You can’t fight your destiny.”

In the beginning of the episode, Archie and the others try to execute their escape plan, but fail. Archie is branded by the warden, which is beyond brutal, but is also rewarded with a last supper of sorts. Archie recognizes that the warden no longer needs him and realizes that something big is about to go down. He asks the warden how Hiram Lodge framed him and learns that Hiram paid the witnesses $10,000 each to lie while under oath. Archie’s life is worth $30,000 according to the warden, but we know that Veronica and his friends see his true value and will stop at nothing to help him.

“I’m a Lodge. I know how this goes.”

Veronica continues to clash with her father, but refuses to just sit on the sidelines. She enlists the help of Elio and his mob connections to get into the prison. Veronica sports a blonde wig and some classy sunglasses, but Hiram quickly spots her. Veronica and her friends are ready to help Archie break out of prison, as they follow her plan and instructions. Only we quickly learn that Jughead’s game of “Griffins and Gargoyles” is directly connected to the plan, but how far does this link go?

“I’m Game Master!”

Jughead tries to explain that “we have been playing this game for a lot longer than we know.” The game apparently relates to everything and every decision has a direct consequence in real life. We also learn that the game only takes place in Riverdale, which is why no one else has ever heard of it. Betty desperately tries to get Jughead to snap out of it, but his obsession has elevated to a new level. Jughead may be the “Game Master,” but it’s only a matter of time before this game turns deadly, but for whom?

“To the grave.”

In a confusing moment, Joaquin kisses Archie and then stabs him. Archie does not understand this betrayal and Joaquin says, “The warden said if I’d do this, I’d ascend.” Joaquin is somehow directly involved in the game along with the warden, which has us all wondering who is the Gargoyle King? Archie is able to successfully break out of prison with the help of Mad Dog and his friends and he will remain in the bunker until it is safe. Veronica tells everyone in the room that they are all in a pact and that they will need to take this to the grave, as history now repeats itself for our favorite characters. When Betty detects Archie’s brand, we learn that the symbol is from the game, which is not surprising. After seeing the preview for the upcoming episode on November 28^th, we know that it means sacrifice. At the end of the episode, the warden ends his own game by taking the cyanide after failing to bring down the “Red Paladin.” While Jughead initially suspects that the warden may be the Gargoyle King, I am now wondering if it is Hiram Lodge. Perhaps this is too obvious; however, but we know that Hiram is sort of like the king of Riverdale and is performing evil acts left and right. Part of me also thinks that it could be Hermione Lodge, which would be an interesting twist. Hermione was on her way to see the warden right before he killed himself so is it possible that our Gargoyle King is really a queen? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 1 season premiere: “The Calm before the Storm”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 1 season premiere, we are left with some shocking moments, a new mystery, and so many questions. Are you ready for season 3? Here we go! Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In tonight’s episode, “Chapter Thirty-Six: Labor Day,” Archie faces his trial and is tormented by nightmares before the big day. Meanwhile, Jughead learns that it is not easy to lead, Veronica continues to clash with her father, and Betty is not a fan of her mother’s new outlook on life. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 1 season premiere are:

“Have a terrific weekend!”

During Archie’s trial, we learn that there will be a short recess until after Labor Day, which gives Archie one last potential weekend of freedom. Hiram Lodge makes it a point to wish Archie a terrific weekend, but Fred Andrews wipes that smug smile off his face literally when he punches him. Even though this may not have been the wisest decision, Fred is not about to let Hiram say anything else to his son and he will not rest until he brings him to justice. I have to admit that I was cheering for Fred in this moment. Take that Hiram!

“Cheryl doesn’t miss.”

Oh Cheryl Blossom, how I have missed you. Cheryl makes an entrance like no other and walks into Pop’s Diner, sporting her red leather Serpent jacket and red bikini top like a boss. Cheryl announces that there will be an end of summer party at her house and lets us know that she spent three wonderful months with Toni. Can we get some footage of that please? Cheryl opens up to Toni during the pool party and talks about when Archie saved her in the river, revealing that she had lost hope and did something really stupid. Toni proves to be a wonderful partner and is always there to support her and listen. Toni embraces Cheryl’s hand, letting her know that she is there for her and I am happy that these two are finally getting the chance they deserve together. Later on, Cheryl continues to steal the spotlight when she sports her bow and arrow, ready to protect her fellow Serpents. Cheryl puts an arrow in the shoulder of a Ghoulie who gets a little bit too close to Jughead and reminds everyone, “I told you I was in the mood for some hell raising.” After Penny threatens the Serpents, Jughead tells Cheryl to point the arrow at Penny’s head and reminds her that “Cheryl doesn’t miss.” Seriously she’s like a super hero or something. With everything else going on in this episode, it was great to see some moments reserved for Cheryl, but I am hoping to see her character develop even further this season. She deserves it.

“You don’t have a daughter anymore.”

Tensions continue to run high in the Lodge family. Veronica begs her father to change his mind and help Archie, but he tells her that “it’s simply beyond my control.” Later on, Archie tries to tell Veronica that he doesn’t want her to wait for him, but she refuses to accept this and tells him, “I am not letting my dad take away the one thing that I love.” Later on when Archie is taken away, Veronica learns that this is her punishment for betraying her father. Hiram is cold and harsh with Veronica, but she refuses to back down and tells him, “You don’t have a daughter anymore.” We know that Hiram will never hurt Veronica physically, but the fact that he can stoop to this level is monstrous. Hopefully Fred, FP, and Tom Keller can come up with something before it’s too late. Either way, my heart goes out to Veronica and I am hoping that Hermione will have a change of heart and get more involved.

“I didn’t kill anyone but I could have. I have to take responsibility for that.”

During the episode, Archie is tortured by nightmares, as his guilt starts to overwhelm him. When he is out with his friends for Labor Day weekend, he tells them that “this is the best last day of summer a guy could ask for.” Jughead suggests that Archie make a run for it, but Archie feels guilty and responsible for so much and can’t run away from this. When Archie learns that there may now be another trial, a deal is presented for him to confess to manslaughter and Archie immediately jumps up and accepts the deal, against the advice of his mother. Archie doesn’t want to put his family and friends through this ordeal any longer and accepts his punishment. Good thing Archie has some fresh ink, as he will need to look for some potential Serpent allies while in jail. While I commend Archie for his courage here, I wish that he wouldn’t always act so quickly. His mother knows what she is doing and this all could have been avoided, but we will have to wait and see if Fred can somehow prove that Hiram is behind everything. No pressure Fred.

“The Gargoyle King.”

The season premiere gave us a lot of shocking and heartwarming moments, but a new mystery has presented itself. During the episode, we detect Dilton, who is always off by himself and has been seeking out advice and help from Jughead. Dilton begins rambling to Jughead about the Gargoyle King, almost warning him, but Jughead has to get to Archie’s trial. When he returns home, he finds a drawing from Dilton that matches up with a map. When he arrives at the marked spot, he finds several boys in front of some kind of ritual with carvings on their backs. I have to say that I am absolutely baffled and I have no idea what will happen here, but it looks like Jughead has just discovered a new darkness lurking in Riverdale. If that wasn’t shocking enough, we learn that Alice has been influenced by someone named Edgar. Polly introduced Alice to him and so far it seems to be harmless enough, but it is absolutely screaming cult. We also learn that Betty has been abusing prescription drugs and has lied about going to see a therapist, which is alarming. At the end of the episode, Betty thinks she sees her mother and sister holding the twins above a fire and then collapses and begins convulsing on the ground. While we can guess that she must have been hallucinating, Betty’s life is in immediate danger and I am extremely worried. Earlier, Jughead reminded her that they are partners and I’m hoping that she will learn from her past mistakes and open up to him about her problems now. She needs Jughead more than ever even though “The Serpent Queen is a Warrior Queen.” Betty is strong, but her father’s actions may have taken a bigger toll on her than she is willing to admit. Let’s hope that she will be OK because I can’t live in a world without Betty Cooper. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Walking Dead” season 9 episode 1 season premiere: “The Famous Rick Grimes”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s The Walking Dead season 9 episode 1 season premiere, I learned that a new beginning doesn’t necessarily mean that the past is left behind entirely. Even though change is possible, there is always something or someone threatening to bring the old ways back. So what do we do when that happens? Do we erase the warning signs and pretend like it doesn’t exist or do we stand up and make a point to show that we mean business? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “A New Beginning,” the group heads out on a field trip to the state capital. Meanwhile, Maggie quickly begins to realize that being the leader is not easy, Daryl wants a change in scenery, and Rick finally feels happy and lucky to have Michonne by his side. My top 5 moments from The Walking Dead season 9 episode 1 season premiere are:

“Put that thing away.”

Well Carol definitely deserves a king of sorts, especially since her former husband, Ed, was one of the worst people on the planet. During the episode, we learn that Carol and Ezekiel are together romantically, but this was almost put on hold when Ezekiel was skating on thin ice at the capital museum. Luckily he made it out OK and will live to see another day. Ezekiel asks Carol to marry him and she is beyond shocked. She hilariously tells him to put the ring away and further explains that “this is not happening on a horse.” Ezekiel is fully supportive of Carol and tells her that he will keep it until she is ready. While I’m not necessarily on board for these two just yet, I do think that Carol absolutely deserves a chance at happiness, but there is someone else I am rooting for instead. Team “Caryl” anyone?

“We are still Negan.”

During the episode, we learn that Daryl is in charge of leading The Sanctuary and that Rick has made quite an impression on everyone there. Rick has been showing up with food and supplies and is trying to keep everyone happy, which is a difficult job to do. Even though everyone seems happy and one man even says, “Bless you Rick Grimes,” a resistance may still be brewing within the factory walls. Rick notices that someone wrote, “We are still Negan” on the wall and they want it painted over. While I understand that they want to keep this type of messaging out of here, I’m not sure that painting over it like it doesn’t exist will make the threat go away. Daryl further tells Rick that he doesn’t want to be the one leading these people anymore and feels that he is better out in the open. Rick reminds Daryl of his importance there, but Daryl is not buying it any longer. Daryl tells Rick that “everyone’s everywhere” and that there is “no us anymore” and maybe he’s right. Daryl much prefers the idea of a small group and says it’s what he knows, but that’s also what Daryl understands as his family and purpose. While this disagreement between Rick and Daryl definitely foreshadows a possible divide, one cannot ignore the threat that “The Saviors” might be waiting in the wings to take advantage of any sign of weakness from Rick’s group.

“If anyone deserves to be happy, it’s you.”

Swoon! I have been missing these absolutely beautiful moments between Daryl and Carol and this was a great one for sure. Daryl truly cares for Carol and just wants her to be happy, but he does say that he doesn’t like not seeing her. Carol agrees to take over for Daryl for a little while even though that means leaving Ezekiel behind, but she recognizes that it is something she needs to do for her great friend and to support the group. Carol opens up to Daryl and explains that even though Ezekiel is corny, “Corny is nice after Ed.” Daryl is someone that Carol can always trust and count on, but I have to admit that I am still shipping these two together and hope that they can make it work somehow. No offense your majesty.

“How’d I get so lucky finding you?”

“The famous Rick Grimes” is back, but we know that it is only a matter of time before we say goodbye to him forever. I’m not ready to cry just yet; however, and I love the fact that Rick is finally embracing the people around him even after losing Carl. There is a beautiful moment when Rick is watching his daughter, Judith, painting a picture of her and Carl while Michonne helps. Rick, Michonne, and Judith have really become a watercolor painting of a beautiful family and it seems like everything is almost too perfect to be true. Rick recognizes how lucky he is and Michonne tells him that it’s time they both won a little and I couldn’t agree more. However, we know that happiness is often short-lived on TWD and I am not looking forward to seeing this happy family separated forever. I guess ignorance is bliss for now.

“I made this decision but this is not the beginning of something.”

During the episode, we learn that Maggie was voted the leader of Hilltop over Gregory and we meet her beautiful son, Hershel. It seems like everything is going well, but Maggie quickly realizes that being a leader is no easy task and she has to deal with the consequences that come her way. During their run, Maggie loses Ken and his parents are absolutely devastated. Maggie clearly feels awful, but understands that this is probably not the last time that something like this will happen. Gregory takes this opportunity to plant a seed and tries to manipulate Ken’s father by bribing this sober man with alcohol. If that wasn’t bad enough, Gregory tells Maggie that he saw someone defacing Glenn’s grave to catch her off guard. Maggie is attacked by a man in a hood and I was horrified when the baby carriage turned over and her son was on the ground screaming. Seriously this was absolutely horrible to watch. With the help of some of her people, Maggie is able to get away OK and we learn that the hooded man was Ken’s father, but Maggie quickly realizes that the man behind the curtain is Gregory. Maggie confronts Gregory and tells him “you tried to have me killed because you’re too chicken shit to do it yourself.” Gregory tries to attack Maggie, but when she turns the tables on him, there is fear written all over his face. Rick later goes to see Maggie and clearly feels bad about what happened, but asks if she will consider giving more food to The Sanctuary. Maggie wants something in return and reminds Rick, “I survived worse but it has to stop.” Maggie makes the decision to have Gregory hung for his betrayal in front of the group. She takes complete ownership of her decision, but also tells her people that she doesn’t want this to continue. Maggie has given Gregory so many chances and he continued to try and betray her and I think that some sort of punishment is fitting, although I’m not sure that we want to resort back to the days of public hangings. Especially when some of the children witness what is going on, it really puts things into perspective.

While the group needs to start over, that doesn’t mean that they get to decide who lives and who dies and even Michonne recognizes that they all need to have some rules and agreements put in place before all hell breaks loose and she is absolutely right. That being said, Maggie is a pillar of strength and is one to watch for sure. She could have been broken and defeated after being attacked, but she chose to stay strong and make a point to her people. Whether it was the right call or not, I’m not sad to see Gregory go. It will be interesting to see how these three groups work together and how long it will take before they are divided again when they don’t agree on something. Either way, I’m looking forward to see how it all unfolds. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Purge” season 1 episode 5: “You can’t Break Me because I’m Stronger than You”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the USA network’s The Purge season 1 episode 5 last night, the voice over reminded us that “if you see something, do something, because a storm is coming.” Well the storm has definitely arrived for some of our favorite characters and it’s not about to let up anytime soon. The decisions made on Purge Night can change lives forever, but who will you ultimately decide to be? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Rise Up,” Penelope comes face to face with her dangerous ex-boyfriend, Henry, and we learn more about their jaded past. Meanwhile, Catalina tries to warn Jenna to find Rick and get to the cellar before it’s too late, Jane continues to accompany the Matron Saints, and Miguel points his moral compass in the right direction. My top 5 moments from The Purge season 1 episode 5 are:

“Be a hero. Step up.”

At the end of last week’s episode, we finally got a glimpse of the man in the mask who has been going around on Purge Night as a vigilante, accompanied by the voice over. While I’m not sure if they are one in the same or connected somehow, this man could be the key to changing everything. At the end of this episode, the man approaches a group of men who are attacking someone, ready to step up and be a hero, but I am still anxiously waiting for his story to unravel. Is he somehow the key to saving the other characters we have met or is there another connection here? We’ll have to wait and see, but there is something to be said about the voice over’s final words: “Become the person tonight that you want to be tomorrow.” I think this can apply to every one of the characters, but they have to discover who they are on their own. Whether they make the right or wrong decisions, only they can determine who they are and who they can still become.

“We’re all survivors here. Including you.”

Jane continues to travel with the Matron Saints, but begins panicking that she will not be able to reach David in time. The Matron Saints teasingly ask Jane if this is a “Purge Night booty call,” and further explain that Purge Night has the second highest conception rate after New Year’s Eve. I guess who needs romance when the Purge is in the air. Jane witnesses the Matron Saints save a woman from being beaten by her husband and the woman is thankful for their help. Jane is shocked when the Matron Saints decide to brand this man with “Pig” on his forehead. Jane tries to get them to stop and explains that they will regret this, but they explain that it is necessary. Jane can’t handle watching this and ends up leaving, desperate to get to David in time. One of the Matron Saints gives her a card so she can contact them if she needs help and something tells me that Jane might change her tune after she finally meets up with David. While I appreciate Jane trying to do the right thing here, not everyone is ready to listen to their conscience just yet and I have a feeling that David has something up his sleeve. Watch out Jane!

“Do not ever turn on someone who just saved your ass.”

Well said Miguel. Well said. At the end of last week’s episode, Miguel learned that his new cowboy friend was transporting victims to the “Carnival of Flesh.” Miguel has a big decision to make, but he makes the right one and helps the victims, betraying the man in the cowboy hat. We learn that the victims are the man’s landlady and son and he was tired of her raising his rent. While I can definitely understand and appreciate that complaint, I’m not sure it warrants a delivery to the “Carnival of Flesh.” Miguel is shocked when the landlady’s son turns a gun on him and he shows off his skills by taking back the gun with barely any effort. Seriously Miguel is bad-ass! Miguel is finally reunited with his sister, Penelope, but it’s not on the best of terms. Security finds him after the man in the cowboy hat alerts them of the breach and Henry is ready to “pay to play,” no matter what the cost is, seeking revenge on Miguel. An eye for an eye so to speak. Sorry I couldn’t resist. How is Miguel going to get out of this one? I’m not so sure, but I am rooting for him no matter what.

“Sometimes revolution is the only way to make the world a better place.”

The Stanton’s maid, Catalina, warns Jenna to find Rick and get to the cellar. Jenna tries to get some more information from her, but Catalina is very cryptic here, only telling her that she is in danger. Jenna tries to knock on Lila’s door, but no one answers. Rick goes off to find Jenna and all hell breaks loose. Jenna spots men with guns approaching the Stanton house and they quickly realize that they are all about to be brutally attacked and killed. We know from The Purge films that many revolutionary groups have tried to take down the NFFA, but Jenna and Rick are innocent here. Jenna tries to get Lila, but Rick tells her they have to go and they make it to the cellar. The door is locked and Catalina meets them there and we learn that she is part of the revolution. Catalina recognizes that Jenna and Rick are innocent and tells them how to get to safety. Jenna panics and asks about Lila, but Catalina explains that “no Stanton is safe.” Will Lila be all right? Will Jenna go back for her? Things have escalated at the Stanton house and Jenna will need to make a much bigger decision than whether to choose Team Rick or Team Lila romantically. While I am definitely shipping “Jelinna,” Lila may be out of luck, but let’s hope that she can find a way out.

“You can’t break me because I am stronger than you are.”

In this episode, we get a flashback to Penelope and Henry’s past and start to completely understand why she is not so pleased to see her ex-boyfriend on Purge Night. Henry seems completely deranged and is thrilled to have found her. Henry initially tells Penelope that he has so much to tell her and seems to want her back in some way, but Penelope refuses to give in, telling Henry exactly what she thinks of him. In the flashback, we learn that Henry was responsible for Penelope’s drug addiction and that he even got violent with her when she tried to walk away from the relationship. Miguel and Henry had a huge fight and Miguel is responsible for the awful injury to Henry’s eye. Flash forward to present day and Henry tells Penelope that he feels betrayed by her and that she broke him. Penelope stays strong; however and tells Henry, “You were already broken. I’m done being scared.” She also sheds some real light on Purge Night and explains that Henry thinks that Purge Night will solve all his problems, but it won’t. It will just make everything worse and she is absolutely right. This is the first time I have seen Penelope really stand up for herself and find her inner strength and it’s about time. Up until this point, Penelope has been a lost and naive soul, dependent on others. She is no longer broken now. She has become a force to be reckoned with and I have a feeling that Penelope may end up saving Miguel in the end. Jessica Garza was absolutely brilliant in this episode and she has really sparked a fire in her character that no one will be able to put out. Henry better watch out. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The 100” season 5 episode 12: “I Loved Her So Much But It’s Nothing Compared To How Much I Love You”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s The 100 season 5 episode 12, I learned that sometimes we need to own up to our mistakes and do what is necessary to make things right. While we may not be able to fix everything with a good deed, the willingness to make a sacrifice to save a life should not go unnoticed. It may seem impossible to achieve, but it’s never too late to start trying to fix what may seem to be eternally broken. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In Tuesday night’s episode, “Damocles – Part One,” war is finally here and Octavia marches Wonkru into a battle they are not prepared for. Meanwhile, Clarke and Octavia attempt to tip the scale with their actions, Vincent brutally attacks Kane, and Echo does everything in her power to save Bellamy. My top 5 moments from The 100 season 5 episode 12 are:

“It’s time to end this so both our children can live happily ever after.”

War is here and McCreary will stop at nothing to obtain all of the power for himself. Echo and the others recognize that Bellamy is in some serious trouble along with the rest of Wonkru and understand that perhaps they need their true Commander to lead them through before it’s too late. It seems like McCreary is always lurking behind a corner with perfect timing to thwart everyone’s plan. Once again, Raven and Shaw have been captured, which seems to be a pretty normal occurrence for these two. Clarke saves Echo’s life and explains to McCreary that they need her, proving once again that she can think quickly on her feet. We know that McCreary will continue to be a threat to everyone, but who will be the one to take him down for good? Will Diyoza really be able to stop the father of her child before it’s too late?

“So much for surrender.”

When Octavia marches her people into battle, McCreary’s men are beyond ready for them and begin surrounding them and taking out her people left and right. Gaia is hanging on by a thread and Bellamy reminds Octavia, “You led them here. These people are dead because of you.” While it’s clear that Bellamy still blames Octavia for everything, he now realizes that surrender is not an option. When several members of Wonkru call out that they give up, they are gunned down just the same, forcing Octavia to finally realize that she has now completely broken Wonkru. Will her people ever trust her again?

“Now you care about Bellamy?”

I have been waiting for an encounter all season between Clarke and Echo that really boils down to who should be with Bellamy. I have always been a Bellarke fan, but Echo has been good for Bellamy and clearly cares for him deeply. Echo is angry at Clarke for betraying him and reminds her that he is still alive. Clarke tries to tell her that she always cared, but Echo seems doubtful. While these two have bigger problems to face right now, the underlying tension here cannot be ignored, as Echo is no fool and must know that Bellamy does care for Clarke. Who will he ultimately choose? I’m not sure this will be resolved this season, but we’ll have to stay tuned to find out.

“My brother, my responsibility.”

After reality finally hits home with Octavia, she feels responsible for the defeat of her people. Gaia is injured badly and she is hiding with her brother and Indra. Octavia recognizes that she must make the ultimate sacrifice in order to help them get away safely. In a courageous moment, Octavia begins shooting at the enemy and screaming, “You are Wonkru or you are the enemy of Wonkru,” just in case anyone has forgotten their slogan. For a moment I thought that this was it for our girl Octavia and that “Blodreina” would finally fall, but Echo and the others show up with perfect timing to save the day and get them out of there. However, Octavia’s actions should not go unnoticed, as she was more than willing to give up her own life to save her brother’s. Will Bellamy finally be able to forgive her?

“I love her so much but it’s nothing compared to how much I love you.”

The greatest moment of part one of the season finale belongs to Clarke and Madi. Clarke realizes that she cannot stand in Madi’s way and that she has to let her embrace her destiny. However, that doesn’t mean that she won’t do whatever it takes to keep her safe. We know that Clarke fears losing Madi just like she lost Lexa, but Madi reminds Clarke, “She’s not a ghost. She’s real. Betraying you is her deepest regret. She doesn’t want you to make the same mistake.” Madi tells Clarke that “life should be about more than just surviving” and she is absolutely right. Clarke understands that she must stay behind and that Echo will be by Madi’s side to help her. Madi doesn’t want to do this alone, but Clarke tells her, “You will always have me. This is how I protect you.” In a heartwarming moment, she reveals to Madi that she is the one who saved her. Madi fears that they may never see each other again, but Clarke tells her that, “I’m the Commander of death and I say we will meet again.” This moment is truly beautiful and probably my absolute favorite one of the season so far. Clarke has done everything in her power to keep her daughter safe and finally empathizes with everything her own mother has had to do. She knows that Madi is more than capable of being a strong Commander and she is finally ready to let her embrace her calling, trusting that Madi is strong, powerful, and capable. While her love for Lexa will never fade, Madi taught her about true and unconditional love. At the end of part one of the season finale, there are so many questions still unanswered. What will Clarke do to save everyone? Will Raven really end Shaw’s life? Will Marcus survive? Stay tuned for the epic conclusion of the season finale next week!

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