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I can't begin to understand how this show is getting higher ratings (IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, etc.) than The White Queen. Am I missing something? Is it because this focuses more on the Tudors instead of the Plantagenets? I despise both "Lizzie" and Henry. I don't remember hating Lizzie this much in the book. She redeemed herself a bit at the end of this last episode, but still. I recently reread The King's Curse and it never mentions Margaret Pole believed Perkin was Rochard. And she thinks about him when remembering her brother. It's been a long time since I read TWP. Does Maggie believe it's him in the book?

I suppose white washing was the wrong terminology. I don't doubt any of what you stated but the character comes across as having very little personality. We finally see her tipped over the edge by Phillip's comments in one episode and it was quite refreshing. Perhaps this series is portraying her with amazing accuracy. But as you said, who really knows?

So Ben is in love with Kate this season? I don't buy it for a second.

Admittedly, the only monarchs that fascinate me are the Plantagenets. Don't know much about QE II but this show has to be whitewashing her character, right? I'm watching this series because it's gorgeous and I'm interested to learn if I agree with Dr. David Starkey's opinion of her as a monarch. I don't agree with Starkey on many things but I've grown to respect him as a historian.

My mistake. And yes, I agree.

Jared Harris please and thank you!

Can't decide if I liked the movie or book better. Maybe I was underwhelmed by both equally. Read the book first & thought the movie might be better but meh. I liked the addition of Lisa Kudrow's character or at least that character being more than a memory. Emily Blunt was good. Haley Atwell was alright though she didn't have much to with. Rebecca Ferguson's talent was sadly wasted in her role. Any comparison to Gone Girl is beyond me. Gone Girl blew TGOTT out of the water in both mediums.

Unpopular opinion: I'm sure Claire Foy is a tremendous actress and human being but I didn't care for her performance in Wolf Hall and find her just meh here. I haven't seen the last 2 episodes of The Crown yet so maybe my opinion will change. But as of now, I don't get the the hype. Can someone recommend another film or series of hers? I know she has to be talented to land this type of role. Maybe it's just me. Holy under use of Jeremy Northam! I was thrilled to see him listed in the credits but he's had like 2 scenes? Shame. Jared Harris is phenomenal. All around class act. Wonderful to see him again. I hope we get more flashbacks!

Wish we could watch Stateside. Read great things about BC'S performance. We'll see... someday. I'm a Plantagenet freak and I just realized (duh) that BD reading poetry at Richard III's burial was for basically publicity for his role. Also read he's not an ancestor to Richard III but instead the Duke of Somerset, Henry VI's advisor and Margaret of Anjou's confidante. Disappointed.

What did Tommy change his mind about? Grace? Anyone seen season 3 episode 1? Can't wait to discuss it here. I found the episode good but so much time went by off screen, it took a while to get back into the groove. Won't post spoilers but I'm so happy PB is back.

Recently saw Ab Fab in a movie line up for 2016. It didn't mention Saunders or Lumley (sp?) as the 2 starring actors. How could that ever work? I should look into it further because that cannot be.

I'm so happy they watched Million Dollar Listing LA but I wanted to hear more Josh Flagg love. I loved the one family's son being defensive of the wacky lady on the dating show. It was cute and endearing. Edit: Omg, I just saw the same comment in the post above. Sorry! I second your Sam comment.

Fair enough. But Kate does have it out for Leon. And I've been a Ben lover since season one. Her and Ben had a few issues, as well. Kate is doing better this season but last season, a few guests were less than thrilled with her. I'm not saying Leon isn't at fault. But Kate isn't always above reproach.

Leon is being a jerk but... I'm calling Kate a hypocrite regarding the chef's jacket. Ben rarely wore a chef's jacket. And I distinctly recall him talking to guests before, during and after meals in a polo shirt. Kate never said anything about it to Ben. She needs to pick her battles. Lol. Now that I'm watching previews, Ben has a chef's coat on in one upcoming scene. Must be a new rule. Leon is a pain in the ass but I'm not giving Kate a pass for her snotty attitude. I'm wary of Kate after her WWHL appearance and over the top Rocky bashing/hate. Girl is annoying but Kate isn't a saint. The way Kate spoke of her team member on live TV was beyond unprofessional. Dane is a jack ass. Connie is odd with her peanut butter and whipped cream. Rocky and Eddie is production playing tricks. Eddie has said Rocky is scary crazy so I think he knows to stay clear of her.

^ Word. Ariana better get a bigger party and better car when she graduates. She's a much better kid who gets good grades. Too bad Kim's ass will be broke by the time Ariana's big day comes along.

Lol. Reminds me of a time when some kind of nurse (not sure what type) was simultaneously drawing my blood and texting on her phone. True story. Needless to say, I never went back to that doctor.

Not sure where this post should go. Today I watched Don't Be Tardy with the Manzo family comments (while watching DBT). Anyway, I lol'd when Albie said, "Look, they're a red Solo cup family just like us". I'm paraphrasing here.

That was the case with Tangled. Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi and Donna Murphy are known for smaller roles but nowhere near A list actors. I can't think of another "known" name in that movie. And I love Tangled. So much more so than Frozen or even Beauty & The Beast.

I'm guessing much less than VP Rules. The ratings for VP Rules is probably higher.

Wow, hostile much? Yeah, I realize parents don't owe their kids any of the money they earned. But considering how he put his daughter, who was inexperienced, in his hit TV show, I figured he was close to her. I'll see my way out now.

Same. Loved Kelly & Kelly/Dylan. Matt was good, too. But I'm glad Dylan came back. Couldn't stand Toni and Dylan. Their relationship was like a flash in the pan. I didn't like Gina period. There were a few episodes I found Kelly insufferable. I think it was right around the fire/burning incident but it's been a while so... Dylan & Kelly had great chemistry. Dylan & Brenda, not as much.

I remember reading it somewhere. Though I don't know if it's true. They had some damn good chemistry. Tori mentioned in her interview that there were a lot of romances and first loves amongst cast members (not her).

That was definitely a Sharknado reference. I can't see how else it would fit in with 90210. Didn't know the girl playing Jennie was known for looking like her. Sometimes she did (like when she had sunglasses on) and sometimes not. I mistook Donna for Kelly in this show. I thought the girl playing Donna could have pulled off Kelly, as well. Sure, the Shannon years were "eventful". So call it the unauthorized Brenda Walsh show. During the Tori Spelling interview after the movie, she admitted that she didn't like the show because it didn't capture what the experience was like for the cast. She also said there were a lot of romances & first loves amongst the cast members that weren't portrayed. That would have been more interesting than Shannon being the bad girl. Why can't they make it longer than an hour and a half? If they needed more time, they could've done without Steve & Brenda's car ride or the network/Spelling talks. And why show Tiffani's entrance? I'm not sure if anyone watched the Tori interview but man, I'd be pissed if my dad who was worth 50 million, only left me $800,000. Especially since they were close. And I doubt Tori's only plastic surgeries were her nose and boobs. She looks completely different.

I wanted more. I guess we only get the Shannon years? The actors playing Donna, Dylan and David looked nothing like the originals.

I agree for the most part but Amy needs to learn that she can't be everyone's cup of tea. Once she has a leadership mentality, she'll be on her way to Chief Stew.