**This is a spoiler-free review of season 3 so feel free to read on!**
“We are the best team…”
You is back for a third season as we follow Joe to the suburbs. Season 3 premiered on October 15th 2021, featuring ten episodes available to stream now on Netflix (approximately 45-50 minutes in length). The show stars Penn Badgley, Victoria Pedretti, Dylan Arnold, Shalita Grant, Scott Speedman and Tati Gabrielle.
You season 3 continues the relationship of Joe and Love in their new home as they welcome their new child into the world, but some old habits are hard to break when it comes to jealousy and obsession…
Here is the trailer:
You has always been a binge-watcher’s dream but season 3 was beyond addicting. It transformed the show into something even greater, giving us plenty to talk about. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
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Dream duo!
I really enjoyed the first two seasons of You, but season 3 was a game changer for me and part of that was thanks to the dynamic between Joe and Love. Joe is off his game in a lot of ways and Love keeps him on his toes. They are both dangerous and deadly and I loved the Bonnie and Clyde/Mr. and Mrs. Smith vibe going on throughout the season.
If you think your marriage has issues, watch these two!
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Great new characters.
I loved all of the new characters introduced. They really added to the whole suburban environment. We know that people wind up in serious trouble when they cross paths with Joe and Love, but I thought that some of the interactions were really outrageous in a good way and they kept me invested throughout my watch.
The Cons:
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Where do we go from here?
There will be no spoilers in this review but A LOT happened in season 3 and now I’m left wondering what’s next for Joe? I really liked the new direction of the show so we’ll have to see if it can keep that momentum going since season 4 has already been confirmed. This isn’t necessarily a con, but I hope that the next season can keep the level of intensity going because this show is really addicting!
So am I in or out?
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I’m in!
This was my favorite season so far! I loved the dynamic between Joe and Love and I could not stop watching this show. I finished all ten episodes in just over a day because it was that addicting!
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on You season 3 in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…
A harmless night of fun turns deadly for six college friends but the game has only just begun. Take a mystery thrill ride right from your own living room. Dash and Seek is out now! I hope you enjoy!
As the New Year quickly approaches, it really got me thinking about some of my absolute favorite couples or ships on television. Whether it was a moment of passion, a first kiss, or a love built on friendship, there were many ships that had my heart skipping a beat, as I gasped for air and fell in love along with them.
It was difficult for me to narrow down my favorite ships for 2020 and I didn’t think it was possible for me to choose my absolute favorite one, which is where you came in!
I ran a three round poll (randomized tournament style) on Twitter and asked for fans to cast their votes for their favorite ships of the year on TV. Thank you so much for your participation and support, as the tournament was so much fun and actually really competitive!
*This was actually the biggest response I have ever gotten on one of these and we ended up having over a thousand votes in the final round! Amazing!
Round One featured the following ships/couples from 2020:
Cheryl & Toni from Riverdale (Ship name: Choni)
Betty & Jughead from Riverdale (Ship name: Bughead)
Veronica & Archie from Riverdale (Ship name: Varchie)
Ian & Mickey from Shameless (Ship name: Gallavich)
Murphy & Emori from The 100 (Ship name: Memori)
Villanelle & Eve from Killing Eve (Ship name: Villaneve)
Chloe Decker & Lucifer from Lucifer (Ship name: Deckerstar)
Dean & Castiel from Supernatural (Ship name: Destiel)
Harry & Macy from Charmed (Ship name: Hacy)
Dani & Jamie from The Haunting of Bly Manor (Ship name: Damie)
Nancy & Ned from Nancy Drew (Ship name: Nedcy)
Betty & Archie from Riverdale (Ship name: Barchie)
After your votes, the following ships/couples moved on to Round Two:
Chloe & Lucifer (Deckerstar)
Betty & Archie (Barchie)
Betty & Jughead (Bughead)
Veronica & Archie (Varchie)
Ian & Mickey (Gallavich)
Harry & Macy (Hacy)
Very Riverdale-centric but a few surprises as well!
After your votes in Round Two, the following ships/couples moved on to the FINALS:
Betty & Archie (Barchie)
Chloe & Lucifer (Deckerstar)
Ian & Mickey (Gallavich)
Most Spirited Ship Fans:Harry & Macy (Hacy) fans deserve some recognition here even though they didn’t make it to the final round. They really held their own and I can’t wait to see what happens next with Hacy in 2021! Ty for voting!!!!
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After your votes in Round Three, the FINAL results are:
3rd place:Ian & Mickey (Gallavich)
It was a dream come true for Gallavich fans everywhere when these two were reunited and the final season is giving us plenty of reasons to ship these two all over again. Well deserved!!!!
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2nd place:Betty & Archie (Barchie)
Things really heated up between these two in 2020 and even though they are going back to their other partners, there was an undeniable spark ignited here that cannot be ignored!
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Drum roll please…
1st place: Chloe & Lucifer(Deckerstar)
We have a new favorite ship for 2020 and I couldn’t be more pleased! The will-they-won’t-they connection was killing me and we finally got the moments we were waiting for and then some in 2020!!!!! So excited!!!!
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Thanks to all the fans who voted! I wish you all the best for the upcoming New Year!
I hope you enjoyed the list and please feel free to post your thoughts and comments below on some of your favorite ships on TV from 2020. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Happy Friday TV fans! After watching The CW’s Supernatural season 15 episode 18, I witnessed one of the most beautiful and heartbreaking episodes on television of all time and I’m still not even sure if I’m ready to talk about it…
Please note MAJOR SPOILERS are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet.
In episode 18, “Despair,” Jack’s life hangs in the balance as Sam, Dean, and Castiel try to figure out a way to stop Billie from reaping their friends. Meanwhile, some old friends return and an earth-shattering choice is made.
My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 15 episode 18 are:
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“What do we do?”
The beginning of the episode starts off exactly where we left off. Chuck is gone for now and Jack is ready to explode…literally. Dean tells Jack they are not giving up on him, showing just how much he truly cares about him while Billie shows up with perfect timing.
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Billie explains that everything was doomed because of the Winchester brothers and sends Jack to The Empty so that the explosion can be somewhat useful. We quickly find out that Jack is still alive, but now everyone has a new catastrophic problem to deal with…
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“I didn’t know who else to call…”
Other Charlie makes an appearance in this episode and is enjoying some breakfast when her girlfriend vanishes right in front of her almost in Avengers: Infinity War style.
Charlie calls Sam and Dean and asks them why she was taken and not her, which is a very good question. Sam and Dean realize that Billie will be going after anyone who has ever been resurrected or lived in another world, which puts other Bobby and Eileen in immediate danger.
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Sam tries to reach Eileen by text as they head her way, but she also vanishes and Sam’s reaction was heartbreaking, but he recognizes that he needs to temporarily push his grief aside to help everyone else.
So sorry, Sammy!
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“We care about you because you’re you.”
Jack begins to feel useless, but Castiel presents us with another fatherly motivational speech, reminding him that they don’t care about him because he is some kind of weapon. They care about Jack because he is family and I thought this was really important for Jack to hear right now.
There’s already a lot of emotions stirring in this episode for sure.
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“Let’s go reap a reaper.”
Sam and Dean split up to deal with Billie. Castiel says that he will go with Dean and Jack and Sam call up Donna to get everyone to a safe house of sorts, but things start to go horribly wrong.
Dean is able to fatally wound Billie, but she is not going to die without taking Dean with her. Even though Billie is the immediate threat, she does tell them that she is not the one going after their friends, suggesting it is Chuck cleaning up the world.
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Poor Sam and Jack witness everyone they care about vanish before their eyes and I have to say that I was not prepared for the Donna one.
Meanwhile, Dean and Castiel try to hold off Billie, but time is running out and this leaves Castiel with the inevitable option we knew was coming…
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“You changed me, Dean.”
Deep breath…here we go. I knew this moment was going to happen. I’ve predicted it ever since I first heard Castiel make that deal with The Empty that we all wanted to just disappear into the void and I know many of you did too, but that didn’t make this moment any less heartbreaking.
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I’ve talked a lot before about some of my favorite characters on television and the ones that truly resonate with me are the ones with the biggest transformations. Characters like Spike on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Cole Turner on Charmed, Olivia Blake on The 100 and Castiel absolutely come to mind. And the reason why is because of their journey.
Castiel’s journey on SPN is one of the most important ones because he never really understood humanity. Sure, he didn’t get the references and he had us laughing until our sides hurt when he learned some moves from the pizza man, but Castiel’s gradual growth toward humanity has been inspiring and moving to watch.
And at the very center of that journey is…Dean. I have really witnessed a change in Castiel with Jack, but I thought it was the right move to have everything come back full circle with Dean.
Castiel recognizes that Dean is going to die, but he has one last trick up his sleeve. If he experiences “true happiness,” the Empty will come to claim him for good, but it will also be enough to absorb and stop Billie, which would save Dean.
Castiel’s moment of true happiness is telling Dean that he loves him, which may have been one of the most brilliant moments I have ever witnessed on television. Misha Collins had me sobbing my eyes out. The moment was inevitable in a lot of ways, but I also can’t ignore the beautiful simplicity of the power behind the words of love. A love so deep that you feel it with every ounce of your body and soul even though you know that you may never hear the words said back to you.
Castiel’s sacrifice was enough to save Dean, as he was left alone to contemplate what had just happened.
Honestly, I don’t even know if I have really come to terms with it yet, but I want to celebrate the character of Castiel and I respect the writers of SPN so much for allowing Destiel shippers this epic moment.
Only two episodes left…
Carry on until then.
Stay tuned SPN family!
I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Supernaturalin the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
DON’T TAKE THE JOB…
It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.
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“Oh yeah, it means someone’s thinking about you while they’re masturbating. I get it six times a day.” (Danielle in Happy Death Day)
Reliving the same day again and again may seem overused in film and television, but somehow it still works, bringing new and inventive material our way without ever feeling stale and overdone.
So, what is it about Déjà vu?
After recently watching and thoroughly enjoying the rom-com movie, Palm Springs on Hulu, I started to think about how many movies and television shows center around Déjà vu. Not to mention that some of our favorite television series of all time tend to have at least one episode dealing with some kind of time loop or Déjà vu.
While Groundhog Day still remains as the movie I automatically think about when it comes to Déjà vu, Happy Death Day certainly made a splash and proved that horror comedies can flourish using this theme. There has to be an element of comedy or the concept can become a little repetitive…pun intended.
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Some television series also took a stab at Déjà vu, but they were short-lived.
Remember shows like Tru Calling and Day Break?
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No? I’ll remind you because they were actually pretty fantastic and addicting, but they did not last very long. Tru Calling (starring Eliza Dushku) was canceled after the short second season and Day Break (starring Taye Diggs) only got one season.
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Netflix’s Russian Doll also explored this concept more recently.
But let’s not also forget some of our favorite television shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed, and Supernatural. They have some pretty amazing stand-out episodes featuring the concept of a time loop or reliving the same day. Honestly, this list goes on and on and I’m sure that if you take a look back at some of your favorite shows, you will most likely find an episode that deals with some kind of time travel or Déjà vu.
Here are my standout episodes:
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Supernatural
Episode “Mystery Spot” (Season 3, episode 11).
Sam continues to relive the same day over and over as Dean dies. He must find a way to save him before time runs out.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Episode “Life Serial” (Season 6, episode 5).
Buffy attempts to find a job, but ends up stuck in a time loop while working at the Magic Box. This brought us some welcomed comedy for sure.
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Charmed
Episode “Déjà Vu All Over Again” (Season 1, episode 22).
Phoebe realizes that she is repeating the same day over and over again. She must figure out a way to save her sisters from a demon, but a new threat is thrown her way at the end of each day.
So the theme of Déjà vu still works, but why?You would think that this would become overdone and yet I find myself enjoying this theme more and more. I think it’s because it allows us to discover something new each time.
Either the character needs to learn a lesson, a life needs to be saved, a sacrifice has to be made, or we have to start looking at something or someone differently than we used to. Maybe it’s even ourselves. I personally welcome this theme and I will always go into it with an open mind, but I think that in order for it to continue to be successful, it needs to do something slightly different each time while maintaining a steady balance of humor as well.
What are YOUR thoughts on Déjà vu in movies and TV?
Feel free to post some of your favorite movies and shows centering around Déjà vu in the comments section below!
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Jodie Comer as Villanelle on BBC America’s Killing Eve.
Villanelle is back and better than ever!
I don’t know about you, but I have been counting the days until Villanelle’s return. Jodie Comer is perfection and I was so excited to see her channel that dark Villanelle humor in season 3, episode 2. Send in the clowns!
Please note some spoilers are ahead.
From her killer fashion to her eccentric characters, Jodie Comer pours her heart and soul into this role and Villanelle is the most unique and interesting character on television. It’s no surprise that Comer won the Emmy award last year and she should just get this award automatically because she brings such a fresh and unique take to the role.
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It’s not easy playing a female assassin and somehow Jodie Comer makes you actually root for Villanelle. Sure, she is committing some pretty violent and brutal crimes along the way, but she’s also trying to find her own path and identity, which gives her character so many layers.
Previously, we have seen glimmers of Villanelle’s humanity shining through, but her love/obsession with Eve took up most of her time. Villanelle is finally trying to branch out and discover something that makes her happy, even exploring management, which is no easy task.
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However, now that she has discovered that Eve is alive, that obsession may return, but I’m confident that Villanelle will continue to surprise and shock us. The dynamic between these two is always fantastic, but Villanelle has grown into such a fantastic character on her own and I’m really hoping that we can finally devote some more time to her actual development.
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What happened in her childhood? How did she first become an assassin?
I have endless questions and I’m really hoping that we can explore some more layers behind Villanelle while enjoying some outrageous and hilarious moments with her.
What’s next for Villanelle? Well, she now has to deal with Eve being alive while trying out her new role for The Twelve. A life/work balance can be difficult to manage, but when you throw killing in there as well, all bets are off. I’m looking forward to more hilarious moments from Villanelle and the teaser for the stuffed animal scene looks like it can be a lot of fun.
As Villanelle reminded Felix, she’s kind of a big deal in this business, but anybody can fight…“it takes a special kind of person to kill.” Villanelle is definitely a special kind of person, but let’s hope that we can find out what really makes her tick and allow her to shine even more for us.
Either way, I am so beyond excited that Jomie Comer is back in this role and I can’t wait to see what she does next! You can never really guess with her…
Stay tuned for a recognized performance on TV each week!
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Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…
A harmless night of fun turns deadly for six college friends but the game has only just begun. Take a mystery thrill ride right from your own living room. Dash and Seek comes out April 28th!
Ian Gallagher and Mickey Milkovich on Showtime’s Shameless, also known as Gallavich!
Shameless may be coming to an end after season 11, but it looks like Gallavich is destined for the happily ever after they deserve. Oh and “save the f*cking speech you Pussy.”
**Please note some spoilers are ahead if you are not caught up on the series.**
Over the years of watching Shameless, there have been three couples to really stand the test of time for me: Kev and V,Fiona and Jimmy, and Ian and Mickey. Kev and V continue to keep the laughs coming while being there for one another unconditionally, but after Jimmy’s heartbreaking departure, I was truly worried about the fate of Gallavich.
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Fear not, as our favorite couple was reunited in season 9 when Ian was sent to prison. I mean, it must be true love if someone is willing to get thrown in jail for you. After Fiona’s departure at the end of season 9, Ian became a season regular again in season 10, providing us Gallavich fans with a lot of fantastic and swoon-worthy moments.
It seemed like Ian and Mickey transformed into an old married couple while in jail, but luckily they both returned to Southside to start over.
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After Ian’s initial hesitation about marrying Mickey, I was slightly worried that we would have to wait too long for them to come to their senses, but thankfully we were given the episode we have dreamed about with season 10 episode 10, “Now Leaving Illinois.”
Ian hilariously attempted to make Mickey jealous, but ended up overhearing Mickey’s new boyfriend, Byron, talking about him behind his back. Ian defended Mickey’s honor and we witnessed a fist fight followed by a romantic proposal…Gallavich style, as Mickey hilariously told Ian to save the speech, agreeing to marry him.
It’s about time, Gallavich!!!!!!
What’s next for Gallavich? It looks like we will get a lot more screen time for these two for the remaining episodes of season 10, as they now have to deal with planning a wedding. I’m sure that this will go smoothly.
Gallavich proves to be a ship that never fails to touch our hearts and souls. They never compromise who they are and they are loyal to one another until the end, reminding us what true love is all about. I can’t wait to see some more crazy adventures with them during the final season of Shameless!
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P.S. Shameless writers, if you want to pull out all the stops for the final season, please let Fiona and Jimmy get their happily ever after too! Fingers crossed!
What are YOUR thoughts on Gallavich?
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**This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!**
Obsession looks good on Joe Goldberg, played brilliantly by Penn Badgley. After season one became a streaming sensation on Netflix, I was slightly worried that season two would not be able to deliver, but starting over in a new town gave us plenty of opportunities to witness Joe’s dark narrative come alive once again.
You (season two) began streaming new episodes on December 26th 2019 on Netflix. Season two features ten episodes (about 50 minutes in length). It stars Penn Badgley, Victoria Pedretti, James Scully, Ambyr Childers, Carmela Zumbado, and Jenna Ortega.
In season two, Joe moves from New York to L.A. and is determined to get a fresh start as “Will,” but things get complicated when he falls in love with his new romantic interest, Love. He quickly becomes entangled in her family drama, which mostly involves her twin brother, Forty. Joe tries to be a better person, but the darkness within him continues to stir, as he starts to lose self-control once again.
If you loved season one, you are probably wondering if season two lives up to it? Let’s find out!
The Pros:
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Strong supporting characters that steal the show.
As much as I love listening to Joe’s moody narrative, it can get a bit stale if we don’t shake things up with some interesting characters. My biggest issue with season one was that I actually really didn’t like Beck as a character. In season two, I really thought that Love had a lot of potential, but I was also intrigued by her twin brother, Forty, who is absolutely hilarious.
Joe’s new neighbors, Delilah and Ellie, are also both fantastic. You care about their stories and they really allowed us to see Joe/Will’s struggle to be a hero you can count on. Being a serial killer can get in the way of this; however, but these characters spark a lot of goodness within him, which really helps him grow as a person despite all of his past inner demons.
Joe’s backstory is revealed and seamless connections to season one questions.
We get a lot of flashbacks sprinkled in during the episodes about Joe’s childhood, which help us understand him a bit more. Even though we get a new setting and characters for season two, I thought the connections to season one worked perfectly. They weren’t forced or excessive and they really answered a lot of questions that I had without hitting us over the head with unnecessary cameos.
Really great twists.
I did not see the ultimate twist coming and I was very impressed with it, bringing me in that much more. This show is addicting and I tend to watch it all in one sitting because I don’t want anyone to spoil it for me. Each reveal was well timed and I actually thought this season was even better than the first.
The Cons:
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Less kills than season one.
I mean, I guess that shows growth in Joe’s character, but I kind of missed seeing all of the Dexter-like kills from season one, but the ones we do get are rewarding enough. That being said, it’s hard to continue listening to Joe’s conflicted narrative when we don’t get some surprising kills thrown into the mix to balance that out.
Can’t escape that Lifetime feel.
The show actually did originally air on Lifetime and Netflix ended up picking it up, but there are a lot of scenes that just scream Lifetime with so many over dramatic moments. But to be honest, that’s why we are watching this. I can’t say that this surprised me and we witness so many real and honest performances to balance this out, but there were some scenes that were just a little bit too outrageous.
So am I in or out?
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I’m in 100 percent! I really enjoyed season one of the show, but I loved season two even more. “I wolf you season two!”
This show is beyond addicting. It’s dark and obsessive, but it also has so many genuine moments of compassion and humor.
Stand out character: Forty, who basically stole the show for me.
Season two was also not afraid to make fun of itself, even having one of the characters comparing Joe’s actions to Dexter, which I appreciated.
The twists were so great and the pacing worked so well, making this show the perfect one to binge-watch. I hope that we get a season three because this show is fantastic!
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on You in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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As the New Year quickly approaches, it really got me thinking about some of my absolute favorite couples or ships on television. Whether it was a moment of passion, a first kiss, or a love built on friendship, there were many ships that had my heart skipping a beat, as I gasped for air and fell in love along with them.
It was difficult for me to narrow down my favorite ships for 2019 and I didn’t think it was possible for me to choose my absolute favorite one, which is where you came in!
I ran a three round poll (randomized tournament style) on Twitter and asked for fans to cast their votes for their favorite ships of the year on TV. Thank you so much for your participation and support, as the tournament was so much fun and actually really competitive!
Round One featured the following ships/couples from 2019:
Cheryl & Toni from Riverdale (Ship name: Choni)
Charles & Liza from Younger (Ship name: Charliza)
FP & Alice from Riverdale (Ship name: Falice)
Ian & Mickey from Shameless (Ship name: Gallavich)
Murphy & Emori from The 100 (Ship name: Memori)
Villanelle & Eve from Killing Eve (Ship name: Villaneve)
McKenna & Trey from Light as a Feather
Veronica & Archie from Riverdale (Ship name: Varchie)
John Dorie & June from Fear the Walking Dead
Betty & Jughead from Riverdale (Ship name: Bughead)
Alex & Piper from Orange Is the New Black (Ship name: Vauseman)
Bellamy & Clarke from The 100 (Ship name: Bellarke)
After your votes, the following ships/couples moved on to Round Two:
Villanelle & Eve
Cheryl & Toni
FP & Alice
Betty & Jughead
Ian & Mickey
Bellamy & Clarke
Loved seeing Bellarke & Gallavich make it to the second round this year!
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After your votes in Round Two, the following ships/couples moved on to the FINALS:
Betty & Jughead
Cheryl & Toni
Villanelle & Eve
Most Spirited Ship Fans:FP & Alice (Falice) fans deserve some recognition here even though they didn’t make it to the final round. For two years in a row, these fans have pulled out all the stops to show their support and I adore them for it!
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After your votes in Round Three, the FINAL results are:
3rd place:Villanelle & Eve (Villaneve)
This ship screams passion and danger and we love them for it!
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2nd place:Cheryl & Toni (Choni)
Last year’s winners still held strong. I loved seeing Choni explore more layers of their relationship this past year. Can’t wait to see what they do next!
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Drum roll please…
1st place: Betty & Jughead (Bughead)
We have a new favorite ship for 2019 and I couldn’t be more pleased! Even though their relationship may take a dark turn in the new year, these two constantly show each other unconditional love and support.
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Thanks to all the fans who voted! I wish you all the best for the upcoming New Year!
I hope you enjoyed the list and please feel free to post your thoughts and comments below on some of your favorite ships on TV from 2019. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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Happy Sunday TV fans! After watching Showtime’s The Affair season 5 episode 11 series finale, the show has come full circle, reminding us that sometimes “time has a habit of making big things seem small,” but when all is said and done, it’s about the moments of love that you truly remember. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch the latest episode yet.
In tonight’s episode, “511,” the Solloway family prepares for Whitney’s wedding day. Meanwhile, Joanie returns to The Lobster Roll and crosses paths with a surprising stranger. Mytop 5 moments from The Affair season 5 episode 11 series finale are:
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“There is such a thing as forgiveness.”
In the series finale, the parts no longer appear, but we still get to see sections marked for Noah, Helen, Joanie, and Whitney. As Joanie tries to decide what to do next, EJ tells her he wants her to run away with him, revealing that he is actually Sierra’s grown up son, Eddie. I have to say that I actually didn’t make that connection before and I thought this was an interesting twist.
Even though EJ may not be Joanie’s epic love, he did help her on this journey, reminding her that it is possible to choose love over trauma. It looks like Joanie is going to have to make her next decisions for herself, but I thought that EJ was an important part of her journey and I appreciated the connection.
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“I just want you to be happy.”
During Helen’s section, Whitney continues to be very difficult on her wedding day. Whitney sticks to her decision and doesn’t want Noah there on her big day, but Helen is trying to figure out why she is even there. Helen’s mother walks in and there is a lot of tension between them all, but when it comes down to it, they all care about one another and show up when it matters.
Helen tells her daughter that she looks perfect and I loved seeing her hold Whitney’s hand while walking her down the aisle. Even though Whitney has been very hard on her mother, claiming she doesn’t want to be like her, they both finally put everything aside here and just focus on this moment of happiness, which was simple and well done.
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“My parents were an odd couple.”
I thought it was beyond adorable that Noah remembered Whitney talking about a flash mob surprise at her wedding and actually followed through on it to make her happy, even though he wouldn’t be at the wedding to see it. The flash mob was done to the song, “The Whole Of The Moon,” which you can listen to below!
The dance really made me smile and it was well received by Whitney, but she is shocked when she later finds out that her dad put everything together. I was so happy that Whitney had a change of heart, deciding to get her whole family together to go surprise their dad with some wedding cake. Even Bruce’s moment in the spotlight to provide them with a distraction was amazing.
Things get a little bit awkward when they show up and Whitney discovers that Helen is in there too, making up for lost time with Noah. And so, they all gather outside to eat the wedding cake. This moment was a little strange, but I was glad that Whitney finally realized that her father has been there for her the whole time even though he has made some past mistakes.
Even though the show focuses so much on Noah and his decisions with the women in his life, there has always been this element of family present and I thought it was important that his whole family was back together here.
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“You were her whole life.”
After Joanie discovers that Noah was the old man she was talking to at The Lobster Roll, she returns to finish their conversation. This conversation was so important and meaningful for Joanie and it really helped fill in some blanks. Noah talks about how he respected Cole and how Cole always suspected that Ben killed Alison, which Joanie was not aware of.
Noah also tells Joanie about how much Alison changed, feeling everything so deeply, and how much she truly cared for Joanie. Joanie spent so much of her life not knowing the whole story, but she now finally gets to see her mother through Noah’s eyes.
Joanie’s journey is not over;however, as she makes the decision to return to her husband and family, realizing that she has the chance to make things right and I think this was the right call.
Overall, I enjoyed learning about Joanie’s character and I thought this was a clever way to allow Cole and Alison’s story to continue as well, even though they were both not a part of the final season. Like Noah said, sometimes the children need to finish the journey their parents started.
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“Will you dance with me on our daughter’s wedding day?”
During Whitney’s wedding, Helen attempts to send Noah the video of the flash mob, but ends up deciding to bring it to him in person. Helen opens up to Noah and says that she feels like she isn’t really present anywhere, revealing that she does still love him.
Maybe these two aren’t necessarily good for each other, but they both have a lot of love for one another and their family. Noah asks Helen to dance with him, which was probably one of the sweetest moments I have witnessed with them and they end up reconciling.
In the future, we see Noah reading Stacey’s novel to Helen at her grave, suggesting that these two have been present in each other’s lives until the very end of their journey. Helen’s name appears as Solloway on her tombstone, which implies that they were married again, but I guess that’s up to the viewer’s interpretation.
We are left with Noah hiking up to the bluffs, deciding to whip out the flash mob dance again after all these years, finally smiling. It looks like Noah Solloway has redeemed himself, discovering who he really is while re-connecting with the ones in his life who matter the most.
Overall, I thought this was an emotional and well done series finale. I shed quite a few tears and I appreciated how everything came full circle. It’s interesting how this show has transformed over the seasons. While I still prefer the first two seasons of the show, I think that season 5 did a great job of summing everything up, while reminding us to focus on the moments of love that truly matter in the end.
I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own theories and thoughts on The Affair below in the comments section. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
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Betty Cooper and Jughead Jones on The CW’s Riverdale season 4.There’s just something about Bughead that makes your heart skip a beat.
While both Bughead and Varchie had some passionate and fiery moments in season 4 episode 2, Bughead takes the crown for me because they have a bond that transcends all of that, understanding what it truly means to give up everything to do what is best for your partner. Please note some spoilers are ahead if you are not up-to-date on the series.
In a lot of ways, Betty and Jughead are ahead of their time. There is a maturity and friendship to their relationship and they really make you think past the temporary moments of passion. Sure, we love seeing these swoon-worthy parts, but I really enjoy witnessing Betty and Jughead’s selfless moments together even more.
They won’t have an easy year ahead of them, but Betty understands Jughead’s talent and potential and she reminds him that they can get through anything together, which was really inspiring and heartwarming to hear.
Betty and Jughead aren’t perfect by any means. In fact, I think that both of them have kept their fair share of secrets, but season 4 is really allowing them to flourish. In a lot of ways, they have moved past their prior mistakes and now they are truly grateful for one another, understanding what really matters in the end…being together.
There doesn’t need to be some epic moment between them because of all of their small moments together make them stand out that much more. They resemble a real and stable relationship and while I am worried about their future fate now that they will be separated, I have faith in these two no matter what.
Betty and Jughead are both strong characters individually and when they are together, they compliment each other so well and I love seeing them team up for mysteries.
My favorite moment of the episode was during English class when Betty pulled Jughead out in the hallway to tell him to go to Stonewall, reminding him that they are always together. Betty wants what is best for Jughead and I know that he would do the same for her.
What’s next for Bughead? We’ll have to wait and see, but I am anxious to find out more about Jughead’s disappearance in the future. Betty is my go to girl to solve the case, so I know that she will not stop until she finds him, but I am starting to wonder more about what led them to this separate path.
Long distance relationships are never easy, but I know that Betty and Jughead will do everything in their power to stay together. The King and Queen of the Serpents deserve every bit of happiness, but I have a feeling that someone might try and get in their way. These two are stronger together,but I am not underestimating either of them and I can’t wait to see what happens next!
I’m always rooting for these two and I would love to see some more screen time for both of them, especially since we know that they will really need to work at putting in some quality time together.
What are YOUR thoughts on Bughead? A dynamic duo or on the outs?
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