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17x03 - Murdoch and the Mona Lisa - I liked this episode. Enjoyed seeing Murdoch and Brackenreid teaming up after mostly being apart in the first two episodes. I miss George and Effie, though. And I do wish Julia had more to do. Hoping she'll be more involved in the mystery solving as the season goes on. So, does the end mean the real Mona Lisa ended up at casa Brackenreid permanently? What's hanging in the Louvre right now-lol

I liked this second episode, even though the mystery was just ok. I'm glad they're not just having the Commissioner move on like nothing happened after he was shot. And I'm so glad to see his daughter coming to care for him.

I'm curious about Return to Paradise, as it will feature a female detective.

17x02 - Do the Right Thing, Part 2 - Hilda Fanshaw was evil, and threatening a child is beyond the pale. Still, I feel some type of way about Julia and Murdoch kidnapping her and bringing her to jail. I know they're Our Heroes, but I lost track of all the laws they broke when Fanshaw WASN'T threatening them. Brackenreid and Margaret's plot was a bit hard to follow, but I enjoyed them working together. Margaret winding up to punch that woman was hilarious. Great to see everyone back at Station House Four. I continue to adore and root for George and Effie.

Alton said he was planning to use the gun to scare the Commissioner into listening to him.

First episode of season 13 has dropped on BritBox. Strong episode to start the new season and celebrate 100 episodes. The mystery was good, and it was great seeing the team back together. I'm mostly meh on Neville, but I really liked him in this episode, particularly his compassion for Alton. Poor Alton's suffering and turmoil really broke my heart. Also enjoyed the "are we cool" scene between Naomi and Marlon. I like their partnership and friendship. I wonder if that scene means they're steering away from any romance between those two. So delighted to see Camille. Sara Martins is still stunningly beautiful. We got a Ruby mention and a photo cameo of Florence! All in all a great start to the season.

Interesting. I watched those movies before I watched the show. The movies are good, but I think of them as their own thing. They have a grittier, more sobering vibe. Fun fact: Peter Outerbridge, who plays Murdoch in the movies, guest stars in an episode of the show, season 8's "Shipwreck."

New season's begun on Ovation in the US. 17x01 - Do the Right Thing, Part 1 - They could've titled this episode "ALL the Murders" - lol. Loved seeing Sorcha Cusack (previously of Father Brown) in this episode. Also liked seeing Margaret helping Brackenreid investigate the murder on the ship. I'm so used to bingeing episodes of this show that I'm mad I have to wait a week for the conclusion.

Loved the first two episodes. The murder at the Olimpicks was a good mystery. I thought I'd guessed the culprit but that was a twist. Plus, I loved the random announcements over the PA ("We're out of Victoria sponge!") I'm digging the pairing of Sullivan and Mrs. Devine.

Yes, I have not seen a UK release date.

I've checked the last couple of weeks but haven't seen any US release date posted.

Teaser for season 11

The Bell Riots!!!! Guess it's time for me to watch "Past Tense" again.

Saw an ad on Ovation today that said they'll start airing season 17 in February.

I liked the Christmas special. The mystery was so-so, but I liked seeing the camaraderie between the characters at the station and Humphrey with Martha. Mostly I was glad for the absence of Archie!

I liked the new Christmas special (it might be the best one yet) Compelling mystery and fun interactions between our core characters. I also really liked Neville's mum. She was so kind to the missing woman's fiance, and she was a hoot with Catherine. Pumped for season 13.

It's taken me about 6 months, but I've finally finished binging seasons 1-16, and the one thing I have to say is, "Writers, please stop having Julia accused of murder!" Only half kidding on that. Does anyone know when season 17 will come to Acorn?

Yay! Most pressing question for me: will Girls5Eva play Fort Worth and perform "Time to Tap Into Your Fort Worth!"

Awesome news! I loved season 2! Jane Seymour is great in this show.

Finally saw this movie last month at an independent theater in New York, and I really enjoyed it. The chemistry between Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal was 🔥. Through their performances, they conveyed the depth of the relationship and longing between Jake and Silva. Jason Fernandez and Jose Condessa, the actors portraying young Jake and Silva, were also great, even though they didn't have a ton of screen time. And of, course, this being Pedro Almodovar, this is a beautiful film. The landscapes! The colors! All enchanting. The plot's pretty straightforward, but the heart of the movie is Silva and Jake's relationship. This movie is shown alongside Almodovar's other English-language short, The Human Voice, which is basically a one-woman show featuring Tilda Swinton as a woman struggling with accepting a breakup. It's Tilda, so of course it's good. Neither film is on a streaming platform in the US yet, but I'll be rewatching both if/when they are.

Ha! I loved seeing him in the captain's chair. He really took to it!

"The Maquis would like a word." I swear, this took me out! 😅

"I think we should find shelter before anything is brought." It's official, T'Lyn is my favorite on this show. Love that they brought in the history of TNG's Lower Decks episode. My ears perked up as soon as I heard the name Nichols Locarno. And I love that Mariner knew both Sito and Nick. I liked Marniner and Ma'ah first fighting then teaming up. I was touched when he said "Beckett is honorable; she would not betray us." Tendi is such a delight! Loved her swooping in as Mistress of the Winter Constellations! Freeman, Shax, and Rutherford were also fun. Of COURSE she had a plan to get that info about Locarno! This finale should be interesting.

That was hilarious. I won't miss Badgey. I could learn to like Goodgey if he doesn't turn on Rutherford and crew. It was nice to see the normal pairings switched up. We don't often get to see Mariner with Rutherford and Boimler with Tendi. I liked it. It's interesting that the AIs all had similar realizations - dominating isn't all it's cracked up to be.

I've really enjoyed the last 2 episodes of Mrs. Sidhu Investigates. The characters really gelled for me as the series went on. I hope it gets a second season. Also LOVED the first 2 episodes of season 2 of Harry Wild. The writers haven't missed a beat with this show. It remains irreverent and heartfelt. Loving the chemistry between Harry and Fergus. And it looks like they'll be making Charlie less clueless this season, which will be good.