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I agree with everything you said here, especially the part about Tiff's marriage. Well, maybe I don't want to see it blow up, but something's definitely "off" with that relationship and I want to see shit get real with them. Y'all have me dying reading the Daniel vs. Lawrence and Lawrence working it out with Tasha comments. If someone is keeping a tally...I'd go with Lawrence. A sad Lawrence seems to be a "good" Lawrence in some ways apparently! Really, really enjoyed the entire season and I think the finale brought everything home. So much going on, but in the end I'm just glad that Molly and Issa made up.

Regarding the legal document that the siblings had been operating under: after Ernest's death, there was a reading of a will that left the land to Charley, RA and Nova, if I recall correctly. What Darla and RA found seems to be a codicil of some sort. I'm in agreement with the comments above, Ernest leaving RA the land solely, was a terrible move and sets up a potentially ugly fight between the siblings. Also...Nova and Calvin...damn. Couldn't they have been happy for at least a couple of "real" dates before something bad happened? I absolutely love them together! Charley has me rooting for her and disliking her at the same time. Love her talking charge with the mill and even strongarming Davis to sign in N.O., but using Micah and marginalizing Remy while doing the badass stuff doesn't set well at all. Charley may end up with nothing the way she's going. Next season can't come soon enough, so we can see how all of these cliffhangers play out!

Me too! Got that same whiff. Like you, I hope she doesn't go there because to me there's no coming back from something like that. Her friendship with Issa would be dunzo, and I really like them as BFFs. I also agree with others who said Issa and Lawrence's fight felt real. That was a great scene. My favorite line in the episode was when Molly told Issa that their mutual friend had stopped "hoein" and was now "in therapy and shit." I hollered when she said that!

I totally agree with you about Chuck and Maggie's marriage. I think it's the domination that is the glue that keeps them together. He needs the S&M stuff as an outlet and he has it "in house," so huge plus; and I think Maggie is drawn to Chuck *because* she can dominate him. And she does so in almost every aspect of their relationship even outside of their home. Despite the other flaws in their relationship, I actually kind of like the aspect of Chuck and Maggie's marriage where the S&M is out in the open and they both participate. It was interesting that the dominatrix at the club Chuck went to knew full well about Maggie and chastised Chuck for being there without permission, which showed that they had managed all of the boundaries of that part of their lives together. Pretty cool! However...outside of that, I can see nothing remotely affectionate between them. Since the case against AXE Capital is a federal case, then a U.S. Attorney and a federal circuit court judge would handle it. I'm pretty sure that CT is in the same federal circuit with NY and NJ, hence the reason why Chuck's office is spearheading. The show doesn't make that clear at all, though.

She also played Betsy Kettleman on "Better Call Saul." She was awesome in that role! I haven't watched NCIS:New Orleans in quite a while, and I just happened to catch this one somewhere in middle and was like, "Betsy!" when I saw her on the screen.

I was thinking the same thing today!!! I actually saw one of those pink Caddies today on the road, thought immediately of Elizabeth and laughed! Crazy how little things pop into your mind based on a TV show.

Regarding that scene, I got the impression that the issue was that black or brown defendants got more time for certain crimes than white defendants charged with a "white collar" crime. So the issue wasn't really whether they were petty criminal offenses, but more so there was a racial inequity in that certain crimes committed by certain people were punished more harshly. I'd have to go back and watch to be sure. In any event, some offenses, particularly drug or weapons related ones could be considered federal crimes, especially if they involve trafficking across state lines, so a federal judge like the one on this show would hear them. I hate Lara, and I hate the way Malin Ackerman plays her. It's been said, I know but I had to jump on the bandwagon. And despite the fact that the focal point was a funeral, I thought this was one of the best episodes.

I agree totally. I've felt this since the first episode. Thought she'd settle into the role eventually, but that clearly hasn't happened. Maggie Siff is really good in this role and I love how they dress her rich blues and black. Kind of goes to the makeup of her character. Very streamlined and forceful, but still a bit mysterious. I'm not certain how I feel overall about the show, but I do really like her character.

It's been great reading all of the comments about this episode. Maybe even better than watching the actual show! You all have made better points than I can about the goings on in the finale. Overall, I thought this ep was a good one. Especially since there was apparent resolution on the David and CeCe situations and MJ admitted that she still missed Lisa (because few words have been uttered about Lisa since the funeral episode). I also think that the cliffhangers were enough to bring me back for another season (hopefully there is one). Over the course of the entire series, I've been hot and cold on this show, mostly because I think some storylines aren't as tightly written as they could be, plots are dropped, characters aren't well developed, etc. However, what I can definitively say is that I think Mara and the other writers have done a great job of creating characters that you hate In one instance, respect in another, and feel for in yet another instance. I can appreciate that even if others parts of the show aren't as solid. I think this latest episode really illustrates that these characters have many sides to them, and that's enough for me even though I don't particularly like MJ most of the time.

Until reading here I didn't realize that I'd also seen this case Snapped. It's been a while, though. So long in fact, that I'd forgotten the particulars. Like everyone else, I felt that Shannon's family is deep, deep in denial, especially the parents. The brother's comment that he wouldn't be interviewed if he had the slightest doubt about her innocence made me question him immediately. Not that I thought he was involved (although, the post above theorizing that he may have been the guy on the other side of Shannon's taped phone calls I think has real merit), but more so that I think he didn't actually believe in Shannon's innocence. Wasn't it also mentioned that Shannon has a sister? If I recall correctly, Shannon was at her sister's home when she was arrested. Interesting that the sister wasn't interviewed. Perhaps she isn't so convinced that Shannon is the angel the rest of the family thinks she is. The whole situation is just sad: Denita losing her life, and so brutally; Denita's loved ones having to deal with the aftermath; and Shannon's family not being able to accept her guilt.

Seems like Liv is hitting the harder stuff more. She's living at the White House now, right? Or she essentially is. You'd think Fitz would have her choice of red wines available. Or maybe she needs something with more kick given her situation. Jake didn't kill Elise (she's his wife right?). I think Rowan/Eli had her killed. I guess we are supposed to feel good about the fact that as Cyrus pointed out Liv is pretty much the President, given that she provides and Fitz asks for her input on everything presidential. All that point does is makes me feel like this whole Olitz thing is all about power...Liv's power. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but I'd better not hear her talking about Vermont and making jam ever again! If Liv ultimately wants to be Prez, then fine. But don't shove that love story down our throats anymore.

All I have to say is Lisa Vidal hit it out of the park in this episode. So real, so honest, so raw. I really like Gab in the MJ role, but Lisa outshined her by far in her scenes. This was overall a great episode. MJ got me thinking about a house with a pool!

After reading the posts here, I see I'm not the only one conflicted by MJ's behavior surrounding Lisa's suicide. I thought she was super bitchy to David while he was grieving himself. But I agree with Sereion, MJ had a lot of things happening all at once. Anyone would be overwhelmed and not feeling appeasing folks. And while I don't know if I agreed with her dropping that bomb about Lisa's stepfather at the funeral, I'm kind of glad she did it. What she said was right, the ugly truths have to come out. Really sad to see Lisa/ Latarsha Rose leave the show. Thought she did a superb job with the story line.

I think the show is just ok, but I do agree with this: I was a bit surprised that Villa's therapist is Rosewood's girlfriend. And Villa calling her therapist and leaving that sad message while Rosewood was having sex with his gf/the therapist was interesting. I wonder how long it will take before Villa/Rosewood and/or the therapist discover the connection?

Yeah, I didn't like that scene either. One, as you say, it doesn't make sense to regret defending Mom just because Dad was a hero. Two, Priyanka tried to oversell her grief with the sobbing. Just wasn't buying it.The Nimah/Raina issue is just about the best thing going for this show. The twists and turns with Simon and Shelby interest me as well. It also isn't clear at all who the traitor is yet, which I think is a positive. Just when I'm sure of someone, something happens with another person to make me change my mind. This show certainly has weaknesses, but it's entertaining, mostly.