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The resolution was so mundane. Cleaning ladies took revenge on the scientists for killing Annie. Ok, but there are some issues with that. Did all the scientists they condemned to die in the ice take part in Annie's death/coverup? Were they all working at Tsalal when Annie was killed? Some of them could have started later in the years since her death. Some of them may not have known about the extent of the pollution/corruption with Silver Sky. Some time after Annie's murder, employer: "You are being hired for this revolutionary project with super cures, but it is in Alaska". Clueless scientist(s) hired after the murder: "Wow, sign me up. I could be instrumental in finding cures for the ills of mankind. My work could be the reason I win a Nobel prize." Cleaning ladies storm the facility. Clueless scientist(s) again: "Whoa, what the hell is going on? Why are these women pointing guns at us, taking our clothes, and effectively killing us by making us walk naked in a blizzard?!?!" Vigilante justice, with potential for innocent bystanders, and they didn't get all of them (Clark). I guess we're supposed to assume, and know, all the scientists were guilty.

This show was just plain ridiculous. It started off alright, but went off the rails by episode four. There were TOO many twists that amounted to nothing. Once the Brannock's discovered the tunnel, THAT is all the show should have been about. The tunnels answer how the "Watcher", and Jasper, got into your house repeatedly and undetected. A throwaway line to Detective Chamberland of "I boarded it up" makes absolutely no sense. Forget about the cops, since they won't help you. If they were smart, they could have set a trap and caught Graff, or whomever, coming through the tunnels. Or, get a team, hang lights, and chart out the tunnels. In this age of security cameras, why wasn't any cameras set up to watch the mailbox? The letters didn't have postmarks, which means someone hand delivered them. That would have been easy to catch. Wouldn't take long to figure out it was Jasper and pigtails doing it all. The show ends with "Mystery is still unsolved." Yes, the real-life mystery is unsolved but, as far as this show, it was the Preservation Society. No, the show didn't state it, but that is the best explanation for this trash series. Everything else is fluff to fill in the gaps and keep us "in suspense". This was bad horror movie stupidity. Watching the real life story on Buzzfeed was interesting. Having the show writers attempt to fill in the gaps of the Watcher was very poorly done.

Not a bad series. I didn't start watching until a couple of fans of the series were raving about it. By this point, all of the episodes were available so I could binge it. IMO, not as good as Mandalorian, but better than Kenobi or Book of Boba Fett. Those series were so bad, not really a difficult feat to accomplish. Similar to any prequel series, much of the suspense is gone. We all know Cassian is going to survive, so the "cliffhanger" ending is just silly. Lots of good characters. Dedra is very good as the villain. Infinitely better than the inquisitor in Kenobi. My one complaint is, are humans really cheaper, and easier to replace, than using droids to build the Death Star part? Automation ensures accuracy, high production rates, and 24/7 work times. Droids may require maintenance, but not to the level of people. Droids don't have strokes, need breaks, and the Empire wouldn't have to worry about punishments, revolutions, or break outs. I am looking forward to Season 2. It's too bad the series isn't doing better, but Lucasfilm, or actually Kathleen Kennedy, has burned the fans so much that people have given up on Star Wars. Once she is gone, and a true Star Wars fan takes over, then it can return to popularity.

Watching a show, it is only natural to suspend disbelief. But, in that suspension things have to make sense. In the DCEU and MCU, we all know there aren't any superheroes in real life, but even the things they do have to make sense with our real world expectations. The legalities of the events happening with Serena and the Wheelers makes no sense because the writers have not truly defined the Wheeler's status. Are they Canadians, Gileadeans (if that is what a person from Gilead is called), or what? Why would Wheeler be able to do what he is doing in No Man's Land with impunity? Why would Mrs Wheeler have ANY say in how the baby is raised when the mother is right there? Serena hasn't been ruled unfit. And, I doubt she would be ruled unfit considering the events she had to endure. Any family lawyer would paint her as a saint doing what is necessary to protect her child. Which would carry even more weight, due to how HARD it is for women to reproduce in this universe. Serena would follow June's example and give an impassioned speech about her treatment in the Wheeler home and that would be it. I hate that I'm advocating for Serena, but right is right. The writers are hacks. They were given an interesting premise and, once the original story was exhausted, their true abilities have been shown as lacking. I'm watching it, but it is just sad that it isn't any better.

My wife and I wonder the same thing. Earlier season, Fred said, "Privileges would only apply to a few." or something like that. Privileges would really only apply to white males. Although, show Gilead is more 'politically correct' and has minority commanders and handmaids. Show should have went all in and stuck with the white supremacy angle. No way I buy that minorities would be commanders and handmaids. Back to women, yes, the female population should be significantly reduced in Gilead. Even the commander's wives should be defecting in large numbers once they experienced the repression of Gilead. Many of the wives, aunts, and Marthas are educated women. Marthas would have a hard time, but wives and aunts should be leaving their posts. Canada is similar to the US, and lots of those women would be able to resume the careers/lives they had pre-Gilead. I mean, what does Gilead do for entertainment/leisure? I'm betting a better life could be had in any of the other western countries. Finally, what about the Gilead sympathizers in Canada? Pretty sure, Gilead wouldn't object to people, especially women, wanting to move there. So, why don't they immigrate to Gilead? What is stopping them? In current times, you hear about some crazy person wanting to join the Taliban or other designated country. But, we don't see or hear women praising places like Iraq or Saudi Arabia. If we did, people would tell them to move there. The world knows how Gilead works. If they TRULY believed in it, then they should move there. Show should address this.

Yes, the show has gone way beyond the original story line of the books. I didn't read the original book, but it is real obvious that the writers ran out of material and are making it up as they go along. There is no real sense how Gilead's government works. How many commanders are there? Is there a head commander, like the Pope? How are decisions made? The show focuses on one area/city, but what about the rest of the continental US? We, as viewers, know about the border/no-mans land, the colonies, and Boston. Also, rebels fighting. That's it. No world building, but that is because the writers have no idea how Gilead works. What is Gilead's standing in the world? There are hints, but nothing definite. This episode we find out that repressive regimes, like North Korea and China, applaud them. Wow, what an endorsement! With what we know, Gilead should have collapsed a long time ago. No idea how it sustains itself.

This episode was ridiculous and predictable. Why is America/Tuello telling June and Luke ALL the details about the secret mission? Why are June and Luke allowed to be in the operations room for the secret mission? Why would the families be told anything about the secret mission? I mean, seriously, WTF?!?!? If anything, the mission failed because the secret mission wasn't all that secret. And, who didn't guess that the commander leading the mission wasn't going to be killed. It's no wonder America (Alaska and Hawaii) can't accomplish anything. The "leaders" are idiots. Another thing about the mission. Why are they having a vigil for the soldiers on the mission? This was an embarrassment and supposedly a secret. Tuello would have met with the families of the killed soldiers privately and offered his condolences. Certainly wouldn't have been an announcement of the fallen soldiers in public for all to see. The show really wants us to feel sorry for Serena. Could they make Mrs. Wheeler look and act any more crazy? She's way over the top. Serena was much more effective when tormenting June than Wheeler is lording over Serena. Regardless, karma has come for Serena and I have no sympathy for her. Just don't hurt the baby. Lawrence is manipulating it all. He is manipulating June, Nick, other commanders, America, everybody. If he isn't directly manipulating things, then he certainly knows how to turn things in his favor. I felt he orchestrated the whole mission with America to bring June to New Bethlehem. Maybe that's a little much, but he knows how to play on Nick and June's emotions. Will Putnam be the one that initiates his downfall? Maybe, but doubtful.

I knew one of the main characters was going to die, just wasn't sure which one. I'm fine with it being Ruth. Her plot armor lasted until the end. She, as well as Darlene, should have died when the union mob boss sought retaliation for his son getting his junk blown off by Darlene. It could have been one of the Byrdes, but oh well. Fade to black ending was stupid on The Sopranos and it is stupid here. Having the PI reappear was all kinds of dumb. For some one that was a good cop, he was real stupid. He broke into their house, no warrant, to get evidence that would immediately be thrown out and ruin any case against the Byrdes. Right, it would ruin their reputation, but that wouldn't last. How easy would it be for them to discredit him and say he held a grudge? Better to never have brought him back. Overall, I liked Ozark. Lots of twists and turns. Beyond that idiotic ending, I am fine with it. Byrdes are "out", but not really as they're still on the FBI and cartel's radar. They will forever be looking over their shoulder. Well, onward to the next show.

This show is stupid. Chuck is Captain Ahab and not in an interesting way. He is willing to sacrifice everything in his pursuit of the Moby Dick whale that is Mike Prince. But, oh wait, it was all a ruse because Dave saw through it all and Chuck will return to fight another day. Now, they BOTH will be Captain Ahab. The funny thing is, how many people are really rooting for Chuck and Dave? I mean really. Not a Mike Prince fan, but Chuck demonstrates a level of moral superiority where you want to see him fail. Chuck's plot armor is strong and the only reason it played out with the "twist" is because the story demanded it. The show has jumped the shark. So what, they're going to do ANOTHER season of Chuck trying to outmaneuver and bring down a rich guy? Six seasons and he still hasn't been successful. Lost a marriage, a best friend (which he got back, which doesn't make sense), lost his job as AG, and his freedom (which should have been the end). Mike Prince outplayed Axe in one season. But, wait, next season will be different. Alright, Don Quixote. Keep tilting at those windmills. At this point, even if Chuck "wins" next season, it won't be believable. Regardless, I'm done. i won't be back next season.

Does anyone REALLY care how Prince got the Olympics to New York? Who cares?!?! Your average, everyday person has NO idea how host cities are chosen. And, if you told them, bribery was involved, I'm betting they wouldn't be surprised or care. Host city residents' lives are screwed up for 2-3 weeks and then the Olympics are over and move on. Chuck going on this crusade is just stupid. "I have to make sure this billionaire doesn't get what he wants, in the name of helping the rank and file." Prince wasn't the only one invested in the Olympics coming to NY. Chuck screwing this up affects many others and he SHOULD suffer for it. He won't and this show is just treading water. It's not even interesting anymore. The actor that played Axe was smart in leaving this dumpster fire.

I do get that conflict is the point, but too much and it becomes stale. "Marty and Wendy encounter YET another problem. Let's see how they get out of this!" Notice they did not show us how Ruth talked those guys into selling her the drugs back. Dude was on the verge of shooting her, cutaway, and now she is dragging the drugs down the driveway. Murphy's law isn't an occasional occurrence, it's a rule on this show.

Looking forward to see how this season plays out. I do have to say one thing. The IT/computer guy is a minor character, and he shows up minimally, but he looks absolutely ridiculous with that mustache. It may be the point, but he looks like a teenager trying to make himself seem older or distinguished. He's practically a stereotype and I can't take him seriously.

Mya is an idiot. How was she even able to coordinate that action with Navarro and none of her superiors know about it? Regardless, she wrecked her career, and any future federal positions in law enforcement, and Navarro still gets away AND the FBI gets a deal for twice as long. Of course, she probably doesn't know that, but I'm sure her superior will tell her just before she is fired and walked out of the building. Her ego didn't like being called righteous and will soon to be unemployed. Well, guess she and the PI can go into business together. Darlene had long outlived her 'sell-by' date. She should have been killed couple of seasons ago. Poor Wyatt. Simping should not have cost him his life. He and Darlene can go on those walks in the afterlife now. Javier is not long for this world. Navarro is much more calculating and has his henchman do the wet work. Javier kills people and thinks he is untouchable. He doesn't even have backup when he travels around town. Ruth will be his downfall and it shouldn't happen any other way. Good seven episodes. Hopefully, Jonah will move past his petulance. I'm tired of seeing it. The close call of possibly going to jail, even if orchestrated by Wendy, should have shaken some sense into him, but he's still acting stupid.

Filmed in downtown Atlanta. I used to work at the 191 Peachtree building that was shown in the scene with the Byrdes and that couple. Surreal seeing that street and recognizing it as Atlanta, when the show is selling it as Chicago.

Jonah will come around. After all, he's only "14". I know, I know, the show can't account for the actor growing. Actually, Charlotte and Jonah seem way older than their years. Charlotte is drinking with her parents and Javier. Jonah clearly looks and acts, current behavior aside, older than 14. Guess being part of a criminal family really ages kids. I do like this show. BUT, I feel it pushes the drama too much. Nothing seems to go right, too often. How many times do we have to see them encounter a problem and say, "Don't worry. We'll fix it." They scramble, cajole, and ultimately work it out until the next several fires pop up. It's practically cliche at this point. All the stuff Darlene has done and it's a heart attack that does her in?!?! Not likely. Wendy is a beast. Darlene is crazy, but Wendy is controlled fury. Darlene thought she was doing the intimidating, but Wendy let the mask slip and Darlene saw Wendy's Hyde persona. Underestimate Wendy at your own peril.