wanderingstar

Annber03, I'm so glad you're enjoying the show. Season 2 improves on season 1 in many ways (and I say that as someone who adores season 1). The 3-part opener is one of my favorites in the show. The show ramps up some of the long-term storylines in season 3, and I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the season overall.

Season 18, Episode 15, "When Irish Eyes are Lying" OMG, this episode was SO GOOD! Even though I guessed the culprit early on, I still found the story compelling. Poor Roberts. I guessed nothing good would come of him and Laoise. She used him and didn't even care what danger she'd put him in. Loved seeing Effie take a stand and take her assistant under her wing. Hope we see more of this mentorship. I wanted to slap the shit out of that anti-Catholic bigot every time he opened his mouth.

The episodes still air on PBS, though I'm not sure when the newest season would start airing there. I'm loving season 12. So far, my favorite episodes this season are Ep. 12X01 - "The Battle of Kembleston" - Good season opener. Mrs. Devine and everyone dressing up for the medieval re-enactment was fun. Father Brown really committed to his party-lol. Ep. 12X03 - "The Horn of Cernunnos" - A solid mystery where the culprit (weirdo lady longing to bring back her witchcraft practicing ancestors) surprised me Ep. 12X05 - "The Cup of Calabria" - Welcome back, Flambeau! The mystery in this one (a holy relic stolen from the Vatican (again!) LOL), and the Cardinal wants Father Brown to team with Flambeau to find it! The episode took several twists and turns, none more shocking than Flambeau ending the episode working for the Vatican! Ep. 12X06 - "The Lord of the Dance" - Absolutely loved seeing Brenda get to do more. REALLY loved Brenda telling off that brat she was partnered with in the dance competition. Felt bad for the culprit even though she was so cold and calculating.

Two episodes in, and I'm LOVING this new season. Mervin and Naomi's sparring is fun to watch. And I like the new officer, Seb. I kinda guessed the how of the mystery but not the who. The culprit in this one was gross. I'm curious to see how the mystery of Mervin's mom's death will unfold.

Was anyone really surprised that Mervin's mother, Dorna's death would turn out to be suspicious. I mean, this is Murder Island 😆

Delighted to have the show back on BritBox. Lovely to see JP. The story of young Officer Brice was very sad. The actor who played him did a good job portraying him as sensitive and full of hope. I'm liking Mervin despite his abrasive demeanor. Looking forward to Darlene and/or Naomi dressing him down. Are they really writing the Commissioner out? Hard to believe.

I like that this show can still surprise me like that. Did not see the culprit coming at all. Really enjoyed this episode. Watts and Murdoch is always a good team-up. And I'm liking Higgins and Roberts. Their shenanigans the last 2 episode have kept me entertained. I also enjoyed Effie and Louise teaming up against that annoying morality officer. She's a walking solution in search of a problem.

That's the first - and maybe only - time I saw Blake get irritated/slightly flustered. I found it kinda cute.

So cute! I got Ivy, and I feel good about that 🙂

Season 18x13, "The Wrong Man" I LOVED this episode. First, I thought they set up the suspects in the murders really well (the guest actors really made their characters distinct). The culprit was still somewhat obvious, but I was still on the edge of my seat with each twist and turn. Second, the villain, Vaughn is one you love to hate (can't say that for all the recurring villains on this show). Was surprised he was somewhat nicer to Brackenreid, Choi, and Murdoch at the end, but it seems like that won't last. The Roberts/Higgins side story was amusing. They make a good team, though I do still miss George. Also loved seeing Watts, though it felt like his scenes were cut for time. Lots of telling, not showing. "Who'd think that attacks on a man's reputation would actually help to get him elected" I see you show-LOL

The podcast Children of the Watch is doing an episode-by-episode rewatch of Andor. I listened to the podcast when Andor first aired and really enjoyed it. Loving the rewatch podcasts, as well.

"The Star of Mandalay" (Season 18x12) Enjoyed this one. Liked seeing Watts paired up with Margaret. I love when they try out new pairings like that. Also loved Choi in this one, particularly his sparring with Wolfie Mandelbaum. Murdoch's "Albert?" to the Inspector was amusing. Violet and Watts trying to spook Henry was hilarious. I need more Violet/Watts team-ups! Loved that little shoutout.

Annber03, I wish I could give your post +1000. I'm delighted for you that DS9 is your intro to Trek, which is very different from the experience of most fans. Agree with your top 5 episodes. Duet, in particular, is an all-timer, not just for Trek but for television in general. The DS9 ensemble is one of the best ever, period. I'm so excited for you to see what comes in subsequent seasons. Please keep posting your reactions, comments, and questions. And welcome to the Trek family!

Saw this last night with friends. So much fun. I loved the cast, not just KeKe Palmer and SZA, who I thought had great chemistry, but also Katt Williams who was a delight (Lucky trying to warn Dreux and Alyssa off the payday loan place was hilarious); Dominique Jackson, who I enjoyed in Insecure; and the legendary Vanessa Bell-Calloway. I could tell I was enjoying the movie because I was very invested in how Alyssa and Dreux would get out of their latest scrape. This is definitely a movie I'll be rewatching several times.