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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!

Albert was barely around last season. I assumed the previous season finale was setting him up to be more of a supporting character this season. There's still time, I suppose, assuming the actor hasn't been cast in something else.

He did. Hopefully, Lou living = more screen time. I was 200% on Buck's side when he was concerned about what animals they would come into contact with. I know the scenes were played for laughs, and it was funny. Still, I think animals are anthropomorphized too much, so that colors my perspective. Poor Maddie. She is really struggling. This multi-episode arc would have been a good time to showcase Albert being a firefighter. Ah well. Buck-with-a-clipboard is kind of hot.

I'd argue they never really knew what to do with Jackson, but it was particularly acute last season. Not just you. Never been a Chen fan. Too whiny. It's why I never cared about Bradford/Chen. Bradford would seem to benefit from someone who is self-reliant, confident, and not easily intimidated. If there needs to be a pairing, Harper makes more sense. But we all know that ain't happening. It would be interesting to rotate rookies while keeping the seasoned TOs and Grey, but that ship sailed long ago. Agreed. Right? But I knew that would never last. I remember calling this in the first episode of season 3: Still, that couldn't have waited for episode 2?

I mean....this is hilarious and accurate. I binged the 2nd season during a free SundanceNow trial. The fashion was the most interesting thing about the 1590s. It took them FOREVER to time spin or whatever the hell back to the present in the last episode. I giggled a lot over Matthew's blood rage. The Book of Life seems pointless for all of the focus on it. I thought the modern day stuff was much more interesting. I particularly appreciated the direct, angst-free relationship and actual chemistry between Marcus and Phoebe. They meet, they like each other, he tells her the truth, she reasonably thinks he's unhinged, he gives her space and then tries again by providing evidence, she investigates, goes back to him, they reconcile, she's committed, he's committed. I know this is based on books, but if I had a wish list and there had to be a lynchpin couple, Marcus and Phoebe are infinitely preferable. Again, great production values, with so much potential for a good story. I was sad about Emily's death because I liked the aunts, but they also had very little to do beyond Emily's repetitive "higher magic" spell that meant little beyond her hiding the page.

Yeah, the catfishing is what really made this fall apart for me. Not the catfishing itself necessarily, but the who and why. It's one thing for a bored, lonely woman to pose as another woman online for attention. But to pose as a man seeking female companionship? Eh. I can relate to ennui and loneliness, but there is absolutely a level of narcissism at play when you're catfishing people, especially as an adult. I think film and media has misled the public about how narcissism manifests. It's not just the bombastic, delusions of grandeur, cult of personality stuff. I think the quiet, "vulnerable" narcissist is more insidious in many ways, and the reach of the Internet makes them especially dangerous. Agreed, although the writing did her no favors. I had a lot of sympathy for her because Nick and his family were a powder keg of dysfunction that she's seemingly tolerated for years. I actively disliked Pia the entire series, and the mother wasn't much better. In my head, Sophie and her boys moved out of town ASAP, moved closer to her mother, and let the healing begin.

Agreed. I don't particularly care about any of the characters, although I did enjoy Delilah's exasperated "Fuck off, Tony" in this episode. But mostly I watch this because I'm kind of bored, there isn't much TV catching my interest, and the smoothie scenes make me want one (sans illegal drugs). Oh, and the pretty scenery. In hindsight, maybe I would be more interested if I binged all episodes. Watching the 1st 3 in short order piqued my interest, but the last 2 weeks, I've been like, "Wait, what happened last episode?" And I've no interest in rewatching any of it, so I'm halfway confused through bits and start scrolling on my phone in disinterest. Shame, too, since there's a lot of talent on screen and they're doing their jobs.

Of all the Chrises, his career has baffled me the most. I've been irrationally annoyed by him ever since Everwood. But my family wanted to watch this, and I was outvoted. Agreed that there was a lot of stupid going on. This reminded me of another sci-fi/alien/time travelesque film with a dumb name - Edge of Tomorrow. And yet, I really enjoyed EoT. Tom Cruise is much better at selling a self-centered character as a protagonist. Emily Blunt was more convincing as a doomed, yet tough badass. I wasn't the least bit invested in the family stuff. Surprisingly, JK Simmons was quite the well-seasoned snack in his brief scenes. I would have found this immensely more interesting if Edwin Hodge and Sam Richardson were the leads.