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I read elsewhere someone else's theory that everytime Ichabbie had a "moment", a flower would bloom on Pandora's tree. Because I am a sucker, I rewatched the Pandora parts of the first three episodes to confirm that. Nope. But what I did discover...okay, we all know the tree's "nourishment" is fear. It's a Fear Tree. So any time a demon that Pandora released was able to pull fear out of these people, her tree (or a blossom) grew. At the end of Blood and Fear, when Crane said "I am more grateful that we found each...one again." Okay, it could be initally misintrepreted as shipping (as I did). But I don't think it is. He says that, then the show cuts to Abbie, and she looks - I don't know, like she had a disturbing revelation or something. That look I think was this. It was fear that Crane was back in her life. Because him being back in her life means that the demons will come back, the fighting as Witnesses comes back, the disruption of her life comes back. Fear that she can never "live the life she dreamed of". Right after that, we have the shot of the Pensieve, with Abbie's face swimming in the water. Then Pandora smiles, and a rose bloom opens. Abbie is fearful. She's fearful of the implications that Crane's return brings to her. The tree needs fear. That fear in Abbie made the rose bloom. Does that make sense. I like this. Season 1 and 2 reallt missed the personal moments. The bonding, even the downtime between the mains. That's why last years scenes with Jenny, Crane and Abbie in the bar were fun. We need the downtime too. I love it too!

I never even thought of it! But I think you might be right. I mean, I will be honest - I think Mia(?) should be given the chance to decide her life - but then I guess she could technically stop treatment and go home to die. She seemed so genuine though, and in pain (from the cancer and side effects). I never thought of this one, but yeah, for sure. I thought Annalise would be smarted than that. Damn emotions.

Any medical lab in a hospital would most likely have some samples kicking around - you'd just have to get it illegally. I could take a vial of Malaria home if I wanted to. I could even transfer some malaria-postive blood into a different tube and take it home, and no one would ever know. A patient's hematology samples (that's the department that tests for the parasite) are not held in secure locked places, so any medical employee with access could grab the vial sample and take it with them if they knew which one to get. No seriously. I'm really not joking. It's not treated as a major biohazard that incredibly contagious/infectious. I will add that this is my situation - not all hospitals/labs. To get technical in a way, the small amount of blood that Crane injected was not the problem (though would make him feel ill). Malarial parasites basically destroy your blood cells by growing in the cell, leading to severe anemia in major cases. That small amount of blood would only have so many parasites (some probably dead), and they wouldn't have a chance to infect and destroy in cells. Hell, there wasn't time for the injection to circulate through his system. The more serious aspect was that Crane was STABBED! In the lower body, possibly damaging some organs and he had huge blood loss. For the Malaria, Crane just needed testing to determine whether he had a G6PD defiency (most likely not, since he's English), then prescribed Quinine or a similar anti-malarial drug. It was the blood LOSS and stabbing that was serious! Dude should have been in a hospital. A Pensieve! I didn't even catch that! First Dementors, then Pensieves! Someone likes HP - Good man, Cliff Campbell! I liked the episode, but thought that the first part would be Crane's fear, then the second half, Abbie. When that didn't happened, I side-eyed that, but by the end realized that it's a longer arc for Abbie. Her fear of abandonment and being alone is the theme that Pandora's playing on. Loved the final scene with injured Crane and Abbie patiently sitting with him. Just lovely and my shipped heart warmed! And what is actually surprising me is that I really am thinking now they are going to get those two together. I didn't think so, but knowing this is most likely the last season, Cliff and co are going for broke. I actually like how the reasons for Pandora's target of the Witnesses is not known fully, but it's obviously it's personal for her. Jenny being awesome, getting back the Anubis thing and basically being annoyed that someone is one-uppering her at her game. Awesome. I really like these scenes and Lyndie is killing it. Still not sure what Daniel Reynolds agenda is. This show needs to be able to swear. Shooting some guy and they fall out a window does not garner an "oh damn." It garners a "Oh shit!" Oh, and SH Casting department...If you are going to cast a young Crane, try to get the eye colour right. Tom Mison's eyes are very blue, and you can't miss that, so try to get a blue-eyed kid next time. Cause you know - eye colour doesn't change that much (naturally). I am finding the interactions between Crane and Abbie really interesting this season. Crane seems so much more relaxed and comfortable. I mean, he still has that formality and stiffness from his time and upbringing, but around Abbie, he just seems so mellow and relaxed and content. Abbie, however, is not. She seems more reserved and she is obviously conflicted over Crane and his return. She had nine months doing her thing for herself and her future. Now Crane comes back, evil returns and she's back to square one. BUT what did Pandora say at the end of the episode - she fears losing Crane, fears fighting alone and BEING alone. That shot of Beharie's face at the end, where you knew that she is totally conflicted about Crane, about them, about the Witness obligations, about this person who she feels to close and connected to. It's not even shipping, it's just very interesting and a new dynamic that I see.

It has to be a blood-borne illness that was 100% treatable and reversable - like Malaria. Anything else like Hepatitis, HIV or whatever would be very bad - and permanent for Crane. And Malaria is much more common then you think. I work in a med lab, and probably about two or three times a week, there would be patients who were positive for Malaria. It's pretty easy to determine and view on a blood film. Why so much malaria? Because citizens go back home to visit family (India, Asia mostly in our cases), and are too cheap/stubborn to take malarial meds in advance. Then they come back, get a fever, come to ER and boom! Malaria. Very common. I liked the episode. More to say on it later, but Pandora is targeting Abbie specifically I think. Crane is feature and a part of the targeting, but in this episode, his past childhood experiences were used to basically highlight to Abbie her fear. Being alone/abandoned. This theme will continue throughout most of the season.

Hee. SkyDome, man. Always the SkyDome. The "Rogers Center" has been forced upon us, but it shall forever be know as the SkyDome!! *grin* (Seriously. Everytime I mention where the Jays home field is, I immediately think/blurt out SkyDome then have to correct myself and say the Rogers Centre - it just doesn't sit well, isn't right. But yeah, SkyDome to a lot of us!!).

Yeah, I totally concur. Hell Yeah Jays!! When I heard about the idiots throwing beer cans (not allowed into the SkyDome aka Rogers Centre!!), I was like, SERIOUSLY!! I expect better from Toronto fans in any sport. We are Canadian - we have a reputation to maintain...... Anyway, honestly, the response really didn't surprise me. I think back to the fallout from the Vancouver Canucks losing the Stanley Cup a few years ago, but I thought, if those fan bastards can burn a city like that...Toronto has no chance.

Well then, I must be a callous and miserable person, because seriously? Someone you knew 20+ years ago still haunts you? Yes, there are people who consume you, but this seems extreme. I can't remember one week ago, yet alone 25 years. That's why I am having a hard time with this "Weller longs (platonically) for Taylor). It makes no sense, because it was so far ago. Granted, as I have said, I have zero memory, so maybe this is fine. But how many of you, in your thirties around, can remember every detail about a kid you hung out with when you were ten years old? There are some people who fortunately will because they are blessed with good memories. But I suspect there are a lot more who do not. Which is why I can't help by side-eye this storyline.

Wow. Congrats Toronto Blue Jays!! That was amazing. And Jose Bautista - the shot of him hitting the home run, glaring at the field, then flinging his bat back in a definitive "Fuck you!" was the BEST!!! I'm from Toronto and we are definitely a bandwagon city. Prior to this, we could barely fill the Rogers Center . Now, tickets are sold out and scalping for huge bucks. The crowd noise in the Rogers Center was insane. And I have never ever seen a team celebrate like this for what was essentially a semi-final win. I swear, this was like a team who won a SuperBowl. But so many Torontonians and GTA-ians are walking around wearing their Jays jerseys and are totally into baseball. And honestly - if Toronto lost by one point - especially after that crazy 7th inning call...I fully expected rioting in downtown. I really did. ETA: Munenori Kawasaki just gave the BEST interview ever (SportsNet). I was in tears in laughter. That guy is AWESOME! ETA Again!: I guess most of the people here aren't seeing the SportsNet broadcasts that I am - there are fans still in the stadium, singing the tune to that "OLÉ, OLÉ" song, but totally upbeat, and singing instead "JOSE! JOSE!" OMG, We are the BEST! ETA Three: Quiz? How many bottles of champagne were sprayed over the Blue Jay players tonight? Hint. All of the players spraying each other with champagne right after they won. Then dumping entire bottles on each player. Then running along the field edge, cheering with the fans, and spraying THEM with booze. Then in the locker room, MORE booze. The players are wearing ski masks, everyone is soaked, and Toronto is happy.

Two more funny recaps of S03.E02: Whispers in the Dark. An entertaining, funny one - Andrea Recaps SH - Very Genevieve Valentine-ish. TVRecappers Delight recap.

^^^ This. So this and so true. Love this comment.

The person who tattooed her and wiped her memory would have been better printing out the clues on regular white printer paper, locking/hiding those clues in a safe, and tattooing maybe only THAT clue - the clue to the safe - on Jane when he/she/them left her body in Times Square. Or you know, simply left a note with her? I mean, it was a very visible place to leave her so a note would have been good too and much less effort. But then we don't get the drama/extreme look of the tattoos. I'm still so confused about Weller's connection to Jane and why it's so important to him. So he's at least 5 or more years older than her, right? He said he would look in after her, because her mother worked. Then the newspaper clipping stated a Five-year old girl disappeared, but wasn't she supposed to be ten? And again, I just can't relate to him being still so messed up that his neighbour he knew as a kid disappeared. His family falling apart, yes. But then, I would expect him to be resentful of her, not all moony and sentimental.

Here is you thread to discuss the second episode of season 6 - JSS. To discuss about the episode before it airs, please go to: -------------> S06.E02: JSS - Pre-Air Speculation and Live Chat This thread will open Sunday Oct 18th, at 10 pm. Remember - DO NOT post Comic Spoilers, Fear the Walking Dead information or any discussion about the Talking Dead. We have threads for that. Please remember to be Civil and Respectful to your fellow posters, but always make sure you have fun!

Here is your Pre-Air Speculation and Live Chat thread for your viewing and posting pleasure! The thread will open Friday night (the 16th and close right after the episode airs on Sunday, after which you can head on over to the actual episode thread: ---------------------> S06.E02: JSS DO NOT post Comic Spoilers, Fear the Walking Dead information or any discussion about the Talking Dead. We have threads for that. Please remember to be Civil and Respectful to your fellow posters, but always make sure you have fun!

Season 6 kicks off with Blood, Sweat and Gold...

That "Super Spy" outfit of hers - it screams modern to me. Is it supposed to be her 1700s spy outfit? Everytime I see it, I think modern times, hence probably the belief that she's gonna appear in the modern times. I think I would have rathered her try to seduce Howe, and knock him out in a bedroom and escape. The big bulky dress reason does make sense - like stated above, I wish they would have had a quick line of dialogue that stated that. Interesting casting news - I remember this mentioned early on -

The pool/zip-tie scene creeped me out due to my fear of drowning. That exercise was just terrifying (to me). I thought it was weird that FBI Drunk Guy simply handed over all of the information about Alex's father. Maybe it's too much TV and real life examples of censored infomation released from gov't, but I was side-eyeing that big time. First, it's a major security and confidentiality breech and second, I wouldn't trust the information in there, since he readily handed it over. I hope that makes sense. No one ever revealed about Alex's father to Alex herself, yet suddenly FBI guy is so conveniently willing to share the info? *Red Flag*

Someone live tweeted the NYCC panel. Here are the tweets. Okay, they explained why BR was without a dress. Makes sense TBH. Best part of the panel, IMO, is the email from Mison that Zach Appleman read out. That was hilarious. The cancellations are weird, but not unexpected. It wouldn't be SH without any behind-the-scenes drama. *grin*

See, I thought this was the actual purpose of the exercise. How can you work together as a team, trust your fellow FBI agents if you are only thinking of yourself? By being selfish and self-centered, you put your fellow agents, the FBI and the public at a whole, at significant risk. You also - as an agent in a precarious situation - would most likely need to consider sacrificing yourself for the greater good (aka, the USA, the FBI, the People, etc) if you tended towards selfless. Which is what the FBI wants. If you are selfish, thinking of only yourself, then you are a weakness to the FBI. Because how could another agent trust you, when you are only in it for yourself?? So when an opportunity arises, where it's either your life, or your betray your colleagues, which do you choose? If a gun is pointed at your partners head, and your own also, what do you do? Cowtow, or find a way to save both you and your partner? The FBI wants you to choose the FBI/Partner/Colleagues. If you were to choose yourself, then you are an inherent weakness and easily manipulated.. I think that was the message. At least, that's the message I got from Miranda's little exercise, and it totally made sense (to me).

Great episode. Totally creeped out by the Quarry of Walkers! Apparently the special effects budgets for the show has significantly increased. Lots of great moments tonight. Rick is definately determined. Morgan is conflicted. Interesting dynamics throughout. But where did they think the Walkers were going to go? At some point, some other noise not caused by Rick's gang are going to distract them. Honestly, I was thinking the easiest solution would be to find some TNT or dynamite or something and blow up the quarry. But I guess the noise would distract far away Walkers maybe?

Thought I'd miss the long hair too, but no, it's much better. Because it can actually be combed properly between takes - since it's Mison's REAL hair. And it's a good length for him. I approve. OMG! That is the coolest thing! I love (and honour) old graveyards. I don't know what morbidness draws me to them but...Anyway, that tour sounds amazing and something I would LOVE to do - please share the details in Small Talk! /curious, interested and fascinated!!

Damn! Yeah, you're right! "They" (that's me) didn't see that until just setting up my DVR a few minutes ago. This one is 1.5 hours. The times have been updated to reflect the episode run length. Oh, and PLEASE PM me for things like this, in case I miss something that needs to be fixed! Cause it happens and that gives me a good heads up/gets my ever wandering attention! Much appreciated! I want to watch this live, but the Toronto Blue Jays are playing (losing?) game 3 of the postseason and I am being forced to watch. Ugh. Everyone enjoy the live chat and episode discussion!

Hilarious recap by TV Recappers Delight. 43 Thoughts on Sleepy Hollow's Whispers in the Dark. A fun read!

Ask and ye shall receive....Crane's Vacuum "dance"

Season 6 is here everybody! Oct 11th heralds the returns of the 6th season of The Walking Dead, and here is your episode discussion thread for your posting pleasure. This season's threads will operate as last season - a speculation/live chat thread open up until the entire episode airs, then the actual episode thread will be open and available for discussion. Here is a quick link to the first episode thread ---> S06.E01: First Time Again - Pre-Air Speculation and Live Chat All of the same rules as last season apply - DO NOT post any comic spoilers. We have a separate comic thread for that. Also, as always, be respectful and civil in your posts. Enjoy the new season of Walking Dead awesomeness!