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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 21: “Harvest Happy Hour”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 21, I realized that illusions can be extremely powerful. If we believe in something strongly enough, it has power over us. But what happens when we break that hold? Does our world come crashing down or do we unleash even greater threats in the process? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Fifty-Six: The Dark Secret of Harvest House,” Betty discovers even more secrets about the Farm, as Edgar tries to get her to tap into her darkest fears. Meanwhile, Archie challenges Hiram Lodge to a boxing match and Ethel reveals the identity of the Gargoyle King to Jughead. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 21 are:

“You are the illusion.”

In last week’s episode, Betty agreed to stay at the Farm, fearing the wrath of the Black Hood, but was this really the best decision? In this episode, Betty has some one-on-one sessions with Edgar Evernever, as he uses some kind of hypnosis on her. Betty begins to see another version of herself, which represents the darkness within her, as she is told that she has “the serial killer gene,” which apparently means that she has a predisposition to violence. Betty continues with these sessions, but what she uncovers is even more shocking.

“I won.”

So, I initially thought it was a little ridiculous for Archie to challenge Hiram Lodge to an underground boxing match, but things started to make a lot more sense when I understood Veronica’s end game here. After talking with Archie’s mom and her FBI friend, Veronica and Archie realize that they need to catch Hiram in the act. What better way, than to have an illegal underground fight club going on with lots of underage drinking and gambling? The fight is entertaining enough, but Hiram getting taken away was the real showstopper.

Veronica confronts her father and tells him that she has won, revealing that she knows what he did, but we know that Hiram always finds a loophole. Later on in the episode, Archie goes to Veronica to explore their potential romance, but Reggie is already there. It looks like Reggie beat Archie to the punch this time, but where does Veronica’s heart truly lie? We’ll have to wait and see.

“Get your hands off my girlfriend.”

After some Nancy Drew investigating, Betty realizes that the Farm is harvesting organs. Edgar tells the members of the Farm that they are undergoing some kind of procedure that will translate their mental pain into physical pain, while stealing some of their major organs. Betty tries to warn her friends, who seem skeptical at first. Cheryl initially tries to tell Betty that she has just booked her ticket to Shutter Island, but she starts to connect the dots as well when Betty shows her the proof. Cheryl panics, explaining that Toni was just taken away for a procedure, while Choni fans everywhere held their breath.

Cheryl gets Toni out of there and pushes her out the window so that she can get a chance at freedom. Cheryl stays behind, which was beyond heartbreaking, but I am relieved that Cheryl and Toni are finally seeing the truth behind the Farm. We know that Toni has broken Cheryl out of some tough jams already, so hopefully she will recruit the Serpents and the Pretty Poisons to help Cheryl and the others escape.

“They’re gonna come for me…”

Cheryl is not the only one in danger, as Betty is now strapped to the table. Edgar tells her that they are preparing her for her “procedure,” but Betty reminds him that her friends are going to come for her. Let’s just hope that Jughead isn’t too busy with his own discovery to rescue Betty. It looks like she can use some serious back-up right about now. Perhaps Alice will finally snap out of this trance once she sees that her daughter is in danger? Let’s hope so!

“I can tell you who the King is…”

While all the commotion is happening at the Farm, Jughead has an interesting conversation with Ethel, who is now back in action. Ready for the reveal? Ethel claims that the Gargoyle King is Jason Blossom, but “that’s impossible,” as Jughead points out…you know, since Jason Blossom is dead and all. Jughead doesn’t leave anything up to chance; however, and digs up Jason’s grave, discovering that there is no body in there…so what does this mean? Is it possible that Jason Blossom is truly alive or is someone using his identity as a cover-up? I’m not sure, but I definitely did not see this twist coming and I’m beyond excited for the season finale next week. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Killing Eve” season 2 episode 5: “Smell Ya Later”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching BBC America’s Killing Eve season 2 episode 5 on AMC, I learned that when it comes to a psychopath, “don’t add…take it all away.” Take away everything that makes them human, but what if the psychopath in question is desperately trying to tap into something human? What then? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Smell Ya Later,” Eve and the rest of the team are not getting anywhere with the new female assassin, the Ghost. Meanwhile, Villanelle is thrown off when she gets her newest assignment, which causes her to enter into a proactive state of mourning. My top 5 moments from Killing Eve season 2 episode 5 are:

“The demon with no face…”

After getting nowhere with the Ghost, Eve is disappointed that she isn’t really fun like Villanelle, which sparks a new idea. Eve thinks that they can enlist the help of Villanelle to get something out of the Ghost, since she seems to be absolutely terrified of her. Eve decides to put a hit out on herself, which is extremely risky and dangerous, but Eve has been dancing with danger for quite a while now.

Carolyn is on board and Eve is reminded that there is no paper trail on her. Is Carolyn trying to get rid of Eve after she uses her? I’m not sure, but Eve better watch her back. When Villanelle gets the hit assignment, she is far from amused and asks, “Is this a joke?” For a while now, Eve and Villanelle have been tapping into the qualities of one another, which has now blurred the line between good and bad. What will happen when they finally come face to face with one another? We’re about to find out!

“This is out of control…”

Kenny tries to talk some sense into Eve and reminds her that Villanelle killed Bill and that she is putting people in danger. Eve suggests that Kenny find a new assignment to work on rather than dealing with what he is saying. It seems like Eve has been dismissing the opinions of others for a while now. First with Niko and now with Kenny, as she continues to let her obsession guide her. But it’s not a good idea for Eve to walk away from all of the people she cares about, as they may be the only ones keeping her grounded.

“Will you give me everything I want?”

The moment we have all been waiting for is here, as Eve and Villanelle finally meet up. Villaneve fans get some major moments between them, as the chemistry is off the charts. Villanelle says that Eve doesn’t seem too surprised to see her and explains that she thought she forgot her. Eve tries to tell her that this was her idea and says that she needs her help. Villanelle is dressed for the occasion for sure, as she is “about to be in mourning,” but Eve tries to keep her cool.

Eve even takes the pills that Villanelle had, as Villanelle begins screaming for her to do something and claims that it is poison. It seemed like Eve was trying to call Villanelle’s bluff here to prove that she wasn’t afraid and that she didn’t think she could kill her, but Villanelle reminds her who the true boss is here. As Eve rushes off to the sink, Villanelle begins hysterically laughing and says, “Of course it isn’t poison. Do you think I’m insane? You’re too easy.” This moment was laugh out loud funny, reminding us that Villanelle absolutely has a flair for the dramatic. Villanelle agrees to help Eve, but is Eve prepared to be in Villanelle’s debt? After all, giving her everything she wants may cause Eve to lose her own soul in the process, as she continues to dabble in darkness.

“Would you like to watch?”

Eve brings Villanelle to the Ghost, but begins to have second thoughts, as she realizes what she is doing. Villanelle is ruthless and willing to do anything to get what she wants, but Eve is now an accomplice to anything she does to the Ghost. Villanelle obtains the information that Eve is looking for and explains that Alistair Peel’s son is responsible for the hit and that he is apparently trying to sell some kind of weapon of interest to The Twelve.

Eve tries to ask Villanelle what she did and Villanelle simply responds with, “Nothing you didn’t ask me to.” Eve goes up to the Ghost who says, “Monster,” leaving us with the impression that Villanelle definitely did not hold back here. Has Eve just unleashed her own monster by working with Villanelle? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out, but I love that these two have finally come together again. It’s about time!

“You would think I was the bad guy…”

At the end of the episode, Villanelle pays Niko a visit outside of Oxford. Villanelle apologizes for filing those complaints against Niko at his school, revealing that she has been embedded in Eve and Niko’s life for quite some time now. Villanelle reveals that Eve stabbed her, showing Niko a side of his wife that he was unaware of. It almost felt like Villanelle was revealing an affair, as there is something beyond intimate about their relationship.

Niko does not seem afraid of Villanelle, but is there something more to this? Is Niko innocent or is he perhaps somehow involved in the Twelve? I know it’s a stretch, but anything could be possible. After this confrontation, what’s next for Eve and Niko? We’ll have to wait and see, but it looks like Villanelle is not going anywhere. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 20: “A Prom Night Truce?”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 20, I realized that we now have two serial killers loose in the small town of Riverdale. Is this town big enough for the both of them? Are they working together? The questions continue to pile up, but one thing is for certain, Betty Cooper better watch out! Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Fifty-Five: Prom Night,” Betty and Jughead continue to work together after discovering the Gargoyle King’s gospel. Meanwhile, Archie takes on a little bit too much and Cheryl’s campaign for prom queen is frowned upon by the Farm. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 20 are:

“What if he planned this?”

In the beginning of the episode, Betty reacts to the news of her father’s death, but she is not completely positive that he is gone. Betty begins to worry that he planned this all along and used her. But what if the Black Hood truly did escape? What would be his next move? Betty is assured that her father is dead after part of his hand is identified from the bus crash and she insists that she has to keep moving, but Betty’s fears are about to become a reality.

“Vote Choni!”

I mean, Choni would absolutely have my vote for Prom Queens, but Cheryl’s campaign doesn’t go exactly according to plan when Evelyn tries to get her to stop, explaining that it is not approved by the Farm. Cheryl doesn’t listen to Evelyn, but Edgar steps in and tells her that she will not be able to see Jason anymore if she continues to do this. Cheryl stands down, as seeing Jason is her number one priority, but why does the Farm really care so much about whether or not Cheryl is crowned queen?

We also still don’t know how Cheryl is seeing Jason and I’m hoping we get some answers soon. I also started to think about the Farm’s real problem with Cheryl being crowned queen and wondered if it had something to do with the Gargoyle King’s gospel. We know that becoming the “Gryphon Queen” is part of the Gargoyle King’s world, so is there a connection here? Either way, I was happy to see Choni dance together at the prom and they are the true prom queens in my book!

“What was off is now back on.”

After Josie’s departure and several hints along the way, it looks like Varchie may be making a comeback and it’s about time! Archie asks Veronica to the prom as friends, but their slow dance together reminded us that these two definitely still have some sparks flying. After Archie tries to take on two boxing matches in the same day, Veronica tries to intervene and help him, but ultimately she asks for Archie’s help when she discovers that she doesn’t really own Pop’s Diner and that her father has been playing her this whole time. Is Varchie ready to finally take down Hiram Lodge? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out, but I loved seeing these two re-connect. Let’s just hope that Hiram doesn’t pull them apart again.

“How about you admit that you’re the Gargoyle King?”

Jughead discovers the gospel of the Gargoyle King on the bus while helping his father investigate, but he keeps this to himself. Jughead learns from Jellybean that the gospel supposedly holds all of the Gargoyle King’s secrets, so this could be extremely useful. However, it seems a little bit too convenient that it ends up in Jughead’s hands. Either way, Jughead and Betty continue to investigate their suspicions and find out that someone else received the same mysterious tattoos as Kurtz, which were the symbols carved into the backs of the victims.

The man is described with sandy hair and magnetic blue eyes so Betty immediately assumes that the Gargoyle King is Edgar. Betty walks into the Farm and demands answers, but is shocked when Edgar willingly takes off his shirt and reveals that he does not have the tattoos. He only has an infinity symbol on his wrist, which Alice is now sporting as well. So if not Edgar, then who?

“I did what you asked. What do you want?”

It’s prom night and Betty and Jughead enlist the help of some of their friends to lure the Gargoyle King there. They create a renaissance or medieval times theme and Betty is running unopposed for the title of Prom Queen…or Gryphon Queen, which should lead Betty right to the Gargoyle King, according to the gospel. During prom, Betty is handed a note from a masked student and she is told to come alone to the place where the game all started. Betty heads down to the ladies bathroom and walks into a room with two chalices.

“Flip for your fate” is written everywhere, but Betty refuses to do so. Betty comes face to face with the Gargoyle King and asks him what he wants. Betty points her gun at the Gargoyle King, proving that she means business, but she is interrupted when the Black Hood shows up as well. Betty is shocked to see the Black Hood and tries to reason with him, but it looks like Dad is not in a talking mood. Betty runs for her life and kicks some serious ass with a hockey stick.

Luckily, Jughead finds her before it is too late, but Betty is now clearly in danger. Betty heads off to the Farm to warn her mother, fearing that Hal may be coming for her next. Edgar says that he can protect her and offers for her to stay and she accepts, but is Betty in more danger at the Farm? This episode was jam-packed with suspense and action and I have so many questions and theories now. Is the Black Hood truly Hal or is it possible that Edgar could have been posing as him? This whole time, the Farm has been trying to get Betty to join willingly and now she has just agreed to stay. Was this all part of the plan? I’m not sure, but Betty better watch her back. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Killing Eve” season 2 episode 4: “Desperate Times”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching BBC America’s Killing Eve season 2 episode 4 on AMC, I started thinking about the song, “Reflection,” in the movie Mulan, where she sings: “When will my reflection show who I am inside?” It seemed fitting and it’s interesting to see how much the dynamic is shifting between Eve and Villanelle. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Desperate Times,” Villanelle puts on a show and tries to win back Eve’s attention. Meanwhile, Eve continues to put the pieces together surrounding Alistair Peel, leading her to the new female assassin, Ghost. My top 5 moments from Killing Eve season 2 episode 4 are:

“You’re the best person I know…come back.”

Eve and Niko continue to have problems in this episode, as Eve forgets to let him know that they now have security watching their home. Eve clearly has a lot on her mind, but she continues to push Niko further and further away. Niko reminds her that none of this is normal, even though she works for MI6, and tries to get through to her. In a sweet moment, Niko tells Eve that she is the best person he knows and he just wants her to come back, but is Eve too far gone at this point?

“This is so boring!!!!!!”

You just gotta love when Jodie Comer brightens up the screen with her amazing portrayal of Villanelle. Villanelle is in Amsterdam with Konstantin, preparing for her first job, but they decide to walk through a museum, which is beyond boring to Villanelle. Villanelle hilariously shouts this in front of a crowd, not caring what anyone else thinks, but she is intrigued by one painting in particular and even purchases a postcard version to send to Eve. We later see Villanelle in a gorgeous pink ensemble and a woman asks her if she can take a picture for her Instagram and Villanelle hilariously replies, “Don’t be pathetic…get a real life.” This is why I love Villanelle. She says what she thinks without hesitation and we still adore her anyway. The postcard to Eve reads:

Darling Eve,

I hope you haven’t forgotten about me.

Only Carolyn intercepts the postcard before it reaches Eve. But why is Carolyn trying to keep this from Eve? Is there a particular reason why she wants her full attention on Ghost? I still don’t trust Carolyn, but I’m hoping we will fill in some more blanks soon!

“Scorned wives and scumbags…”

Villanelle is ready to put on a show for Eve and we learn that being discreet is definitely not in her nature. Villanelle tracks down her target and lures him into a red light district window. Villanelle wears a pig mask and opens the curtain, as the crowd watches as she strings the man upside down. Before killing him, Villanelle signals for some encouragement from the crowd, as they don’t understand what is really going on before she performs her final act and butchers the man in front of them. Villanelle leaves him hanging upside down, similar to the painting in the postcard she sent to Eve, but she is beyond disappointed when Eve doesn’t show up to investigate her work of art.

“Do you like her watching her or do you like being watched?”

Eve continues to investigate Alistair Peel’s murder and realizes that everyone around him seems to be dying, but in natural ways. After meeting with Alistair’s obnoxious son, Eve begins to focus her attention on Ghost and realizes that she wanted each act to be painless. So “what kind of assassin is that?” A light bulb goes off within Eve, as she realizes that Ghost must have previously worked in the medical field. This is clearly exciting Eve, as she is all about the hunt, but will she forget about Villanelle now that she has Ghost on her mind?

Reflections…

My favorite moment of the episode is at the very end, where we go back and forth between Eve and Villanelle staring at their reflections. Eve is getting ready to interrogate her Ghost suspect and pulls up her hair, leaving it neatly off of her face. She stares at herself and is calm and unwavering. After getting high and almost going off the deep end at a club, Villanelle looks at her own reflection and begins crying, which causes her to eventually smile. Even though Villanelle feels ignored or rejected by Eve, it has brought out human emotions within her, as she taps into vulnerability inside. It always seems like Villanelle is just trying to feel something and now she does, but what will she do about it?

Eve was always previously seen almost out of control and constantly on the move, refusing to sit still, but now she is calm and confident, suggesting that she has perhaps taken a page out of Villanelle’s book. It’s interesting to see how these two characters are almost adapting characteristics of each other, as they continue on this twisted journey. But what will happen when these two halves finally meet in the middle? Stay tuned!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Killing Eve in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 19: “Fear the Reaper”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 19, I realized that keeping secrets can be a dangerous game on its own. However, when you also mix in playing G&G, things are going to get crazy. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Fifty-Four: Fear the Reaper,” Jughead teams up with FP and Gladys to try and rescue Jellybean. Meanwhile, Betty checks up on Evelyn, Archie contemplates giving up boxing, and Josie makes a big decision. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 19 are:

“We’re not end game.”

During the episode, Josie is excited that her father has come to town and she really begins to contemplate her own future. Josie says, “I want to broaden my musical horizons,” but it looks like she has been searching for something of her own for a while. After giving a dazzling performance, Josie’s father agrees to let her accompany him on tour and it looks like she could be heading off to NYC.

Josie tells Archie that they are not end game and that’s OK, but it looks like this is the end for Archosie. Josie’s return to Riverdale is uncertain and it probably has something to do with her joining another Archie Comic spin-off series called, “Katy Keene,” which will also star Lucy Hale from Pretty Little Liars. While we don’t know when or if the series will get picked up, it looks like Josie has the opportunity to really step into the spotlight now and I can’t wait to see what she does next!

“Check my file…I think I just might.”

I love when Betty gets her Nancy Drew on and this episode was no exception. Betty may not have found out much about Edgar, but she does discover a lot of interesting information on Evelyn. We discover that Evelyn has been pretending to be a seventeen-year-old Junior for over a decade at numerous schools and that she is actually 26. If that’s not shocking enough for you, we also learn that she is not Edgar’s daughter, she’s his wife. Still with me? Betty is concerned because her mother is about to marry Edgar and he also wants to adopt Polly’s twins.

Betty goes to Hal for help and he suggests someone who is “uniquely motivated” to help her, leading her to Penelope Blossom. However, it seems like Penelope is more interested in taking the boy twin and naming him Jason Junior, which doesn’t help Betty all that much. As the secrets begin to unravel, it’s interesting to see how much of an impact Evelyn can have on the teenagers around her. But what will happen when everyone finds out that she has been lying? Are the members of the Farm too far gone or is there anything that Betty can do?

“Still wanna call me the reaper?”

After the dramatic boxing match in last week’s episode, Randy is pronounced dead and the guilt immediately begins to overwhelm Archie. Fred gives Archie a heartwarming talk and tells him that he’s innocent and I just recently learned that this was actually Luke Perry’s final scene, which makes this talk that much more meaningful. This is not the first time that Archie has blamed himself, but he is far from a reaper. Archie thinks about giving up boxing, but ultimately decides to use his prize money to give to Randy’s family, which is a very generous gesture.

Elio continued to get on my nerves, pretending that he didn’t juice Randy, but it’s all starting to make sense, as we see later in the episode that he is working for Hiram Lodge. It was only a matter of time before this “truce” came crashing down between Hiram and Archie. Now that Josie is making her exit, there is an even greater potential for a reunion between Archie and Veronica, but will that sever this truce for good? Hiram is very dangerous and a master manipulator, but there’s something about Archie that brings out the worst in him and it looks like this is only going to escalate further.

“Join us.”

After getting nowhere with Penelope, Betty reaches out to Toni, hoping that she can sneak her into the Farm so that she can get the other twin out of there safely. Only Toni has now crossed over to the other side. Et tu, Toni? Toni talks about how she always wanted a family and has now found one with the Farm and leads Betty right to the heart of it. Was Toni brainwashed or is something else going on here? I find it hard to believe that she was so against the Farm previously and now has become one of its puppets.

Betty asks the Farm why they are all smiling and her mother reveals that she already knows that Edgar is married to Evelyn, which makes their union that much creepier. Betty seems like she is falling under the thrall of the Farm for a moment, but she snaps out of it. Betty remembers seeing the babies thrown into the fire before she had a seizure earlier in the season and she makes a run for it. Even though we are learning a lot more about the Farm, there are still so many unanswered questions and I hope we get to the bottom of it before the end of the season, as we only have three episodes left!

“If we play and we win, we can get Jellybean back.”

Jughead has his own family drama to deal with in this jam-packed episode, as he agrees to play the game under creepy Kurtz’s orders. And here are our players:

Deadeye: FP

Hellcaster: Jughead

The Alchemist: Gladys

In the first round, secrets are out and FP learns what Gladys has been up to. It was only a matter of time before he found out, but they need to put this aside to try and save Jellybean. FP says that there will be a reckoning, which reminds us that he will definitely circle back to this anger, however. The next task involves the Jones family robbing Pop’s Diner, which ends with FP getting shot. In the next task, we see a Cyclops card and in walks Penny Peabody, who is definitely looking for some revenge. Gladys and her fight, channeling their inner Elektra and Gladys is victorious, but definitely needs to go to the hospital as well, which means that everything is now up to our hero, Jughead.

Jughead is presented with two doors and is told to choose, as Kurtz mentions “The Lady, or the tiger,” which is a short story written by Frank R. Stockton. The story is set in an ancient country and the king is put through a set of trials, much like Jughead. He ultimately has to choose between two doorways: one leading to the princess and one leading to death. Jughead is faced with this same dilemma and ends up being trapped behind the door, as Kurtz gives the order to eliminate the princess. Jughead is able to break free and saves the day, as I breathed a sigh of relief. Yay Jughead!

Even though Jughead saves the day for now, we are still left with several unopened doors of our own. Jughead came face to face with the Gargoyle King, but he didn’t have time to stay, as he rushed off to make sure that Jellybean was all right. Gladys says that she is leaving town, but Jellybean will be staying behind, but what does this mean for the drug trade in Riverdale?

Also, Hiram is ready to step out of the shadows and it’s been quite a while since we have seen Hermione, which continues to stir my own suspicions. Plus, we learn that while Hal was being transferred to Hiram’s new prison, there was an accident and no survivors. Betty asked Hiram to transfer her father to his prison, but can you ever really make a deal with the devil? Is Hal really dead or have we just released the former Black Hood back into society? I’m not sure, but I can’t wait to find out. Stay tuned!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Riverdale in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Killing Eve” season 2 episode 3: “The Hungry Caterpillar”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching BBC America’s Killing Eve season 2 episode 3 on AMC, I realized that there’s always an effective way to get back at someone and Villanelle is the queen of this. If your new handler is not so nice, why not go on a shopping spree on him? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “The Hungry Caterpillar,” Villanelle claims that she is not jealous of the new female assassin with the clever nickname, “Ghost,” but she starts to have second thoughts when she realizes she may have Eve’s undivided attention. Meanwhile, Eve tries to show her support for Niko by attending one of his school functions, but has trouble leaving the job behind her for the night. My top 5 moments from Killing Eve season 2 episode 3 are:

“Hate is something she understands.”

After the shocking twist in last week’s episode, Eve has a conversation with Konstantin. Konstantin asks Eve: “You think she loves you? Then make her hate you…hate is something she understands. Look what happens to those she loves.” This clearly hits home with Eve and she does begin to really contemplate her own feelings and thoughts, but I don’t think it has tamed the obsession going on between her and Villanelle just yet. Konstantin makes a valid point; however, and he understands what it means to have Villanelle’s distorted affection, as he points out that she did try to kill him.

Is Eve any different from the others Villanelle has loved or will she end up in the same predicament? I’m not sure, but it seems like Eve really challenges Villanelle, which may not be something she is used to. Villanelle likes to maintain control, but I think that deep down she truly wants to be surprised, so that she can tap into some hidden feelings of her own and know what it feels like to truly be alive.

“Uh oh…are you trying to make me jealous?”

Villanelle’s new handler, Raymond, tells her about the new female assassin, “Ghost,” and also explains that she doesn’t work for them just yet. So who does Ghost work for and what does she want? We know that Villanelle loves to hog the spotlight and is not a fan of discrete kills, but will this throw her off her game now that she knows that Eve is involved? We’ll have to wait and see, but I’m looking forward to meeting Ghost face-to-face.

“Do you have cats? Maybe you should just get another one…”

Eve puts on her gorgeous new blue dress and meets Niko at his school function, but is not too thrilled with the company he is keeping, as she notices another co-worker flirting with him. Villanelle also makes an appearance at the school function with an adorable new disguise that sort of reminded me of Velma from Scooby Doo if she suddenly found her inner Daphne. Even though Eve does not see Villanelle, she is pretty much everywhere. Eve panics when she sees the apple in Niko’s classroom and is immediately on edge.

Villanelle also takes some quality time with the co-worker crushing on Niko and gives her some life lessons about getting more cats. Eve pulls the fire alarm to get outside, but she doesn’t notice Villanelle right behind her, who slips her a clue. Eve is always so meticulous and contemplative about everything, but it appears that she may be slightly off her game because of Villanelle’s impact on her. Will she be able to get it together? Let’s hope so!

“I’m going to offer you something she won’t…”

Later on, Eve approaches Konstantin behind Carolyn’s back and offers to tell him where his family is if he tells her what she wants to know. This is a dangerous play here, as Eve goes against Carolyn, which may have severe consequences at her job. However, Eve is thinking in the moment and desperately wants to find Villanelle and also discover more information on The Twelve. Eve recognizes that the elevator death is not Villanelle’s usual style, but the lipstick clue she left says otherwise.

Carolyn is not too happy with Eve’s play here, as it ultimately backfires, but will Eve really be able to stick to her side from now on? At the end of the episode, Eve begins to put the lipstick on and cuts her lip, realizing that Villanelle hid a blade underneath. What does this mean for Eve? It looks like Villanelle is not playing sweet and nice with her anymore, but that doesn’t mean that her obsession is gone. However, it may have just reached a new level now, becoming that much more dangerous. Watch out, Eve!

“This is a terrible hug.”

Konstantin comes for Villanelle and she begins running toward him. However, instead of trying to kill him, she embraces him with a hug and hilariously asks: “You’re not still mad about that are you?” Villanelle may have tried to kill Konstantin, but he seems to ultimately need her. He offers her a partnership and gets Villanelle out of there right before Eve barges into the room. There are so many missed encounters in this episode between Eve and Villanelle, but I’m intrigued to find out what will finally happen when they come face-to-face with one another.

As Villanelle drives off with Konstantin, she hilariously begins singing obnoxiously to “Listen To Your Heart” by Roxette, which you can listen to here! Villanelle has many talents, but I’m not sure that singing is one of them, but this moment just made me adore Villanelle that much more. What will she do next now that she is working with Konstantin? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” season 1 episode 5: “You Are My Beautiful Dreamer”

Greetings TV fans! After watching Freeform’s Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists season 1 episode 5, we were reminded that you can’t be friends with people you can never trust. But what happens when you are all brought together by tragedy? Is it better to stick together or should you continue to go your own separate way? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “The Patchwork Girl,” Alison comes face to face with Taylor Hotchkiss. Meanwhile, Ava, Caitlin, and Dylan come up with a plan to find out more from Mason and Mona reminds Dana Booker that research goes both ways. My top 5 moments from Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists season 1 episode 5 are:

“My cloak of invisibility.”

In this episode, Mona comes face to face with Ray Hogadorn. Ray is an interesting character for sure and seems to really have a thing for peanut brittle. He reveals that he does know quite a bit and has been watching from afar, telling Mona that the list on the program could be a list of suspects or something to connect the dots, but what are the dots exactly? Ray has been on campus for a long time and also mentions a girl he was in love with named Angela and says that she died tragically by jumping off a bridge. He says he shared this story with Taylor and fears that it may have inspired her to do the very same thing, but also thinks that she could be alive as well.

We know that Ray was definitely not Nolan’s biggest fan, but he seems to be very forthcoming with Mona. Does he recognize that they want the same thing or is he hiding something? We know that Ray is the one who left Taylor the message on the wall about them watching her, but what else does Ray know and can he be truly trusted?

“It’s a funny thing about research. It goes both ways.”

Dana Booker tries to have a sit down talk with Mona and claims that she knows quite a lot about her past in Rosewood. However, Mona is not easily scared and tells Dana that she knows about her making connections that aren’t there and how she got kicked out of the FBI. Dana Booker may be dangerous, but Mona will win hands down so she better watch her back! We also learn that Mona was waiting for her online chess partner, Bad Bishop, but he or she never showed. I’m still interested to find out more about this person.

“I’m not that easy to fool.”

Ava continues to get hidden messages and thinks her father is trying to contact her. Ava finds a note that reads:

Dreamer,

It’s time to go. Make sure you’re not followed. No one can know.

45’ 35” 59” N

122’ 48’ 07’ W

Ava grabs a bag full of cash and makes her way out to the coordinates, but runs into Dana Booker, who is the one responsible for leaving the messages. Dana is proving to be a formidable opponent, but Ava outsmarts her. She left the money in the car just in case and this was the right call. Even though Dana can play the game however she wants, our new characters are proving to be quite impressive, but I did feel bad for Ava here, as she clearly wants to reconnect with her father more than anything else in the world.

“We don’t just look alike. We think alike.”

After tracking down Taylor, Alison refuses to give up until she gets some answers. Taylor initially tells Alison to get out of her house, but Alison persists and asks her: “What are you afraid of?” Taylor explains that someone tried to kill her, but also says that her mother brought Alison here to find her. Alison tries to tell Taylor that her mother is very worried about her, but Taylor doesn’t want to talk to her, which makes me continue to suspect Claire. She may not be behind the murder of her own son, but Taylor is clearly very afraid and her mother may have something to do with whoever was watching her. Alison tries to bring Taylor home so that she feels safe, but she ends up leaving. Will Alison be able to connect the dots here? Let’s hope so!

“And then this nightmare will finally end…”

Ava, Caitlin, and Dylan seem like they may be going their separate ways after more secrets are revealed. Ava finds out that Dylan had an affair with Nolan and Caitlin was the one responsible for information leaking on Ava’s father. Before the secrets begin to tear them apart, they come up with a simple plan to find out exactly what Mason knows and to see if he is the one behind everything. However, a simple plan becomes way more complicated when it involves kidnapping and drugging someone. After the three characters have a fight, they begin to do things their own way, but quickly learn that they need each other. Just as they all try to come together to help, Caitlin is struck by a car and we do not know her fate just yet.

We know that after Caitlin hit Mason over the head, he did wake up, so was he the driver behind the wheel or is there someone else watching them? We also know that Claire was angry at Caitlin for lying to her so could she be the mysterious driver? We’ll have to wait and see, but things are continuing to spiral out of control for our characters and hopefully Alison and Mona will be able to save the day before it’s too late. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 18: “She’s her Father’s Daughter”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 18, the Invasion of the Body Snatchers drama continued, as some of our favorite characters dove deeper into trouble. Whether they were looking for answers or comfort, darkness is never too far away in Riverdale. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Fifty-Three: Jawbreaker,” Jughead works with FP to investigate the town’s latest murder. Meanwhile, Betty tries to get through to Alice, Toni worries about Cheryl’s involvement in the Farm, and Archie is up for a rematch with Veronica’s full support. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 18 are:

“I felt reborn.”

In the beginning of the episode, Betty continues her conversation with Edgar Evernever, who begins to reveal more about himself. Edgar explains that he previously felt lost and found himself on a farm, which made him want to recreate that feeling of being reborn with his own farm. Betty recognizes that it sounds like a nice story and all, but she is not buying it whatsoever. Edgar does not reveal anything about how Cheryl and Alice are seeing their dead relatives, as he vaguely explains that they are discovering the best versions of themselves. Betty refuses to let Edgar turn everything around on her and decides to get through to her mother once and for all.

“I’m always in your corner…”

Archie feels very passionate about honoring Baby Teeth’s death and Veronica works with him to get their gym, the El Royale, in the spotlight. Elio agrees to let Archie have a rematch against Randy, but decides to dose him with “G,” which is some kind of bad batch of fizzle rocks that apparently turns people into zombies. Not really, but the foaming at the mouth and the extreme behavior sort of had me thinking along those lines. I mean, they are only a town away from Sabrina and Greendale so anything is possible.

Archie is able to knock Randy out, but the drugs may have actually done a lot of damage, as Randy is not waking up yet. Even though the fight was entertaining, I was more interested in the lingering stare between Archie and Veronica. Is there hope for Varchie? It looks that way and even Josie notices that Veronica certainly didn’t hold back when she purchased Archie some new attire for the fight.

“You’re a daughter who wants her mother back just like I want my girlfriend back.”

Finally someone else notices what is going on with the Farm! After Cheryl trades in her signature red for a white ensemble, Toni is beyond concerned about her. Toni approaches Betty, who fills her in on what she knows so far. Toni continues to try and get through to Cheryl, but Evelyn has other plans. Evelyn confronts Toni and Toni tells her, “Bitch I love her and she loves me.” Seriously Evelyn, you better watch out. Evelyn proves to be manipulative and conniving, as she tells Cheryl that she needs to choose between Toni and Jason. Toni says that there has to be another way and begins her own runway walk down the halls sporting some white attire.

I was a little worried that we had lost our girl Toni to the Farm as well, but she is undercover, still working with Betty. I have to say that I really enjoyed the interactions between Betty and Toni in this episode. We don’t typically see too much between these two, but they both have a common goal now and I’m interested to see them continue to work together to bring down the Farm for good.

“I will kill you…”

After crossing Toni, Evelyn makes the mistake of confronting Betty. Betty has had enough and slams Evelyn against a locker and threatens her. Go Betty! She tells her that she sees right through her and wants her to stop messing with her and her family. Betty doesn’t want to give up on her mother and even resorts to kidnapping her and keeping her in Dilton’s bunker. It seems a bit extreme, but Betty will do anything for her mother. Betty tells Alice, “The past is part of who you are,” but Alice doesn’t seem to want to remember the pain. Alice even begins burning the old photos that Betty shows her and Betty comes to the realization that she may need to let her mother go after all.

After listening to one of the tapes, Betty hears her mother’s thoughts on her, recognizing the same darkness in Betty that she saw in Hal. Betty continues to confide in her father about everything, but now he wants a favor in return. He’s ready to return home, but I’m not really sure how that would work. I mean, you don’t just get to leave prison and all. Betty is continuously pushed again and again, but will this release the darkness within her or will she channel her love for her friends and family?

“Save the little princess.”

After Jughead and FP catch Kurtz, Kurtz continues to be overly creepy and tells Jughead that “Baby Teeth was only the warm up to the ultimate quest.” He further explains that there is still one final game for Jughead and his family and we cut to Jellybean being brought to the Gargoyle King. I have so many questions here. Now that we have been focusing on the Farm so much, the Gargoyle King has taken a back seat, but it looks like he or she is done hiding in the shadows. However, why is the Gargoyle King so interested in the Jones family? Is there a connection between the Gargoyle King and Gladys? We know that she is controlling the drug trade, but is she somehow pulling the Gargoyle King’s strings as well. I previously thought that Hermione could be the woman behind the mask, but I’m not really sure what she would get out of hurting the Jones family.

There are a lot more players now and it’s difficult to determine who is the true Gargoyle King. Jughead also previously thought that perhaps Baby Teeth was murdered by a copy cat killer. Baby Teeth clearly struggled and he had a matchbook stuck in his throat from the Maple Club, which also potentially incriminates Penelope Blossom. We know that there is a connection between the Gargoyle King and the Midnight club from so many years ago, but what is the real motive here? If the Jones family is at the center of it, we need to carefully look at all of their potential allies and enemies. It looks like no one can really be cleared as innocent, but what is their end goal? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Killing Eve” season 2 episode 1: “Do You Know How to Dispose of a Body?”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching BBC America’s Killing Eve season 2 episode 1 season premiere on AMC, Villanelle reminded us that “you can see the scary people coming from a mile away” and that “it’s the good people you have to worry about.” Having a moral compass can be a burden sometimes, as you constantly waver back and forth between what is right and wrong. However, what if you don’t have one at all? Are you just a psychopath or is it possible that there is a glimmer of humanity buried deep within you? After all, you should “never tell a psychopath they’re a psychopath.” Please note major spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Do You Know How to Dispose of a Body?” we finally catch up with both Eve and Villanelle after the major cliffhanger in season one. Meanwhile, Eve has a real conversation with Niko and Carolyn re-surfaces, asking for Eve’s help once again. My top 5 moments from Killing Eve season 2 episode 1 season premiere are:

“I think I might have killed her…”

So, I sometimes have an issue when shows try to pick up sometime in the future or even years later after a major cliffhanger in a season finale. However, Killing Eve did not fall into this trap, as it presented us with everything 30 seconds later. I absolutely loved this because I just recently binge-watched season one and this allowed me to truly pick up where we left off. Eve panics once she realizes what she has just done and tries to get out of Villanelle’s apartment as quickly as possible. She starts to realize that she may have killed her and the reality of her actions begins crushing her. Luckily, we are not kept in suspense for that long, as we also see Villanelle trying to make a break for it despite her severe injuries. It looks like these two may be separated for at least a little while. I’m sure that Villaneve ship fans are hoping for a quicker reunion, however.

“You think I’m a junkie?”

While Eve is waiting in the airport, she begins demonstrating some nervous behavior and a female stranger at the bar asks her if she is all right and says she has been there before. Eve is immediately suspicious about who this woman is, but then suddenly realizes that she thinks she is a drug addict. Eve responds by laughing hysterically, which gave us a break in tension. I mean, Eve is an addict in a sense and her addiction may be even more dangerous. Later on, Niko tries to get through to Eve, but she shuts off when she sees Carolyn’s number coming up on her phone and decides to hide out in the bathtub for over an hour. It’s clear that Eve has been traumatized, but will she continue to submerge herself into her work or will she try to find some kind of normalcy within her marriage? Niko clearly loves Eve, but I’m not sure that she is ready to give up on her job just yet. For Eve, it’s not just a job, it’s who she is.

“Drive faster…this is your fault.”

Villanelle continues to impress me with her quick thinking, even when she is severely injured from her stab wound. She jumps in front of a taxi cab with no hesitation and the cab driver ends up taking her to the hospital, thinking that he is responsible for all of her injuries. Villanelle hilariously does not allow him any kind of reprieve here, as she tells him that it is his entire fault. Jodie Comer continues to impress me again and again as Villanelle, as she somehow makes being a psychopath look fashionably good all the time. I mean, even her hospital outfit was adorable on her.

“Sometimes when you love someone, you will do crazy things.”

After Villanelle wakes up, she realizes that she needs to get out of the hospital before the police are called. Villanelle is able to buy some time by manipulating the attending doctor with a false story, but it’s only a matter of time before she ends up trapped. Villanelle practices out her interesting bedside manner skills, as she poses as a doctor and tells a woman that her husband’s situation is improving, even though it seems like this is definitely not the case. She also seems to bond with the boy in the hospital bed next to her, but ends up snapping his neck when he says that he doesn’t want to live with his injuries. Villanelle does seem to be capable of some kind of love, but it is so twisted and distorted at this point. She clearly still has feelings for Eve and thinks that her stabbing her was a sign that she cares too, but what will happen when she finally tracks her down? I’m not really sure that they will be kissing and making up, but Villanelle is not giving up on this obsession anytime soon. I would love to see Villanelle’s past explored more this season to truly start to understand her character, as she may be one of the most intriguing characters on television right now.

“If she’s alive, you need to find her before she finds you.”

Eve finally picks up Carolyn’s call and learns that circumstances have changed, as she is no longer fired and Carolyn needs her help again. In season one, we saw Nadia slipping a note under her cell door before Villanelle killed her and we now learn that the note read: Alistair Peel and was addressed to Eve. Alistair Peel’s body shows up in the morgue and they assume he has been murdered, which means that Eve has a new mystery to unravel in her mind, which will definitely keep her busy.

We know that there is a connection between Nadia and Villanelle and we also still know that The Twelve are hanging around, so it looks like this will continue to hold our attention in season two. Niko later reveals to Eve that perhaps “there’s no way out of this job” and he’s spot on. Eve’s attention continues to focus on her work, but is she ready to sacrifice all of her attachments to do so? Sandra Oh continues to impress me with her acting, as she really makes Eve stand out as a character that is so unique and interesting. The dynamic between her and Jodie Comer is fantastic and I can’t wait to see what happens next. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” season 1 episode 1: A Solid Series Premiere

“Welcome to Beacon Heights University, where excellence is not an option…it’s a requirement.” After watching Freeform’s Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists season 1 episode 1, I remembered why I fell in love with Pretty Little Liars in the first place. It’s hard for a spin-off to gives fans that sense of nostalgia, while still creating a unique voice of its own, but I have already been hooked after the first episode and I can’t wait to see the new mystery unfold. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s “Pilot” episode, Alison DiLaurentis gets a fresh start and takes on a TA position at Beacon Heights University, but is quickly reunited with our favorite troublemaker, Mona Vanderwaal. Meanwhile, we meet several of Alison’s new students who may wind up being the prime suspects in a new murder and Alison’s presence here reminds us that nothing is ever a coincidence for a Pretty Little Liar alum. My top 5 moments from Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists season 1 episode 1 are:

“We are and then we’re not.”

After Alison comes to town and is reunited with Mona, it looks like both of our favorite characters from Pretty Little Liars are in desperate need of a fresh start. We learn the fate of Alison and Emily’s relationship, as Alison explains that Emily had trouble getting over the past. Does that mean that Alison and Emily will never get back together? Not necessarily, as they are tied together by a family, but it looks like this relationship has been put on pause for now. Alison wants to leave the mean girl behind her and truly wants to help her students and make a difference, but wherever Alison goes, drama is never too far behind.

“Is it OK to murder a murderer?”

An interesting question for sure and I have to say that I was actually really digging Alison’s lecture. Can I sign up for her class? As Alison gets to know her new students, she asks them to participate in a discussion on Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, which is actually quite fitting if you think about it. We are introduced to several new characters and quickly learn that everyone is a suspect and that appearances can be very deceiving. No one really stood out to me just yet, but I’m looking forward to seeing their characters explored further as the series continues.

“Try and stay away from him.”

Perhaps the most disliked new character is Nolan Hotchkiss, who seems to be the resident bad boy on campus. Alison notices that Nolan is a lot like how she used to be, using manipulation and blackmail to get what he wants, but there also seems to be a lot of complicated drama with his family as well. We learn that his sister, Taylor, apparently committed suicide about a year ago and that Nolan’s mother, Claire, played by the amazing Kelly Rutherford, seems interested in Alison because she reminds her of her daughter. Mona says that by her calculations, Nolan could be dangerous, but can we really trust Mona here? What other connections does Alison have to the Hotchkiss family? I’m not sure, but I’m already intrigued enough to find out more. I’m loving this setup so far!

“I know a little bit about manipulation.”

Maybe way more than a little bit, Alison, but it appears that you have truly changed, but the past has a way of dragging you backwards sometimes. We soon learn that Taylor is actually alive, as Nolan goes to visit her secretly. So why did she fake her own death and what is the bigger play here? There seems to be quite an emphasis on the advanced security system on campus, so have the Hotchkiss siblings uncovered something behind that or is there another mystery yet to be revealed? Alison also finds a picture of Taylor and the resemblance is striking, so is it possible that Alison could be related to Taylor? Toward the end of the episode, Alison uncovers a message behind the wallpaper in Taylor’s old room that says, “They’re Watching,” which furthers my theory on the security issue, but there is still a lot to uncover here.

“There are no coincidences.”

Alison recognizes that there are definitely no coincidences. After all, she comes from Rosewood. Alison asks Mona why she is here, but it looks like this all needs to be put on hold, as we find out that Nolan has been brutally murdered at the end of the episode. Nolan is found impaled on a fence, as everyone gathers around in horror. All of his friends quickly become suspects and so our murder mystery begins. However, we are left with another cliffhanger at the end, as Mona starts talking to herself and asking if this was her fault and has someone in her ear piece. Is Mona actually working for the FBI or some kind of secret agency? I mean, we know that Mona is extremely intelligent and qualified so perhaps her recruiter position is just a cover.

Either way, I am already completely hooked and I can’t wait to find out what happens next. The spin-off series premiere really gave Pretty Little Liar fans exactly what they needed, but I am really enjoying the college campus change of scenery and I think this will give Alison and Mona the chance to shine, while introducing us to some new faces who may surprise us. Stay tuned!

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