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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The 100” season 5 episode 3: “283 lives. She must be pretty important to you. She is.”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the CW’s The 100 season 5 episode 3 last night, I’ve learned that sometimes you need to make hard decisions to protect the ones you love. Whether that means putting yourself in danger, lying to your friends, or threatening the lives of 283 people to save the one person you have thought about for the last five years, you do these things to put those you love above yourself. Bellarke fans should be excited because I sure am. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Sleeping Giants,” Clarke and Madi make a run for it, but Clarke is captured by Diyoza and the prisoners from the ship. Meanwhile, Bellamy and the others investigate the foreign ship and find an unexpected surprise, while Raven makes a courageous decision. My top 5 moments from The 100 season 5 episode 3 are:

“Go to war with the army you have…not the army you want.”

The leader of the prisoners, Diyoza has proven to be strong, calculating, and somewhat reasonable. While we ultimately learn that she is responsible for leading the mutiny on the prisoner ship, it should be no surprise how she became the leader. She thinks clearly about her decisions, but is not afraid to use force to make her point. While we still have a lot to learn about her and her people, she is not taking any chances when it comes to finding out all she can from the survivors here on earth. Time will tell if we can truly trust her or not, however.

“Spare me the space lesson.”

Bellamy and the others decide to investigate the foreign ship, looking for fuel and a way to the ground. They initially think that perhaps the ship contained prisoners and the ones left are descendants, making them survivors like them, but they are in for a surprise. Raven quickly puts her technical skills to the test and they do have a real way down to the ground. Bellamy realizes that they can hear their radios and is concerned about who they are chasing, fearing it could be Octavia or someone else they left behind in the bunker. Bellamy says, “We gotta get down there now,” not wanting to abandon those still on the ground.

“If you let her go, I’ll tell you everything.”

While Clarke and Madi are on the run, Clarke is captured. Initially she does not say anything, but gives herself away when she pays close attention to the radio. When Diyoza orders for Madi to be killed on sight, she begs her not to hurt her and tells her that she will cooperate. Diyoza needs Clarke to find out what happened to the world, as she understands it is necessary to collect as much information as she can to survive here on earth. Diyoza suggests, “Let’s begin with how the world ended” and Clarke honestly replies with, “Which time?” Clarke has always done what is necessary to lead and survive, but it is clear that her love for Madi makes her vulnerable. One cannot blame her, however; as she has been alone for quite some time and Madi is all that she has left in the world. Like a mother, she is willing to sacrifice everything to save her child.

“1 down. 299 to go.”

While on board the foreign ship, Bellamy and the others realize that they are not alone. The prisoners left behind are in “Cryosleep” and they discover that they can be woken up remotely. When Diyoza realizes that the alarm was triggered on the ship, one prisoner is woken up as a security measure. It takes three of them to ultimately kill the prisoner and they discover a recording from the captain that reveals that the prisoners had taken over. Bellamy and the others are faced with a difficult decision. Do they take the lives of the prisoners on board or do they come up with a different strategy? Murphy reminds them that “Clarke died so we can live and this is how we do it.” Bellamy takes his time to make a decision, however; and works with Raven on a plan. They can tell their new potential enemies to put down their weapons or they will pull the plug on the prisoners still asleep, which gives them leverage. However, there is always the chance that the prisoners will not care about the lives of those in Cryosleep. The other problem is that someone has to stay behind to trigger the remote on the ship. Raven steps up to do the right thing, but Bellamy doesn’t want to leave her behind, still feeling the guilt from when he left Clarke behind. Raven assures him that there is an escape pod waiting and Murphy decides to stay back as well. Raven is shocked to see him and tells him that there is no escape pod, as she knew it was the only way to convince Bellamy to leave. While we don’t know how Raven and Murphy will make it out of there if everything goes according to plan, Emori successfully lands on earth and everyone has a new threat to deal with.

“283 lives. She must be pretty important to you. She is.”

So the moment we have been waiting for is finally here! When Bellamy and the others are surrounded by the prisoners, Madi saves them and immediately recognizes Bellamy. In a heartwarming moment, she exclaims, “Bellamy! Clarke knew you would come.” Bellamy is shocked and relieved to hear that Clarke is alive, but needs to focus on the current threat. Clarke is brought outside and Diyoza puts an electric collar on her that is barbaric and painful, revealing that she has a very dangerous side that you do not want to cross. Clarke is shocked when Bellamy walks up and shows Diyoza the mug from the ship, proving that the lives of the sleeping prisoners are in his hands. When Bellamy says how important Clarke is, Bellarke fans everywhere are cheering, including myself. While this may not be a shared passionate embrace or kiss, these words remind us why we root for these two to ultimately be together. Their bond is something transcendent. They fight for each other even when they think they are gone and will do whatever it takes to save the other. While we know that the threat is nowhere near over, the look in Clarke’s eyes when she sees Bellamy is one of pure hope and love. Also, congratulations to The 100 for being renewed for season 6! We will meet again!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 21: “Beat the Devil”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 21 last night, I learned that enemies can easily become unlikely allies when they have something valuable to offer. While Lucifer may be the devil himself, his fondness for “Sammy,” helps the Winchester brothers out of quite the jam, but is everyone truly ready to make a deal with the devil? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Beat the Devil,” Gabriel’s archangel grace is tapped out, leaving only one other option on the table. Rowena and Gabriel grow closer and execute Sam’s plan to capture Lucifer so they can get back into the rift to finally rescue Jack and Mary. While Lucifer is captured, he tries to break Rowena, leading to his own ticket into the rift. A tragic moment puts Dean on edge, but he is finally reunited with his mother. This is not the only family reunion in the cards, however; as Jack comes face to face with his father, Lucifer. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 21 are:

“Pep talks and melodrama.”

In the beginning of the episode, Rowena attempts to cast the spell to open the rift with Gabriel’s grace, but his performance is “premature,” as it is unable to hold the rift open. Gabriel’s grace is clearly tapped out and everyone realizes that they need Lucifer to keep the rift open. While this is no one’s first option, they don’t have any other choice. While Sam, Dean, and Castiel try to come up with a plan, Rowena comically comments that they are like “the three amigos” and explains they will be a while with their “pep talks and melodrama.”

“We were just reading books.”

While they are waiting to hear the plan, Gabriel and Rowena suddenly realize that they are attracted to one another and decide to have an adventure of their very own behind the bookcase. When Sam, Dean, and Castiel return, they are beyond shocked and disturbed. While it’s clear that they were not just reading books, Dean doesn’t want to hear the details and tells them that Sam has a plan. While Gabriel later comments that he can “cross having sex with a 300 year old red-head off his bucket list,” these two actually have a lot in common. Will it be a one-time fling or is there a romance in the cards for Rowena?

“All the people I love to torture in the same room.”

Lucifer is drowning his sorrows at a bar, confiding in the bartender about his problems with his son. It seems like Lucifer is no longer concerned with heaven or hell and has focused all of his energy on Jack. After he starts to get a little woozy, the bartender is revealed to actually be Gabriel who puts his trickster skills to good use along with a “magical roofie.” After Rowena makes her entrance, Lucifer comments, “I killed you too.” The plan is a success and they hold Lucifer captive so that they can keep his grace on tap to ensure the rift stays open. While we know that it’s impossible to keep Lucifer detained forever, everyone heads into the rift and Rowena stays behind to “babysit” Lucifer.

“Step into my office.”

While Lucifer is being held captive, he puts his best effort forward to break Rowena and tries to hit a nerve. He compares her situation to the “woman staying home in the kitchen,” while the boys go to handle the real work, but Rowena stays strong, refusing to give him the satisfaction of upsetting her. When this doesn’t work, Lucifer resorts to some off key singing that is beyond annoying, but Rowena keeps her cool. Lucifer finally strikes a nerve when he brings up killing her and Rowena tries to bring him down by telling him that his son considers Sam, Dean, and Castiel to be his real family. Lucifer channels his anger and is able to break free. He wounds Rowena and she deflects him with her magic into the rift in self-defense. While this is clearly the last thing anyone wants, Rowena has second thoughts about leaving the Winchester brothers to fend for themselves and gets to work by opening her spell book to come up with something to help.

“Hey Sammy.”

When Sam, Dean, and Castiel go through the rift, they wind up in a different entrance again and need to make their way to Dayton. They help some strangers who are being attacked by starved vampires on the way and learn that the quickest way to Dayton is through a tunnel filled with these monsters. Sam is brutally attacked and dragged off, as Dean screams out to him. Castiel goes after him, but explains that it is too late and that Sam is gone. Dean is barely able to process what has just happened, but keeps on going. When he finally reunites with his mother, Mary, a single tear falls down Dean’s face, which is beyond heart-breaking. Lucifer’s entrance through the rift proves to be useful after all, as he brings Sam back to life. Sam knows that he wants something in return and is afraid to hear what he has to say. Lucifer merely explains that “I want what you already have. A relationship with my son.” Sam is initially confused by this, but Lucifer further explains that he wants Sam to tell Jack that Lucifer is responsible for saving him, so that Jack can be grateful toward Lucifer and begin to feel something for him. Sam begrudgingly accepts since the alternative is to get eaten by vampires yet again, but everyone is beyond shocked when Lucifer walks into the camp with Sam, finally getting the family reunion he was so desperately longing for. Will Jack accept him? While we know that Lucifer will come in handy in the fight against Michael, what else does he secretly have planned? The devil can never be trusted, but it looks like the Winchester brothers do not have a choice at this point. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 2 episode 20: “You’re Playing a very Dangerous Game Betty Cooper”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 2 episode 20 last night, I learned that everyone is looking for someone to blame, but they have trouble looking in the mirror, fearing that their own guilt might come rushing to the surface, shattering the image they desperately cling to. But what happens when we stop to take that hard look in the mirror? Will we own up to our mistakes or continue to take it out on those around us? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Thirty-Three: Shadow of a Doubt,” Fred and Hermione prepare for a mayoral debate that ends with a bang, Fangs Fogarty has a troubling secret that puts the Serpents at risk, and Mr. Lodge continues to be the master manipulator. Meanwhile, Betty confides in Cheryl about her fears about her father being the Black Hood and puts her Nancy Drew skills to the test once again to find some concrete evidence. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 2 episode 20 are:

Veronica practices “courting.”

After Veronica was able to convince Nick St. Clair’s father to hand over a significant amount of money for his safe return, she is beyond thrilled when the families with connections take notice of her. Veronica is to interview these young men who are all trying to make an impression so that their families can form a type of partnership with the Lodge family. Her interviews remind me of a round of speed dating, as she looks for anyone with promise and integrity. Her reading glasses are absolutely adorable, as she really tries to play the part of a powerful business woman. After finding a suitable candidate, Veronica pitches the idea to her father of partnering with the family on a casino. Mr. Lodge turns her down very abruptly and also tells his daughter that he put her money in a trust until she is ready to make mature decisions. Veronica is beyond frustrated with the lack of confidence her father has in her. While Veronica has made numerous attempts to impress her father, she finally realizes that she may never win his respect or approval. Veronica announces to Fred and Archie that she will be supporting Fred in the mayoral race now, which will clearly ruffle some feathers once her father finds out.

Betty is feeling guilty about Chic.

After Betty turned Chic over to the Black Hood, it initially seemed like the darkness within her shielded her sense of right and wrong. However, Betty is starting to feel the guilt take over, as she starts to truly accept that she is an accomplice to murder if anything were to happen to Chic. Betty hasn’t heard from him at all and when she gets a call from the morgue, she rushes down there, fearing what she may find in the body bag. While the body is not Chic’s, this doesn’t help Betty’s guilty conscience in the slightest. Betty says, “all I had to do was look in the mirror…we’re the same.” Just the thought of her father being the real killer is enough to make her sick, but Betty is not about to give up just yet.

“You’re next sinner.”

As Fred is preparing for the mayoral debate, he receives a disturbing note at his home from the Black Hood that reads, “You’re next sinner.” The Lodge family and the new sheriff come over to talk about what to do next, but Fred does not want to call off the debate. He talks about the importance of making everyone in Riverdale feel safe and that having the debate as planned will give them that sense of comfort. During the debate, Hermione doesn’t hold back at all and plays dirty when she talks about The Dark Circle group and reveals that Archie is the leader of it to make Fred look bad. While this is a sneaky move for sure, everything is interrupted when the Black Hood shows up and begins shooting. Betty is shocked when she sees her father, Hal right next to her, making her doubt her discovery for a moment. While we know that Hal must be the Black Hood, it begs the question, who is the man in the mask at the debate? It seems like Mr. Lodge will do anything to win and perhaps he is the one who sent the note to Fred to scare him and it wouldn’t be that far-fetched if he hired someone to fire the gun at the debate as well to put everyone on edge.

The Dark Circle vs The Serpents.

Fangs Fogarty, a member of the Serpents, confides in Jughead that he was hooking up with Midge but never revealed this information to the police. Jughead understands that this puts Fangs in great danger, as it makes him look incredibly guilty. Fangs is arrested, but Jughead hires Mrs. McCoy as his lawyer to ensure he has a fair shot. Meanwhile, the Dark Circle vandalizes the Southside, enraging both parties. Archie finds out that Mr. Lodge has been paying Reggie and that this was his idea, which makes him walk away from this group, focusing more on protecting his father from the Black Hood. Tempers escalate even further when Fangs is set to be released. While we know that Fangs is innocent, it’s very easy to point fingers when everyone jumps on the same bandwagon. Mr. Lodge puts his master manipulator skills to use once again when he talks to Reggie about what it means to take your own form of justice. It’s really diabolical how far Mr. Lodge will go to set his plan in motion. He clearly possesses no guilt over manipulating teenagers, continuing to pull the strings from behind the curtain. When Fangs is released from jail, a riot breaks out and Archie spots Reggie with a gun. He tries to tackle him to the ground, but the gun goes off anyway and Fangs is shot. While we don’t know yet if Fangs will be OK, this act of violence has taken a rivalry to an entirely new level, which changes everything. While Reggie is clearly to blame here, will anyone be able to reveal the true culprit behind the curtain…Mr. Lodge.

“Do you think it’s a serial killer lair and please tell me we’re breaking in?”

After Betty connects the dots and realizes that her father, Hal could very well be the Black Hood, she is determined to get to the truth. Betty decides to confide in Cheryl because she knows what it is like to discover that her father is a murderer. While Betty shares her theory, Cheryl is initially skeptical, explaining that Hal “has all the stealth of a marshmallow man.” Betty tells Cheryl that she has to be sure and that she needs to be the one to confront and stop him. Cheryl listens and gives some advice, explaining that she will need to get concrete proof. “You’re playing a very dangerous game Betty Cooper. Tread carefully cousin.” Betty agrees with Cheryl’s advice and puts her Nancy Drew skills to the test once again, as the ever so helpful bobby pin comes into play. She breaks into her father’s desk and cross references all of the Black Hood attacks with his appointments and is shocked to learn that they all match up. It’s starting to look pretty bad for Hal, but Betty realizes that the planner is not enough proof. Betty decides to test her father’s reaction and tells her family that she received phone calls from the Black Hood and that she delivered Chic to him. Hal says, “I experience it too. The darkness. It’s why we need each other.” Betty clings to these words, truly understanding their significance, as the Black Hood has constantly tried to remind her how alike they are. She takes things even further when she discovers that he is still paying for his motel, even though he has moved back home. Betty and Cheryl go there to investigate and Betty finds the Nancy Drew secret code book that the Black Hood used to send her a message. Betty knows that her father is aware of how much she loved this book and it seems like there is no other explanation. When she confronts Hal, he tries to tell her that the book was a surprise present for her, but Betty is not buying it. She tells Hal she broke in and mentions Cheryl’s name as well, not realizing that she has just put her cousin into grave danger. At the end of the episode, Betty asks her father to meet her where this all started, but we are shocked when Cheryl opens the door and finds the Black Hood waiting for her. Will Cheryl be OK? What does the Black Hood have in store for her? Will Betty be able to stop him in time? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The 100” season 5 episode 2: “You are Wonkru or you’re the Enemy of Wonkru”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! After watching the CW’s The 100 season 5 episode 2 last night, I learned that becoming a leader is harder than one thinks. It’s not about being the strongest warrior or coming up with the smartest plan, but about someone who is willing to sacrifice everything for the greater good of his or her people. The choices will never be close to easy, but someone has to make them. Octavia comes to realize this rather quickly when she is trying out her new role as “Commander,” but proves to be an unstoppable force of strength and decisiveness. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “Red Queen,” Octavia’s words of “Wonkru,” which literally mean one crew, sound like a nice sentiment, but the different clans are still on edge, desperately trying to survive in the bunker and refusing to all get along. Meanwhile, Abby hears Clarke knocking on the door and Jaha accepts his final destiny, but not before providing Octavia with some words of wisdom. My top 5 moments from The 100 season 5 episode 2 are:

“Symbols matter Octavia.”

While Octavia is responsible for saving everyone in the bunker, not everyone is accepting her as their new leader. Indra is still at her side, however; and tries to remind her about the importance of symbols. Octavia wears the gear on her forehead to remind everyone that she is the Commander, but Indra’s daughter, Gaia explains that the Order of the Flame will not support a red-blooded commander. While Gaia is bound by tradition and protocol, Indra reminds her that “your real commander would have let you burn.” We are no longer in a world on The Ark or on the ground, as the bunker has brought everyone together and not by choice. Survival is at the top of everyone’s list, but we know that life in the bunker will certainly have its challenges.

Abby hears Clarke.

When everyone is in the bunker deciding what to do next, a faint knocking is heard and Abby knows right away that it is her daughter, Clarke. Marcus attempts to calm her down, but Abby will do anything to get to her daughter. They quickly discover that there is something sealing the hatch entrance, which creates a bigger problem than just getting to Clarke. There is only one hatch entrance currently in the bunker and they will not all be able to survive after five years if they are not able to get out. This is not Marcus’s first encounter with a hatch, as the Lost fan in me immediately thinks back to Henry Ian Cusick’s days as Desmond Hume, when he was living in a bunker for three years, pushing a button to save the world before the survivors from Flight 815 decide to blow the hatch door wide open. Perhaps there is an idea after all. While food rationing seems like the first step toward maintaining survival, there is also the problem of finding the appropriate equipment so that they can make it out after five years. The problems keep on coming, as Octavia and the others realize that population reduction has reared its ugly head yet again.

“We’re taking back what’s ours.”

A select few from Skaikru start to realize the inevitability of population reduction and decide to seal themselves into the farm and leave everyone else to fend for themselves. Abby tries to explain that their deaths will not be painless or quick. Rather, they will be slow and agonizing and that no one would want that guilt on their hands. Panic has led to rash decisions and Octavia must embrace her role as a leader to get back into the farm and bring some order to her people. Octavia removes the gear from her forehead, explaining that it is more of a target than a symbol. While the plan to take back the farm seems far-fetched, any plan is better than no plan.

“I think his fight is over.”

An instrumental part of the plan is for Jaha to put his engineering skills to the test and to get the door open to the farm, but we learn that he is severely injured. Jaha has dealt with his fair share of burdens as a leader, but desperately wants to be with his wife and son again. In his final moments, Jaha asks Octavia to take care of the boy he has been watching over and looks to say goodbye to his old friend, Marcus who comforts him with his prayer. “May we meet again.” Jaha’s death reminds us that his days of a leader are long over and the torch has now been passed to Octavia. But does she have what it takes to do what is necessary to lead?

“You are Wonkru or you’re the enemy of Wonkru.”

Before Jaha dies, Octavia reveals her hesitation about becoming a leader when she says, “I am not a leader…I’m a warrior.” Jaha talks to her about the decisions he made in the past, which included the decision to execute her mother when the rules were broken. Jaha tries to get Octavia to see the big picture and to “know what it takes to lead.” He explains that there is always a war and a good leader will focus on the enemy and how to stop it. Octavia finds the leader within her and knows what she must do. She tells everyone around her that “you are Wonkru or you’re the enemy of Wonkru.” Any time someone attacked her, Octavia struck them down, proving to be an unstoppable force. With each objection, she took down her enemy while repeating her words over and over again, until everyone understood that they really are Wonkru. Octavia offers the guilty the chance to fight for their freedom. “Win the fight. Save your life.” While this certainly helps with the population reduction issue at hand, what happens when someone Octavia cares about ends up in the fighting pit? We’re about to find out, as the ending scene reveals Marcus to be in that very situation.

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 20: “Unfinished Business”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 20 last night, I learned that it’s never too late to pass on advice and knowledge that could save someone from making the same mistakes we did. Even though we don’t have any control over their decisions, taking a moment to remind them that we are here for them can sometimes make a world of difference. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Unfinished Business,” Sam and Dean try to track down Gabriel and are surprised when he shows up right at their doorstep, but usually that comes with a catch. Meanwhile, Jack and Mary decide what to do next in their fight against Michael, while alternate reality Kevin Tran makes a grave mistake. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 20 are:

“Bonus.”

In the beginning of the episode, Sam and Dean try to track down Gabriel with the help of one of Rowena’s locator spells. They are held up at a seedy motel which really doesn’t have much going for it. Well that is until Dean discovers that the bed vibrates. Talk about a bonus. Before they can finish their argument on where to look next, they got a knock at the door. Gabriel makes their job much easier than they anticipated when he shows up wounded, looking for help from the Winchester brothers. But what’s the catch?

Other Kevin Tran…the traitor.

We finally get to see Jack and Mary in the other reality beyond the rift and they are trying to plan out their next move while they wait for Bobby to return. Michael is proving to be a dangerous threat and leaves behind a prisoner in the dungeon, which is none other than Kevin Tran. While many in the group call him a traitor, Kevin begins revealing important information about Michael’s plan. He tells the group about the spell to open the rift and that Michael intends to invade our world. Mary always tries to see the best in everyone, which includes Kevin, but Kevin seems to be too far gone. He continues to explain what Michael promised him, which includes a one-way ticket to heaven where his mother will be waiting for him. While one can feel sympathetic toward this broken version of Kevin, it’s hard to forgive him entirely, as we know what our very own Kevin Tran was capable of. While both were prophets, this Kevin is unable to stand against Michael and activates the spell. It’s a shame he didn’t have the Winchester brothers here to help influence him in this world. While we don’t know how many casualties there are, Jack cloaks Mary with his wings so it looks like they will both be alright.

“I can’t lose another boy.”

After Jack hears that Michael is trying to break him and is told that he will not be able to win, Jack is determined to go after Michael and stop him. Mary warns him to stop and think about this, however. She reminds Jack that she was very much like him before and that running in blind has consequences that can be irrevocable. Even though Jack tries to tell her that he is strong and capable of stopping him, Mary pleads with him and tells him, “I can’t lose another boy.” Clearly Jack and Mary have bonded and become very close in the world beyond the rift. Mary remembers all too well what happened when she was taken from her own two boys and she can’t bear to have the past repeated. But will Jack heed her warning?

“I thought this story had porn stars.”

After Gabriel shows up looking for assistance, Sam and Dean agree to help as long as Gabriel helps them in return. He begins telling them about his story of revenge, as he desperately wants to punish those who were responsible for selling him off to Asmodeus. The kill list leads to Loki, the original trickster, who will be the most difficult of all to kill. Sam and Dean agree to help but Dean is not really invested in this. After Loki says, “So you’re Dean Winchester,” Dean dismisses him and tries to get to the fighting so this can all be over with. After Gabriel puts an end to Loki, his mission is complete and he agrees to help the Winchester brothers who are a little surprised at this. Gabriel reminds them that “a deal is a deal and tricks are for kids.” While it looks like Gabriel is on board for now, can Sam and Dean really trust him?

“Sam, I’m not going to apologize for trying to protect you.”

It’s getting to be quite routine for the last 10 minutes of Supernatural episodes to feature some kind of revealing and epic talk between our favorite brothers, but I guess they can’t really find the time to have a heartfelt discussion in the middle of a battle between Norse demigods and archangels. Sam tries to get Dean to open up to him, refusing to be left on the sidelines or “at the kid’s table,” as he so eloquently puts it. Dean tells him that he won’t apologize for trying to protect him and reminds him about what happened before, which led to Sam dying and ending up in hell. Dean explains that “I don’t care what happens to me but I do care what happens to my brother.” Sam appreciates the sentiment, but reminds Dean that they are in this together. Even if that means dying, they will be together. After all, the Winchester brothers are a package deal.

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 2 episode 19: “Prisoners”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 2 episode 19 last night, I once again have Betty’s “Lollipop” ringtone playing over and over again in my head, but there is nothing sweet about Betty’s decisions, as she proves to be quite a dangerous force that you do not want to mess with. Jughead got it absolutely right when he spoke about different kinds of “prisoners” and how difficult it can be to free oneself from a dark past, ambition, or a quest for revenge. While our characters feel trapped behind bars figuratively speaking, Betty is quickly becoming an accomplice that could very well see the inside of a jail cell if she’s not careful. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Thirty-Two: Prisoners,” the town comes together to mourn the loss of Midge, Mrs. Lodge recruits Cheryl to smear Sheriff Keller, and Mr. Lodge feeds on Archie’s ambition. Meanwhile, the Black Hood begins calling Betty again, Alice comes clean to FP, and Chic confesses. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 2 episode 19 are:

Bughead is on the case.

Everyone has their own theories about the resurfacing of the Black Hood. While some believe it could be a copy cat killer, others believe that Mr. Svenson had been set up, leaving the real killer unmasked and still out there. Jughead throws out Chic’s name and Betty initially dismisses this since he had no motive to hurt Midge, but then finds a connection that is worth exploring. We learn that Mr. Svenson and Chic were at the “Sisters of Quiet Mercy” around the same time and Mr. Svenson could have recruited Chic. Bughead decides to check this out further and they talk to one of the sisters and get their hands on Chic’s file. Only what they find is far from what they could have ever anticipated. The picture in the file is not Chic. Betty demands an answer, but the Sister explains that this is the Charles Smith who stayed there. While fans have guessed that Chic is not who he says he is for quite some time, it’s all out in the open now and Betty confronts him in front of Alice to find out what he really wants. Chic attacks them with a knife once he realizes his cover is blown, but Betty proves to be a force to be reckoned with when she knocks him out. Alice is distraught and rushes out. She feels guilty for turning away the real Charles Smith from her doorstep after Chic tells her he later overdosed as a result of her rejection. Alice cannot bear the thought of being responsible for the death of her son. While Betty is clearly angry at his betrayal, she refuses to let Chic go until she finds out the truth.

“No more secrets. No more lies.”

Alice rushes over to FP and is in tears, not knowing what to do next. She can’t take the lies anymore, which have been wreaking havoc on her conscience. She tells FP that she had his child and he is beyond shocked. As he tries to comprehend this news, he stays strong for Alice who is clearly at her breaking point. FP asks if Chic is his son and Alice explains that Chic is someone else and that their real son is dead because of her. While we know that Alice is not directly responsible for his death, her pain and suffering is heart-breaking, as the past comes racing to the present, refusing to let go of her until she finally deals with the secrets she has kept buried for so many years. While this revelation may bring Alice closer to FP than she imagined, that will need to be put on hold until the madness subsides.

Archie tells Mr. Lodge he wants to bring down the Black Hood.

During the episode, Archie feels like he keeps seeing the Black Hood, convinced that they did not get the real killer. He shares his concerns with anyone who will listen to him, including Sheriff Keller. Archie is worried that the killer will circle back and go after his father again and refuses to let that happen. Before Archie can do anything else, Nick St. Clair and some of his friends jump him and hold him captive for ransom. Nick is the least of Archie’s worries, as he eventually breaks free to rush toward Veronica’s side. Later in the episode, he talks to Mr. Lodge about what happened and reveals to him his intent to bring the Black Hood down. Mr. Lodge finally has the leverage he needs over Archie to control him the way he wants and agrees to help him anyway he can.

“How much is it worth to get him back in one piece?”

After Archie is kidnapped, Nick calls Veronica and blackmails her, demanding one million dollars. Veronica is beyond disappointed in her parents when they refuse to pay the ransom and takes some of the money herself. She doesn’t have nearly enough, however; and Nick proposes that they have a night together to serve as the rest of her payment. Veronica is initially appalled by this, but will do anything to protect Archie. Nick puts on a live feed for Archie to watch, desperately hoping that he will hurt him as much as he has hurt him. Veronica meticulously puts on her lipstick and dresses for the occasion, but can she really go through with something like this? Like Betty, Veronica is not one to be messed with, as she uses her charm and femininity to her advantage. She gives Nick a taste of his own medicine and roofies him, causing him to pass out. You would think this would be punishment enough, but Veronica is not done yet. She calls up Nick’s father and blackmails him for one million dollars and gets exactly what she demands. Later, she puts the money on the table and tells her parents what she did; reminding them that she is a Lodge too and always gets what she wants.

“That’s your very own angel of death.”

After finding out that Chic is not really her brother, Betty has a sea of emotions taking over. With almost perfect timing, the “Lollipop” ringtone begins playing, luring her back to the darkness. She answers and the Black Hood greets her by saying, “Hello Betty. You miss me?” The Black Hood asks for Betty to deliver Chic to him so that he can get what he deserves, explaining that he has murdered before. At this point, we are not sure if Betty will follow the Black Hood’s orders. He isn’t threatening her right now, but merely requesting this, so she has every opportunity to keep her moral compass intact. Betty pulls a gun on Chic and takes him to the cemetery, demanding that he confess. Chic tells her that he did kill Charles after they got in a fight but that he didn’t mean to kill him. His tears suggest that he is finally telling the truth, but it’s too late. Betty tells him she will begin counting and give him a head start when the Black Hood shows up at the edge of the cemetery. Chic begins frantically questioning her, asking her what is going on, but Betty remains unwavering. Chic finally takes her advice and rushes off, as she nods to the Black Hood. While we are unsure if Chic was able to make it out alive or not, it doesn’t seem like we will be seeing him again anytime soon. And as for our sweet and lovable Betty Cooper…well she is playing a dangerous game that makes her role play days seem like a distant dream. Has Betty fully committed to the darkness? Will she become the Black Hood’s accomplice? Her lies to Jughead and her family suggest that this is not over for her yet either, but is the Black Hood closer to her than she thinks? After asking where her father is, did we just unmask Hal Cooper as the real Black Hood? All signs point to yes, but stay tuned!

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

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Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The 100” season 5 episode 1: “Who am I now?”

Happy Wednesday TV fans! “May we meet again.” I am beyond excited for the return of one of my absolute favorite shows on television right now: The 100. While the CW typically has The 100 premiere mid-season, it seemed like we had to wait extra long this year for the season premiere, but the wait is finally over. If you have not yet watched this brilliant and addicting show, I highly recommend that you binge-watch it on Netflix as soon as possible. It’s reminds me of a mix between Lost and Lord of the Flies with some teen angst and drama sprinkled in. At the end of season 4, “Praimfaya” was about to arrive, which is otherwise known as the “Death Wave.” While many of our favorite characters made it to an underground bunker for shelter, Clarke and her friends were running out of time and hatched a plan to launch themselves back into space. Only Clarke was not able to get on the rocket in time and it launched without her. While it seemed like Clarke had sacrificed herself to save her friends and was about to die from radiation exposure, the night blood injected into her veins kicked into high gear, healing her from the damage.

So now that you’re all caught up, let’s begin with season 5. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s season premiere episode, “Eden,” we learn about Clarke’s journey on her own beginning 42 days after “Praimfaya” has struck. Clarke is alone and desperately trying to survive, but it seems like the odds are against her. After failing to reach her mother in the bunker, Clarke decides to try and find some sort of life still existing, but her faith is tested over and over again. Meanwhile, Bellamy and the others have been living on “The Ark” up in space, but have been trying to get back to earth and realize that they are not alone up there after spotting another ship. My top 5 moments from The 100 season 5 episode 1 are:

“I’ve been by myself now for two months but this is the first time I feel alone.”

42 days after “Praimfaya” struck, we finally get to see Clarke who has miraculously survived. Her first thought is to try and reach the bunker so she can be reunited with her mother, but she finds that it is buried so far beneath the surface, that she would never be able to get to it. Clarke decides to journey out across the earth, desperately hoping to find some sign of life still present. Clarke is barely able to rest, as every moment is focused on surviving. Clarke proves to be very resourceful as her survival skills are put to the test, but the loneliness and emptiness inside her begins to creep in. Clarke tries talking to Bellamy and her friends on “The Ark” on a radio, knowing full well that they will never hear her, but it’s the only thing she has left to cling to.

“Who am I now?”

Clarke begins to lose hope after she collapses in a barren field, waking up to a bird picking at her body. She begs the bird to show her where it lives, but it flies away from her, leaving her alone once again. Clarke hits her breaking point and screams out, “You think you can kill me? Have at it…I’ve lost everything. I’ve got nothing left.” Up until this point, Clarke has buried her fear and loneliness as much as possible, but it has all come screaming to the surface now, refusing to let go. Clarke’s emotions overwhelm her, as the harsh reality that she may die alone sets in. Clarke picks up her gun and begins to make the conscious decision to end her life and this misery, when the bird suddenly circles around her again. Clarke’s faith is healed, even if just for a moment, but it’s enough to get her up and running after it. Clarke discovers a beautiful valley filled with lush trees and vegetation. It’s like the “Death Wave” had missed it entirely. Clarke thanks the bird and then mechanically kills it, as the survivor in her is back and ready to stay strong.

Life on “The Ark.”

About 6 years after “Praimfaya,” we finally get to see Bellamy and the others up on “The Ark.” While it seems like everyone is alive and well, drama is never too far behind. After all, these few characters have been trapped with one another for quite some time. We learn that Murphy and Emori are no longer together and Bellamy is now with Echo, which has Bellarke fans everywhere screaming with disapproval. That absolutely includes me. While many things have changed, these characters have worked together as a team as much as possible and spot the green on the earth, which inspires the hope that it is survivable once again. After they spot another ship and a transport ship, they realize that they have the opportunity to get back down to earth. While we know that it’s only a matter of time before they reach earth again and reunite with Clarke, they have been living in a bubble for quite some time now, sheltered from society. Will they be able to adapt to life on earth again? How will Bellamy react once he sees that Clarke is alive?

The last two people on earth.

After discovering the valley, Clarke finds another survivor. She is just a child, but has clearly only survived because of her own night blood. The girl doesn’t trust Clarke and she traps her and wounds her, fleeing from her in fear. Clarke doesn’t give up on her, however; and even keeps her sense of humor intact when she says, “Last two people on earth and one of them happens to be the child from hell.” Clarke sketches a picture of the little girl and leaves it for her, which is the first step toward gaining her trust. When we flash to 6 years later, Clarke is living with the little girl, Madi and the two are inseparable. They have a mother-daughter like bond and Clarke has even taught her how to speak in English. While they wonder if anyone will ever come back, Clarke shares all of her past stories with Madi and tells her about her family, friends, and love. The two appear to have a precious and beautiful bond that cannot be broken. Their simple and quiet life is interrupted, however; when a “prisoner ship” lands by the valley.

New arrivals to earth.

After the prisoner ship lands, new characters emerge who also spotted the green from space and took a chance that it was their own version of “Eden.” One of the new characters is played by the beautiful and brilliant Ivana Milicevic from Banshee. While the other prisoners seem to be just going with the flow, she appears to be smart and aware of her surroundings, which could make her an ally or a dangerous new threat. Friend or foe? While we are not sure just yet, Clarke is not about to take any chances. After Madi shoots one of the prisoners to protect Clarke, Madi begs Clarke to spare the other one’s life since he tried to help her. Clarke tells her that “there are no good guys” and ends his life without a moment’s hesitation. Meanwhile, we get a quick glimpse at Octavia in the bunker, ruling some kind of underground fight club, which reminds us that these new prisoners are not the only people on the ground that Clarke needs to worry about. While we will need to wait for everyone to be reunited, it’s clear that this season will be jam-packed with drama, adventure, and edge of your seat moments. Stay tuned!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own theories and thoughts on The 100 in the comments section below. Happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 19: “Funeralia”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 19 last night, I learned that redemption is possible for everyone and that it’s never too late to do the right thing. We sometimes just need someone to believe in us and then the rest is up to us. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Funeralia,” Sam and Dean reach out to Rowena for some help but are politely turned down due to her other engagements. Meanwhile, Cas visits heaven and tries to get some reinforcements but is in for a surprise. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 19 are:

“She’s right you never go to parties.”

In the beginning of the episode, Sam and Dean are trying to figure out what their next move is especially since Gabriel walked out on them, declining to join the team. Rowena seems like the next best option to help them get to Mary and Jack, but she is otherwise engaged when they reach out. Rowena overhears Castiel and asks if the “handsome angel is there,” to which Castiel mechanically responds with, “um hello.” After hearing a lot of background noise, the Winchester brothers quickly realize that Rowena is at a party. She hangs up on them before they can get more information out of her and she proves that a passionate tango dance can be hotter than you think when she literally burns a woman alive at the party.

“She started taking me to the light. It didn’t work out.”

After Sam and Dean realize where Rowena is, they decide to head out there to deal with her in person. They get an uninvited guest in the back seat of their car, however; when Jessica the reaper makes an appearance. Jessica explains that she is there to act as a sort of “baby monitor.” She has been listening in and keeping an eye on the Winchester brothers for quite some time now, but only just decided to show up now to offer herself as a resource in this case. Sam and Dean are suspicious about this, but listen up all the same. They learn that people have been dying outside of their assigned timeline and that their reapers have been killed as well. While Sam and Dean now understand the reaper’s invested interest in this, they still need to find out why Rowena is doing this.

“Have you ever heard of the butterfly effect?

Dean of course eagerly replies with, “Ashton’s second best movie,” which keeps the laughs coming even when literally faced with Death himself…or herself now. The reaper explains that Billie, now known as Death, is not getting involved directly, but has clearly taken notice of Rowena’s actions. She explains that if reapers continue to die along with people outside of their timeline, it will cause a ripple effect and throw off the grand design. If this continues much further, Jessica thinks that the slate will need to be wiped clean and that the world would need to start over, which is not what anyone wants. Jessica reveals an important piece of information when she lets Sam and Dean know that Rowena’s ultimate death will be by Sam’s hand. There is no other alternative version, which puts a lot of responsibility on Sam and also places him in danger at the same time.

“It’s a sports term like slam dunk.”

As Castiel shows off his knowledge on the usage of the term, “Hail Mary,” he thinks that the angels may be able to help them even though approaching them can be extremely dangerous. Castiel goes up to heaven and the angels think that perhaps they can help each other. They offer him a deal and explain that he must bring up Gabriel and then they can help. Castiel tries to clarify that this will not work, but it is later explained to him that heaven is running out of power and that there are barely any angels left to keep it running. It is revealed that Gabriel could be the key to preventing this from happening. It looks like everyone desperately needs Gabriel’s help, but will he come to his senses and do the right thing?

“Sometimes life is unfair…some things just are.”

After learning that Sam will be responsible for her ultimate undoing, Rowena holds him captive and threatens to end his life. Billie finally appears before her and Rowena demands for her to bring back her son, Crowley from the dead. Rowena is clearly still in a lot of pain over her son’s death and feels that it was unjust and cruel. Even though she is in the wrong with her actions, her vulnerability in this moment is heartfelt. After Billie tells Rowena that she will not be blackmailed, Rowena cannot follow through and kill Sam. Billie tells her that she knew she would never kill Sam, which shows how far Rowena has come. Rowena truly has loyalty and some love toward Sam and even though she knows he will kill her in the end, she still can’t take his life. Rowena still has the chance to be redeemed and agrees to help Sam and Dean. They warn her that Lucifer is still around, but Rowena tells them she is no longer afraid of him. After all, Sam is now the greater threat.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 2 episode 18: “A Dark Phoenix Reborn in the Spotlight”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 2 episode 18 last night, I find myself wondering how much are we really like the characters we play? Perhaps more than we realize which seems to be the case for our favorite characters from Riverdale. While it’s important to have a connection with the character we play, I think some people may have taken this embodiment a little too far, but the show must go on all the same. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Thirty-One: A Night to Remember,” it seems like everyone is focused on the school musical, “Carrie.” Even the parents are heavily involved, as Alice stars in the show and Fred Andrews helps build the set. Meanwhile, an old threat has returned, which seems like a prank at first but quickly escalates into something deadly, leaving everyone in shock and terror. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 2 episode 18 are:

Betty vs Veronica.

Betty is clearly still holding on to her feelings of anger and betrayal when she practices for the show and this seeps out into the open when she tells Veronica that she is a lot more like her character than she realizes. Tension has quickly filled the room, but Betty continues to let it all out and tell Veronica how she feels. Archie later approaches her and tries to get Betty to see it from Veronica’s point of view and she ultimately has a change of heart. Betty and Veronica share a touching duet and sing, “I see you shine and the dark disappears.” Perhaps bursting into the song is just what these two needed to make up. Either way, it’s great to see Betty and Veronica on speaking…or singing terms again.

Archie stands up to Mr. Lodge.

Mr. Lodge continues his plot and tries to make Fred feel insignificant as Archie’s father when he tells him about the car he bought his son. Fred is clearly hurt and disappointed and this finally resonates enough with Archie for him to stand up to Mr. Lodge. He returns the car and warns Mr. Lodge not to get between him and his father again. I have to say it’s about time. While Archie has clearly been conflicted over this for a while, it’s great to see him finally make the right decision. However, we know that Mr. Lodge doesn’t have the tendency to go away quietly, so what will be his next move?

Alice makes a choice…but is it the right one?

In the beginning of the episode, Alice waltzes into Pop’s Diner and asks, “What’s up handsome?” to FP. However, FP appears to be blowing her off and keeps her at a distance. Alice is more than disappointed and is starting to feel the loneliness around her creeping in despite her best attempts to keep it away. Alice calls Chic over and over but doesn’t hear back from him and then has a breaking point when she is practicing her solo, singing to Betty, begging her not to leave her. Betty sees how much her mother is hurting and calls her father, Hal who comes back with flowers and an apology. Alice forgives him and seems content, but FP shows up at the show and is clearly hurt to see her back together with her husband. Will FP give up or will he let Alice know how he truly feels?

“I will not succumb to thespian terrorism. The world needs to see me up on that stage.”

Cheryl has fully embodied her role as Carrie and is not about to step down from the lead just because a threat was made, demanding that her role be recast. This threat is not the only obstacle in Cheryl’s way, however. It seems like Mrs. Blossom is going for the worst mother of the year award, when she walks in and tells Cheryl that she has not given her parental consent for her to be in the play. Cheryl feels defeated and Toni goes to console her. Toni tells her that she needs to show her mother who is in charge and Cheryl takes her advice. Even though Cheryl may not be playing the lead in the school play, she goes full Carrie White on her mother. Cheryl appears before her mother covered in blood and tells her that it’s Jason’s blood. Cheryl threatens her mother and demands to be emancipated so that she and Nana Rose can live in peace. Cheryl tells her mother, “I’ll end you,” and it’s clear that she means business. After all, she’s burned one house to the ground and she’s not afraid to rise from the ashes again.

The Black Hood is back.

Kevin begins getting threatening letters demanding that the role of Carrie be recast. At first it seems like a prank, but when a sandbag almost crushes Cheryl on stage, Kevin begins to take the threats very seriously and gets Jughead and Betty involved. At first it seems like it could be Ethel since she is jealous about not being cast in the lead role, but this is quickly ruled out as too obvious. Chic’s name comes to mind again, especially since he decides to show up at the play after refusing to return Alice’s calls. The threats become all too real when the curtains open to reveal the understudy, Mitch Clem brutally stabbed. The crowd and cast are in shock and panic begins to spread, as everyone realizes that the real Black Hood has re-surfaced. Will our favorite characters be able to unmask the real Black Hood before it’s too late? What does he or she have in store for everyone next? Stay tuned!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 18: “Bring ‘em Back Alive”

Happy Friday the 13th TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 18 last night, I learned that you should never mistake “hookers” for “porn stars,” especially when mentioning them appears to be the key to snapping an archangel back to reality. Seriously Sam that was a rookie mistake. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Bring ‘em Back Alive,” Dean and Ketch head through the rift to find Jack and Mary, but Dean spots a familiar face that has him thinking twice about his next move. Meanwhile, Cas and Sam team up to help heal Gabriel and Lucifer tries out his new job as “God.” My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 18 are:

“If you had your heart set on Mai Tais…sorry.”

After Dean and Ketch travel through the rift, they end up in some sort of barren winter wonderland, which looks nothing like the place Dean was before. Dean tries to figure out where they are and quickly realizes that he is not exactly sure where to start looking. Ketch comments on how nice the vacation spot is but the two are interrupted before they can get much further with their banter. They witness several humans being executed by angels. Dean gets wounded and poisoned and Ketch doesn’t leave his side, trying to help as much as he can. While we are not sure if Ketch has truly shifted over to good, he is giving it is his best effort. Dean even awards him the “anti-poison merit badge award,” proving that he appreciates his help maybe just a little.

Team Sam and Castiel.

Sam is left behind to make sense of what is going on with Gabriel and Castiel arrives for reinforcements. While Castiel clearly does not agree with Dean’s decision to go into the rift alone with Ketch, he agrees to help Sam with the matter at hand. Gabriel is clearly traumatized and is not up for speaking. Sam tries to spoon-feed him his grace to help heal him, but Castiel dryly explains, “Sam, I don’t think he’s going to open up and let the choo choo in.” They quickly discover that Gabriel has marked up the walls with what happened to him, starting with his fake death and mixing in some nonsense about Monte Carlo and “porn stars.” Castiel explains he goes on for quite a bit about “porn stars,” but at least he is communicating to prove that his intellect is still present.

Lucifer tries out working in the field.

We finally get to see Lucifer again who is now ruling heaven. Lucifer is bored and is not happy that the angels aren’t doing everything possible to find Jack. Jo reminds him that he is there to “make heaven better” and politely turns down his request for “strip poker.” Jo is not amused when Lucifer begins whining that the angels respected his father more, explaining that “Your father created. You inherited.” She’s absolutely right and even Lucifer decides to give working in the field a try. He hilariously appears at an exorcism and tells the demon to take a hike, leaving the priests in shock. After he tries to explain that he got a bad reputation as Lucifer, he ends up killing them and is now back at square one. No one said that trying to act like God would be easy. After Lucifer reveals that he made a lot of fake promises, including being able to give the angels back their wings, Jo is done playing games. She walks out on him, but not before telling him that she thinks he is scared to find his son and seems to really hit home with this.

“The world needs you. Please help us.”

Sam is getting frustrated with Gabriel and doesn’t know what else to do. In an inspiring moment, Sam explains to Gabriel that he knows exactly what he is feeling. Like Gabriel, Sam used to think he could escape his calling, but soon realized that the world needed him and he accepted his fate. He tells Gabriel, “This is where I make the world a better place. The world needs you. We need you. I need you.” After briefly mentioning “hookers” in his pep talk, Gabriel finally speaks and says, “Porn stars. They were porn stars, Sam.” Not the first words you might be expecting from a powerful archangel, but we’ll take it. After all, Sam and Dean just used up the angel grace to heal Gabriel so they desperately need him to join the team. This is all interrupted when Asmodeus barges in and tries to kidnap Gabriel again. Only he is in for a surprise when Gabriel destroys him instead. Unfortunately, Gabriel turns down the request to join the team and leaves. When Dean returns he is more than angry. We know that they need more grace to open the rift again, but will Gabriel have a change of heart?

Dean rescues the other Charlie.

I’m sure fans everywhere were beyond excited to see Charlie in this episode. Well not the Charlie from the real world, but another version of her is absolutely acceptable. After Dean spots her, he tells Ketch that she might know where Mary and Jack are since she is clearly working with the resistance against Michael. Ketch tries to get Dean to stay on the task at hand, but Dean refuses to leave her behind. In a moment of vulnerability, Dean confides in Ketch and explains that Charlie was like a sister to him and that she was brutally murdered. Dean feels like he let her down and doesn’t want to do the same thing here. Ketch also confides in Dean and explains that he lost many comrades along the way but always just told himself that it was his duty. Dean of course responds with, “Well you do suck.” Either way, it seems like these two have finally come together, as Ketch agrees to help Dean rescue Charlie. Even though Charlie doesn’t know who Dean is, she is more than grateful. Charlie and Ketch stay behind and agree to help find Jack and Mary and Dean heads back through the rift. While we are still not sure if we can completely trust Ketch, at least alternate Charlie will be there to keep him in line. Now about that angel grace. Perhaps Rowena can help since she will be in the next episode. Stay tuned!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

@TV_Fanatic_Girl