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

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

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

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

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

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

“Have you ever heard of the butterfly effect?

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

“It’s a sports term like slam dunk.”

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

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

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

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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

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

Betty vs Veronica.

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

Archie stands up to Mr. Lodge.

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

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

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

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

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

The Black Hood is back.

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

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

@TV_Fanatic_Girl

Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 17: “The Thing”

Happy Sunday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 17 last night, I learned that even when you think you can’t be redeemed, fear and regret can lead you to try to do the right thing against all odds. That being said, there is always a catch…or Ketch involved. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “The Thing,” Sam and Dean are checking off their list of ingredients and are stumped by the Seal of Solomon, which causes them to track down a lead in Rhode Island. Meanwhile, Ketch gets schooled by Asmodeus and makes the decision to turn the tables on him. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 17 are:

Dean gets creative with Post-It notes.

Sam has been investing a lot of time in his research and falls asleep on top of a book, which inspires Dean to have a little bit of fun with him. He carefully places post-it notes on the back of Sam’s shirt that read: “Dum Dum,” “Kick Me”and“Ass face.” Later on, Sam notices them in the mirror and is not amused, but Dean tells him they have other things to worry about now, but takes a moment to really appreciate his fine work.

“I love books!”

As a refresher, Sam and Dean need four ingredients to open the door to the other world that Mary and Jack are trapped in. They begin making their list and checking it twice and are currently short two ingredients: The Seal of Solomon and the grace from an Archangel. Sam and Dean have been searching for information on the Seal of Solomon to no avail, which leads them to go through the archives which Dean finds very tedious. They eventually come across information from the Men of Letters who apparently discovered Solomon’s treasure. In the treasure is a “jewel of the cosmos,” which Dean refers to as “a piece of kryptonite.” They decide to head off to Rhode Island to track down the lead in another hideaway from the Men of Letters, as this is the only lead they have.

“Kale is a garnish.”

When Sam and Dean stop in at a local diner in Rhode Island, Dean allows the waitress to bring him whatever is good. Sam makes the healthier choice, however; and orders a type of Kale dish which disgusts Dean. Sam begins talking about the importance of lowering his cholesterol. Dean is impressed but explains that he is also “watching his cholesterol…watching it go way up.”

“It’s like a Hallmark movie…but with tentacles.”

After Sam and Dean go down to the underground Men of Letters bunker in Rhode Island, they find an unexpected guest. A woman named Sandy Porter is being held captive, but has been there for almost a hundred years. Sam and Dean are stumped by this but welcome her to the future just the same and let her know that they will protect her. They need to quickly make good on their promise, as followers of the Men of Letters begin surrounding the diner. After Sam is captured, he learns that Sandy died many years ago and the monster that fed on her inhabits her body. Sam quickly realizes that Dean is in a lot of trouble as apparently all the monster does is “feed and breed.” Luckily for Dean, Sandy chooses him as the host for her lover trapped in the other world. Sam and the other Men of Letters rescue Dean with perfect timing and send the monster back to its world, closing the rift for good.

“What’s the catch?”

While Mr. Ketch tries to involve himself in Asmodeus’s plan, he quickly realizes that he is merely a servant in his eyes and not worth much at all. Asmodeus tells Ketch that he sees that he is filled with fear, regret, and pain and that he can’t be redeemed. He makes him feel even less when he simply tells him, “You’re mine.” Mr. Ketch refuses to let this be his fate and makes the decision to break out Gabriel and bring him to Sam and Dean as a peace offering. Sam and Dean are shocked to see Gabriel but are not about to turn Mr. Ketch away, especially since he possesses the last ingredient. In return, Mr. Ketch wants protection from Asmodeus and “dibs on the top bunk.” While Sam is hesitant, Dean quickly agrees and tells Sam that he and Mr. Ketch are going to go through the door alone. Sam is left to hold down the fort and watch after Gabriel, but clearly doesn’t like the idea of letting his brother handle this on his own. We know that the Winchester brothers are stronger together, but will this plan work the way Dean intends? While I’m not sure they will be able to find Jack and Mary so easily, it seems like this is their only option right now. What new threats will they find in the other world? What will Sam encounter with Gabriel? And it seems like we haven’t seen too much of Lucifer or Rowena lately, so you know that they will be re-surfacing sooner or later. Let’s hope it’s not when the Winchester brothers are apart.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

@TV_Fanatic_Girl

Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 13 episode 16: “Scoobynatural”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 13 episode 16 last night, I’m excited to have new episodes back. Even our favorite brothers, Sam and Dean, seemed ready to sit back and relax with their own brand new television. That is until it transports them right into an episode of “Scooby Doo.” Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Scoobynatural,” Sam and Dean are on a case that involves some type of cursed object and a giant plush dinosaur toy. Sounds ridiculous? Well it sort of is but that’s what makes the set up so believable for them being transported directly into a cartoon. While it seems like this is another one of Dean’s favorite episodes of “Scooby Doo,” things start to go horribly wrong and it’s clear that there is something supernatural at play here. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 13 episode 16 are:

“Be like Elsa…let it go.”

After Dean made a joke a few episodes ago about Sam’s hair sharing a lot of the same lustrous qualities of a Disney princess, I found this comment absolutely hysterical. The episode in general does what Supernatural does best. It takes a quick pause from the chaos surrounding them as they desperately try to find a way to open the portal to another dimension to save Jack and their mother. Sounds like quite the burden, right? Well it is and that’s why it’s important for Supernatural to stay true to itself and balance out the overwhelmingly complicated task of saving the world with some good old fashioned mystery solving. Even Dean recognizes this when he tells Sam to take a break from his research and check out his “Dean Cave” or “Fortress of Deanitude.” I personally think the fortress has a nice ring to it, but it looks like Dean has put in a lot of effort to making this room the perfect distraction from the rest of the world…that is until him and Sam are sucked into the TV right into a cartoon.

“Dibs on Daphne!”

After Sam and Dean rationalize what is going on and rule out that they are dreaming, they need to figure out why they are stuck in a cartoon. They quickly realize that they are not just in any cartoon, but in an episode of “Scooby Doo,” which we learn is one of Dean’s absolute favorite shows. Dean says, “They’re our role models. We do the same thing. Cas is kinda like a talking dog.” While I’m not sure I would go that far, he does have a valid point. Dean practically sees stars when he comes face to face with his crush, Daphne and it seems like he is having a difficult time winning her over with his charm. Her indifferent rejection of Dean is hilarious as she is oblivious to the school-boy crush he has on her, as she tries to stay on course with the case at hand. Dean is also not a fan of Fred and vents to Sam about his issues with him, which include his choice of accessories, like an ascot tie. After getting over the shock that they are not getting out of this cartoon anytime soon, Dean starts to realize that the episode is going off course, especially when a victim is actually brutally killed. “Jeepers!” Dean takes his own turn at a catch phrase by saying, “son of a bitch.” Unfortunately it doesn’t seem to have the same impact on the Scoobies. It seems like something supernatural is at play here even though Velma rules this out saying there is no such thing. It’s up to Sam and Dean to solve the case, but perhaps they need some back-up.

“Sam…Dean…this dog is talking.”

It seems like the only thing missing from this cartoon is the last member of Sam and Dean’s own gang, Castiel. Castiel explains how he saw them on the TV screen and then saw a flash of purple lights, leading him right into the cartoon as well. Castiel is clearly not sure what to make of everything around him, including a talking cartoon dog, but he tries to help as much as he can so that they can return to the real world safe and sound.

“Should have known Velma was good to go.”

Sam and Dean let the Scoobies know that everything supernatural is real and they enlist their help setting traps and teaming up to get to the bottom of everything and solve the case. Sam pairs up with Velma who is enthralled by his large shoulders and blushes every time he glances her way. It looks like Sam has really won over Velma, fogging up her glasses, while poor Dean is left trying to desperately win over Daphne’s affection. At the end of the episode, Velma kisses Sam passionately, giving him something to remember her by for sure. I guess the Disney Princess hair has quite the effect on the ladies after all.

Dean wears an ascot.

Sam, Dean, and Castiel solve the case with the help of the Scoobies and realize that the pawn shop owner had been using a cursed item tied to the spirit of a dead boy to further his real estate scams. Before Sam and Dean leave, they set everything right and free the spirit so that the Scoobies aren’t scarred for life. Sam and Dean confront the culprit and Dean sports his own ascot. I guess Fred had a good impact on him after all. While Dean didn’t get the girl, he certainly got the chance to be a part of his favorite television show. I have to admit I am pretty jealous of that myself. They smash the television and welcome back their everyday routine of fighting the good fight against the forces of evil. “That’s all folks!”

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

@TV_Fanatic_Girl

Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 2 episode 17: The Wait is Over!

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 2 episode 17 last night, we learned that new alliances have been formed, which bring together former enemies and divide other families even further than Shakespeare could have thought even possible. While the line between blood and loyalty has blurred almost into non-existence for some, others have put aside their selfish needs to do what is right for everyone. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Thirty: The Noose Tightens,” the car in Swedlow Swamp resurfaces, causing new enemies to come to town and pushing Alice to the breaking point. Meanwhile, Betty wants a serpent tattoo, Archie continues to act first and think later, and Veronica and Toni team up to rescue Cheryl from the “Sisters of Quiet Mercy.” My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 2 episode 17 are:

“No need to become the Montagues and Capulets just yet.”

It’s all out in the open now that Fred Andrews is running for mayor against Hermione Lodge and it’s about time someone took a stand to protect the town of Riverdale. When the Andrews family comes face to face with the Lodge family, you can cut the tension with way more than a knife. Veronica and Archie immediately detect that this is only going to get worse and Veronica tries to make light of it with some Shakespeare humor. However, we all know that Romeo and Juliet was a tragedy and that the young lovers are the ones who get caught up in the cross fire. Can the same be said for team Varchie?

Nothing stays hidden for long.

Alice is shocked to learn that the car belonging to the man Chic killed, Dwayne, has re-surfaced in Swedlow Swamp. Alice sits down with FP, Jughead, and Betty to come up with a plan and FP reminds them of the importance of laying low and acting normal in the meantime. However, Betty even admits that “normal is investigating when the world says they shouldn’t.” Our favorite detective team, Bughead enlists the help of Kevin to get more information and is shocked to learn that the stolen car has been claimed by the owner. Chic involves himself further than he should and contacts Darla who is the ex-girlfriend of Dwayne. As if right on cue, Darla shows up at the Cooper house and tries to blackmail them for $10,000. Alice is more than happy to give her the money and wipe her hands clean of this whole mess, but the drama isn’t over just yet.

“Who are you Archie?”

An excellent question from his mother and Archie should really take some time and look in the mirror to figure it out. Archie continues to make the wrong decisions and is losing his temper more and more. Archie even threatens some of Mr. Lodge’s criminal business associates without blinking an eye, which even has Mr. Lodge reminding him that he shouldn’t pick a fight he can’t finish. After the Lodge family discovers that “Agent Adams” has double crossed them, they are not sure what the long term plan is. The Lodge family is currently in danger, but Archie will stop at nothing to protect him. Rather than show up to support his father announcing his intent to run for Mayor, Archie sets the “Dark Circle” loose on their enemies, which leads to him getting a thank you car from Mr. Lodge. Archie is creating an even bigger divide between him and his family without realizing it, which has us wondering, is all of this really worth losing your soul over? A Faustian deal comes to mind, especially when we can easily imagine Mr. Lodge as the devil, signing contracts in blood. Will Archie be able to come back from this? Will his family be able to forgive him?

Alice makes the right decision.

When Betty goes to retrieve the $10,000 from the bank, the man who was Chic’s “manager” shows up as well and it’s clear that the Cooper family is in a lot of trouble again because of Chic. Luckily, the Serpent gang shows up as back-up to help them. Darla and the manager leave for now with the cash, but it’s still very dangerous that they know more than they should. After all, secrets never stay buried for long in Riverdale. Alice is beyond grateful and makes an announcement to the Serpents that she is done attacking the South Side. She makes the difficult decision to ask her son, Chic to leave since he has put her family in danger twice now and then shows up later on FP’s doorstep. Are Alice and FP back together? Will Chic really stay away?

Toni rescues Cheryl.

Fans were more than disappointed after the interrupted first kiss between Choni, but fear not, love is still blooming in the air. Toni enlists the help of Veronica and Josie to help find Cheryl, as she knows that there is no way that she is being held in a boarding school, especially since her social media account has been dead silent. The girls go and confront Mrs. Blossom who is armed and ready. She tells them that Cheryl is mentally ill and even shows Josie the picture that Cheryl sketched not too long ago of the two of them, revealing that Cheryl was the one who was threatening and stalking her. Josie is out, but Veronica and Toni are not about to completely abandon their friend. Nana Rose makes the right call and tries to help Toni find Cheryl but is rudely interrupted by Uncle Claudius. They then learn from Kevin that the “Sisters of Quiet Mercy” practice gay conversion therapy and that there is a secret tunnel that can lead them to Cheryl. Toni and Veronica put on their fantastic spy-like outfits which have just the right amount of flair and break in. Cheryl is stunned when she sees Toni and the two share a swoon-worthy kiss in front of the film screen. The cheers for Choni should be deafening as this kiss was well worth the wait. Veronica and Toni successfully rescue Cheryl who is surprisingly not broken from this ordeal. Rather, she says that “revenge is a dish best served cold,” and informs Kevin that she is ready to take on the lead of the school play, which is none other than Carrie White from Stephen King’s classic. While I’m sure that Cheryl can pull off anything, including being covered in pig’s blood, her family better watch out for sure since Cheryl is no stranger to making things in her way burn to the ground. Stay tuned! New episodes return on April 18^th!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

@TV_Fanatic_Girl

Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 2 episode 16: “Primary Colors”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 2 episode 16 last night, it seems like everyone is running in different directions, whether it be a path toward the truth or one to chase away nightmares. Either way, Jughead got it absolutely right when he talked about two trains on the same track going in opposite directions, destined to collide. The question now becomes, who is going to derail first? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Twenty-Nine: Primary Colors,” Veronica makes the bold decision to run for class president and asks Betty to be her running mate. Meanwhile, Jughead goes on a hunger strike to make a point to Mr. Lodge, Archie’s mother returns to town, Andy Cohen shows his support for Hermione Lodge, and Cheryl hosts a sleepover party that ends in disaster. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 2 episode 16 are:

“Take deep breaths, keep smiling, and turn the other cheek.”

Now that Hermione Lodge has announced she is running for mayor, the Lodge family was forced to show their poker hand early and reveal that they are planning on opening up a for profit prison. The town of Riverdale is not so pleased with this announcement and many of the kids at school are taking it out on Veronica as a result. Her parents discuss the importance of maintaining a low profile, but it’s hard to oblige when Ethel Muggs is pouring a strawberry milkshake over your head in front of the entire cafeteria. Surprisingly, Veronica handles this embarrassment with grace and shrugs it off. She is not able to keep her composure, however; when Reggie confronts her in the hallway. While Veronica is able to successfully take a deep breath and smile, she refuses to turn the other cheek in this situation and punches Reggie in the face. A satisfying moment for sure, but it gives Veronica the wrong type of press and her family is outraged by her behavior. They remind her that they need her to be a “good obedient little girl,” but will Veronica comply?

A cupcake and a kiss.

Veronica fails to listen to her family and decides to run for class president rather than lay low. “As the Thelma to her Louise,” Veronica naturally asks Betty to be her running mate and it seems like they have a great campaign going. Veronica even provides everyone with a cupcake and a kiss to associate them with something sweet. Unfortunately, everything goes more than sour after Veronica mistakenly trusts Josie with a celebrity endorsement. While Josie appears to be on board with this, she secretly goes to Ethel and provides her with intel on Veronica, revealing that she knew about her family’s plans to turn South Side High School into a prison. A harmless concert goes horribly wrong when Ethel hands out flyers with all of this information; causing everyone to turn against Veronica…including Betty, who tells her that she can no longer be her running mate as a result. Will Veronica be able to earn everyone’s trust again? Unfortunately it looks like she will need to make a very difficult decision between her family and her friends to do so.

Cheryl’s fears become a reality.

Cheryl has been having nightmares and hallucinations ever since she overheard her mother’s plan to get rid of her and Nana Rose. She decides to hold a sleep over party with her “inner circle and cousin Betty” to distract herself, but it’s really to confide in them about what’s going on. Everyone is not really sure what to make of Cheryl’s fears, but Betty steps up and tells her that she feels like strangers are lurking behind every corner at her house too and empathizes with her. Cheryl is beyond terrified and gets even closer to Toni. Choni is about to share their first kiss, only they are interrupted suddenly. Nana Rose has fallen badly and is rushed to the hospital, but Cheryl knows deep down that this cannot be an accident. She is convinced that Uncle Claudius and her mother pushed Nana down the stairs but doesn’t have any proof. Her mother intervenes when she tries to talk to the doctor and takes her into the car ominously saying that they will “make her all better.” Noticing Cheryl’s disappearance, Toni shows up at the Blossom house to find her, but her mother mechanically tells her that she is out of the country at boarding school. Toni knows this cannot be true, but the door slams in her face before she can get in another word. The end of the episode reveals Cheryl locked away in some type of mental institution, her hair done up in pigtails, as if to bring her back to some sort of childhood state away from the rest of the world. Will Toni be able to rescue her? Why is Uncle Claudius wearing his dead brother’s pajamas? It looks like the Blossom family is not done with secrets and deception just yet, but we will have to stay tuned to find out more.

“You know nothing about my darkness…but you will.”

After Betty confronts Chic about the DNA results, Alice explains that Chic doesn’t have any trace of Blossom blood because Hal is not his father. While it seems like a reasonable explanation, Betty is still not buying Chic’s act and is determined to get to the bottom of this and protect her family. Betty is outraged when she finds Kevin over at her house who told Chic about her “catfishing scheme,” and sold her out in the process. Betty warns Chic to stay away from her friends and threatens him with a lighter right over his face, reminding him that she “catches bad men” and for him to “consider himself warned.” Chic does not listen to her threat, however; and goes behind Betty’s back and tells Alice what she did. He then shows Alice Betty’s role play wig, revealing that her and Jughead have taken their relationship to the next level. Alice is shocked by this information but has a heart-to-heart talk with Betty later on and confides to her about her past relationship with FP. While she rules FP out as Chic’s father, it begs the question, who is his real father? Betty tells Chic that she wants a truce for their mother’s sake, but it’s clear that she is not giving up anytime soon. Go Betty!

Archie vs Jughead.

Jughead makes the brave decision to go on a hunger strike to continue his stand against Mr. Lodge and the destruction of South Side High School. While Betty supports him on this, Archie is having conflicted feelings yet again. Jughead tells Archie that they are like “two trains running on the same track in opposite directions, destined to collide” and he is absolutely right. Jughead clearly gets Mr. Lodge’s attention and asks the serpents, “Who is ready to go to war?” They make the decision to chain themselves to South Side High School creating a lot of publicity in the process. Archie’s mother returns to Riverdale and is appalled by Archie’s behavior. She tells him that he needs to respect his father who has always done everything the right way to support him and cannot get over his allegiance to the Lodge Family. Mr. Lodge steps things up when he tells Archie to take force against Jughead. Archie clearly does not want to hurt his best friend, but Mr. Lodge ominously reminds him about the consequences of breaking an oath. Archie takes this opportunity to ask for a favor in return and Mr. Lodge agrees to let his father out of his contract. This leads to Fred announcing that he will run for mayor against the Lodge Family, which will clearly cause even more drama. While Archie is trying to protect his family with his decision, he cuts Jughead’s chains, creating a rift that could shake the entire town. Jughead refuses to fight him and reminds Archie that there are cameras all around, capturing exactly what he is doing. In Jughead’s mind he is winning the good fight, but it looks like he is losing his best friend in the process. He makes the brave decision to run for class president and wants Betty to be his co-president. The collision is becoming all too real now, as Archie and Jughead become that much more divided. Who will wind up victorious? Stay tuned!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 2 episode 15: “There Will Be Blood”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 2 episode 15 last night, I am pondering whether or not blood really is thicker than water? On the surface, it seems like familial bonds are the strongest there are, but it’s more than just sharing blood. It’s about love, trust, and unconditional support. While some characters manipulate the need for this bond to get what they want, others go in a completely different direction and swear allegiance to what could be their greatest enemy in an attempt to do the right thing. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Twenty-Eight: There Will Be Blood,” Jughead gets closer and closer to finding out the truth, tracking down every lead he comes across. Meanwhile, Betty enlists Kevin to help her find out what Chic is hiding, Hal wants a divorce, and a secret will from Mr. Blossom brings new and familiar faces to town. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 2 episode 15 are:

Cheryl and Toni continue to bond.

Choni is back for this episode and it’s about time Cheryl has someone in her corner. When Cheryl learns about the secret will, she invites Toni to attend the reading and even helps her try on some of her clothes. Cheryl’s mother is clearly not happy with her presence, but Cheryl is not about to let her ruin this. Toni points out that Cheryl’s mother “is a nightmare” and Cheryl agrees with “isn’t she though?” While this seems like a harmless observation, Toni is spot on when Cheryl eavesdrops on a private conversation between her mother and her long-lost Uncle Claudius, who seem to be hinting at getting rid of Nana Blossom and then Cheryl. Is Cheryl’s life in immediate danger? Who can she turn to for help? Hopefully, Toni will continue to be there for Cheryl, as it looks like she may be in the need of some serious rescuing.

Jughead tries to uncover the truth behind Mr. Lodge’s master plan.

In the beginning of the episode, Jughead is hard at work, desperately trying to put together the pieces of the puzzle staring in front of him. When Archie approaches him and tells him that Mr. Lodge bought Pop’s diner without anyone knowing, Jughead feels the need to get to the bottom of this because he thinks that Riverdale is in great danger. After interviewing Pop and learning that Pop wants to keep this from getting out because he is trying to protect his family, Jughead obliges but not before he gets a mysterious phone call from a bus driver that has some information. After learning that Mr. Lodge has a connection to “Shankshaw Prison,” he turns to his father, FP for some much needed assistance. FP pays one of his former connections a visit in prison and they get some seriously helpful intel. Intel so helpful, that it prompts Mr. Lodge to make some serious moves to avoid Jughead releasing a story that will hurt his plan. Jughead is quickly becoming a dangerous threat to Mr. Lodge, but will Mr. Lodge take action against Jughead and FP or keep his plan moving quietly?

Cheryl’s father has a secret will.

Cheryl is surprised to find out about her father’s secret will, especially when she learns that a public reading will be held. Everyone quickly discovers that half of Mr. Blossom’s assets will go to Cheryl and the other half will be split among anyone who can prove they have Blossom blood running through their veins. Alice Cooper is beyond angry, when she realizes that this is the reason why Hal has now asked her for a divorce. It also explains why Polly has decided to pay her family a visit as well, finally introducing them to her adorable twin babies. While it’s clear that everyone wants their fair share of the money, Betty is surprised to find out that Chic does not want to have his blood tested, which immediately gets her spidey senses tingling. After Cheryl delivers a heart-warming speech and tells the public that she wants “no more blood, no more madness, no more horror,” it’s like she unknowingly opened up a door to a new dangerous threat. The spitting image of her father walks in the room, causing her to faint. Don’t fret, Mr. Blossom is not back from the dead, but his identical twin brother, Uncle Claudius is here to claim his fortune as well. While it initially seems like Uncle Claudius has good intentions and was merely trying to outrun the Blossom curse previously, he clearly has other motives, as he seems more than willing to comply with Penelope Blossom’s plan, putting our beloved Cheryl in great danger.

“CSI Nancy Drew.”

Betty has been having her suspicions about Chic for quite a while now, but has no solid evidence against him. She enlists the help of Kevin to “webcam” with Chic and to probe him for information. It seems like they are getting somewhere, but Kevin has second thoughts and feels bad about lying to Chic. Even though Kevin is out, Betty takes matters into her own hands after hearing about Chic’s refusal to get his blood tested. His suspicious actions continue when he makes side comments about wishing it was just him, Betty, and Alice again, after Polly has arrived with the twins, making Chic feel unwanted and overcrowded. Chic gets what he wants after taking the twins out for a night stroll, when Polly announces that she is going to move to San Francisco. While Polly may be out of the picture…literally, as he cuts her out of a photo, Betty is still on the case. She sneaks into Chic’s bathroom and takes his dental floss to have it tested behind his back. Betty is done with the lies and deception, as she confronts Chic and throws the results in his face. She looks him straight in the eyes and convincingly says, “you’re not who you say you are so who are you?” This is a question that we are all pondering right now for sure. Since Chic is not Betty’s biological brother, what does he want with the Cooper family? Is Betty in danger now that she has confronted Chic about his lie?

Archie and Veronica blur the lines between family and friendship.

When Mr. Lodge strategically suggests that Archie’s dad, Fred run for mayor, it seems like he is making Fred’s childhood dream into a reality. However, Archie knows that being the mayor means becoming a “dog on a leash,” and he is not about to let his father get mixed up with this. Veronica faces a difficult choice when her family asks her to convince Archie to get on board with this, which she clearly has mixed feelings about. While both Archie and Veronica have trouble knowing which side to choose, Veronica jumps in to protect Archie from her father’s “apocalyptic wrath” and takes the blame for telling Jughead about Pop’s diner. It’s apparent that Veronica loves Archie and will protect him, but will her father learn about her betrayal? This is not the first time that Veronica has chosen to do the right thing over what her family wants. After Mr. Lodge learns that Jughead is uncovering his plans to turn South Side High School into a prison, he quickly reveals this to Fred, hoping to keep him on their side. The plan back-fires, however; when Fred announces he is out and wants no part of this. This is not the future he wants for his town and for his son. When he asks Archie to leave with him, Archie makes the bold decision to stay behind and hear what Mr. Lodge has to say. He goes even further with his loyalty, when he signs a blood oath with Mr. Lodge and throws his notebook into the fire, destroying all of the secrets he has learned along the way. Is Archie making the right choice or are his feelings for Veronica blinding him from the truth? Mr. Lodge keeps things moving without showing any weakness, however; and Hermione Lodge announces that she is running for mayor with confidence and poise. Now that all of the chess pieces appear to be in place, it looks like there is only one thing standing in Mr. Lodge’s way….Jughead Jones.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Once Upon a Time” season 7 episode 12: “H Town”

After watching ABC’s Once Upon a Time season 7 episode 12 last night, I wish I could get the opportunity to listen in on Henry’s full podcast, “H Town.” While he carefully unravels a mystery for his listeners, he is spot on when he asks the relevant question: “what could possibly happen next?” When one door closes on OUAT, fans know that several more are about to open, bringing new faces to town and dangerous enemies as well. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “A Taste of the Heights,” we finally learn more about Sabine/Tiana’s past, which introduces us to new characters like Doctor Facilier and Prince Naveen. Meanwhile, Rumpel finally throws his hat in the ring to uncover the mystery behind Lucy’s doctor’s death, Henry finds out about the mix tape Jacinda made him, and Regina’s jaded past catches up to her. My top 5 moments from Once Upon a Time season 7 episode 12 are:

Welcome back Rumpel!

So even though Rumpel has been in most of the episodes this season, it seems like he has been taking a back seat to the drama, which seems uncharacteristic and suspicious. Well that’s all about to change and it’s about time. Rumpel begins investigating the death of Lucy’s doctor and doesn’t believe for one second that it is pure coincidence that she died at the exact moment that Victoria did. He loops in Hook or “Nook” and explains that the lock of hair could mean that there is an evil in town extending past Eloise/Mother Gothel. Our two favorite detectives interview Hilda who runs a bakery. What’s her best seller? Gingerbread of course, which Rumpel points out, is really out of season. Hilda is blind and is clearly the witch from Hansel and Gretel. While initially it seems like she might know more than she is letting on, she is then attacked and a lock of her hair goes missing as well. Is this the work of Doctor Facilier? Seems likely when we think about voodoo magic, but we know that Rumpel and Nook are on the case.

“Food Truck Queen of the Heights.”

So I was thrilled that we finally got the opportunity in this episode to really get a glimpse at Sabine/Tiana’s back story. It really was perfect timing since Dr. Facilier and Prince Naveen have also conveniently shown up in town, now that Victoria is dead. While Tiana/Sabine recognizes that she is a perfectionist, she’s used to putting on a “one woman show,” as Naveen/Drew reminds her. Tiana always puts her people first in her past and tries to do what is right. In her present, she is quite nervous about her food truck debut and is heartbroken when the cop tells her she can’t debut at the event because she is missing her safety permit. While she initially blames Naveen/Drew, he does the right thing to win her trust and gives her his own safety permit. Swoon! While this seems to be bringing these two back together again, Doctor Facilier/Mr. Samdi shows up and tells Naveen that he did a good job winning her trust. Is Naveen/Drew really out for himself or will he do the right thing and be true to Tiana/Sabine?

“The dark one in denim. How quaint.”

Zelena was absolutely hilarious in this moment and I couldn’t help chuckling myself. While Rumpel may not have the best fashion sense, he is vital to bringing down the new threat in the Heights. When Rumpel approaches Regina and Zelena, Regina is initially angry because she tried to bring Rumpel into the fold much earlier. However, she recognizes that he might be the key to them saving Henry. They put two and two together and realize that someone is killing witches. This means that the threat is nowhere near over and it also means that Regina and Zelena are in danger themselves. Will they be able to stop this new threat before it’s too late?

“Word on the street is you made me a mix tape.”

While I can’t really buy Henry using the phrase, “word on the street,” this moment is absolutely adorable between him and Jacinda. Lucy is now awake and it seems like Henry and Jacinda’s romance can finally begin or begin again. Lucy is beyond excited and they invite Henry over for a game night. Lucy confides to Henry that it’s all real and that her grandmother, Victoria showed her the book. While she doesn’t know where the book is now, she is convinced that true’s love kiss will break the curse. However, Lucy finds a missing page of the book which reveals the truth that the kiss will end Henry’s life. She quickly intervenes just in the nick of time and stops the kiss from happening. Now that Lucy knows the truth, who will she turn to for help? Will Henry and Jacinda ever be able to get their happily ever after?

Regina’s past is revealed.

While it seems apparent that Doctor Facilier could be the evil threat everyone is talking about, I was shocked to learn that Regina had a romantic past with him. At the end of the episode, Regina pays him a visit and says, “You think you can just waltz into my town and pretend you’re cursed.” She asks him what he is here for, which is something we are all wondering, but Doctor Facilier does not appear to be intimidated by his former flame, Regina. Big mistake Doctor Facilier. If there is anything I know for sure, it’s that you don’t mess with Regina Mills!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 2 episode 14: “The Last House on the Left”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 2 episode 14 last night, I am left with Mr. Lodge’s words of wisdom: “you never ever hesitate” when it comes to protecting the ones you love. While his words hold true for Archie especially, it’s often difficult for some of our other favorite characters to let their walls down and open up to one another, especially if they have a “ponytail and a secret.” A dangerous combination for sure of sweetness and scandal, but what happens when we finally let others into our inner most thoughts? Can we really trust them or are we in for a dangerous road of lies and deception? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Hills Have Eyes,” Veronica, Archie, Betty, and Jughead are off to a weekend getaway at Veroncia’s family cabin on the lake, which leads to an eventful night where buried secrets reach the surface and dangerous threats lurk behind the corner. Meanwhile, Cheryl deals with her own feelings of insecurity and leans on an unexpected new friend, Josie learns the truth about her mother, and Jughead gets a weird vibe from Chic. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 2 episode 14 are:

Weekend getaway.

Veronica is absolutely thrilled when her father suggests that she go to their family cabin for a relaxing weekend with her boyfriend and friends. However, what Veronica doesn’t know is that her father, Mr. Lodge is trying to keep her away from Riverdale, as he begins some important business transactions. Mr. Lodge does fill Archie in on the plan and lets him know that his right hand man, Andre will be there in case anything goes wrong. Mr. Lodge is trusting Archie not to spill the beans to Veronica, which shows that Archie really has passed the test of loyalty with flying colors. Is he up for lying to Veronica to win Mr. Lodge’s approval, however? Our favorite couple, Bughead happily joins in on the fun and poor Cheryl is left out, as they aren’t really looking for a fifth wheel to spoil the weekend. It seems like romance and relaxation is in the air, but not for long, as Mr. Lodge’s plan backfires when Veronica catches Archie talking to Andre in the woods. Veronica is clearly hurt and angered by this betrayal, expecting much more from her boyfriend and father.

Josie learns about her mother’s relationship with Sheriff Keller.

After the Lodge family threatened to expose Mayor McCoy, she needed to make quick and sudden moves to protect her reputation and her family. She comes clean to her daughter, Josie about her relationship with Kevin’s father, Sheriff Keller and gently explains that she will be getting a divorce. Josie is completely crushed by this news and feels hurt and betrayed by her mother’s actions. Not thinking clearly about consequences, Josie shares the news with Kevin who doesn’t know anything about his father’s affair. Josie’s mother is upset by Josie’s cruelty as it was not her news to spread, but they come to an understanding when Josie reveals how hurt she was by this revelation. At the end of the episode, the four sit down at Pop’s diner and it looks like they will be able to get through this after all, with some heartache along the way for sure, but at least it’s all out in the open now.

Jalapeno margaritas and hot tubs.

Veronica realizes that their weekend getaway will need some spicing up, especially after some dangerous secrets are revealed. She whips up a batch of her margaritas and suggests “step 1: clothes off, swimsuits on.” While it seems like this love rhombus can relax somewhat, Veronica suggests that her and Jughead kiss to “level the playing field.” While Archie and Betty are clearly not thrilled with this idea, they sit by quietly and let it happen because they do still feel guilty about their own secret kiss. Even though Betty initially kept the kiss from Jughead, he is willing to forgive her and explains that he’s “not intimidated by a black hood prompted kiss.” Betty shows her gratitude later on by bringing out her favorite black wig and her sexy side as a distraction, leading to some “aggressive hand holding” as Veronica would say. While it seems like Bughead is ok for now, will the couple be able to survive more secrets and betrayal? After all, Jughead still doesn’t know about Betty’s new and dangerous obsession with “webcamming.”

“Cheryl Bombshell.”

Cheryl is clearly disappointed and feeling left out when she is not invited along to the weekend getaway and is desperately trying to avoid her own home that her mother has “turned into a sex playground.” While Cheryl makes some rash decisions as a result of this, it’s hard not to feel sympathetic towards her. Cheryl calls Jughead and reveals the truth about Betty’s kiss with Archie that she thought was “like with tongue serious,” desperately trying to spoil their weekend since she is hurt. Toni walks in on this and calls her out on it, but Cheryl puts her guard up immediately and reminds her exactly who she is: “Hi I’m Cheryl Blossom, aka Cheryl Bombshell which means I need no reasons. Feel free to tremble.” Toni is not scared off by this, however; and continues to reach out to her, recognizing that she is in pain and in need of a friend. After seeing Cheryl alone at the movies, Toni offers to sit with her. Cheryl later admits to Toni that she “never cries at movies because real life is tragic enough.” In this moment, Cheryl finally lets her guard down, revealing her vulnerability and past secrets to Toni. Toni sympathetically listens to her and a budding friendship or relationship is forming at this point for sure. In a beautiful moment, Toni simply tells Cheryl: “you’re not loveless. You’re not deviant. You’re sensational.” Toni’s uncomplicated honesty is getting through to Cheryl and it looks like their relationship will grow even further based on the previews revealed for next week’s episode. Will Cheryl’s mother come between their relationship, however?

“It really was the last house on the left.”

While I initially caught the film reference from Jughead, I never guessed that this comparison would actually not be far off by the end of the episode. Tensions begin to run high when Archie, Veronica, Betty, and Jughead learn that Mr. Lodge has bought Sunnyside Trailer Park, clearing the debt and evictions of everyone who lives there along with the Riverdale Register. Jughead initially jumps to the conclusion that Mr. Lodge is buying their silence along with the free press in this action and underlying animosity comes screeching to the surface, as this puts a clear divide between Archie and Veronica and Betty and Jughead. This argument is put on hold, however; when armed robbers break into the cabin, putting their lives in immediate danger. Veronica doesn’t lose her cool and carefully presses the panic button when she reaches for her purse, signaling to Andre and the rest of her father’s security company that they are in desperate need of some assistance. The robbers run off, but not before grabbing Veronica’s necklace, which prompts Archie to irrationally run after them. Andre lets him know that he’ll take it from there and Archie walks away, but not before hearing a deafening gun shot that lets him know the threat is over for good. While Archie clearly has mixed feelings about what happened because of his moral compass, Mr. Lodge reminds him that “you never ever hesitate,” which causes the memories of the Black Hood to come flooding back, invading his conscience and pulling at his unresolved guilt. Will Archie be able to come to terms with what happened? It looks like he will need to put his own feelings on hold for now, while Mr. Lodge continues to make strategic moves in Riverdale. Of course this begs the question, what is his end game in all of this?

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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Ranking my top 5 Guilty Pleasures on Television

When you think about a guilty pleasure, what comes to mind? Is it a type of candy you can’t live without or a fantastic collection of designer shoes? For me, it all comes down to television. While it’s no secret that I am beyond obsessed with movies and TV, there is something about the over-the-top shows filled with sexy melodrama and unbelievable plot twists that I can’t deny.

Whether the female leads are getting into scandalous dilemmas or weaving a dangerous web of deception, there is something about these particular shows that make me want to grab the popcorn and binge-watch all through the weekend in my pajamas.

My top 5 guilty pleasures on television are:

The Client List

Although this show only lasted for two seasons on the Lifetime network, this show screams guilty pleasure. Jennifer Love Hewitt was cast perfectly, playing Riley Parks, a mother of two living in Texas who is just left by her husband. Riley is left with a mortgage to pay and bills that seem never-ending, which causes her to find employment at “The Rub of Sugarland.”

While Riley starts out seeking a legitimate masseuse job, she realizes that this is not going to cut it if she wants to make ends meet for her family. Riley quickly discovers that there is a client list which involves special customers who comes in looking more than a traditional massage. Riley fully understands that this is illegal, but the opportunity is just too tempting for her to turn down. Riley begins to compromise her moral compass and lies to her family, but she is ultimately trying to be the best mother she can under the circumstances.

The clients are intriguing enough with their “special” requests and fans wonder if Riley’s world will be shattered with each new plot twist, leaving viewers with an action-packed series finale that still have us asking lots of questions.

Secret Diary of a Call Girl

This popular series aired for 4 seasons on Showtime and is a British comedy starring the fantastic and beautiful Billie Piper as Hannah Baxter aka Belle (her escort alias). While the show initially seemed like it may be a little bit too gratuitous, it’s easy to quickly fall in love with with Hannah or Belle and root for her with each episode.

The episodes are short (about 24 minutes each) so it makes this series extremely easy to binge-watch. Belle allows the viewers the opportunity to get the inside scoop on what it’s really like to be a call girl. While it may seem glamorous and have its perks on the outside, Belle reveals a lot of the complicated aspects as well, including how extremely difficult it is to actually maintain a normal relationship when you are a prostitute.

Mistresses

This series aired for 4 seasons and used to be part of the summer lineup on ABC. When one was in desperate need of some serious binge-watching when all of our other favorite shows were on break, Mistresses did an excellent job of capturing viewers with its fun and fancy-free attitude.

The ladies on this show were not shy of diving head first into drama, including extravagant affairs, secret relationships, and husbands faking their own deaths. While many of the plot twists were clearly over-the-top, the fantastic women on this show did a great job of being believable and their close-knit friendships brought us back to the days of Sex and the City.

This series also ended on a huge cliff-hanger, but was the perfect summer fling to have during the off-season of television.

Devious Maids

Lasting for 4 seasons, this show was jam-packed with the perfect blend of spiciness, comedy, and mystery. It’s no wonder that it came from the creators who brought us Desperate Housewives. However, this show took the sexiness a step further than Desperate Housewives, which made the mysteries going on that much more exciting to solve and be a part of.

Like Mistresses, the women on this show have an undeniable bond and support each other through all of the chaos and drama surrounding them, but they don’t forget to have some fun along the way. Like some of my favorite guilty pleasures, this show also ended on a huge cliff-hanger. While I didn’t want to turn the page on this show just yet, it still provided me with just the right amount of laughs and gasps to go with a lazy weekend.

The Affair

So my number one pick has to go to Showtime’s The Affair. While you may think you know what the show is about just from the title, you are seriously missing out if you don’t get caught up. As I am anxiously waiting for season 4 to premiere, I am getting ready to re-watch the entire series. It’s that good.

While the first season still remains my favorite and the most entertaining, each season allows us into the private thoughts of each character. The show focuses primarily on Noah and Allison, giving us a glimpse into their souls as their worlds start to unravel right before their eyes, drowning them further and further into a darkness that has a more powerful calling than the ocean right outside their doors.

There is something hypnotic about this show. It pulls you in right from the start and the decision to present the story from the different perspectives of each character makes you question everything, pulling the viewer in even deeper. Just when you think you know what’s about to happen or unravel, there is another unexpected twist that will haunt you and resonate with you even long after watching the series. The acting and writing is fantastic on this series, providing us with the perfect escape from the mundane.

I hope you enjoyed the list and please feel free to post your thoughts and comments below on some of your favorite guilty pleasures on television. Happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl