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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 1 season premiere: “What Do You Want?”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 1 season premiere, the wait is finally over and we get to catch up with the Winchester brothers. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. A lot happened last season, but to quickly catch you up, Michael is currently residing in Dean’s body, Jack has lost his powers, Lucifer is dead, and Bobby is alive. Well it’s not our Bobby, it’s a Bobby from another dimension, but you get the idea. In last night’s season premiere, “Stranger in a Strange Land,” we learn that Michael is travelling all over the world to find out what holy men want. Meanwhile, Jack is trying to adjust to life without his powers, Sam and Castiel are trying everything to track down Dean, and Lucifer’s vessel, Nick, is still alive. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 1 season premiere are:

“The other one. The better one.”

In the beginning of the episode, we catch up with Dean, or rather Michael, who is still sporting his Newsboy cap with style. We learn that Dean/Michael has been travelling all over the world and has been speaking to holy men, asking them what they want. Dean/Michael interrupts a man who is praying to Allah and asks him what he wants, but quickly breaks down the facade and shows him what a hypocrite he has been. Dean/Michael explains that, “you’re lost and not worth saving.” Michael is looking for a better world, but what extreme measures will he take to create it?

“I don’t understand how Lucifer could die and I could live.”

I’m not really sure either Nick, but I am excited to still have Mark Pellegrino on the show. Seriously he’s the best. Sam explains that he is not too sure either, but tries to see if Nick has held on to any important information that could help him track down his brother. While Nick doesn’t seem too useful just yet, you have to wonder if Lucifer will somehow come back from the dead and raise hell. I mean it’s not the first time he has done this.

“It ain’t how hard you hit, it’s how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.”

Good advice parallel world Bobby. Jack hilariously asks him if that was Ghandi and it’s great to see that Jack hasn’t lost his unintentional humor along with his grace. Jack has been trying to adjust to life without his powers, but it is a lot for him. Jack desperately wants to help his friends and family and Bobby is a good mentor for him. Bobby has been trying to train him on fighting, but Jack still has a lot to learn. I’m confident that he will find his place sooner or later, especially since we know his heart is in the right place.

“There will be no new king of hell. Not today. Not ever.”

Sam is not messing around, as his number one priority is to find his brother. Castiel consorts with a demon, trying literally everything to find his good friend. The demon even jokes to Castiel, “I thought you two were joined at the everything.” The demon holds Castiel hostage and gives Sam a call, who arrives with plenty of backup. The demon explains that “hell is in a bit of a pickle” and he wants to make a deal with Sam. Demons do love their fair share of deals. Well they aren’t really fair about it, but they definitely know how to stick to a contract for sure. The demon tells Sam that he wants the “Crowley deal” and Sam had me cheering out loud when he says, “But you’re no Crowley.” No this demon is definitely nowhere near the level of our old frenemy, Crowley. The threat is eliminated and Sam tells the other demons that there will be no new king of hell and that anyone who thinks otherwise will need to go through him directly. While I appreciate Sam’s words, it got me thinking about a new potential king of hell. We know that the demons are not going to just sit by because a Winchester told them to. So many other characters have come back from the dead. Is it possible that we may see Crowley again? Fingers crossed!

“You got me. You have all of us. You have your family and we are going to find Dean and beat Michael…because that’s what we do.”

I have to admit that I have missed the Supernatural pep talks quite a lot. Jack is feeling defeated after he merely just got punched in the face and Castiel hilariously points out that pretty much everyone got punched in the face. Jack is feeling useless and doesn’t know how to help. Castiel reminds him that his grace will restore itself eventually, but that he has him in the meantime and his entire family, which is a touching moment. Castiel, Sam, and Dean have been like fathers to Jack and they have all been influencing him and helping him discover who he is along the way. I’m looking forward to seeing Jack’s character develop even further and I have a feeling that he will make a difference in the world without his grace. At the end of the episode, Sam receives a call from Sister Jo and she tells him that they have a problem, revealing that she received a visit from Dean/Michael earlier. Dean/Michael visits with a vampire and recognizes that this creature knows exactly what it wants. Is Michael about to form an alliance with vampires? We’ll have to stay tuned, but I’m not sure that Michael has the best intentions for his “better world.”

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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 “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” season 8 episode 1 Season Premiere: “Everything We Know Is Gone”

Happy Thursday TV fans! The wait is over and the end is here or is it now the beginning? After watching the FX network’s American Horror Story: Apocalypse season 8 episode 1 last night, we witnessed the end of the world, as an inbound missile alert threatened the entire planet. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “The End,” many characters desperately tried to escape the destruction of the world, relying on their money and powerful connections to do so. Meanwhile, an organization called “The Cooperative” arranged for other characters to be taken because they were identified as prime candidates to survive based on their DNA. While the world enters into nuclear winter in the future, we watch a group of characters hold on to their own survival in Outpost 3 by following “the rules.” My top 5 moments from American Horror Story: Apocalypse season 8 episode 1 are:

“What’s a purple?”

Forty minutes before the bomb goes off, we meet Timothy, played by Kyle Allen. Timothy is with his family when soldiers from The Cooperative burst in the door and explain that they are taking Timothy with him and that he will be safe. Timothy tries to convince them to take his family as well, but they have strict orders to only take him with them. Timothy was selected based on his DNA, which they detected when he completed some type of ancestry DNA kit. Before he has a chance to say a proper goodbye, Timothy is taken and ends up in a cell underground next to a girl named Emily, played by Ash Santos, who was most likely taken for the same reason, although she explains she was in prison. After the blast, the two are taken to Outpost 3 in Hazmat suits and witness two young adults being killed outside. Timothy and Emily are horrified by what they see, but continue to the fallout shelter, Outpost 3, with little resistance. While here, they are quickly introduced to Wilhemina Venable, played by Sarah Paulson. Ms. Venable explains that she is in charge there and that they were both chosen to survive and will be known as “purples.” Emily asks what this means and they learn that a purple is the elite and the worthy while the “grays” are there to serve them. Everyone has a purpose and they are told that they must follow the rules no matter what, which include extremes like “no unauthorized copulation of any kind.” When asked about her own purpose, Ms. Venable explains that they should think of her as the “strong arm of The Cooperative” and Emily courageously points out that she is not a purple then. While it seems like everything has a certain routine and structure to it, Timothy quickly gets a warning sign when he sees the numbers “666” appear on the shower door and a whisper calling out, “beware.” While we don’t know who is sending the message or what this means just yet, it’s clear that they are not the only beings to survive in the world.

“It’s like Satan’s Spotify playlist.”

During the episode, Timothy and Emily join the other guests in Outpost 3 and discover that some of the rich and famous have come along for the ride because of their connections and donations along the way. This includes Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt, played by Leslie Grossman, who hilariously told her significant other that they can see other people when she realized that they needed to leave on the plane without him to avoid the blast. We also meet Mr. Gallant, played by Evan Peters, who has brought along his grandmother, played by Joan Collins. There are a few other characters in the mix as well, but it’s clear that no one is used to following the rules and living in simplicity. The mundane routine begins to set in, as they hear the same song play over and over, slowly driving them mad. Meals consist of eating small cubes filled with vitamins that leave much to be desired. Ms. Venable and her associate, Miriam, played by Kathy Bates, remind everyone that “we are the last vestiges of civilized life on the planet.” Everyone is told that they must follow the rules in order to survive and they must keep out contamination at all cost. We also learn that they have about enough food and supplies to last approximately 18 months. Miriam announces that someone has brought in contamination from outside even though everyone swears that they have not done so. Stu and Mr. Gallant are both identified as being contaminated and they are taken away brutally to be cleansed. Luckily Gallant passes the contamination test on the second round, but Stu is not so lucky and begs not to be put through decontamination again. Miriam shoots him in the head; however, ending the immediate threat. It’s clear that Ms. Venable and Miriam mean business and they are not about to break the rules for anything or anyone.

“It’s only us.”

Later in the episode, we learn that Ms. Venable and Miriam are making up things as they go. Miriam worries about what will happen when The Cooperative finds out, but Ms. Venable reminds her that “it’s only us.” The two enjoy inflicting punishment and watching the faces of their victims, granting them some kind of temporary pleasure and power. Ms. Venable says that “it gives me a tingle,” revealing that there is something sick and twisted going on with these two, but what will happen when The Cooperative finds out that they are dishing out their own kind of punishment and even pretending that some are contaminated to further along their cruel game?

“The stew is Stu!”

After the guests are clearly traumatized after Stu was shot, they are rewarded with a hot meal. Everyone seems initially grateful and begins digging in, until they start finding bones that don’t really seem like they belong to a chicken. “The stew is Stu!” Everyone begins spitting out the food except for Mrs. Gallant who explains “I don’t care what it is. It’s absolutely divine.” While Ms. Venable tells them that they are not eating human flesh, it’s hard to believe anything that she says at this point. Just when it seems like all hope is lost, the song they have been hearing over and over changes to a new one. It begins playing Maureen McGovern’s song, “The Morning After,” which you can listen to here! Everyone listens to the words and is convinced that it is a sign that they will be rescued. Only we quickly flash to “18 months later” and no rescue has come at all. The world has gotten colder and deadlier and it seems like everyone is clinging to an empty existence except for Timothy and Emily who have now fallen in love. They ration one kiss a day just to be able to have something to look forward to, recognizing that they cannot do anything further for fear of breaking the rules. While this is something sweet in the midst of all of this despair, I worry about Ms. Venable discovering their secret.

“Those who make it, live. Those who don’t, end up like my horses.”

At the end of the episode, there is a breach at Outpost 3 and a horse and buggy arrives with a strange visitor. Meet Michael Langdon, played by Cody Fern, who works for The Cooperative. He explains that there is another Outpost that has supplies that could last up to a decade, but that he will determine who is worthy of survival there. While it’s clear that he could make the determination to take everyone, he only has interest in those who are deserving. While we don’t know what this entails exactly, Michael is no fool, as he recognizes that Miriam is already killing his horses outside. He is not one to be messed with and Ms. Venable may be in some serious trouble for her abuse of power. Which characters will be saved? What else is left out in the world? Stay tuned to find out!

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

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

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

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

“That’s a playpen.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“The unveiling of what?”

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

“Is that a sex doll?”

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

“The doll talks to you now…”

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

“You want me to talk to the doll?”

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

“You can go now.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“The fear went away.”

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

“Let the fun begin.”

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

“Step into the invisible.”

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

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Affair” season 4 episode 1 season premiere: “You’re the Earthquake”

Happy Monday TV fans! So the wait is finally over and I am absolutely thrilled to have new episodes of Showtime’s The Affair back just in time for summer. The Affair is a guilty pleasure of mine for sure, but there is something so hypnotizing about this show that just reels you in. The acting and the writing is phenomenal and just when you think you know something, you see things from another perspective and it complicates the story even further. Season 1 still remains my absolute favorite and I was waiting for something really dramatic to happen in season 3, but in the opening minutes of the season 4 premiere, I already felt that unknown mystery clawing at the surface, capturing my undivided attention. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, “401,” Noah moves out to L.A. and tries to fit himself into his family’s life again, but is finding it harder than he ever thought possible. Meanwhile, Helen meets a new neighbor and battles her own anxiety, trying desperately to find some sort of inner peace and happiness. My top 5 moments from The Affair season 4 episode 1 are:

“I like a man with a past.”

Part one of the episode opens up with Noah and we learn that he is living in L.A. and back to teaching. It’s great to see Noah trying to move on and make a difference in the lives of others again, which is something he has a lot of passion for. In his class they are reading Orwell’s “Animal Farm,” and Noah does his best to get everyone to participate. While some of his female students have no problem paying attention to Noah, he takes notice of a student named Anton who sits in the back of his class, refusing to contribute. Noah’s class is interrupted by the presence of the principal who I already predict Noah will be pursuing romantically before he knows it, but he quickly realizes a lot has changed since he was last teaching. Noah has trouble entering the grades in the computerized system, but tries to do the best he can, recognizing that he needs something constant and stable in his life. When he finds out that Anton is repeating the course and the entire school year because of a plagiarized paper, he pays even closer attention to him. After reading his paper, he confronts Anton and realizes that Anton absolutely wrote the paper and has more potential and intelligence than anyone is giving him credit for. I have to say that I much prefer Noah as a struggling teacher to the smug writer and I think he is taking a step in the right direction.

“Let’s try scanning your body.”

In part two, we see everything from Helen’s perspective and learn that she is facing a lot of anxiety in her new home. While everything appears to be fine on the surface, Helen cannot shake the overwhelming sense of panic whirling around inside of her. She hallucinates feeling an actual earthquake and goes to see a therapist for some guidance. Helen is clearly not a fan of some of her therapist’s new age methods, as she much prefers just talking about her feelings rather than scanning for them. After initially stating she doesn’t have any problems, she focuses on Noah and how much he annoys her, which then leads to her explaining that pretty much everything in L.A. annoys her. Helen complains, “Every goddamn day is sunny and I hate this ocean.” After her therapist asks her about the ocean being an attention whore, Helen has had enough and leaves. The anxiety doesn’t go away, however; as Helen begins to realize that her son, Trevor might be gay and then has to deal with Vic’s intrusive mother judging her passive aggressively. Helen hilariously interrupts his mother and says that she has to do something and enjoys a much needed glass of wine by the bath tub, but she still has trouble relaxing. Helen meets her neighbor, Sierra, who has a carefree attitude and tells Helen that she would like to be friends, but is there something more here? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out, but one can’t help feeling sympathetic toward Helen and desperately wanting her to find some kind of happiness after all she has been put through.

“More ridiculous than trying to out your son in a Mexican restaurant when he might not even be gay?”

In both part one and two, Noah joins Vic and his family at a Mexican restaurant after he was unable to attend Trevor’s school function. Noah is initially upset that he was left off the list, but tries to make the most of it and really connect again with his family. Noah is hilariously surrounded by a Mariachi band when Helen tries to get Trevor to express himself and admit that he may be gay. Noah asks to speak to Helen in the restroom and is outraged that she is trying to get Trevor to admit this when he may just be confused. While the story changes slightly from each perspective, Noah tries to get Helen to realize that he doesn’t know his children anymore and he just wants the chance to be able to become a part of their lives again.

“You’re the earthquake.”

When Noah is speaking to Helen in the restroom, it finally clicks that Noah is the “earthquake” and that even though she has a new life, he is still in it. When Noah is around, Helen feels like she is waiting for the next disaster to happen and asks him to stay away from her as much as possible. While it’s important that Helen has finally realized the source of her anxiety, she is about to have an entirely new problem to deal with. When she is speaking to Vic later that night, he collapses on the bathroom floor and is unconscious. While we are unsure if Vic will be OK or not, it’s clear that Helen will not be getting a moment of inner peace anytime soon. But will she be able to handle something this devastating?

Is Alison missing?

In the beginning of the episode, we see Noah meet up with Cole and they discuss how “she” didn’t show up to pick up Joanie. Noah explains that she has been officially declared a missing person, which gives us fans a new mystery to dive into. While her name is never mentioned, we assume that they are discussing Alison and we learn that this news comes 6 weeks after the timeline we just watched with Noah in California. However, it’s clearly important that they did not mention her name so perhaps there is a lot more to this mystery than meets the eye. When Noah is in California, he leaves a message for Alison, but doesn’t talk to her so can we assume that she has been missing all this time or is there an event we are unaware of? Either way, I am extremely excited for this new mystery to unfold and I am even more invested now that I know that it somehow involves Alison. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Younger” season 5 episode 1 season premiere: “My Feelings are There and they’re Real”

Happy Saturday TV fans! So I finally got the chance to binge-watch the first four seasons of TV Land’s Younger on Hulu and I have to admit that I’m absolutely hooked. If you haven’t gotten a chance to watch the show yet, I absolutely recommend it. It kind of has a romcom feel, but goes so much further than that. You will absolutely fall in love with every character on the show and the episodes are a little over 30 minutes each so you can get through full seasons rather quickly. Sutton Foster is absolutely fabulous as Liza Miller. You may think you know what the show is about after seeing some of the previews or commercials on Hulu, but I have to say that the show went far beyond my expectations. While the love triangle between Liza, Josh, and Charles is addicting enough, what sets this show apart is its ability to redefine labels and stereotypes in a world focused on social media and appearances. It may seem slightly far-fetched that Liza is able to fool almost everyone into thinking that she is 26 years old, even though she looks amazing for her age, but somehow it works. Her continuation of her new identity allows her to reinvent herself, but not without making mistakes along the way. Now that I am finally caught up, I was excited to watch the season premiere of season 5 on my DVR. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet. In last night’s episode, Liza comes back from Ireland and tries to tell Charles how she feels, but is interrupted by an HR convention on sexual harassment. Meanwhile, Kelsey and Zane try to balance their feelings for one another, while maintaining an even playing field at work. My top 5 moments from Younger season 5 episode 1 season premiere are:

“Do you want to say something Liza? Could destroy the company but we’ll support you.”

When Zane joined Empirical, he brought back one of the top selling authors, Edward L.L. Moore, who is beyond eccentric and extremely creepy when it comes to his advances toward Liza when she is dressed up as “Princess Pampam.” While this seems like a huge win for Empirical, Moore is accused of inappropriate behavior, which could bring more trouble than he is worth. Charles tries to speak openly to Liza about Moore’s past behavior toward her and Diana impatiently waits for a response. Miriam Shor is absolutely hilarious as Diana, as she combines the perfect blend of unaware rudeness with a get-to-the-point attitude. While she may come across harsh sometimes, she has displayed some wonderful moments with Liza as well, proving that she does care about others after all. Diana basically says everything that you may be thinking, but shouldn’t really say out loud, but she refuses to apologize for this and I wouldn’t have it any other way. After watching the previews for upcoming episodes, I’m excited to see that her mystery construction man will be making another appearance, which may finally give Diana a chance at some real adventure and love. Maybe she’ll even bring back the jeans into her wardrobe.

“I think he’s making a mistake but I’m the last person who could tell him that.”

Liza and Kelsey rehash what happened in Ireland and are shocked by Josh’s impetuous behavior. After putting his feelings out there for Liza the night before his wedding, Josh ultimately decides to go through with it, crushing my hopes and dreams for these two to get back together. Even though Josh, played by Nico Tortorella, is charming and absolutely swoon-worthy, his immaturity often gets the best of him, causing him not to always make the best decisions. While Josh hasn’t returned just yet, I can’t imagine that the drama is over between him and Liza. We’ll have to stay tuned to see how long he actually stays married to Claire, but I’m going to give it three weeks top. After all, that will match the actual time they have been together.

“You’re so desperate for my approval.”

So I am absolutely shipping Kelsey and Zane. I am a big fan of Charles Michael Davis from The Originals and it’s nice to see him put the blood-lust on the back burner while he shows off his immaculate suits and irresistible charm on Younger. Kelsey has not had the best luck with men. I am still beyond shocked over her fiancé, Thad getting crushed by construction debris earlier in the series. I mean I was not a fan of Thad at all or Chad for that matter, but that was not what I had in mind for his exit from the show. I definitely did not like the hinted vibes between Josh and Kelsey after they became roommates and was thrilled to see the introduction of Zane’s character in season 4 to steer away from this. Zane is the perfect match for Kelsey and I think that if they ever moved in together, they would have the most amazing wardrobe between the two of them. While Kelsey seems hesitant about moving forward with Zane, it doesn’t look like he is giving up on her just yet. But will their competitiveness at work block all possibilities of a stable relationship?

“What happened in this office was incredible. My feelings are there and they’re real.”

When Liza comes face to face with Charles again, her feelings come rushing to the surface as well. Josh has moved on and put a “ring between them,” but Liza realizes that a relationship with Charles would be beyond complicated. Especially since she has gotten so close to his wife, Pauline, which would make things very messy. When Liza tells Charles how she feels, he awkwardly explains that he is asking Liza about what happened with Edward L.L. Moore and they are then interrupted by Diana before they can discuss their feelings any further. I have gotten used to the unresolved tension between Liza and Charles and it seems like the timing is never quite right, but it seems like everything is about to change.

Edward L.L. Moore tells Charles the truth about Liza.

At the end of the episode, Charles announces that they are postponing Moore’s books because of the allegations against him. Moore is not about to go quietly, however; as he pays Charles a visit. He reveals that he has files on all of the women involved, including Liza. He tells Charles about Liza’s real age and that she is a divorced housewife from New Jersey. Charles is beyond shocked, but can’t dispute the evidence in front of him, especially when he sees the marriage certificate. I have to say that it is about time Charles found out the truth. We know that Liza’s deception had damaged the relationship between her and Josh and her friendship with Kelsey in the past, but this discovery is something earth shattering. Charles is Liza’s boss and he also has very real feelings for her. Even though they haven’t gotten a chance to see their story through, what will happen now that Charles knows the truth? Stay tuned!

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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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