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It wasn't the hat that started her "engine." I think she was vibing with Dennison. He wasn't available, but her husband was.

I liked the ending, wasn't sure how they would wrap it up, or what would turn Morse into someone who wouldn't have Thursday in his life. I thought maybe a tragic death was how the show would accomplish this, but having Thursday fall off of the pedestal Morse had him on was brilliant. Morse realizing who had actually killed the young drug dealer, then siccing the gang members on the dirty cop (i.e., conspiring to murder himself), and still trying to save Fred Thursday and his family was amazing. The look in Morse's eyes when Thursday said "he wasn't my son" just broke my heart. And now the Thursdays must live away from their daughter, and hide with their son. No more police work for Thursday, no joining the police for Jack. Everything in tatters because of Charlie Thursday and his betrayal of Fred. No wonder there was no Fred Thursday in Morse's later life. I have enjoyed this series, all of the series that came out of the Morse novels. I will miss them. My only quibble with Morse's choice to face Lott with the gang members seeking revenge was that people knew Morse was investigating there. I guess the gang members knew enough to get rid of the evidence, and wouldn't leave something that could be traced back to Morse. Well, done, though, show. I will miss the views of Oxford. Just read an article that said it was to symbolize the end of Endeavour Morse, and the start of the new phase in his life.

She was embroidering her lie. How does she know she has COVID, if she's asymptomatic? She wouldn't, unless a test told her. She made it up. The joke was that she was getting COVID after it was passé . I thought this episode was okay, but the MILF list was just stupid. So none of these women are evolved enough to not care about some teenager's list? Idiots!

I think Jamie was concerned about his uncle's part in stealing the gold. It sounded to me like Aunt Jocasta and her first husband built a nice life for themselves with the stolen gold, which had cost them their daughter's life. The gold was originally supposed to help the Jacobite cause, which failed. Jamie is upset by the betrayal of the three men who stole it. The Bugs swore an oath of loyalty to Jamie when they came to the ridge, so hiding the gold doesn't seem very loyal. He gave Arch Bug the one gold bar and asked them to leave, because he could no longer trust them. I'm interested in the poor Spanish soldier who died in the cave. I doubt he came from Los Angeles, but from Spanish soldiers who landed in South Caroline in 1564-68. Jamie was funny recounting how he and Jem found the cave, and how he was scared but Jem was not. LOL>

So this was a change from the books, that Roger and Bree think they saved Jamie and Claire from dying in a fire? They had no other mentions of the Frazers after that obituary to know if it was a fake-out or false news and Jamie and Claire actually survived the fire. And this episode did not set it up like the Frazers were leaving and wanted people to believe they were dead. So ... in my way of thinking, Roger and Bree DID change things enough to alter the time line. Unless the books say otherwise, and then this is part of the show, and not so much the books. I really like when we get scenes from both timelines. The time travel aspect of these stories is what drew me in. The emotional moments that we have been getting this season are superb. And I was very very glad to see that the kitty kitty had survived and may have choked up a little when Claire said goodbye. Hopefully the cat will be waiting for them when they get back, if they get back.

Either way, it's not your error, so Roku should ship you another one.

Bree did try to dress appropriately for the time, by wearing boots and a Gunny Sax dress, etc. She knew what was needed because she watched her mother prepare (raincoat dress with pockets!). And Bree and Roger gave Claire old Scottish coins to use when she arrived. But she absolutely was in a hurry, because she was trying to save her mother and Jamie from dying in a fire. Claire also told her that everything was in her name when she gave Bree the pearls. So the show has shown that. I was a little surprised when Bree and Roger and kids went back that they didn't try to dress a little more modern. Tricorn hats weren't used much in Boston in the early 70s, unless you were a Revolutionary War reenactor.

I enjoy Sophie's interpretation of Bree. I'm not familiar at all with the book Bree, so have no expectations of how the character should be, but I'm as interested in her and Roger's story as any of the other characters. I loved how Bree tried to reassure Lord John that William would always love him, even if he discovers his true parentage. It's certainly true in Bree's case that there was her daddy (Frank) and her da (Jamie), and she has been able to love both. I thought the firefly scene was lovely, even though there were far too many fireflies, lol. And of course, the scene with all of them figuring out what needed to be done for Mandy. I agree that Claire's response to Mandy's heart problem was well done. Can't wait for next week's episode.

I thought it was a great episode, although it seemed to cover a lot of time, very quickly. I always enjoy time travel talk and there was lots in this episode. Some of Sam's best acting on view as well. That Wendigo, I didn't figure him for a straight-up idiot. I get being desperate to return to his own time, but threatening Claire and Jamie is not the way to go about it. Looking forward to the next episode, too.

If you've ever performed with a choir or a symphony, you would understand the need for a conductor. While it looks easy (unnecessary), the conductor beats time and prepares the musicians in rehearsal, but most importantly the conductor considers every aspect of the music and how to make it as inspiring and incredible as possible. The individual musicians do not have the time to do that, they are busy performing their part of the collaboration. I don't know how many conductors you've known, all of the conductors I've worked with have been thoughtful musicians dedicated to creating music. Some were more serious than others, but none acted self-important.

Sam was really great throughout, but especially in that final scene. 🥰

I need to catch some zzzs too! Jamie has killed before and not just in battle. There was one redcoat who he strangled after his family was threatened. Season 5? I think. Then he found Adso the kitten to take home to Claire.

Happy to say that I thought the episode really delivered! Jamie, at the end, was fierce. Let's goooo! New season! (edited to add) I can't believe I'm the only one who's watched and commented so far!!! Maybe you all are working on lengthy well-written reviews and thoughts? Where is the Outlander community?!? C'mon! I want to hear your thoughts about that final scene. *chills*

I'm watching to see if I'll end up liking Roussey a bit more after this. I really don't care for her much right now. Interesting group they put together, and the challenges seem really challenging. It's enough to entertain me. Perhaps Lance is looking for a redemption arc. Or maybe he will lean full on into the "villain" role. Shatner is 92. He looks and sounds great!

Wow, what a season! I really enjoy this show, all of the acting, writing, set design, it's amazing! Huzzah! I'm not sure why this show is not more popular? Is it the way they drop all of the episodes at once? I mean, I love Only Murders in the Building too, but it's not anywhere near as well-written as The Great is. I will hope for a season 4 only because I would hate never seeing these characters again. Plus I would love to see Mariel get her comeuppance at some point. 😠

I must be the only one who was very uncomfortable with the tact Lois was taking with Peia. I mean, Peia is a murderer, but using her love for her son to try and get her to confess just didn't seem like Lois to me. I didn't like it, and was rather glad Peia got out of there. Enjoyed Clark's wakeup call about the boys being teenagers and not wanting to hang out with Dad as much as when they were younger. Every parent can relate to that. Loved Clark saying "I enjoyed hanging out with my mother" and Lois saying that was one reason she loved him. Do all keggers get raided by the police? That's such a stock story about underage drinking, etc. But to have Jordan rescue Sarah and George, Jr. was a good twist. Not one of my favorite episodes this season, but still solid.

I wonder if Roman maybe figured out that he had honored his father by allowing the deal to go through. Logan tried to tell the kids it was a good deal and that they shouldn't mess with it. Greedy little f*ckers told him they wanted MORE money for the deal. Roman really kind of hesitated all through the season to be aggressive with Logan. He sent that "warm" text for Logan's birthday. He wanted to focus on Pierce. Anyway, my hope for that character is that he finds some sort of peace. Shiv can bite me, and I hope she matures a little when she becomes a mother. I fear that she may use her child as a weapon against Tom though. I rather hope Kendall can find some peace, but that doesn't seem likely. Good finale. But I will miss these characters.

Just happy it wasn't Shiv.

I have to admit, I really don't want anyone to die.

Apparently there are theories about the ending of Succession tied to the poem, Dream Song 29 by John Berryman. There sat down, once, a thing on Henry's heart só heavy, if he had a hundred years & more, & weeping, sleepless, in all them time Henry could not make good. Starts again always in Henry's ears the little cough somewhere, an odour, a chime. And there is another thing he has in mind ike a grave Sienese face a thousand years would fail to blur the still profiled reproach of. Ghastly, with open eyes, he attends, blind. All the bells say: too late. This is not for tears; thinking. But never did Henry, as he thought he did, end anyone and hacks her body up and hide the pieces, where they may be found. He knows: he went over everyone, & nobody's missing. Often he reckons, in the dawn, them up. Nobody is ever missing. The last episode of all of the seasons have titles pulled from this poem: Season 1: Episode 10 Nobody is ever missing Season 2: Episode 10 This is not for tears Season 3: Episode 9 All the bells say Season 4: Episode 10 With open eyes Not sure what it all means, but I find it fascinating and also I love that Berryman's poetry figures in here somehow. This article discusses it. https://www.gq.com/story/succession-final-episode-with-open-eyes-john-berryman-dream-poem-29 and contains this paragraph: The Berryman invocation is a dark one. Berryman, a contemporary of Sylvia Plath, was tormented by the death of his father, who shot himself when Berryman was 12. Berryman himself would later jump to his own death off of the Washington Avenue Bridge in Minnesota in 1972. Hmmm....

I thought this was an excellent episode, everyone firing on all cylinders with the acting. Roman, I feel so bad for that young man. As has been pointed out before by many others, he is in desperate need of therapy and nurturing. I have never hated him, but was rooting for him to be able to withstand the rigors of his family of origin and turn out to be the one sane individual in the group. The off-color talk was a screen to hide any true emotion from being seen by someone else. To have him crumble as he did, in his "shining moment," made me sad. I hated that people were making fun of his real emotions of grief and loss. Rava reacting to the news and saying she needed to leave with the kids for their protection did seem a little bit over-reacting to me. I'm sure the cars they ride in are bulletproof, and they have drivers and it looked like bodyguards already. Especially on the day of Logan's funeral. Lucky that she has somewhere she feels safer, like upstate NY. LOL! I'm sure there's nobody dangerous there. I agree that Kendall has not been a great dad, or even a good dad, and his overriding concern was that his (emphasis on HIS) children were not there at a significant event to him, not that his children were uncomfortable. So I don't have a lot of sympathy for him either. And Shiv. Well, when she took a champagne flute and dared Tom to say anything to her, I loathed her in that moment, possibly more than I ever have. She cares so little for her baby's health, she'll torture Tom by acting like it's not big deal to drink. (I know that there are differing opinions on how much or how little alcohol is acceptable.) I really kind of hope Greg does end up with it all. I despise Mattson, and don't want him to come out on top either. Only one episode left. I will miss this show.

It's from Season 1, episode 5 "Went to Market." Greg also promises his mother that he will ask for more money for her.

I got the feeling that Greg was desperately poor, in the sense he had no liquid assets. Was he going to be rich? At some point, yes, but his mother and he never had much money, so he was on the fringes of wealth without any actual cash. The episode where he drives his grandfather to NYC for Thanksgiving was so painful for me, because he didn't get anything to eat. His grandfather didn't want to stop for food anywhere, and Tom sent him off to get rid of the evidence before he could sit down and eat. Then he hooked up with Kendall and started being paid a bit more. Still not on the level of his cousins, but enough where he could afford a haircut and nicer clothes. I think the Greg and Tom dynamic is so interesting, will be curious to see where it ends up.

I think this was mostly for laughs, as when they visited the "old money" Pierces, who were just as horrible in their own right. Nan or someone said that their dog was named Mondale, so they must be alright. As if that was enough to vet them. Art imitating life or vice versa?

I agree with you, Tom's reaction was exactly what I would expect him to feel. Shiv has shown time and again that she has little to no regard for his feelings. Even after season 2, where she stood up for him a little, she knows that he wants a traditional marriage in the sense that they practice fidelity with each other. Shiv's not really capable of that. I knew many would view this episode as upsetting because the world has no shades of gray but must split down the lines of bad vs. good. I thought the fire at the polling station was a great example of reporting what they did or did not, in fact, know. Everyone was so certain who had done what, and why, but there were no facts actually presented, at least not that I recall. Immediately there were calls for reporting on it in a certain way, because, well it must be OBVIOUS what was going on. (Whoever shouts the loudest.) So we have news that skews toward one bias or another and everyone feels justified in believing what they believe, before even confronting facts. Everyone is looking for sound bites, no one is doing deep dives. I'm not certain if Roman's big play for "calling it" will backfire or not. I cannot stand Mattson and Shiv may be headed for huge disappointment in her own life by "going to war" with her brothers. Most of that is NOT motivated by her concern for the republic either. And I don't believe Mattson has any real concern about the election, other than his deal going south. Will wait to see how this wraps up. I'll be disappointed though, if it's simplistic.