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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Killing Eve” season 2 episode 2: “Nice and Neat”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching BBC America’s Killing Eve season 2 episode 2 on AMC, I realized that ordinary errands like going to the Laundromat or the grocery store are not so ordinary if you have Villanelle tagging along. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Nice and Neat,” Villanelle tries to lay low, but ends up in a dangerous situation, forcing her to call for backup. Meanwhile, Eve meets the rest of her team and discovers that there may be another female assassin on the loose. My top 5 moments from Killing Eve season 2 episode 2 are:

“I need your help.”

So watching Villanelle grocery shop was everything! This scene was so hilarious, as she miserably walks down the aisles in her over-sized sweater and yellow T-shirt and even gets mistaken for a homeless person when she asks a woman for help. After getting a good look in the mirror, Villanelle tries to cover up some of her bruises with make-up, but it looks like she will need to put in a little more effort here since she still hasn’t really recovered from her injuries. Villanelle spots a man by himself and targets him, asking him for help and he accepts. One should be cautious about helping Villanelle, as she is far from an angel, but it looks like she may have made the wrong selection…

“I thought she was a ghost. I hate ghosts.”

Jodie Comer is so fantastic as Villanelle and her unintentional comedy was spot on in this episode. The stranger who helps Villanelle is named Julian and he agrees to let her stay at his home, which is completely covered in creepy dolls. Villanelle keeps her composure and comments on “how lovely” they are, but he even has a doll named Annabelle! As if this couldn’t get any worse, Villanelle meets Julian’s mother who suffers from dementia and mistakes her for a ghost, which is one of the funniest scenes I have seen on the show. You can’t help rooting for Villanelle in moments like these, as she starts to realize that Julian may be a little bit more dangerous than she initially realized. But we know that he is no match for our girl Villanelle. Watch out Julian!

“It wasn’t her…I knew it!”

While Villanelle is dealing with creepy Julian, Eve meets her new team and is excited to be reunited with Carolyn’s son, Kenny. Eve realizes that Alistair Peel’s murder was made to look like a heart attack and it did not scream for attention, which is far from Villanelle’s typical signature. Eve explains to her team that Villanelle is not sloppy and that she likes to really make a splash with her work, but that this assassin seems to be careful and almost invisible. After some more investigation, Eve realizes that this was not the work of Villanelle. It looks like we are dealing with another female assassin who likes to hide in plain sight, but is she Villanelle’s replacement or does she work for someone else? I’m intrigued to find out and I think it will be interesting to see Villanelle interact with this assassin in future episodes.

“That’s what you get, Julian.”

After Villanelle’s hilarious conversation with Julian’s mother, she realizes that she needs to get out of there as soon as possible. However, Villanelle quickly realizes that there are no real sharp objects in the house and she will need to get creative. She is still badly injured and knows that she needs backup. Villanelle tries to call her agency and I have to say that I absolutely loved the code of Cher Horowitz failing her driving test, as Clueless is one of my all time favorite movies! Villanelle is shocked to find out that no one seems to recognize who she is and decides to call MI6, asking for Eve. Villanelle is desperate and needs help, but Julian interrupts the phone call before she can get any further. Villanelle tells Julian: “I think you are going to bleed to death” and eliminates him once and for all, reminding him that’s what he gets. I was rooting for Villanelle so much here, as I was actually really worried that he would try to make her part of his creepy doll collection!

“Hello Eve.”

Eve finds out that Villanelle tried to call and she tries to make it to the house, but these two just miss each other. Villanelle is greeted by her new handler, who is planning on keeping her on a much tighter leash and she spots Eve from the car. So close! It looks like the drama is over for now until Eve later discovers that Villanelle’s previous handler, Konstantin, is waiting for her and Carolyn. This twist was interesting and I guess he made it out alive after all.

We know that Konstantin is involved with The Twelve and Carolyn, but is Eve prepared to actually work with him? It looks like she might not have a choice, but can he really be trusted? I’m still not sure if I even trust Carolyn at this point, but this twist definitely captured my full attention. What will Villanelle do when she finds out that he is alive? Also, this new handler of hers seems to be a bit strict and we know that Villanelle likes to do things her way, so it’s only a matter of time before she tries to rebel. But who will she turn to next? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Supernatural” season 14 episode 18: “Absence”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 18, Dean reminded us that sometimes we get a “get out of jail free card,” but nothing is ever really for free and everything has its price. Please note major spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Absence,” Sam and Dean try to track down Jack and Mary with Rowena’s help and make a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Jack continues to be burdened by his guilt and receives a visit from an unlikely guide. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 18 are:

“You cannot come back from that.”

After the major cliffhanger last week, we catch up with Jack, who is having trouble processing his actions. Jack is greeted by Nick…or Lucifer…or actually him in his subconscious. Nick/Lucifer/Jack channels his inner Jiminy Cricket and acts as a sort of guide or conscience for Jack, but what direction is he really pulling him toward? Jack desperately wants to find a way to make things right and bring Mary back, as he realizes that Sam and Dean may never forgive him, but can he really accept the consequences of his actions?

“They were never alone.”

Even though we find out that Mary Winchester is truly gone, we get to see her in a series of flashbacks done brilliantly in black and white sprinkled throughout the episode. One of my favorite flashbacks featured her and Castiel when Mary first returned from the dead. Castiel asks Mary if she is still afraid of him and it was interesting to see how much of an impact Mary made on each and every one of them. Later in the memory, Castiel tells Mary how happy Sam and Dean are now that she has returned to them so they don’t have to be alone and she tells Castiel that they were never alone, truly appreciating how much Castiel has looked after Sam and Dean for so many years like family.

“Don’t even say her name.”

Once Sam and Dean begin to realize that something terrible has happened, Dean’s anger gets the best of him. Castiel comes clean with Dean and explains that he knew that something was wrong with Jack and Dean says, “If he did something to her then you’re dead to me.” Castiel tries to explain that he was scared and that he wanted to believe that Jack was good, which is understandable, but we know that Dean has gone through so much and has a beautiful bond with Mary. It was heartbreaking to see this reaction, but I’m hoping that he will follow Mary’s lead and continue to try and do the right thing. However, I constantly notice that Sam, Dean, and Castiel keep things from one another to protect them and it seems like Jack has picked up on this behavior as well. Maybe it’s about time they begin to share everything with one another to avoid moments like this.

“Mary Winchester is no longer on this earth.”

Sam and Dean look to Rowena for help, but Jack has the same idea. Jack tries so hard to make things right, but sometimes dead is just dead. Rowena was absolutely fantastic in this episode and it was interesting to see her try and reason with Jack. She could have tried to fight him, but she tries to get through to him, telling him that they all want the same thing, which really shows how far Rowena has come as a character. However, it looks like it might be too late for Jack, as he fails to bring Mary back and he is left with his subconscious Nick/Lucifer/Jack telling him that he can no longer trust the Winchesters. Is Jack too far gone or is there some way they can still reach him?

“She is happy.”

The most resonating moment for me was when we got to see Dean’s flashback of Mary. It wasn’t a long conversation or some epic moment. It was just the two of them driving back together with Mary sleeping on his shoulder. I thought that this memory was so powerful and important, reminding us that it’s the series of little moments that truly count. Even though Mary is gone, Castiel peeks in on her personal heaven and tells Sam and Dean that she is happy and at peace with John. Mary Winchester is complete even though this may impact Sam and Dean for the rest of their lives, but at least she is not suffering. I had tears in my eyes when the last scene of the episode focused in on the desk with Sam, Dean, and Mary’s initials all carved in the center of it, reminding us that this bond will never be broken and that they will see each other again one day. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” season 1 episode 4: “The Emerald City”

Greetings TV fans! After watching Freeform’s Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists season 1 episode 4, I realized that sometimes you just have to go with your gut, as Alison reminded us: “It’s more than just a rose. It’s a feeling.” So what happens when we follow our instincts down that yellow brick road? Do we end up chasing after a ghost? And what happens when we are finally able to discover the man behind the curtain? Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “The Ghost Sonata,” Alison and Mona continue to track down leads to discover more about Nolan’s murder. Meanwhile, Ava, Caitlin, and Dylan’s secrets begin to consume them, as they contemplate whether or not to share them with one another. My top 5 moments from Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists season 1 episode 4 are:

“Turn up the heat.”

Nolan’s mother, Claire, continues to act suspicious when she has another conversation with Caitlin. Claire realizes that Caitlin is lying to her and calls Dana Booker, asking her to turn up the heat. But what does this mean exactly? Why is Claire so interested in these particular friends of Nolan’s especially when we know that he had many other enemies that could be responsible for his death? It looks like we still have a lot to learn about Claire, but she is absolutely hiding something.

“Where is he? Everywhere…”

Ava, Caitlin, and Dylan continue to receive more cryptic messages about seeing a rat, but they immediately begin to suspect that Mason is behind this. However, this seems a little too obvious to me and I am starting to suspect Caitlin’s boyfriend, Jeremy. Jeremy has a motive for sure, as Nolan was trying to blackmail Caitlin and he also has a connection to Claire. We know that whoever is sending the messages must have some knowledge of IT or programming and Jeremy definitely fits this description. I know it’s just a theory of mine, but I am definitely getting a bad vibe from him, but we’ll have to stay tuned to find out more.

“I think you moved on. You just never said it out loud.”

Even though Alison has left Rosedale behind her, we see several text messages coming in from Emily. We later find out that Emily is asking for a divorce and Alison has been understandably hesitant about signing the papers. Mona continues to be a good friend and provides Alison with some supportive advice when she tells her that perhaps she has already moved on. Is Alison finally ready to say goodbye to her past? Maybe not entirely, but she is definitely making a huge difference with Ava, Caitlin, and Dylan, so perhaps she can continue to find herself through her work. It’s never too late to change and I love Alison’s character transformation so far. This spin-off is really allowing her and Mona to shine.

“Who is Ray Hogadorn?”

The questions keep coming and everyone is a suspect. Mona tracks down a lead to find Ray Hogadorn after doing some of her own detective work and she walks into a room filled with newspaper clippings and leads connected to Nolan and Taylor. At the end of the episode, the custodian walks in. Is this the infamous Ray and if so, what does he want? Does he work for the FBI? Is he connected to Mona somehow? Mona has also been having some online conversations with Bad Bishop. While their chess matches may be fun, is this a potential romance or a new threat?

“Secrets have a way of keeping you close and you need each other.”

Alison continues to try and help Ava, Caitlin, and Dylan, but she also tracks down a lead on her own after going through some of Taylor’s Wizard of Oz books. Claire tells her that Taylor was always looking for her own Emerald City and Alison realizes that she may have just found its location hidden in McDevitt’s Quarry. Alison finds a trailer and begins to look around, but comes face to face with Taylor. Only Taylor doesn’t want to stay and chat and she locks Alison inside the trailer. What could Taylor be running from and why did she need to fake her own death? The mystery is continuing to unravel, but let’s hope our girl Alison can find a way out of there before she finds herself lost in Oz for good. 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 “Supernatural” season 14 episode 17: “Game Night”

Happy Friday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Supernatural season 14 episode 17, Jo reminded us that “we’re all lonely because we’re all alone.” But does that mean we stop trying to make connections? Castiel later pointed out that we’re not alone because we have each other, but what happens when the people we count on the most slip away from us? Please note major spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Game Night,” Dean gets a disturbing phone call from Donatello that interrupts Game Night with the family. Meanwhile, Castiel tracks down Jo and asks for her help. My top 5 moments from Supernatural season 14 episode 17 are:

“I thought this was supposed to relax him.”

Dean is ready for a fun night with the family, but he gets a little bit too frustrated trying to put together the Mouse Trap game, which was absolutely hilarious. I definitely shared his frustration, as I remember spending countless hours trying to do the very same thing. However, this fun moment is interrupted when Dean gets a call from Donatello. It’s clear that Donatello is in trouble and he needs to go check it out with Sam, so it looks like Game Night will be put on hold for now.

“I’m grateful for every day I get to spend with you and Sam.”

Mary is back in this episode and starts talking to Dean about being closed off, but that she’s here for them now. Dean is very much like his mother so he understands, but I started to notice that Mary was really talking a lot about her feelings for her sons. She has a brief heart-to-heart talk with both Sam and Dean, which made me wonder if this meant that something big was about to happen to her…

“I need your help to contact God.”

Castiel tracks down Jo, played by the wonderful Danneel Ackles, and asks for her help. Castiel starts off by giving her a lovely set of earrings, but Jo realizes that something is up. Castiel knows that Jo spent quite a bit of time with Joshua and that he had a connection to God. Only God can restore Jack’s soul, but why didn’t Castiel inform Sam and Dean about this? Jo hilariously comments on Castiel’s “lone wolf desperation,” but begrudgingly agrees to help him. After tracking down the item they need, Castiel places a long distance call to God, but I’m not sure if he got the message. Let’s hope so!

“Nobody stays dead anymore…you know that.”

After Sam and Dean try to track down Donatello, they discover that Nick is there waiting for them. Nick is surprised when he doesn’t get a “hey, how you been” response, but what is his end game here? We know that Nick is desperate for Lucifer to return to him, but how is Donatello connected? Dean comments that Nick is “freakin coco puffs” and he’s not wrong, but that doesn’t make him any less dangerous. After Jack threatens Nick, he agrees to give up Donatello’s location, but we discover that Nick wants to use Jack’s blood to communicate with a prophet to ultimately find Lucifer and bring him back.

“You need help…”

After Sam is severely injured by Nick, Dean contacts Jack and Mary for help. They track down Nick and Jack is able to stop him before Lucifer takes over, but Jack takes it too far. He burns Nick alive, killing him, despite Mary’s cries to stop. Jack tries to rationalize his actions and does heal Sam, but Mary later confronts him about everything and tells him that he needs help. Jack’s soul has clearly been damaged and he seems to be having trouble controlling his anger and powers. Jack’s eyes begin glowing, as he tries to make everything stop and we get a major cliffhanger when he simply says, “Mary” at the end before the screen goes black.

It doesn’t look good for Mary here and her loving words to her sons earlier in the episode convince me that she is gone for good. However, I can’t help thinking about how Nick reminded us that “nobody stays dead anymore” and he’s spot on. However, it seems unlikely that both Nick and Mary will be returned to life so is there some other loophole here? Jack has ultimately become even more dangerous and I’m not sure how he will face Sam and Dean now. I’m sure that he will try to spin the story some other way, but it’s only a matter of time before the Winchesters ultimately need to face off against Jack before it’s too late. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” season 1 episode 3: “You Tell Or I Will”

Greetings TV fans! After watching Freeform’s Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists season 1 episode 3, I realized that Ava asked an important question: “How do you act normal when nothing in your life is normal…when you’re forced to trust people you hardly know?” Especially when your new circle of trust has a lot of secrets and “nothing stays secret forever.” Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “…If One of Them Is Dead,” Dana Booker continues to try to “divide and conquer,” to get to the bottom of Nolan’s murder. Meanwhile, Alison continues to rely on Mona for help and discovers some hidden truths along the way. My top 5 moments from Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists season 1 episode 3 are:

“I know a liar when I see one.”

In this episode, Dana Booker continues to consult with Nolan’s mother, Claire, as they suspect Caitlin, Ava, and Dylan’s involvement in the murder. Claire explains that she will focus on Caitlin, as she will not want to risk her family’s future. Claire seems to be very interested in Caitlin specifically, but why? We know that Claire is very much aware of Caitlin’s mother’s potential scandal, but is there something more to this to further her own agenda? Is she perhaps the one blackmailing Caitlin’s mother to begin with? I have a lot of questions here, but it looks like manipulation doesn’t fall far from the tree, as I am starting to see where Nolan got his own blackmailing skills from. Either way, it looks like Claire is not someone to be taken lightly and could end up being a major threat later on.

“She’s trying to divide and conquer us.”

Ava, Caitlin, and Dylan are happy that Alison provided them all with alibis, but they don’t know her well enough to trust her completely just yet. They recognize that they all need to stick together, but their secrets are out there, which makes this no easy task. They quickly realize that Dana is trying to split them up and get them to turn on one another, but will they be able to outsmart her? We’ll have to wait and see, but it looks like these three are not getting split up anytime soon.

“You went out of your way to do something nice for me.”

Ava is having an extremely difficult time coping with Nolan’s death, as she turns to alcohol to numb her pain. Most of Ava’s friendships seem to be on the superficial level so it looks like she could really end up bonding with Caitlin and Dylan. In a touching moment, Caitlin brings Ava the present that Claire gave her, recognizing that Nolan must have meant for her to have it. Ava is clearly moved by this gesture and I think this just solidified a new friendship between these two for good. Later on, Dylan asks Caitlin and Ava to listen to the music piece he created for his boyfriend, which is extremely touching as well.

“You tell or I will.”

After tracking down a lead at the cabin Nolan went to, Ava, Caitlin, and Dylan smell something funky in the car. They take a page out of I Know What You Did Last Summer’s book, as they discover a dead rat in the trunk along with a threatening note. So who wrote the note and what exactly do they want? Later on, Caitlin discovers the same gum wrapper that was in the woods, which belongs to Mason. So is Mason the one who witnessed everything in the woods or is this a little bit too obvious?

“But we need to do our suspicious activity.”

Alison goes to Mona for help again, but Mona is upset to find out that she has been locked out of the network. Alison and Mona recognize that they need to channel some old school Nancy Drew detective skills to find out more, as Mona hands over an old yearbook to Alison. Alison begins questioning her own witnesses and tracking down leads that bring her to the very same cabin, but it looks like Alison has discovered something very important. Alison finds the same rose that she saw in one of the memorial pictures for Taylor and starts to realize that Taylor may be alive. After all, Alison is no stranger to faking her own death, but will she find herself in even more trouble once she continues to follow this trail of breadcrumbs? Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “The Walking Dead” season 9 episode 16: “The Storm”

Happy Monday TV fans! After watching AMC’s The Walking Dead season 9 episode 16, Ezekiel reminded us that “things fall apart.” However, “it’s knowing when to keep fighting and knowing when it’s over.” But is it ever really over? The threats continue to pour in and our characters are tested again and again, but somehow they continue to survive even when it feels like the entire world is against them. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “The Storm,” winter is the real enemy, but the walkers are not really up for a snow ball fight either. Meanwhile, Lydia gets up close and personal with a walker, Dog goes missing, Carol tries to cope with her loss, and Negan is finally let out of the cage. My top 5 moments from The Walking Dead season 9 episode 16 season finale are:

“You don’t have to protect me.”

In the beginning of the episode, the characters start to flee or prepare for the brutal winter storm that is headed their way. We get to listen in on some chatter on the way and find out that apparently we need to send a raven in order to get a response from Maggie, but I appreciate that they are trying to keep that story-line open. Lydia is not really a welcomed guest, but Daryl refuses to let anyone talk to her with disrespect. Lydia feels extremely guilty and tells Daryl that he doesn’t have to protect her, but Daryl reminds her that “it’s their problem, not yours.” I love that Daryl is looking after Lydia here because he obviously wants to do something nice for Henry, but I think Daryl also sees a lot of himself in Lydia as well. Daryl believes that she is a good kid and is willing to help her, but Carol is having a tough time, as she explains, “Every time I look at her, all I see is him.”

“It’s like Christmas to me.”

Back in Alexandria, the characters realize that they need to find a suitable place to get warm, but Gabriel recognizes that they have to let Negan out or he will freeze to death. Finally! Negan does not disappoint, as he hilariously comments on the “hot little quadrangle” we have to entertain us, which doesn’t really amuse Rosita and her suitors. Negan takes it one step further and tells Gabriel, “Your girl’s doc is also your girl’s baby daddy,” but refuses to have his comments be called predictable. He later says, “Father…not the Father” to keep the laughs coming for us, which reminded me why I love Negan’s character so much. He may not have too many fans in Alexandria, but he absolutely kept me entertained.

“You’re not weak.”

Lydia’s guilt is overwhelming her and she ends up getting up close and personal with a walker stuck in the snow. Lydia closes her eyes and starts bringing her arm toward its mouth, but Carol interrupts this before anything can happen. Later on, Lydia tells Carol that her son is dead because of her. In a heartbreaking moment, she says, “Henry said I was a good person, but he was wrong.” She asks Carol to kill her, hoping to fix everything. Carol’s grief has been consuming her and it was beyond heartbreaking to watch her go through Henry’s box of things. However, Carol knows that Henry truly cared about Lydia and is still a good person. Carol doesn’t grant Lydia her request and simply tells her, “You’re not weak,” which I thought was a really important moment between these two. Carol and Lydia may never really form a close bond, but they both have a shared love for Henry, which is a link that will never be severed.

“I feel like I’m losing myself again.”

Carol continues to lean on Daryl’s shoulder, but Ezekiel is not exactly pleased. He later approaches Daryl and asks him not to continue on to Hilltop with them once they are out of the storm. Ezekiel explains that he is not trying to be the bad guy, but that he wants to give Carol and him a fresh start after everything they have been through. Daryl doesn’t give him an answer, but he does later ask Carol what she wants him to do. The bond and friendship between Daryl and Carol is so strong, but Daryl is willing to walk away if that’s what Carol needs. Daryl and Carol have been through a lot together so it’s understandable why Carol is leaning on him so much, but it doesn’t make it any easier for Ezekiel. At the end of the episode, Carol decides to go to Alexandria and gives Ezekiel back his ring. Ezekiel tells Carol that he’ll never stop loving her and Carol says, “I’ll never regret the fairy-tale,” which broke my heart. Carol has been through unimaginable horrors and I just want her to have something good, but I think it will take a very long time before she is able to open up her heart again. Carol needs to heal, but she has to do this on her own so that she doesn’t lose herself again.

“Thank you for saving her.”

We get some action during the episode, as the walkers begin popping out of the snow while Daryl and the others cross into Alpha’s territory to get to safety. Daryl even cleverly uses an icicle as an interesting choice of weapon. Meanwhile, Judith also gets herself into trouble when she runs after Dog in the middle of the storm. Negan rushes after her and tells her, “You’re just trying to get a little extra Negan time.” I mean, we’ll take all the Negan screen time we can get. Negan saves Judith and Dog, but has injured his leg severely. Luckily, they make it out OK and Michonne later approaches Negan to thank him for saving his daughter. This is a very big moment, revealing that perhaps Negan can make a difference after all, even though Michonne has had a hard time accepting this. Does this mean that Negan will be out in the open from now on? I really hope so because I think that he can truly prove his worth in Alexandria. Negan also leaves us with a very important observation. Michonne risked a lot by cutting into Alpha’s territory, but will there be consequences? Negan explains that “no one ever thinks that they’re the evil one” and he’s spot on. We cut to Alpha briefly who says, “I’ll need to be stronger for what comes next,” as Beta begins whipping her arm. No wonder Lydia has so many issues.

So what exactly is coming next? It certainly gives us some setup for season 10, but we’ll have to wait to find out. We are also left with a mysterious voice coming over the radio at the very end. So who is on the other end? Is it an old friend or a new potential ally? It sounded like a female. Is it possible that this is a crossover from Fear the Walking Dead? Maggie? Someone connected to Rick? I’m not sure, but it definitely keeps my interest invested, as I am looking forward to finding out more. Overall, the episode provided us with a nice balance of setup and action. Nothing was going to compare to the shock of episode 15, but I still thought that the season finale had a lot of important moments and it really gave us a chance to connect with some of our favorite characters even more. Stay tuned for season 10 and don’t forget that Fear the Walking Dead begins June 2^nd!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “SMILF” season 2 episode 10: “Where Do You Want To Escape To?”

Greetings TV viewers! After watching Showtime’s SMILF season 2 episode 10, I realized that Tutu was absolutely right when she said that sometimes we need to leave a door open so that we can escape. Whether that means finding a new adventure, a new life, or leaving the possibility open, sometimes we just need to take that leap of faith and fly…like a bird. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In tonight’s episode, “Single Mom Is Looking (for) Family,” Bridgette prepares for Larry’s birthday party, but has a lot on her mind. Meanwhile, Tutu is haunted by her past and Nelson reveals a secret to Bridgette. My top 5 moments from SMILF season 2 episode 10 series finale are:

“It’s gonna be me and my sister, Coll, living across the hall.”

Tutu has had a lot of trouble moving on in season 2, but her sister, Jackie, has been very supportive. In this episode, we find out that Tutu does plan on moving out of the house and will be living with Jackie, which could be a step in the right direction. Even though she may end up altering her plans to go somewhere else with Bridgette, it’s nice to see that Tutu has such strong connections in her life. However, she also starts to think about the past when she thinks she sees her former boyfriend in front of her. The image is not real, but it does bring up a lot of unresolved memories and feelings for Tutu.

“You’re like the white girl in the scary movie.”

I was excited that we got to see Eliza again in this episode. After Bridgette confides in Eliza about her mixed feelings for Rafi, Eliza hilariously tells her, “You’re like the white girl in the scary movie that goes down to the basement and is like helllllo?” She may have a point here, but Eliza always keeps the laughs coming. She is ready to discover her path as a doctor and I think that the future is definitely bright for her.

“You just stepped over the boundary.”

Bridgette and Rafi are trying to get Larry to go to sleep and Rafi ends up kissing Bridgette. So I have been shipping these two together for quite some time, but Rafi is still engaged to Nelson and I’m not sure that he has his life back on track just yet. Even though this kiss was swoon-worthy for sure, it doesn’t look like it is the right time for these two to get back together with everything else going on, but I sort of like the idea of them bumping into each other when they are 60 and overweight. Either way, I’m glad that we got to touch on this before the end of the series, as the connection between these two has always been there for me.

“I will help you.”

Nelson confides in Bridgette and tells her that she is pregnant, which is big news, but it looks like Rafi doesn’t know how to process this, as they discover that he has relapsed. In a touching moment, Bridgette tells Nelson that she will help her, which really says so much about Bridgette’s character. She may be far from perfect, but she has a big heart and always tries to do what is right. After confronting Rafi about his drug addiction, Rafi does not want to go to rehab and Nelson seems ready to support him in meetings. However, Bridgette recognizes that she has been down this very same road before. Bridgette’s main concern is for Larry, but it looks like she has just had a major epiphany about her life.

“I just want to be a f*cking person.”

Later on, we end the series with Bridgette and Tutu together, talking about their mistakes and their hopes for the future. Tutu reveals that she has another daughter that she gave up for adoption and Bridgette tells Tutu that she feels like she’s “living someone else’s life.” In a beautiful moment, the bird Bridgette tried to help flies out the window, showing them the way. Where will they escape to? New York? Ireland? I’m not sure, but the future is open for both Bridgette and Tutu and it looks like they will begin discovering it together, which was a clever way to end the show. Even though I am disappointed that we will not see a third season, I think that this show was really unique and different and the characters were so real and resonating. We don’t always have all the answers, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t take things one day at a time and figure them out together.

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

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” season 1 episode 2: “Sex, Lies, and Alibis”

Greetings TV fans! After watching Freeform’s Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists season 1 episode 2, I realized that it’s important to stay true to who you are. You may want to change some of your past evil ways, but that doesn’t mean that you should let people walk all over you. The new head of security may be the bitch, but our girl Alison is the Queen Bee for sure! Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Sex, Lies, and Alibis,” Nolan’s death is officially ruled a murder and everyone is a suspect. Meanwhile, Alison receives a disturbing text message and Mona channels her inner crazy to get to the bottom of things. My top 5 moments from Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists season 1 episode 2 are:

“It’s OK if you’re relieved he’s dead.”

While coping with the shock of Nolan’s death, Ava, Caitlin, and Dylan realize that they are in a lot of trouble. Their conversation comes true, as Nolan dies exactly the way they described, which means that they are all suspects. But if they are not to blame, that means that someone else was in the woods, listening to this very same conversation. Each character has a secret, but will Nolan’s death split them apart or bring them closer together? If there was someone else in the woods, who was it and what is their next move? We’ll have to stay tuned to find out, but it doesn’t look like anyone is in the clear.

“I literally just got that text…from the dead guy.”

Alison receives a text message from Nolan’s phone after he died and is immediately in panic mode. Alison goes to visit Mona for help and Mona points out that someone wants to make it look like Alison killed Nolan. Mona determines that the text message was sent during a power outage, which explains the delay, but this still doesn’t make Alison look that innocent. Was the text sent from Nolan and what help did he require? Is it possible that the killer used Nolan’s phone to lure Alison out? There are so many questions here, but I am completely immersed into this mystery and I’m absolutely loving it so far.

“I’m the reason he’s dead.”

When Alison goes to Mona for help, she is showing off her impressive, but crazy skills, as she writes down everything, trying to get to the bottom of the mystery. Mona could give Homeland’s Carrie Mathison a run for her money here, as she becomes obsessed with figuring everything out. Alison ends up hitting Mona in the face to snap her back to reality and it actually works, as Mona is happy to see some Key Lime pie, which is her favorite! Mona gives Alison some great advice and asks her, “When did you become such a wuss?” I love that Mona is not afraid to tell it as it is and Alison needs to hear this from her. We know that Alison is looking for her fresh start and wants to do good, but that does not mean that she needs to get stepped on in the process. We still don’t know much about Mona’s potential connection to the FBI or some other kind of secret service, but I’m sure we will find out more soon.

“Spencer and Toby eloped?”

So I absolutely love that this new series is finding a voice of its very own, but it also stays true to its roots. Alison casually name drops A and we also get to witness Mona calling Hanna from Pretty Little Liars and we discover that Spencer and Toby eloped, which had me cheering and possibly squealing with joy. I thought that this was a very clever way to keep PLL fans satisfied with new information while keeping the new story going. We also get to see the new characters show up at Nolan’s funeral, giving me a sense of PLL nostalgia for sure. Well done!

“Bring it on bitch.”

At the funeral, we get to meet Dana Booker, who is a former FBI agent and the new head of security. She has a connection to Ava, as she previously worked on her father’s case. Coincidence? We already established that there are no coincidences here. Dana is taking her job very seriously, but Ava asks an important question: “Why leave the FBI to become a school cop?” Ava may be the unlikely voice of reason here, as I was thinking the very same thing. Dana may have a past here or she could be connected to Taylor’s message on the wall somehow, but it looks like she is going to be a major pest.

Later on in the episode, Nolan’s mother is waiting for Alison in her house, which is kind of creepy. Alison understands that this was previously her daughter’s house and has a revealing conversation with her. Claire tells Alison that she is a survivor and perhaps this is exactly what Alison needed to hear. After Dana interrupts Alison’s lecture to pull Ava, Caitlin, and Dylan out of class, Alison lies and says that they were all at her house the night of the murder. Alison clearly wants to make a difference with her students and understands what it means to be caught up in all the drama, but did she make the right call here? We’ll have to wait and see, but it looks like Queen Alison is back, so Dana better watch out. Stay tuned!

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Ranking the top 5 moments from “Riverdale” season 3 episode 17: “I Was Wondering When We’d Finally Meet”

Happy Thursday TV fans! After watching the CW’s Riverdale season 3 episode 17, Edgar Evernever reminded us that “memories are often painful, but they don’t have to be. They can be a path to revival.” But when one starts manipulating memories and playing on the weaknesses of others, toying with these memories can become extremely dangerous. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Chapter Fifty-Two: The Master,” Jughead continues to try and stop his mother and the drug trade in his town with the help of Archie and some friends. Meanwhile, Veronica takes a page out of her father’s manipulation playbook and Betty recruits Cheryl to help her listen in on the Farm. My top 5 moments from Riverdale season 3 episode 17 are:

“This ship has sailed.”

Hermione begins to panic when she realizes that she will lose Hiram’s protection if it is publicly known that they are getting a divorce. Hermione explains to Veronica that being a mob boss’s wife is extremely dangerous, but Veronica does remind her mother that she did try to kill her husband…twice. Veronica does not give up on her family and suggests therapy as an option, but Hiram tells her “this ship has sailed.” Meanwhile, Hermione receives some dead fish, implying a threat on her life. Veronica approaches her father for a compromise. Hiram agrees and has their marriage annulled, but keeps Hermione in the public’s eye to keep her safe. However, Hiram is no fool, as he recognizes that Veronica is the one who sent the fish to her mother. Veronica explains that she had to protect her, but no one said it would be easy to outplay the master manipulator, Hiram Lodge.

“I need your help.”

During the episode, Archie gets a phone call from Mad Dog, who lets him know that he is in danger of being transferred over to Hiram’s new private prison. Archie pulls out all the stops with Veronica’s help and approaches the Governor, asking for a pardon for his friends. The plan works successfully, as the Governor is not looking to have his reputation threatened and Archie gives Mad Dog and the others a place to stay at the gym. Whenever something is going right, Elio suddenly appears, however. Elio offers the guys a chance to fight for money for him and Mad Dog ends up deciding to take his business offer at the end of the episode. Archie warns his friend that he cannot trust Elio, but Mad Dog is determined to do whatever is necessary to help his family. Let’s just hope that he doesn’t wind up in too much trouble.

“This is between me and you.”

Jughead continues to clash with his mother, Gladys, in this episode and he tells her, “Oh I’m not gonna stop until you are out of Riverdale.” Gladys is up for the challenge and reminds Jughead not to cross her. Seriously Jughead, look out for Mommie Dearest, who doesn’t play by the rules. After Jughead tries to intervene more with the drug trade, he messes up his father’s drug bust, which angers FP, but Jughead is not ready to stop. Jughead goes after a major drug operation with the help of Archie and Mad Dog, but ends up getting thrown out a window by that nut job, Kurtz. Luckily, Jughead is all right, but is he in over his head? I’m not sure, but we know that Gladys is not one to be messed with. Will she really push her own son out of the way to further her business though? We’ll have to see how this plays out.

“I’m in, cousin.”

After taking a tour of the Farm, Betty realizes that she will not get too far. There are locked doors and Evelyn leading the interviews, which makes it difficult for Betty to get any real answers. Betty recognizes that Evelyn has some kind of interest in Cheryl and asks for Cheryl’s help. I love the tag team between Betty and Cheryl, as Cheryl goes undercover and puts her acting skills to the test. Edgar meets with Cheryl and talks about how she has already been baptized and reborn in fire based on some of her past experiences, but he takes advantage of her love and grief over her brother, Jason. Before long, Cheryl is done being Betty’s mole and even comments that Edgar is a “yummy snack,” which is absolutely hilarious, but it looks like Cheryl has just joined the Farm. Can Betty help her before it’s too late? Does Edgar have a special interest in Cheryl because of her connections?

“I was wondering when we’d finally meet.”

Betty recognizes that she is on her own and decides to break into the locked door with her trusty bobby pin while Cheryl is getting inducted into the Farm. Betty finds the tapes from her family and takes them to try and get some information, but Cheryl is the one to reveal the biggest mystery of all. Cheryl reveals to Betty that Edgar took her to a room and says that Jason was in the room with her. She explains that she talked to him in the flesh and that the Farm somehow gave her back her brother. Things start to add up for Betty, as she approaches her mother and realizes that Alice has been seeing her son, Charles, in this same way. Edgar finally agrees to meet Betty and the showdown we have all been waiting for has just begun. Betty is not afraid of Edgar; however, and is ready for the challenge. Edgar asks her what she would like to know and Betty simply says, “Everything.”

It looks like we have a lot more to find out, but what is the rational explanation behind Cheryl and Alice seeing their dead relatives? Is Edgar using mind control or is there something else going on here? At the end of the episode, we also get a new quest card that reads, “Defang a Wolf cub.” FP finds another sacrifice in the woods, which reminds us that the Gargoyle King is not finished at all. What does this new quest mean and is there any real connection between the Gargoyle King and the Farm? Also, Hiram’s new prison is now up and running so what does that mean for the town? New episodes return April 17^th. Stay tuned!

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