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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Passage” season 1 episode 5: “I Feel Like Something Terrible is Going to Happen”

Happy Tuesday TV fans! After watching Fox’s The Passage season 1 episode 5, I realized that “secrets can make you lonely.” They eat away at you and pull at your inner conscience, refusing to retract their claws. They will consume you if you let them, but so will the vampire in the cell next door. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “How You Gonna Outrun the End of the World?” we learn more about Dr. Lear’s past and Fanning’s connection to his wife, Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Dr. Sykes tries to do what is right, Shauna continues to haunt Clark’s mind, Lila gets into trouble, and Amy displays some new abilities. My top 5 moments from The Passage season 1 episode 5 are:

“We’re getting out of here soon and I’m taking you with me.”

During the episode, Dr. Sykes tells Clark that she knows that he made the conscious decision to save Shauna and asks him if she is still in his head. Clark lies to her and says no, but Shauna is never too far away, as she continues to taunt and tease Clark. She clearly has a fascination with Clark and promises to take him with her, but is she simply using him or is there more to it? Either way, it doesn’t look like Shauna is going to stop appearing in Clark’s mind, but why is he hiding it from others? Does he think it makes him weak or a target? Does a part of him truly want to lose himself with Shauna and embrace the darkness?

“Are you reading my mind?”

Amy begins to show some telepathic abilities, as Brad notices that Amy is reading his mind. Dr. Sykes reminds Amy that “there’s a light” in her, revealing that Amy’s goodness may be enough to balance her new abilities. Could this be the key? Amy’s powers are advancing, but she seems to be holding on to her humanity more than Carter, who was clearly tortured by the vampires in his head. Carter had a guilty conscience, but Amy is an innocent, so could that make the difference? Shauna offered false promises of family to Amy, but Brad reminds Amy that he’s not going anywhere and that he is her family, which is beyond touching. Amy is clearly frightened that she could be transforming into something else, but Brad keeps her staying positive, as they plan a way to escape together.

“No one here wants any part of that.”

Dr. Sykes begins to learn that Project Noah is not just about saving lives, as she comes to the discovery that they plan on weaponizing Amy. Dr. Sykes listens to her own conscience and realizes that she needs to help Amy and Brad escape. Dr. Sykes wants to shut the project down, but it looks like she doesn’t have any support from Clark or anyone else right now. Her best shot is to somehow recruit Dr. Lear, but it looks like Project Noah is run by people who have another agenda. Even though Dr. Sykes may not be able to stop it, she can do what she can to protect Amy, which proves that she is a good person and she has the potential to make a difference.

“We moved on. Clearly you never did.”

Dr. Lear is quarantined during the episode, which had me feeling some Lost nostalgia, especially when the alarm sounded. Dr. Lear is worried about turning into a vampire and even uses this word, which surprises Dr. Sykes. Dr. Lear is warned not to look at Fanning, but he can’t help thinking of their connected past while he is down here. We learn that Dr. Fanning was hopelessly in love with Dr. Lear’s wife, Elizabeth, and they shared a brief encounter together. Dr. Fanning attempts to manipulate Dr. Lear’s mind with these secrets, but Dr. Lear says that he already knew about it and that they moved past it together, recognizing that their marriage is strong and important. Unfortunately, Dr. Fanning doesn’t stop here, as he taps into the janitor’s mind and he ends up paying Elizabeth a visit and injecting the serum into her. Jonas learns that he is not infected, but he tries to make it to Elizabeth, fearing that she may be in trouble. Elizabeth’s mind seems to be restored, as she fully remembers Jonas, but Fanning is already in her mind. Will Dr. Lear be able to save his wife or is she already claimed by Fanning? Either way, this fully motivates Dr. Lear to try and find some kind of cure before the rest of the world is impacted.

“You just did that.”

Didn’t anyone ever teach Dr. Pet that you don’t say things like “what’s the worst that can happen in 30 seconds?” I mean, we’re dealing with unstable vampires here. Anyway, Dr. Pet starts some experiments on Winston, as he tries to telepathically connect to his mind, hoping that he can control the vampires. It initially seems to be working, but Winston later turns the tables on Dr. Pet and tells him to run. Dr. Pet is viciously killed by Winston in front of Dr. Lear’s cell, as he makes a break for it. Amy and Brad are also on the run at the same time and Brad tries to protect Amy from Winston. Amy begins screaming in reaction, which impacts and hurts Winston. Brad is just as surprised as Amy, but they realize that they have to get out of there right away. Amy’s abilities are growing at a fast rate and it seems like her powers are different than the other subjects. What else will Amy be able to do? I honestly can’t wait to find out!

Overall, I thought this was a terrific episode. The connected past between Lear and Fanning reveals that they are going to face off sooner or later. I just wish we had a little bit more time to devote to Lila and Lacey. Lila is potentially abducted at the end of the episode, but I wish we had a few more minutes in each episode so that we can fully understand what is going on here, but I’m sure we will get more information soon. Either way, this show continues to captivate my full attention. There is a struggle of power going on between light and dark, but it’s only a matter of time before one tips the scale. Are you on Team Fanning or Team Amy? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 12: “Pretty by Day, Poison by Night”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 12, Choni fans finally got to witness some quality screen time for our girls, Cheryl Blossom and Toni Topaz. And I have to say, it was worth the wait! Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Forty-Seven: Bizarrodale,” Tom and Sierra are ready to get married, but the Gargoyle King has some other plans for the Midnight Club. Meanwhile, Archie continues to grow closer to Josie, Veronica comes face to face with Jughead’s mom, Kevin is tired of hiding in the shadows, and Cheryl and Toni have their first fight. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 12 are:

“And suddenly I’m in an episode of Ozark.”

I have to admit that Veronica drops some of the best references on the show and it is well appreciated. We may not be in Ozark, Missouri, but Riverdale has its own set of problems to deal with. After destroying the drugs last week, Veronica learns that her actions may have some very steep consequences. After realizing that she does not have enough money to cover her debt, Veronica and Reggie come face to face with Gladys Jones, otherwise known as Jughead’s mom. Gladys agrees to put Veronica on a payment plan of sorts while taking Reggie’s beloved car as collateral, but she reminds them not to tell Jughead about her involvement here. Now that Gladys and Jellybean are back in town, something tells me that the drama will not stop here. What else does Gladys have up her sleeve? We’ll have to wait and find out, but I’m looking forward to exploring it further.

“So maybe I can help you feel a little less alone.”

Or maybe you are going to end up kissing Josie, but are you really ready for a new relationship, Archie? During this episode, Josie and Archie continue to grow closer. Archie agrees to take Josie to her music audition and truly listens to her about some of her hopes and doubts about life. Their friendship has blossomed into something more, but what will happen when Veronica finds out? We know that Veronica has moved on to Reggie, but is she truly over Archie?

“We finish the game we started.”

Tom and Sierra are excited to announce their wedding, but even the Gargoyle King wants to send his or her best wishes. We quickly learn that the rest of the Midnight Club have received similar notes and are told that they must finish the game to protect their children. Only we soon learn that it was a distraction, leaving all of their children in potential danger. It seems like the adults in town need to take some much needed cues from their children. Perhaps we needed more screen time for Betty Cooper in this episode so she could school the adults again. Either way, we know that the Midnight Club is still very much involved here and we still have a lot of unanswered questions.

“You wanted to destroy what you couldn’t have.”

Kevin and Moose finally got some screen time in this episode as well, as Moose decides to finally come out to his father, which was no easy decision. While Moose is under the impression that his father is supporting him, Mr. Mason decides to recruit some of the junior ROTC members and kidnaps both Kevin and Moose, while posing as the Gargoyle King. Luckily, everyone arrives before anyone is hurt, but Mr. Mason explains that there was no poison in the chalices and he was never going to hurt the boys. Later on, Mr. Mason reveals that he had once possessed romantic feelings for Tom Keller back in the day and was rejected. Clearly Mr. Mason is not over this, but taking it out on your son is not the way to go. Also, it seems like pretty much anyone can just find this Gargoyle King mask and try to get their dirty work done without being caught. While it looks like this may be the end for Kevin and Moose, something tells me that Kevin has someone out there who is truly worthy.

“We know how to dominate too.”

The wait is finally over, as Choni fans got to witness some quality screen time for our favorite couple. Although, it was not all happy moments for these two, which actually really helped elevate their couple status for me. During the episode, Cheryl is upset to find out that her mother is trying to prevent her from being accepted into the college of her choice because of her alumni status. After almost outing Moose in front of the entire school, Toni and Cheryl have an argument, as Toni sheds some light on what really matters in life. Later on, Toni and Cheryl take on “operation fifty shades of blackmail” and Penelope eventually folds so that Cheryl has an in at her college of choice. After all, she can’t have her Maple Club clients exposed. Previously, Cheryl has always been known to be somewhat selfish, but her character has really transformed thanks to “TT.” Cheryl gives her interview time to Toni, recognizing her girlfriend’s talent and potential, which is a beautiful moment. She also takes things one step further, when she forms a new gang of sorts for Toni, realizing how much Toni loved being a Serpent. The girls will be known as “The Pretty Poisons,” but I wonder how the Serpents will react to this new group? Either way, Cheryl finally took a moment to put Toni’s needs above her own and truly expressed her love for her with her actions.

Overall, the episode provided us with some more setup without Betty Cooper and Jughead Jones, who only had about 30 seconds of screen time. While I appreciated the screen time for Choni and Kevin, I feel like we can still move the plot forward without leaving characters out. However, the episode still left us with a lot of questions about The Gargoyle King, The Midnight Club, and Gladys’s return to town, but still no mention of the farm. Either way, I was very excited to see the growth of Cheryl and Toni’s relationship in this episode, as their love has become something more than passionate and beautiful. It has now transcended into a selfless and unconditional love that is not to be taken for granted. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Passage” season 1 episode 4: “Show Me The Real You”

Happy Tuesday TV fans! After watching Fox’s The Passage season 1 episode 4, I realized that even if “you know what’s best,” can you really trust yourself when your dreams are being invaded by the overwhelmingly creepy Dr. Fanning? Are the subjects in Project Noah still connected to their own thoughts and desires or are they now merely instruments of destruction? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Whose Blood Is That?” we dive deeper into Anthony Carter’s past, as Fanning continues to bring him over to the dark side. Meanwhile, Shauna pays Amy a visit, Brad tries to do the right thing, and Dr. Lear may have just been contaminated. My top 5 moments from The Passage season 1 episode 4 are:

“I got skills.”

During the episode, Brad and Amy continue to connect, as Brad is determined to protect Amy no matter what. Amy shows one of her first signs of advancing when she and Brad are on the run and she is able to sprint in front of him with no real effort. While we still don’t know exactly how the serum will impact Amy, it’s clear that she is already showing signs, but will she have the same fate as the patients who came before her or is she transforming into something else? Something even more dangerous? We’ll have to wait and see.

“We need to go now.”

We continue to catch up with Lila and Lacey, who are trying to get the story out to anyone who will listen. A reporter actually seems interested in running with the story, but they learn that she was killed later on. Lila is shocked, but Lacey recognizes the potential threat immediately and tells Lila that they need to go now, which suggests that they will be determined a threat to Project Noah as well. Luckily, Lila has Lacey to protect her, although they may need some backup pretty soon.

“Let me help you.”

During this episode, Brad tries to get through to Agent Paulson, who has clearly been impacted by the nightmares. Brad remains calm in the situation even though Agent Paulson has a gun and it seems like he is getting through to him until Clark decides to take him out and eliminate the threat. Clark has already been questioned about letting Shauna live, but he does not even take a second to think about eliminating a fellow agent. Is there any hope for Clark or will he continue to spiral out of control?

“Show me the real you.”

Shauna pays Amy a visit, well a mental visit, and tries to begin manipulating her, but Amy is well aware of what is right and what is wrong. Amy tells Shauna, “I’m nothing like you,” but Shauna is convinced that she is and reminds her that “fighting only makes it harder.” We know that Fanning is very interested in Amy’s presence and that Amy could be the key to stopping this threat, but it looks like she will continue to deal with obstacles along the way. This is a very tough little girl; however, and one should not underestimate her.

“Open up your heart, Anthony.”

During the episode, we get a glimpse into Anthony Carter’s past. We see his past relationship with Rachel and learn that Carter was framed for her death. Carter already feels so much guilt about what happened to her and he loved her very much, but Fanning uses this vulnerability to his advantage. He reminds Anthony that “love without power is misery.” At the end of the episode, Carter is in danger of dying, but ultimately makes his choice and accepts the monster within. Carter attacks someone in the lab and relishes in his first real kill as a vampire, as Dr. Lear watches in horror, just barely scraping by himself. Although Dr. Lear may have a new problem now, as he realizes that he has someone else’s blood on him. Does this mean that Dr. Lear has been contaminated? We’ll have to wait and see.

Overall, the episode did not draw me in the same way that episode 3 did, as it almost felt like a transition or setup for what’s to come. I think that we still have a lot in play here and I am interested to see what happens next. I’m hoping that episode 5 will get us back on track with the fast paced tempo of the previous three episodes, although I do feel that the background story for Anthony was revealing. It’s interesting to see how both Carter and Shauna were betrayed and hurt in the past, allowing Fanning to manipulate their weaknesses into an illusion of power. Fanning may not be powerful on his own as Patient Zero, but it’s clear that he is building an army and they may become unstoppable. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 12: “Prophet and Loss”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 12, I realized that “if there’s a spark or hope, you have to try.” Even if it seems impossible, sometimes you just have to keep trying for those around you. They aren’t going to give up on you so maybe you shouldn’t give up either, Dean Winchester. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Prophet and Loss,” Sam and Dean go on one last case, but Sam is not ready to give up on his brother just yet. Meanwhile, Nick continues to search for his purpose. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 12 are:

“I know you’re scared.”

In the beginning of the episode, Sam tries to talk with Dean, but Dean brushes off his feelings and says it doesn’t matter. Only it does matter to Sam and it really should matter to Dean as well, but we know that Dean is not good at letting his emotions out. However, he may not get the chance to tell Sam how he really feels if he is buried in a coffin alive…forever. I can’t even imagine.

“One last case for the Winchester boys…”

Let’s hope not, especially since Supernatural has just been renewed for season 15. Yay! Luckily, the episode does not focus entirely on Dean’s morbid goodbye. The brothers have a case and learn that the ancient language has been carved into victims, suggesting that there is a prophet connection here. We quickly learn that there is a killer prophet, Tony Alvarez, on the loose, who was supposed to be next in line after Donatello. After Tony takes his own life, Sam and Dean realize that they need to find out what is going on with the prophet line before it’s too late.

“You chose Lucifer.”

During the episode, Nick escapes the hospital and ends up returning home. The ghost of his wife, Sarah, tries to get Nick to see the light, but all he desires is darkness. Nick desperately wants Lucifer to return to him, suggesting that is what he has wanted this entire time. The void inside Nick is not from missing his family, as he is too far gone to even really understand that he could help his wife’s spirit move on if he would just let go of Lucifer. Nick is unable to do so, which suggests that Lucifer can’t be buried forever. But when will he make his return?

“Mr. Winchester and the other Mr. Winchester.”

Castiel hilariously poses as a doctor, but still needs to work on his cover story. But that’s why we adore him so much. After Donatello wakes up, Castiel has a heart-to-heart talk with Dean and tells him that he won’t sit by and watch him execute this suicidal plan. Castiel’s love for Dean is unconditional and it’s clear that he cares about him more than anything else in the world. Dean is very stubborn, but he has to understand that he has friends and family members who will do anything for him.

“I believe in us.”

At the end of the episode, Sam refuses to take it anymore and tells Dean that “we’re the guys who save the world. We don’t just check out of it.” Sam feels like Dean is quitting on him and he puts everything out on the table, desperately trying to get through to his brother. Sam even punches Dean, which shows how far he is willing to go. Sam cannot keep his emotions bottled inside and his love for his brother is truly touching. Dean finally agrees that he will try and find another way, but expects Sam to stick by his side if he does need to ultimately check out of this world. I have to say that Jared Padalecki’s performance here was very moving, as he touched my heart and soul and even caused me to shed a few tears of my very own. Now that Dean is back in the game, where do they go from here? Rowena has been trying to find out information to no avail, but is there someone else out there who can help? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 11: “The Red Dahlia”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 11, I learned that “it’s not what things are, it’s what they appear to be.” But when everyone in town is holding on to a secret, it’s hard to know who to trust. After all, “no one’s innocent in crime town.” Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Forty-Six: The Red Dahlia,” Riverdale embraces the noir genre, as Jughead Jones tries to uncover the secrets in town. Meanwhile, Archie continues to spiral out of control, Veronica is determined to find out who tried to kill her father, and Hermione Lodge proves to be a femme fatale you do not want to mess with. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 11 are:

“A safe place as long as you know the safe word.”

I wonder if the safe word is “syrup.” Penelope Blossom has been trying to get her brothel up and running in Riverdale for quite some time, but it looks like she is starting off with her secret sex club, “The Maple Club.” Betty and Jughead uncover it while they are looking for information on Hiram’s mistress and get a lot more than they bargained for when they witness what is going on here behind closed doors. While I’m not too sure on the scenery here, it’s nice to see some screen time for our couple, Bughead, as they get back to their roots and try to get to the bottom of the mystery in front of them.

“Well played, Miss Veronica.”

During the episode, Veronica embraces the noir genre and her fashion is on point, complete with an elegant hat, as she goes to hire Jughead Jones to find out who tried to have her father killed. After confronting her mother, Veronica discovers her mother’s connection to the Fizzle Rocks drug fiasco and decides to have the drugs destroyed once and for all. This may not have been the wisest decision, as Hermione is far from pleased, but Veronica reminds us that she is very capable and has been paying great attention to both her mother and father for quite some time. At the end of the episode, Veronica no longer wants to find out the information, but is she perhaps a little bit too good at being a Lodge? After all, manipulation seems to run in the family, but we’ll have to see what our girl Veronica does next.

“I’m going to face and kill one more demon.”

Archie continues to abuse alcohol and Fred is not pleased, as he reminds him that “this does not solve your problems.” Archie receives some unexpected advice from Josie, which is actually spot on. Josie talks to him about dealing with his demons head on, but Archie decides that he needs to finally face Hiram Lodge after all this time. After initially going to shoot Hiram, Archie ends up saving his life and the two make a deal to stay away from one another. But can you really ever make a trustworthy deal with the devil? Archie listens to Josie and decides that he wants to channel his anger into boxing and start playing music again, which seems to be a step in the right direction. Thanks Josie!

“You’re not so innocent, Betty.”

After talking with her father, Betty realizes that the murders around her have all been made to look like suicides by poison and that this trend definitely screams Blossom. After some more detective work, Betty learns that Clifford Blossom was actually poisoned by the “black widow” or “Red Dahlia,” Penelope Blossom. Cheryl and Toni have already warned Betty to back off, as Cheryl is mourning the death of her Uncle Claudius, although I’m not sure that there are that many tears here, but Betty continues to use all her resources to figure out the connection. Penelope reveals that Claudius was responsible for the seizures, suggesting that the Fizzle Rocks run off in the river caused them. However, Penelope Blossom is no medical doctor for sure, as we are still not able to understand why the seizures only impacted girls so far. After Betty confronts Penelope about what she did, Penelope tries to explain that she only punishes men and that they are the “real poison.” She also reminds Betty that she talks to Hal quite a bit and knows that she left Chic to die. Secrets will get the best of you every time, but I’m sure our girl Betty will be able to figure out a plan.

“We should agree to keep each other’s secrets.”

After confronting Hermione Lodge, she appears to have nothing to hide. Hermione is great under pressure and it seems like she may be off the hook, but Jughead Jones knows better. Hermione may not have pulled the trigger on her husband, but she is pulling all the strings. Jughead quickly learns that Sheriff Minetta is alive and well and having an affair with Hermione. Only FP was the one to actually take the shot at Hiram. Jughead tries to warn his father that Hermione plans to finish the job and frame him, but FP uses his new connection to the media to keep her quiet. It seems like we are witnessing a strategic game of chess here, but Hermione is not about to let any loose ends remain. She warns Jughead not to reveal her secrets or she will bring his father down too and she shoots her lover, Sheriff Minetta, proving to be the ultimate femme fatale.

Overall, I was slightly underwhelmed by the noir themed episode. Shows like Supernatural and Charmed have pulled this off successfully in the past, using the genre as a filler episode. However, I am still recovering from the filler episode 9 so I was hoping for something more concrete here. I will say that the plot did continue to move forward, but I was slightly confused with all the twists and turns and almost felt like I had to take notes just to keep up. While I love the mystery behind Riverdale, I almost felt like it didn’t even need the noir theme or perhaps it didn’t need it to be present for the entire episode. Either way, it looks like everyone still remains a suspect in some capacity, but we’ll have to stay tuned to see what happens next!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Passage” season 1 episode 3: “You’re a Horror Show”

Happy Tuesday TV fans! After watching Fox’s The Passage season 1 episode 3, Clark reminded us that “nobody gets over anything” and that “they say time helps, but it doesn’t.” However, does that mean we stop trying? Is it possible to save a lost cause? Maybe not, but if we stop trying, do we lose our own humanity in the process? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “That Never Should Have Happened to You,” we get a glimpse into Shauna Babcock’s past, revealing quite a lot about who she was before Project Noah. Meanwhile, Lila tries to get some answers, Lacey’s fate is revealed, Amy gets a new pen pal, and Brad comes face to face with Fanning. My top 5 moments from The Passage season 1 episode 3 are:

“Why do you think she made that choice?”

After Shauna took a bite out of Simmons, the rest of Project Noah begins to discuss this behavior and what it means. They quickly realize that this was personal for Shauna, as Simmons had been tormenting her for a while and she also chose not to harm the squirmy janitor. So was it out of revenge or does Shauna have heightened intelligence? The scientists on the team are eager to find out, but Dr. Lear reminds them that this will not “fix the nightmares problem.” Clark does not want to rehash this; however, as he agrees that the threat should be eliminated and Shauna should be put down. But is Clark able to deal with his own inner turmoil right now?

“You might be the most important little girl in the world.”

After Brad and Amy arrive at Project Noah, Amy is not reacting well to the doctors surrounding her. Dr. Sykes tries a calmer approach and explains that Amy could save so many people and that she promises that nothing will happen to her. But can she really make a promise like that? It seems like Dr. Sykes is having doubts as well like Dr. Lear, but she understands that she can save millions of lives if she succeeds. But can she deal with the consequences of the lives she has ruined? I’m still looking forward to seeing her character explored further and I’m sure we will get there, but it’s clear that Amy has a major role to play here.

“What are we not gonna do? Panic.”

During this episode, Brad promises that he will not leave Amy. The bond between these two continues to grow and it’s really almost like Brad is now Amy’s father. He even looks for monsters in the closet and under the bed, which is adorable, except we know that there are real monsters lurking within the walls of Project Noah. Brad is determined to protect Amy, but is he a match for Fanning? Perhaps he may need a little bit of help here.

“He’s gonna come for her.”

Later on, the janitor warns Brad that Fanning is going to come for Amy. I’m not sure if Fanning recognizes Amy’s potential here or just wants to eliminate a possible new threat, but he is definitely fixated on her presence. Dr. Lear and Brad somewhat join forces, as they try to figure out what Fanning wants. Brad hilariously asks Dr. Lear, “Why don’t you just call them vampires?” This is a valid point for sure. I mean, if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck…it’s science? Dr. Lear is a scientist at heart and says there is no such thing as vampires, but he does realize that his old friend is very dangerous and communicating on another level with the other subjects and with people inside Project Noah. We know that Fanning wants to be free and will stop at nothing to achieve his goal, but he now has Brad in his way. At the end of the episode, Fanning finally appears in Brad’s dream and warns him to stay out of his way, but will Brad listen?

“Is it gonna hurt? Not one bit…”

During the episode, we get an important glimpse into Shauna Babcock’s past. We know that she connected with Clark when she was brought in and he gave her some false promises, which explains his obsession with her and why she may be invading his dreams. We also get to dive deeper into Shauna’s past before all of this and learn that she had a hard life and was just trying to leave it all behind so that she could start over as a special effects make-up artist. Shauna actually seemed to have some talent and was saving money so that she could start her dream. However, her mother’s husband had been sexually abusing her for quite some time and it’s clear that Shauna was broken from this. Later on, Shauna was horrified when she found out that her mother knew the whole time and she could not control her anger, as she unleashed it on both her mother and step-father. Shauna’s past is revealing and heartbreaking, but it also explains a lot about her current situation now. Shauna is the first subject to show such advanced intelligence and perhaps it is because she has always been trying to find something else within her: a strength that cannot be smothered by others. Later on, Clark is unable to go through with killing her. Is it because he still cares about her or does he feel directly responsible for her current situation? Either way, Shauna Babcock has not been eliminated just yet.

Overall, this was my favorite episode so far. There are very few shows that can seamlessly intertwine character flashbacks with the plot so well. Shows like Lost and Orange Is the New Black come to mind here. The Passage has just achieved this as well for me. These flashbacks connect you more to the characters, but it isn’t forced. It elevates the show to something else…something meaningful and powerful, bringing you in that much more. I am extremely impressed with The Passage so far and I can’t wait to see what happens next. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “SMILF” season 2 episode 2: “Well Change Hurts”

Greetings TV viewers! After watching Showtime’s SMILF season 2 episode 2 last night, I was reminded that Third Eye Blind’s song, “How’s It Going to Be,” can really get you through a lot. It may not solve your issues overnight, but I have to agree with Tutu’s choice of soundtrack here. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Sorry Mary, I’m Losing Faith,” Bridgette gets asked out on a date, but realizes that she may not be ready for such a big step. Meanwhile, Tutu tries to deal with her own grief, and Ally tries to pick up the pieces of her marriage. My top 5 moments from the SMILF season 2 episode 2 are:

“Well change hurts.”

In the beginning of the episode, Bridgette decides to get her basketball tattoo covered up because it reminds her of her father. The tattoo artist reminds her that “change hurts,” but sometimes change can be just what we need, as he spontaneously asks Bridgette out on a date. Bridgette says yes and seems genuinely excited about it, but now she needs to find someone to watch Larry.

“You planned a scavenger hunt?”

When Bridgette drops off Larry to Rafi, he explains that he cannot watch him during her date because he has his own romantic evening planned for his girlfriend, which involves a scavenger hunt around the city leading to a nice dinner. The idea is actually pretty clever, but Bridgette is not amused, as she starts to realize that her own potential romantic evening may now be put on hold.

“You’re fired.”

After finding a sitter for Larry, thanks to Ally, Bridgette agrees to go out with Ally before her date, but Ally is an emotional mess right now after finding out that her husband has a mistress. Ally surprisingly fires Bridgette because she can’t have another woman around the house anymore, but still wants to be friends. Bridgette seems open to the idea, but will Ally have a change of heart? After all, it seems like Bridgette does make a difference with her kids.

“I’m Team Ally.”

Well sure, Bridgette, maybe you are Team Ally, but I’m not sure that following her advice about taking a Xanax is necessarily the best idea before your big date. Bridgette is definitely more relaxed now, but ends up bailing on her date, realizing that she is not ready for this big step in her life just yet.

“I’m really worried about the future for my kid and my future too I guess.”

At the end of the episode, Bridgette ends up walking into a church and helping herself to some church wine, as she has a heart-to-heart talk with the statue of Mary. Bridgette opens up about some of her fears and doubts, but ends up stealing the statue to set her free. While I’m not sure this is the wisest decision, luckily Rafi ends up picking Bridgette up and helping her. I don’t know if these two are meant to end up together or not, but it’s nice to see that Rafi is trying to be there for Bridgette and Larry. Although I’m not really sure what Bridgette is going to do with the statue of Mary now? Stay tuned for more SMILF fun!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “A Discovery of Witches” season 1: To Stream or not to Stream

“It begins with absence and desire. It begins with blood and fear. It begins with A Discovery of Witches.” Based on the All Souls trilogy by Deborah Harkness, the television series follows Diana Bishop, played by Teresa Palmer, an alchemist and a reluctant witch, who comes across “Ashmole 782,” which is a mysterious text that has been missing for quite some time and is desired by many witches, vampires, and demons. After discovering the text, Diana crosses paths with a vampire named Matthew Clairmont, played by Matthew Goode. Can you guess what comes next? Of course there is a love story, which makes things complicated, as witches and vampires are forbidden from being together.

So am I in or out? I was initially very excited to watch this show, which is now available to stream all 8 episodes on Sundance Now and Shudder. I have read the trilogy and I absolutely adored the first book in particular. When I started the television series, I felt that it had a lot of potential. However, the series can be slow moving at times and other characters are introduced a little bit too much, which caused me to continue to go back to see who everyone was and why they were there. So to stream or not to stream? If you are a fan of Twilight or The Originals, you will enjoy the series.

There are only 8 episodes, but I felt like things didn’t really get going until episode 6. The love story is moving enough, the acting was impressive despite some empty conversation starters, and there were even some formidable villains. You will most likely connect more with Matthew than Diana. Think Mr. Darcy if he were a vampire. I was also very impressed with Satu played by Malin Buska, who was absolutely brilliant.

I very much enjoyed the history of the witches and Diana discovering her powers along with the introduction of dark magic, but I would have liked to see a better balance here. I understand the need to focus around the love story, but I think this might actually turn some fans away, as it is somewhat similar to Twilight, which could be off-putting, even though I ship Diana and Matthew a lot more than Bella and Edward. When I read the book series, I fell in love with the creepy library atmosphere and the mystery behind discovering the text, which was glossed over very quickly on the show. The series has gotten a lot of attention in the UK and has already been renewed for seasons 2 and 3, which opens the door to more time walking and more magic. If you are a fan of the book series, I think you will enjoy the show and appreciate how much they try to incorporate everything, but if you are a casual fan, it may miss the mark for you. Overall, I think that the show is worth a stream if you find yourself craving a good supernatural love story. However, if you are looking for something dark and disturbing, this may not be your cup of tea.

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 11: “It’s the Only Sane Play I’ve Got”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 11, I realized that sometimes we are faced with an impossible choice. We always want to see the good in others and find another solution, but what happens when there is no other way? Do we give up and support the ones we love or do we keep fighting and risk it all? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Damaged Goods,” Dean visits Donna and Mary, as he prepares himself for what’s to come. Meanwhile, Nick continues to hunt down Abraxas and Sam is left with a difficult decision to make. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 11 are:

“Best burger ever.”

On the way to visit his mom, Dean stops to visit Sheriff Donna and it’s always wonderful to see her. I absolutely love the friendship between these two and Donna quickly realizes that something is going on with Dean, but is he ready to let anyone in yet? Either way, it’s nice to see these two reunite over a quick meal.

“Winchester Surprise.”

So what exactly is in the “Winchester Surprise” meal other than a lot of grease? I’m not really sure, but I think it’s absolutely adorable that Dean remembers this meal and takes the time to reminisce with his mother, Mary. Other than the greasy meal, Dean reminds her about getting some pie as well. While this moment is sweet and heartwarming, it feels like a goodbye and Mary is completely aware that Dean is planning something, but it doesn’t seem like anyone will be able to talk him into a new plan, especially since Billie revealed so much to Dean about what his future holds.

“You’re a long way from Delaware, Nick.”

Nick is back in this episode and he is looking to track down Mary, learning that she faced Abraxas a long time ago. In case you forgot, Nick discovered that the demon, Abraxas, was responsible for the death of his family. After a run in with Donna, Nick tracks down Mary and she brings him to the box that she trapped Abraxas in. Nick is clearly running on pure revenge at this point, but is he willing to destroy everyone in his path to get what he wants?

“Showtime.”

What’s in the box? Meet Abraxas. Abraxas is ready to reveal his motive to Nick, but asks him to kill Mary first. Luckily, Sam and Dean show up before Mary is harmed, but Nick is not about to leave until he gets what he wants. Abraxas reveals that he was just following orders, stating that Lucifer had set this plan in motion a long time ago. This answer does not really satisfy Nick, but I’m not sure that anything would at this point, but is he too far gone? Sam seems to want to still believe in him, but I’m not sure that there is any humanity left within Nick.

“It’s the only sane play I’ve got.”

At the end of the episode, we learn that Dean has been building a box to trap Michael in, but this means that he would be trapped inside along with him for eternity. For those of you who predicted this alternate ending, congrats! I want to give a special shout out to MsMoonshine on Quiz Up who predicted this theory in the Supernatural thread. Way to go! Sam is not initially on board with this plan, especially when he finds out that Dean will be trapped in the box in the middle of the ocean. Dean explains that he initially didn’t tell Sam because he is the only one who can talk him out of it, but he is going through with the plan to save the world. Sam agrees to help him, but is there another way? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 10: “The Stranger”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 10, I learned that sometimes you just have to keep fighting. But what happens when you lose sight of who you are in the process? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Forty-Five: The Stranger,” we learn the fate of Archie Andrews. Meanwhile, the SATs are approaching, Fangs gets invited to join the inner circle, and Betty finally pays her father a visit. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 10 are:

“I will kill you…”

Fred Andrews steps up and channels some Dylan McKay, as he threatens Hiram Lodge. Hiram has been pushing and pushing and Fred reminds him that he will not hesitate to kill him if he goes after his son again. While Fred typically takes the high road, it’s clear that he has been pushed over the edge, but will his need for revenge get him into trouble? Either way, it was great to see someone stand up to Hiram. Hiram may be a master manipulator, but I have a feeling that Fred could easily take him in a fair fight.

“You are not cornering me into joining your cult.”

During the episode, Betty quickly learns that her mother, Alice, has given away all her money to the Farm. When Betty questions her mother about this, Alice explains that the account has not been “drained, just transferred.” Betty is beyond outraged and learns that Alice forged her father’s signature to make the transaction, which means that Betty will have to pay her father a visit after all. While there has been quite a lot of set up going on for the Farm, I am really looking forward to seeing that story-line finally develop. I want to know more about Edgar, their end game, and how they have managed to completely brainwash Alice.

“It’s over, isn’t it?”

After Archie returns home with quite a few scars inside and out, Veronica is beyond happy to see him. It seems like these two are going to make it after all, but where does Reggie fit into this equation? Reggie is willing to take the high road and allow Veronica and Archie to head off into the sunset together, but he unintentionally tells Archie what happened between them. After Hiram is shot and recovering from surgery, Veronica and Archie have a talk and come to the conclusion that their relationship is over. Is this really the end of Varchie for good? We’ll have to wait and see, but it looks like Reggie has been eagerly waiting in the wings so Veggie fans can rejoice for now.

“To keep me coming back to you…”

So we finally get the meeting we have been waiting for, as Betty confronts her father, Hal. Hal continues to play mind games and even claims that he was the Gargoyle King in the past and that he tried to take down the entire Midnight Club. After some Nancy Drew investigating, Betty learns that Penelope Blossom has been posing as her mother to go visit Hal and has provided him with this Intel. Betty soon realizes that Hal did this intentionally to keep Betty coming back to him. Even though Hal is sick and twisted and a little bit too obsessed with punishing sinners, he does hold on to his connection to Betty. Hal signs the affidavit for Betty, but it looks like this is a potential new beginning for these two. Even though Betty swears that she will not return, she has a void at home now that Alice has completely given herself over to the Farm. Betty continues to confide in her father, but will this eventually lead to her own darkness returning? We’ll have to wait and see.

“You’re looking at the new law in Riverdale.”

During the episode, it seems like everyone is on board to claim that he or she is the true Gargoyle King. After Hal’s false confession, it seems like Tall Boy is the actual Gargoyle King, but my money is still on Hermione Lodge. During the episode, Hiram decides that he wants Claudius Blossom to step up as the new sheriff, but Hermione is not happy with this decision. Tall Boy and Claudius both don’t make it through the episode and even Hiram is shot and left for dead. Only it’s not that easy to kill a cockroach like Hiram, as he manages to pull through surgery. At the end of the episode, Hermione meets up with FP and tells him that it’s time. There’s a new sheriff in town and it’s FP Jones. It doesn’t seem like being the sheriff requires any type of credentials here, but I guess it doesn’t hurt to have FP leading the way. However, Hermione has been strategically pulling several strings here, which is hard to ignore. I have been saying from the start that I believe Hermione is the Gargoyle King, but perhaps she is not in it alone. Either way, I think that this episode redeemed itself from the unnecessary fluff last week and I’m back on board. However, let’s not forget about our girls, Cheryl and Toni. Everyone deserves some screen time here in Riverdale. Stay tuned!

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