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I'm neutral on Taylor and Buck, but the show seems to be pointing to them as a healthy(ish) couple. A first for Buck. I'm glad her backstory played out quickly. I was afraid it would turn into a multi-episode arc, and I was not interested. Good points. I hope he's doing something he wants too, whether it's another production or enjoying the time away. I thought it was so funny how empty that casino was, and I agree with your observations. Whenever I watch pre-2020 films, there is a noticeable difference in the background scenes. Thank you for mentioning orange, because that's how it came across my screen. There were other references to red and I was confused and wondered if I needed to adjust my TV settings. I always enjoy the group conversations, especially about Buck's love life. And then Hen outed Athena and Bobby's sexy times, and Bobby's "no fucks given" reaction! I really missed Chim there, as Choi has great comedic timing.

Harry's arrest felt like a performance. We don't see any faces of those arresting him, and I assumed that was on purpose. Either his arrest was Bishop's (and Robyn's?) machinations for his freedom, or there's some other malevolent force. Or...maybe it's the simplest explanation and the Feds got to him. Guess we'll find out next episode. I hope Vi's old love becomes a present love!

I watch this on Paramount Plus, which doesn't have season 1 available, at least for now. I wanted to go back to the episode where Delilah's friend was shot, because I couldn't remember if Robyn told Dante that Delilah was her daughter. If she didn't, then he figured it out this episode. He said something about seeing enough mothers take off after getting a phone call to know what it looks like. Plus, he's a parent of two young sons. I would think he'd recognize the look of panic a parent gets when they get a call about their child. I liked Mel's backstory as well. I appreciate more Bishop. But I have to admit, when Robyn said "he's family," I thought the ex-hubby would walk in because he was also military intelligence. At least, that's the backstory I've given the faceless ex. That might have been super overwhelming for Delilah though, so I guess that's a no.

As a non-Asimov reader, I enjoyed the season. Thankfully for me, several episodes were available by the time I came across the show. I found the 1st episode really hard to follow, and almost didn't continue. For me, it didn't get really interesting until around episode 4. And given how the season ended, I'm certainly interested in the next. During the previous episode and particularly after the garden scene with Day and Azura, I wondered how anyone would have gotten access to corrupt Empire DNA. When Demerzel killed whiny Dawn, it occurred to me that she's probably the only one who could have done it without detection. The question is when. They didn't confirm whether Dusk's DNA was modified in this episode. Maybe we'll find out next season. After all she's seen, maybe it came to her to try and give the Empire a soul, some humanity, some compassion. And yet the callous cruelty inherent in Cleon's clones persists. I'm not yet sure she's part of a wider conspiracy, although it is certainly possible. She would be the ultimate mole. Day authorized the murder of some 1500 people to kill Azura's legacy, and I thought his actions were as much to quell any further uprising as it was to torture Azura. If it is Demerzel, his actions would be ultimately futile and that's even not counting the rebellion that presumably grows on Terminus. I think Hari and Empire are two sides of the same coin, seeing people as disposable chess pieces.

I didn't find the dialogue that clunky in this one, likely for two reasons: Moiraine was unconscious most of the episode and the band of four were separated. I find Perrin the most likable of the baby Dragons, which is terrible given that he (accidentally) killed his wife. And his connection to the wolves is fascinating. Egwene is much more tolerable with Perrin vs Rand. The Darkfriend was interesting, as she really seemed to believe the Dark One would bring good to the land. I too wondered how you "call" someone within this world. Pigeons? Maybe through dreams. I tuned out during the gleeman singing and his scenes with Mat. I did chuckle that Mat was robbed. Guess it's no fun when you're the mark, and not the thief. Glad that Nynaeve is alive, however improbable it was. I'll probably wait until the remaining episodes are available, and binge the rest of the season. I'm not invested enough to watch weekly. The vistas are gorgeous and worth seeing in HD.

The dialogue was kind of terrible and overwrought. "An Aes Sedai with eyes so white, she couldn't see anything. Yet still she saw." Um, okay? I mean, I get it - she was blind but could still see beyond or whatever. But that's just an example of verbose dialogue without saying much. Most of the younger actors didn't bring much to the table, although I appreciate the Rand actor's bone structure. He's handsome. Nynaeve was interesting, but then she disappeared (died?). I hope the next 2 episodes are better.

Agreed. I commented on an episode thread that Fillion appears physically awkward opposite the petite women they've paired him with. However common tall men/petite women are in real life, on camera is just different for whatever reason. The women that he seemed more...comfortable around were all taller - Larter, Olagundoye, and even Tricia Helfer (I know that she wasn't meant to be a romantic interest). I'm neutral on Dewan, but that TV Guide description is funny. "Heat coming off my screen" has me giggling. There's nothing remotely steamy about them.

I thought the elevator scene was an homage to the infamous Met Gala footage of Solange attacking Jay-Z. At least, that's what came to mind. It was still a dumb scene.

Was it really necessary to invoke the ancestors for a haircut? Lawd, this show. And there weren't any even beautiful gowns in this episode! Still, loved all of Angela's style in this one, especially the jumpsuit at the end.

Linda has always been a 911 dispatcher (in a recurring role), and displayed more kindness and regard than Claudette deserved. I didn't watch all of season one so can't speak to it, but I know the social worker is a different actress who hasn't been seen much in the past couple of seasons. This show always manages to make me cry. I was confused about Michael's departure while watching - not about the decision to go to Haiti, but the history reel. I didn't think there was a reason he and David could not return, but then I read why Dunbar was leaving. The show still left an opening for him to return, otherwise, they could have just killed him off. I don't see it happening given his objections to vaccination, but you never know. I mean, I can't imagine there is a lot of work available for the unvaccinated unless you're an A-lister. But hey, maybe he's invested his money well. 😐

This show has always had its ups and downs, and never been remotely realistic. I mean, how Hen manages a full-time job at the 118 plus medical school (that's rarely even mentioned) is just one of the absurd things I just handwave. Why is this so funny? I appreciate Chim's instincts with the Mom and her baby, but I was mildly distressed at how quickly Jee-Yun was tossed aside. I know other people were around, but I kept thinking anyone could have just picked up the carrier and walked off. Yes, it needed to be said. Whew, those cheeks! I love juicy babies.

This show is the epitome of "Great gowns, beautiful gowns." I'm still watching. Thing is, despite the show's best efforts, I'm not that sympathetic to Angela. Yaya is gorgeous, but I think Nadine Ellis (who is also gorgeous) does more with Leah.

Me either, but the interior in this season looks the same from last season. I think there was at least one visual of the neighborhood last season, if I recall correctly. I think someone from the CIA was watching the house (I don't remember why, but I think they wanted her back into the fold? or something?). My favorite scenes tend to be the family ones, so I chuckled when Vi and Delilah were trying to play it cool the morning after the "Robyn's in jail" revelation. I think Vi's calm disposition kept Delilah from freaking out too much. Robyn's identity will be known eventually, but at least there is no family angst around her lying about what she does and how it could threaten them. I wouldn't mind a scene or two of family discussion on an action plan if Robyn's work comes to their door. If they have to leave in a hurry, where do they go? To another family member? To the ex-hubby? To a hotel? I actually thought Delilah was on to something with the electronics, albeit self-interested - encrypted phones for the household are practical. I absolutely do not mind Mel getting more field work, but Harry was more of a liability than an asset. I guess the writers noticed he barely seemed concerned for her last season, and have pivoted accordingly. I don't find them adorable, but at least they interact like a couple now.

I haven't read the books, and only recently watched the 80s film. I agree that the politics were intriguing, and more interesting than the Messiah stuff. I suppose it is as others have already shared - it's been done so many times, and more effectively at that, that it comes across clunky and overwrought for me, at least on film. I decided to watch the 80s film before this one to compare, as I had never seen it. Setting aside the differences in special effects, the 80s version was hilariously terrible. There was a ton of talent in that film, and could not save it. I will never watch it again, but I appreciated the unintentional comedy. In any case, I enjoyed this. I hadn't seen anything with Chalamet before and I was skeptical of him. But I think he brought more gravitas to Paul vs Kyle MacLachlan's portrayal. Even without the Messiah stuff, I could believe in him becoming a leader. Francesca Annis as Lady Jessica had a lot less to do and less screen time. And yet I thought her portrayal was more...convincing, I guess. Rebecca Ferguson came off rather bland to me. As for characters who died, I'd hoped that Sharon Duncan-Brewster's Dr. Lynes would have lived. Duncan too. I'm in for the sequel. Whether I see it in the theater or wait for the streaming version will be determined by when it is released.

I like Harry, yet I'm not invested in his redemption storyline. I was perfectly fine with the "morally questionable hacker with a heart" characterization of the 1st season. I also have never had a problem with Delilah - as TV teenagers go, she's normal to me. Robyn set her straight last week, but it seems appropriate that there's still tension in the house. I did chuckle when Dante was sitting smug when Detective Antagonist returned the station with no Robyn. I would like more Bishop, but I see zero romantic chemistry between him and Robyn. I think the actors play against each other well.

I've watched both seasons. This is one of the few shows where I found season 2 as interesting as season 1. I always liked Paris, but I am surprised she lived as long as she did. What I don't get is what Kane is going to do with her body. The other murders were easy to cover up. But Paris would be missed. Paris and Toad as a couple would have been interesting to watch. Oh, what might have been. I think Mahgra's a decent leader, but it cost her the family, at least for now. It's not being royalty per se, but she lied by omission for nearly 20 years and her husband and children were thrust into this life they knew absolutely nothing about and had little say in the matter before they fought a war that Mahgra was too naïve to prevent. She kept saying, "I'll explain everything" yet she never said much beyond protecting the children. Haniwa seems fine, but Kofun has resentment (which I support since I think Paris was a better maternal figure than their biological mother). I feel the most for Baba, although I am sure he'll return. Mahgra couldn't even be bothered to show concern with what he lost. He's adrift for now. I would be okay with Baba and Mahgra separate, and Mahgra remaining married to Harlan. The kids are adults - Baba deserves some honest love! Sibeth is Sibeth, and Sylvia Hoeks is a revelation as the character. I'm still hoping for her assassination. But she's entertaining to watch.

Ezra Miller's attire in that video is...something. I'm not that interested in his version of The Flash. I watched it to see if he would have that absurd posture when he's running like he did in original recipe Justice League. Smart of the editors to not show him running at all. I wasn't remotely interested in Black Adam, but the teaser sparked my interest.

The trailer makes it seem like the villains will be more interesting than Batman. Which, I guess is a return to the 90s films? Also, I've never been impressed by Robert Pattinson. My feelings could change, but ambivalent indifference is where I am.

I assumed that was why she was absent. She loves her some May, so Claudette's attitude would definitely not fly with her. Their eventual interaction will be interesting. It's too early for me to call what they do with Claudette - she might die a horrible death, or she and May might be friends. Or maybe they become friends, then she dies! Never really know with this show. Maybe she's there (from a writer's perspective) to give May some steely resolve. Also, #justiceforLinda (the other recurring black dispatcher). Claudette threw unnecessary shade towards her too. Wasn't the football player mocking the teacher before the accident? There was a lot of interpersonal drama in this episode, but I wasn't moved by his 180.

Memories! I forgot about this angle. I feel for Chim, especially since he had no idea about the ER visit. I know Maddie is struggling, but it was horrible not to tell him about that. I mean, she had ample opportunity in the video, not like she had to tell him face-to-face. Yet, I still laughed at the visual of Chim hanging out the driver side window yelling for Maddie while the baby looks on confusingly at her father from the back seat.

There was also a band playing loudly. I wondered how the driver didn't hear that. The brakes suddenly failing when they apparently worked behind the elderly woman driver was a bit much. Harry brought up something I wondered myself: how Michael didn't notice an unknown adult male taking his son. I know he threatened to kill his family. But the house doesn't look that big. The one time we saw the two of them interacting together at the house was downstairs and outside. Somehow Hudson slipped out with him while he wasn't looking? I know it's unfair to judge, given the number of people in the house. But still. Michael didn't even know Harry was missing until Athena got there and asked, and there was no one else around at that point. I didn't watch TV show Soul Food. It seems like the few times I see Vanessa Williams, she's playing some version of her OTT Cosby Show character. I knew as soon as Josh advised May to talk to Claudette, it would not go well. He witnessed Claudette's openly derisive tone towards May. Josh is also a bit of a pushover, so it tracks that he's oblivious. That said, I did agree with him in that it hadn't even been a day and she's already coming to him about it. Sometimes people are assholes, and you just have to let it be until a pattern of behavior shows that you can note (and possibly document). And assholes always know who to try.

This episode was...not good. And yet, I am still glad to have the show back. I like Delilah, but she absolutely deserved being told off by Robyn. Teen misbehavior is handwaved a lot on TV (by writers AND viewers), so I appreciate that Robyn shut it down when she got out of line. I also chuckled at Vi being offended. This was the best scene of the episode. I wonder if we ever get to see the ex-husband, or is he meant to be a Wilson variant (hat tip to Home Improvement). I speculated last season that Robyn wasn't hurting for money, and she confirmed it this episode. Yes!

Same. I wasn't keen on how the show fired the Jackson actor, but I also felt like they never knew what to do with the character. So I wasn't quite sold on 5 minutes/poor man's Amanda Knox/sit 'cho azz down. But Harper is my favorite, and their scenes together in this ep have changed my mind. I am not looking forward to inevitable "why didn't you tell me what was going on" showdown between this two. Because I feel like Angela would cut him a bit of slack if he told her what happened. I really hate the "don't communicate because...plot contrivance" trope. Ha! Also, agreed. I couldn't believe Bradford let him get away with that, but then I remembered he only chose him to spite Chen. The first gopher seemed keen on the job until she sabotaged him? I don't know, that part was supposed to be funny, but I was mostly annoyed with Chen.

Jenna Dewan looks her age to me. Not seeing a woman in her 20s at all. Maybe mid-30s at the youngest. I did not watch Castle, but I believe the lead actress was tall-ish, yes? I'm sure the tall man/short woman couples are common in real life. But it's awkward on camera. Dewan looks all of 5'2 on a good day, and Fillion looks 6'2-ish. He seems to be physically awkward opposite the petite women. I noticed the same with Sarah Shahi. But he seemed okay opposite Ali Larter. I don't think we've gotten a lot of Bell and Bradford interaction on the show in general. They were my favorite scenes. I didn't mind Wesley and Angela, either, although I do wonder how she'll be brought back into the fold at the station. Being a detective is great, but not really what the show is about.

Yes, pissed off Bobby is a Bobby I am on board with. I just wish that it was due to something like fatigue from working several 24 hour shifts. Because I know first responders get tired of people's shit sometimes. I shall miss the hotness that was Buck-with-a-clipboard. I hope we hear about Maddie in a facility next episode, assuming there are no more scenes with her for awhile. I thought Eddie and Ana had chemistry, and yet I didn't care about the break-up. Yes, he should have spoken up earlier. OTOH, Ana knew that his panic attack was about her and didn't want to face it. I don't know, I'm not feeling a lot of sympathy for her. Because if I realize a man is having a panic attack at the thought of being with me, I'm taking that as my cue to exit. I would certainly NOT stay at his home and look after his son, blackout be damned. Eddie could have figured out the child care situation on his own. But mostly, this is just a writer's problem, because Eddie was all in last season. And also, Athena was fighting for her life when she hot him. I appreciated that she admitted it wasn't intentional, but had no regrets. Because...exactly!