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How old was Nina when she fell into a coma (or however she got into a coma)? Maybe she is emotionally stunted as she never developed naturally emotionally as one should/would if not in a coma for a million years. Franco baiting everyone - seems to be leading somewhere and probably not a good somewhere. Just don't care.

From episode 1 this season I didn't care for it and hung in there but just deleted from my DVR - I did see some promo for upcoming last season of Inspector Lewis so I guess I will wait for that. Right now, everything is so depressing on Masterpiece - I still like Call the Midwife as they do it so well even as intense as it is and Selfridge is now on the sad side of events but I'm hanging in there till the end on that one. But, Grantchester just provides zero enjoyment or satisfaction of having watched a well made show, etc They really got a third season??

I like SG - and have no problems with roles from their past; they are actors, after all. I don't care what she played in Firefly - won't impact my viewing of this new show - IF it happens and IF it winds up being well written, etc. I liked the cast of Firefly - but, wasn't a huge fan of the show - so I don't mind them showing up on Castle. I am, obviously, one of a few people here who really doesn't care that she is not coming back and don't have any interest in reading about why because we won't ever know what all went down anyway. If the showrunners were to release a statement at this point, I can only imagine the feeding frenzy as it is dissected for every word for tone, intent, truthfulness - seems easier to stay quiet but maybe they will release a statement closer to time of renewal/cancelation stuff. I never care about people getting together as couples or not - TV never does it well so whenever I see what I am supposed to take as people being smitten and then them dragging out forever the two getting together only to muck up the whole thing, I just cringe and wish they would get people together more naturally and not make it such a big damn deal to it in the first place, taking years to get them together. It's seems so silly to me and writers for some reason never seem to be able to write these sorts of stories or couples well -so, I just don't care. The show has been simply awful - even if she was staying and the show was renewed in its current configuration, it would be off my DVR because it is just so bad right now - (to me) - It's been disappointing to see the slide into this boring version of the show for the past few years - what a drop from the first few seasons when there was fun, witty, smart Castle. Might be cheaper to just make it that he is living in L.A. instead of having to futz around trying to make it like here (NYC) - it all looks so fake when they do it.

No, it is not an automatic right to stay if his wife has a Visa. One tiny bit on this (given this isn't a board re: immigration issues): "Relatives of non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals Spouses and minor children can apply to join family members who are not EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, living in France, under the following conditions: "- The family member you are going to join must be living in France for at least one year and hold a valid residence permit. - Your relative must have adequate finances (an amount equal to the monthly minimum wage – EUR 1,445). - There must be enough room for you: French standards are 16sqm for a couple, and 9sqm per extra person." Whatever I think of the faults of this story - I don't really mind it - it is a time when young people do things of which parents often don't approve. I know I did something pretty extraordinary at 18 years of age and my parents were 100% opposed, it didn't stop me. In hindsight now at my age, would I have done what I did as I did it. No, but that's how it all works - young people do things and they are either successful and happy with their choices or things go haywire or it is just plain disappointing. Trying to stop someone over age 18 years of age from making their own choices (stupid, bad, goofy ones) is like trying to turn a ship around in the ocean. The only person on this show I actually like as a character is Eli's daughter - I like the character and I like the actress who is just very natural in the role.

The point I was making about lazy writing is that Americans (and others) cannot go to anywhere in the EU for more than 90 days; not without a grueling VISA process - so, no, he can't go to France for year to travel or anything. It's just a bugaboo of mine when they gloss over stuff like this so they stick this storyline in - in real life, all a parent had to do is point out it is not legal in any way (and, believe me, they are checking) to go for more than 90 days. That would sober up the kids - and, fast. The girlfriend could go for more than 90 days as she has a job, but not him. Anyway - says a lot about this crappy episode that I focused on that - and the strange bot person that Alicia has become. "Happy" seemed to become her code word for the night and I guess I as a viewer am supposed to assume that she will now focus on finding happiness? Yeah, by now, I really don't care.

John Noble (who I adore) looks so thin - more so than the last episodes. Hope he not sick. I was so struck by his appearance - Episodes always benefit from having more Gregson -

Alicia is like some sort of robot - with inappropriate/bizarre reactions to situations, etc. Just weird. She's coming off as a shell shocked victim - And, what's the big deal with the joke of the acres on the moon? The fact that she didn't get it immediately is - again - weird. Yeah, not the moment to hand it over but so what? So - I don't get why she likes him and I really don't get why he likes her. The fantasy of the kid moving to France is so ridiculous - good luck with getting that visa fella! The "wife" is not a French citizen - I hate when shows screw this sort of stuff up so royally. And, Jackie is never going to see the mother of her grandchildren again? Who is writing this crap? If she ends up with Peter - well, I wouldn't be surprised but I don't care one way or the other.

I think I wouldn't mind if Henry were off the show but then I don't want a mopey, mourning Elizabeth so.... I just wish whatever the heck happens with this ginned-up dramatic storyline that Henry stops playing spy next season and goes back to showing up for only a few minutes each week; he's like the shark that zoomed in from under a rock at the bottom of the sea and is eating the show - sorry, I don't like TD either - but, still - it's to much with him at this point - for me....

Kromm: "Diagnosis Murder"? I never watched that show so I wouldn't have been referring to that. You said the Dick Van Dyke Show wasn't good - I was referring to the that 1961 show - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054533/?ref_=nv_sr_2- not Diagnosis Murder. And, you really think I'm getting 'upset' about it - about a television show? Yeah, I don't get upset about such frivolous things. I was simply asking you a question - that's all. No need to respond as I'm sure you never the DvD Show. So, never mind, as they say.

Kromm: You think the Dick VanDyke show was "shit"? Really? Wow - I loved it - the ensemble cast was terrific, the story lines - funny and also very warm. I was referring to the 1961 sitcom, not the variety show - if that is what you thought I meant. But, you are the first person I've seen/read/etc who thought that sitcom was shit - Oh well - we are all different. What I miss about some of those old shows like the DvD show, I Love Lucy - all of which I watched after their original airing - was they really had to tell a story, they couldn't resort to the sexual hijinks, etc that came in later sitcoms. Actually, there were quite a bunch of them - some really awful (I thought the Donna Reed Show was just terrible) but I did and do love both I love Lucy and DvD -

If the writing is good, I think NF could carry a show - no doubt. As an aside: as to the Gilmore Girls - I think anyone can watch through the end of season 4 and wind up enjoying it and feeling satisfied (because after that: splat) - But, it is doable. I just wish I had know but I watched from the beginning and did bail for most of the last 2-1/2 years it took such a dive. Maybe NF does believe a show should go out on top and he, sadly, believes this show is "on top" still. I think all shows have a shelf life - 3, maybe 4 season and then the redundancy and changes to characters begin to made - none of which make the show better. Dick Van Dyke was a smart cookie. He ended the Dick Van Dyke show when it was at the top of the heap, saying he wanted to end it when it still had quality, etc - and, he did. The network wanted to keep it going - he said "no." I always admired that. Such a terrific decision. That show remains a wonderful watch - haven't seen it for years but when reruns were on years ago, it all held up and I never felt like it tanked -

Still no sighting or word about Trubul - (or, however you spell it)? I'm not a particular fan or anything but curious where she disappeared to - maybe I missed something? All shows are upping the violence - not sure if it is to shock or desensitize viewers. I just find it lazy and distasteful and, usually, unnecessary and a wee bit desperate on the part of the directors/producers.

Years ago, my apartment was broken into in the middle of the night while my boyfriend and I were sleeping. The thief came into our third story apartment by climbing up and then onto our terrace which I used to leave unlocked so my cat could go out use the letterbox and hang out, outside (never again after that night, obviously). He took a few items and left through the front door. We didn't know a thing until the morning. He had gotten into 3 of the 4 apartment units - quite prolific as a thief. When the police came to take the report, my boyfriend (to my horror) asked whether a gun was a good idea - the cop said, having a gun can cause all sorts of unexpected stuff - one being the thief coming into your room (and, if not armed) attacking you before you can fire and grabbing the gun and wind up killing/hurting the victims they had not planned on harming and that if you did have a gun in hand when confronting the person, be prepared to shoot and keep firing until gun is empty - We chose to not get one as we just felt with the adrenalin pumping, fear, whateveretc., too many bad scenarios could happen so, for us, that was not a choice. The cop also said it is best if it is the middle of the night, you hear something - just stay put - don't come out to confront the thief as most (not all, of course) are there to steal not kill - but, when a confrontation happens, bad things can happen. Another good piece of advice from him was not to get one of those locks for the door that needs a key when leaving as it does when entering. He said the last thing you want is if the thief got in another way (as in our situation or through a window), you want him/her to leave with ease, not get crazy frustrated because they can't leave which all again can escalate into something bad happening they didn't plan on. This is all - obviously - about our particular type of situation. I know there are countless others. But, I had been considering that sort of lock so was happy to get that bit of advice.

That's the thing I really don't understand about parents who think they are successfully hiding stuff from their kids; it's like they have zero memory of their own childhood. Kids are sponges and watch everything with spanking brand new brains that soak up and process everything in some way. Just because they are not eye to eye with you, doesn't mean they can't see/observe what you are doing. Sheesh. It was too special of a special episode but, in the end, given the number of guns in the U.S. and the number of incidents that happen with guns and kids in the homes, the ultimate tag about safety is a good one, if only as a reminder to some people out there. Just this week there was another story about one child getting hold of a parent's gun and accidentally shooting their sibling. Hardly the first and it won't be the last but if people are (for some reason) susceptible to messages from fictional tv shows (which is a whole other issue I can't comprehend), then this ultimate message: not a bad one. And, of course, heavy handed but that's what TV does and her in particular.

Every time I hear Dr O speak the hideous words they put in her mouth in a German accent, I cringe. Just cringe. And, yeah, why does she have so much hate for this new version ME is playing? I can't remember seeing anything about the "why" - I do hope she's out the door. I used to like Anna. Now, I don't.

This is a show about superheros and all they can constantly come up with is kidnapping? pathetic I am reminded (regardless of writing, etc) just how good JLM is as Joe - just so wonderful. The thing that floored me the most -and that is saying a lot - is the long chat without locking him up first. The whole team should have been there and did what needed to be done - Barry is not safe on his own, he's like a colt struggling to get his "sea legs" - he screws up pretty much every single episode, having his speed taken away is a good idea until the kid can grow up and accept some other input when making decisions. Being fast as hell doesn't mean he's smart as hell.

Was so hoping to enjoy this - even a little. I was plain bored and I love pretty much anything the Brits do with shows like this. I don't care for Hiddleston at all - everything I see him in just leaves me cold and I imagine I must be one of the few females in the world that do not find him attractive so I get nothing from him - can't even just enjoy the "pretty" so to speak. Which is fine - but, I also don't care for his acting. Oh well. I am pretty disappointed because I had high hopes for this. Rats.

TV writers revert to 13 year olds whenever they write these tortured "romantic tension" things - I just can't stand it. Overally, I never care if characters get together but sometimes, it more well written than others and this one is just so juvenile. And, the rest of it? Ridiculous in the extreme.

That was embarrassing to watch - MS cannot act - why oh why did they have her get drunk and then carry out a never-ending scene? Just awful.

This business is and always has been a cutthroat business and it is also very secretive normally about these sorts of employment issues; people are usually very careful about they say publicly given that what they say can very well impact future hirings on other projects. I doubt the public will ever know the full truth. I don't believe for a minute that NF has the total yes/no on this show going forward. The producers, etc may still be weighing that and his situation will be one factor - yes, a major one - but one, that will be added to the heap to decide. There's plenty of rumors and there have been for some time. I don't personally pay attention to them because there are so many agendas out there and I also know the truth is just not going to be known by me so I focus on the show. This thing has been such a load of nonsense now for a few years - and, being someone who is not or never has been invested in the two of them as a couple - I just feel they might want to put it out of its misery. It started out fun - with a very suave, witty, fun character wooing the reluctant woman - NF gave it a bit of the 30s style of romantic comedy feel (sorry, I always thought SK was terribly miscast in that I don't think she can pull off humor well, at all) - and, it was fun. Then they morphed Castle into something unrecognizable and lovesick and bumbling and it was just not fun for me anymore. If they kill off his wife or even if she leaves him and he begins his life as a full time private detective - (what did happen to his writing anyway?) - it leaves the show in a dark place and I can't imagine my wanting to watch it but mostly because I can barely watch it now. It's a shame though - because if plan could just be about the first version of the character (Castle) being a PI part time with a gal/guy Friday, I would enjoy that if it was well written. There really aren't any PI shows on anymore like there used to be but something fun like the Rockford Files or something equally fun and adventurous would be welcome - by me - but I don't see how these writers will suddenly turn into good writers or how they deal with her leaving without it being a big depressing hole in the show. My vote is they kill off the show and maybe NF at some point gets something lighthearted that he actually enjoys doing. A lot of people in his position have it built into their contracts that they get first crack at roles in new shows - I'm not willing to blame him or anyone else specifically for this all just yet - not until actual facts come out and they won't be coming out. I could barely watch last night's episode but mostly because I don't care about Hayley (or however you spell it) and I was bored. I looked at SK's IMdB page and it indicates 4 movies recently. Maybe she has already found her niche and is happy with the direction of her career.

Why is the vicar conducting the "police" interviews instead of the cop? It's so annoying - I guess the way they could have him and Amanda wind up in the end is if her husband dies OR (heaven forbid) she loses her child (sorry, awful thought, but it wouldn't be the first time it was used as a catalyst for some other reason in a show).

Silly stuff - I did like we learn that Canada has its own version of NSA - likely not immune from spying a bit on citizens, but I don't know. I thought it was a clever wrap up to that story (hoping it is the last of the snooping NSA guys - just not amused or interested) - and I did get a kick out of how they continued to be interrupted by the recording in the airport - silly, sure, but funny. Cannot stand Jason - he looks sleazy and greasy to me (don't know enough about the actor, I'm just talking about the character) - I don't care how it ends at this point - Alicia is such an unlikeable character for me at this point in time. If she sticks with the husband or the investigator -eh, don't care. I couldn't tell (I think I zoned out a bit) - did Diane's husband have an affair or sleep with the woman who wanted to buy his company?

Joan is an idiot. She really thinks she is smarter than daddy Holmes? Glad we didn't have to wait too long to see he is on to her. Gad - that was a convoluted story - and none of it interested me. Oh well. I was bored last night and watched - should know better.

I didn't know SP got married - but, I guess why would I - I never paid attention to their personal lives back then - or, now. I do remember reading an article about the show at the time and there was mention that the woman he was reportedly seeing had a tiny moment in one episode - My guess is all these more minor characters being brought back will have just moments of actual screen time - just a guess, though. I'm really going to miss EH - Richard was such a terrific character and he played it beautifully. Note: fixed my unforgivable incorrect initials for Mr. Hermann

Gad - it is now hubby henry show - what the hell did they do to this show? Damn. Hearing Henry whine throughout the whole episode as if he just beamed in from another planet, having zero idea how the "system" works here - ugh. I get they must be pushing for them to be at odds or separated by the end of this season for some idiotic contrived tv drama crap but I feel the writing here is pretty insulting to the audience. And, really, hubby, if you can't cope with the parameters and rules of dealing with what you are doing, quit and go back to teaching - Please, go away - anywhere.