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I watched the first episode on Prime. I thought it was Mordred who died in battle which is what got Arthur banished. But later in the episode the Queen gives birth to Mordred who is destined to be this evil ruler who will destroy the Isle and his people. So who died in battle at the beginning of the episode? Anyway, this wasn’t that good. The world building wasn’t that clear and the characters weren’t all that interesting. I don’t have MGM and even if I did I wouldn’t continue this series.

Ah. Thanks. I went back and watched the last episode. I don’t know how I missed the scene with him at the methadone clinic holding his one month sobriety chip. I”m glad he told the stepson it wasn’t his fault. Though with Glen subsequently dying from an overdose I don’t know how impactful that will be. Throughout the series the stepson seemed extremely emotional over Glen’s addiction even moreso than his mom. I concluded this was in part due to his guilt over his role in Glen’s injury which subsequently led to the latter’s addiction. Are we sure he OD’ed the day after she rejected him? I don’t think it was made clear. I assumed a couple of days, maybe more may have gone by since he had dinner with the family.

This was better than Dopesick IMO. I think because there was heavy focus on the investigation surrounding Purdue Pharma. I liked how they went back to the beginning and showed how the company got their start. They weren’t even a pharmaceutical company, to start, but a marketing firm for pharmaceutical companies. They were one of the major players in the early 20th century that revolutionized drug advertisement. Uzo Aduba was excellent in this. I felt Edie’s passion and need to bring Purdue to justice. I felt so bad for Glen. He looked to have got clean on his own, but didn’t appear to be working a program, which would’ve helped, I think. That said, being that he lived in a rural area I don’t know if there would be any rehabs or NA programs he could join. He seemed to have good life before it all went to hell due to his addiction. Very sad.

Not that it helped, but I still loved how Dr. Fitzgibbons handed Shannon her ass when she tried to get him to prescribe Oxytocin. Unfortunately, she is young and dumb. And understandably wanting to make a great living for herself without understanding the consequences of what she’s doing. Glen has already spiraled into addiction without even realizing it but the stepson already knows what’s up. I will say I was stunned by what was said about the FDA, but after the shock I realized it makes sense. Considering the stuff they are approving without it being properly vetted, that is scary, if what was said in this episode is indeed true.

Yuzuru Hanyu Announces Marriage I’m sure many of his more passionate supporters are struggling with this news. He didn’t name his spouse which is odd. But then in the context of who Hanyu is and how many obsession over him I can see why he’d want to keep his spouse out of the media as much as possible. Congratulations to him!

They can think their way out of a paper bag. They just didn’t care and were probably high too. Remember the first individual interviewed who said he was in the room the night before playing cards but left, said that Dino (and his girlfriend), who were there when the shooting happened, were leeches and not good people at all. They didn’t care about the victim probably only cared about what they could get out of him. His mental health issues likely did not help the situation, making him vulnerable to bad characters. They probably finished sleeping off whatever substance they’d been abusing the night before then left the room. I felt bad for him as well as the victim in the other case profiled him this episode. It’s always risky trying to help someone in a domestic dispute and/or violent situation. Her instinct was to immediately help her friend, but calling the police was probably the safer option.

I binged watched this while finishing up some work last night. I wouldn’t say I am a fan of Arnold’s but I’ve enjoyed many of his movies mainly because of the genres and the plots were good. Never was a fan of his body. Yes his body was amazing, but at the same time too much. I was surprised he didn’t talk about his steroid usage during his body building days. It was obvious that he was using as all serious bodybuilders use. That’s the only way they can obtain so much muscle mass and perfect bodies. As I understand he admitted his usage in the past. So again, surprising he didn’t mention it here unless I missed it I thought it was obvious how much he loves America. His approach to politics was refreshing. Interesting though how the sexual harassment and assault accusations against him were a scandal but didn’t tank his campaign, maybe because there was such a short period between campaigning and the election. I believe the story officially came out only a month before the election. Also, it was a different time. #Me Too had not happened. Perhaps if he ran a few years later there would have been issues but then again maybe not considering other elected officials have been elected with those types of allegations hanging over their heads. I do find it kind of surprising that he hasn’t been cancelled due to those past allegations. Observation, did I see Grace Jones at his wedding reception? Grace partying with the Kennedys is an interesting combination. 😂 I can see why Maria was suspicious about Joseph being Arnold’s son. He looks EXACTLY like a young Arnold. My take away, Arnold is an extremely driven guy who has the natural ability to lock away what many would deem as trauma and focus on the positive and being successful. Perhaps his motto of keep moving forward, keep busy, be useful is his way of dealing with the abuse he suffered as a child without even realizing it. I got the impression that he was not close to his brother or dad which is why their deaths seemed to have minimal impact on him. He is an intelligent man who seems to admit his mistakes and strives to be a good person. He has certainly had an extraordinary life. I liked how he didn’t take credit for being self made and pointed out that he had a lot of help in reaching success. I enjoyed this.

Just watched the most recent episode - Back Street. Does anyone think the victim’s Home Heath job was code for prostitution? I just found it odd that he was bringing all these women to his cousin’s house for what seemed like sex and texted his co-worker about making $100 to “dance”. The cousin claimed the victim was taking a revolving door of women to the back room to presumably have sex with them. Was he a sex addict? Or was prostitution going on in that house, run by the victim and perhaps the cousin too? However the cousin tried to down play it as being the victim cheating with a lot of women. Very odd situation. So the suspect killed the victim why? Because he (the suspect) was high and felt like starting a fight that night? Senseless. SMH. I guess there is something to be said for the suspect not wanting his girlfriend to go to prison for his abhorrent act but he still killed someone over nothing.

This. I knew of Donna Summer but I had no idea about her life and didn't know much about her career besides a few songs. This documentary didn't provide much insight. Like others I didn't think this was well done. It dropped in tidbits about her life, but was mainly a recap of all her music, which was great but I was expecting more. They did label who was talking. It was in the bottom left corner of the screen when the person started talking. It was a bit odd as most of the time with these documentaries they'll show the person who is talking and identify them with text on screen while they are on camera, but this documentary didn't do that. I'm guessing most of the people talking in this were interviewed over the phone maybe, which is why we didn't see everyone who was talking?

I think everyone who was saying her mother was horrible said that’s what Anna told them about her mother and that she hated her. It wasn’t their conclusion but what Anna told them. I wondered about Daniel while she was dancing. It makes sense that her mother would’ve been taking care of him. The documentary implied her friend, whom she’d met while dancing, moved into her house and took care of Daniel after Anna’s career took off and seemed to be her live in babysitter/assistant for years until the relationship collapsed. Regarding Larry Birkhead, I never knew he was with her early on in her pregnancy. The impression I got from his own account of the relationship was that they messed around a few times before she ghosted him. From this I came to believe the relationship was not the love story he has claimed it was. Though the documentary tried to downplay Howard K. Stern’s sleaziness it was obvious he was trash. I didn’t think too highly of Anna’s doctor either. Was he actually supplying her with methadone while she was pregnant? I questioned why he was speaking about her medical history too as patients are still protected by HIPPA even in death. But then concluded that this information may be public record considering he faced criminal charges over supplying her with drugs. So he could speak about her medical history and treatments without repercussions.

Whew. I just finished watching this. What a sad tragic mess. So did Anna Nicole grow up in Houston or Mexia? Her mother said Houston but her uncle said Mexia. Poor Anna. Her father was a disgusting POS. Was side-eying her half brother who’d just said his father was a rapist. Then attempted to deny his father tried to assault Anna but then turned around and admitted it was possible. Sometimes an absent parent is absent for a reason. Also, meeting a parent for the first time in 24 years almost never ends well. Interesting that Mr. Marshall was banking her Hollywood life and success. And when he died there was nothing, no money, no protection, no nothing. Of course her drug addiction didn’t help. You’re only bankable if you’re a functioning addict. The minute the celebrity goes off the rails they’re dumped by Hollywood, which at the end of the day is understood as they’re running a business not a rehab. Howard Stern’s pool about her weight was disgusting. When she lost the weight for TrimSpa she was too small. She looked better when she was heavier ie when she modeled for Guess. The revelation about Larry Birkhead was shocking. I knew they weren’t these star-crossed lovers like he always claims. But her assistant went so far as to say she couldn’t stand him and she wanted him to leave her alone. Dam. Bottom line she was a tragic mess. Sadly, the best thing that could’ve happened to her daughter MAY have been Anna’s death. Harsh. I know. But look what tragically happened to Daniel. Poor kid never had a chance. With Anna’s addiction issues, which seem to be the main source of her problems, Dannielynn was destined for many hardships if raised by her mother. Her life with Larry Birkhead seems stable. I hope what seems to be for her, is true. Hopefully her life will be vastly different (more productive and positive) than her mother’s life. One last thought, did anyone think Howard K. Stern’s sister stopped short of revealing he was gay when she talked about him not having a relationship with Anna?

This. My problem with the doctor besides him calling that cute puppy a “stupid beast” and having it confined to a cage, the torture and utter disrespect towards George, was that his “treatments” did not include any attempt to have George continue to interact with his family and others. It was complete isolation, especially the last sessions. I wonder what would’ve been his game plan if he’d succeeded in breaking George like he planned? Cause George would’ve been no use to the country or Charlotte if that happened. His mind would’ve been gone. Would the doctor have tried to skip town? Cause surely there would’ve been hell to pay had his treatments resulted in George becoming completely incapacitated. @DearEvette I thought George suffered from severe anxiety disorder, which can include delusions. For his episodes seemed to be triggered by him becoming upset, stressed or having anxiety.

Speaking of the clothing, did Charlotte end up wearing the wedding dress that was made in Paris after all ? I wouldn’t think she’d be so bold considering the situation, but upon rewatch I noticed that before the wedding she was being fitted for her wedding gown as George’s mother directed. This was the same plain beige gown she had on when attempting to run away. However, her wedding gown was completely different and quite beautiful I might add. Just wondering if anyone else had the same thought.

Knowing Charlotte she probably told them exactly how her hair should be done. 😂 I think both ladies know exactly what’s up. Lady Danbury thought to explain, but then changed her mind and encouraged Violet to leave out the hats. I took that to mean that she would not explain what had happened in the past in that moment, but she didn’t regret what happened either. As to how Violet feels about what she’s learned, she didn’t seem totally comfortable in that moment. She’s probably still processing the fact that her father cheated on her mother with her closest friend. I wouldn’t be surprised if the consequence of this revelation comes bubbling to the surface on Bridgerton and as a result causes strain in their friendship.

She had 4 children that survived. Who knows how many pregnancies she'd had over the years since her marriage to Lord Danbury that might've resulted in a miscarriage or stillbirth. I do wonder how long was the time between her husband's death and her affair with Lord Ledger. Depending on the timing it is possible she could've had a 5th child, but the baby still ended up being Lord Danbury's. Considering he died on top of her, mid act.