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Any show that manages to cast Shohreh Aghdashloo AND Margo Martindale deserves high praise no matter what. I'm glad the latter was given more to do this last episode. It was batsh*t crazy in a way few shows dare to pull off anymore and I thoroughly enjoyed it. And the horse survived!!! That said I'm also feeling a bit ambivalent about killing off Mrs Davis. But that might be residual Machine-love from POI.

Ah well, show pulled a CTMW on me *grabs tissue box* Was it perfect? Nope, but like others I'm just grateful for a show with a thoughtful optimistic vibe. I'm with Conan, too much cynicism in this world. On a shallow note: I want Rebecca's black coat with the lace sleeves!!!

The way Bardugo structured the books is the curse of the show - there's no way around it. But it's of course not her fault that modern tv formats demand a cast of regulars that needs to be featured every episode/season. It worked wonders for season one though because let's face it - the book series lit up with the inclusion of Kaz & Co so adding them to first season certainly helped the show. But ultimately this mixing of plots creates lots of headaches. This season the whole side-plot about the magic sword nobody really needed was just there to keep several characters around. And yes, I also fear what's that going to do to the Fjerda plot next season.

I never expected this show to make such a stellar return after last season. But damn it really knocks it out of the park with everything about Lois' plot. The dialogue between her and Lana was incredibly well written and acted. And of course that last scene! Loved Sarah forcing the twins into a brotherly hug and then joining in. The Lang/Cushing ladies had a very good episode, well except for poor Sophie. Bruno Mannheim is definitely one of the best villains the show ever had - and kudos to Chad L. Coleman (who I keep calling Fred Johnson in my mind, sorry) for switching from terrifying to vulnerable in a second and oozing charisma in every scene. I probably did not pay enough attention to that fight scene. I thought John Henry acted in self-defense? Apparently he had an option to stop Miller without using lethal force? But yeah, not allowing Matteo to see his mom was a dick move.

There were some really subtle moments in this episode. When Ted brought mum along the realization on Rebecca's face who the crazy talking lady was was wonderful to behold. I almost expected her to blurt out: 'Oh, here's the manual!' Hannah Waddingham played that beautifully. Also: I'm with Ted. 'Sleepless in Seattle' is better. Never understood the charm of 'You've got Mail' - it's freaking not-quite-Amazon destroying your favorite little bookshop.

I absolutely loved this episode despite its many flaws. It hit home hard on certain points in a way that well-written shows can without even trying, so I'm forgiving the not so well-written parts. Some random thoughts: I might be willing to forgive Nate but I'm still pissed at Dani who can go fuck himself with his cheery attitude, we've all seen the truth: you're a fucking psychopath. Yeah, I still have work to do myself. Had to google Mae's poem. It's 'There Be The Verse' by Philip Larkin. Glad Keeley ditched those pink fashion crimes for footwear better suited for gum-shoeing. Had to laugh at her trying to be sneaky and hiding behind cars while wearing a bright pink coat. Meanwhile Roy just walked on like Richard Ashcroft in 'Bitter Sweet Symphony'. Loved Roy's face during Jamie's breakdown and basically through all the scenes at Jamie's home. Keely dragging Roy away from Mama Tart's inviting embrace. Van Damme was a brick wall and deserved more praise. Rebecca turning Leslie's head so he could see Jamie score was priceless. Getting Guardiola to make a cameo? I'm almost as impressed as Beard was. I'll miss this show.

The moment Yuri mentioned his sister I knew that's where the plot was heading but to my shame I did not make the connection to manic pixie terrorist girl. So the cliffhanger is not whether Torres will survive his prison stint but whether he will give in to the dark side. Not sure I really care that much.

I was sure Maggie was going to escape. Tennant has mummy issues and Maggie's the perfect foil for that. No way TPTB would let go of the character after only two seasons. Of course she'll die one day saving Tennant's life. Probably around the time Tennant's bio mom resurfaces. They were really stretching Tennant's Wolverine healing powers here - but it's that restorative Hawaiian air again. Sam Hannah is going to be recurring guest character. That sounds intriguing even if his deus ex machina act in this episode made zero sense. Gotta admit: the tiny exchange between Whistler and Lucy in the hall was cute. Watsonian reason: because Tennant and Maggie were convinced that Adrian would not fall for the trap. Doylean reason: the writers wanted the final stand-off between the three characters who had been involved in the plot from the beginning. It made for better drama - well kinda.

Yeah, I was also confused by that and wondered if I missed something or if something ended on the cutting room floor. If the letter was not by Hetty then doing a voiceover with Linda Hunt's voice (or someone sounding like her) is a real weird move.

Not the news I was expecting to see when googling 'Ahsoka' at random 😔 https://www.ign.com/articles/ray-stevenson-actor-in-rrr-thor-and-ahsoka-dies-at-58

I'm glad there were no last-minute wedding derailments and that they played it straight. Some great looks by all the ladies, Fatima's combo or orange and blue was stunning. I also enjoyed one last scene of Deeks going overboard with a distraction persona. And I wouldn't mind a spin off with Nina PI and her Double Dee-fender LOL! It was a nice surprise to see Nell, Nate and Sabatino again in the end. They stuck the landing - just a couple of seasons too late.

He got in the same way Rupert did by asking René, the guy working in the sewers aka the security guard that would not let young Rupert into the stadion. Rebecca and Rupert talked about him in their first scene and then of course he featured in Rebecca's monologue about the beautiful game. We saw him opening the door (with no entry written on) and letting Nate out who said 'Thanks René' before leaving. (And I don't care that cc said his name was Rennée).

I don't see Nate taking over the team - too much damage not enough time for repairs. But does he even want to stay in that line of work? He does have a knack for tactics but his people skills still suck. I'd rather he opt to pursue something new more in line with his introvert side. If anyone should take over it's Roy - his people skills have considerably improved and now that Rebecca kicked him out of his quasi-eternal sulking mood I can see him applying for the job.

So what exactly was ATF boss lady's game here? If she tried to frame her best agent for her dirty deeds by bringing in another agency why did she not make sure to give substance to her 'gut feelings' by planting fake evidence? Yeah, Sam and Callen need Fatima to tell them they're outgunned while the Dodge gets pummelled to kingdom come 🙄 Of course Kensi is pregnant. Her body knows that there's no surviving Deek's existential crisis when Rosa graduates so it kicked its ovaries into overdrive out of sheer desperation.

I really loved this episode. It had a lot of montages with less dialogue than usual. It had a poetic flow that I found unusual and yet beautiful. I have a feeling that Nate's exit and Rupert getting a new assistant are connected. Nate's exit was definitely an intriguing plot twist. I loved the conversation with his father and the apology to Will - plus having 'guy in the sewer' showing up throughout the episode. But yeah, the redemption arc is not complete yet - not at all. I'm so glad they finally stopped pulling Juno's hair in a migraine-inducing ponytail. And that Barbara stays around. That said I find some of the writing here pretty lazy. When was the last time we had an inkling why she's good at what she does and deserves people funding her business venture? Rebecca was a boss and I loved how they changed her styling for the last scene. I desperately wished for Sam's chef to have had her phone running and recording ass****'s confession how he bribed the Nigerian government into dropping Sam from the national team. Was I supposed to think Dani's plot was funny? It wasn't. I agree that the lack of screen-time and character development for Ted is baffling. Everybody else is moving on but he seems to be stuck and it gets depressing.

Well, it's not NCIS if someone does not have a ridiculously convoluted backstory in black ops/spy craft. I watch this show for some great shots of Hawaii and some funny banter. Tenant keeps her CIA secrets in the couch? With two kids around? I'm not impressed. I hope Henry Ian Cusick enjoyed working back in Hawaii.

So, I take it they are going to send Torres to prison next episode. And depending on Valderrama's contract Torres will get shived and either barely survive or die a hero's death while getting the intel on that mysterious WMD. Since it's the finale we can probably all guess the cliff hanger. Aww, poor Parker - but he should have seen it coming. At least Jimmy and Knight are good. Loved Gary Cole's reaction face to the ill-timed declaration of love.

As a drama nobody would mind. As a documentary you'll have to deal with accusations of pushing a Hotep agenda. That said casting Cleopatra has become a nightmare in the current climate. You'd basically need someone with Greek/Macedonian, a bit of Coptic and maybe some sub-Saharan DNA. Good luck with that. What I don't understand is why JPS did not cover the Kushite queens? Plenty of good stories there. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/ancient-africa-queens-nubia

Lucy is high maintenance - opening presents on December 23, celebrating milestones at random dates *sigh* Episode was all over the place: Kai's PTSD (or whatever it's supposed to be), Boone's camping trip, whatever the hell was going on with Ernie, Tennant's date, Lucy and Kate needing to celebrate their not-anniversary plus the actual case. If anyone needs mindfulness training it's the writers room not Ernie.

A bit like Ziva's backstory at the mothership got more and more convolute.

I think she was genuinely shaken by Schroedinger's words. He rattled her with his retort about killing one's daughter and then again with his words just before Simone got into the diving suit. And seeing Mathilde's anguish probably played a part too. Here was another mother who had refused to show love to her daughter now wrecked with sorrow and guilt. So yeah, I think she was on the brink of showing real emotion but then swerved into the Monty spiel because she was too afraid of really going there. Hmmm, could it be that there's some subtle writing wafting through all the psychedelic fumes?

The writers room for this show must be drenched in fumes a 100 times more powerful than whatever wafted over Woodstock for four days. I thought they could not top the shirtless pants down hobbling heroics in the desert but then this batshit crazy show managed to cast Shohreh Aghdashloo as unhinged Mother Mary. I nearly jumped out of my chair when I heard her voice. And they made damn sure we would hear her voice before seeing her for exactly that reason. Do I have the slightest idea what's going on anymore? Nope - but I love all the crazy. Also: no mother-glitch this episode despite it delivering a motherload of mother figures *gonna show myself out in a moment* Mary, Celeste, Mathilde, the whale and Mrs Davis.

I'm so confused too. Hetty put Callen in the program, then had second thoughts because she realised it was based on abuse and torture, so she pulled him out but let the other kids rot there? Also Callen forgot all about it until his memories got triggered by the writers room? Pembrook did not stop but kept going and turned some of the kids into his black ops team (which later -surprise- turned rogue). Yet he felt guilty for years? Did he just feel guilty about Callen? No wonder some of the others turned in a fit of chopped liver against him. Nothing here adds up. This is Orphan Black levels of convoluted writing without Tatiana Maslany somehow still making it (almost) work.

I'm always a bit baffled by the expectation that someone who was exposed to years of emotional abuse and bullying would automatically turn into a well rounded, nice and easy going personality once their life took a turn for the better. It can happen but it's not a given like Hollywood would like us to believe. Tons of internalized vitriol does not magically disappear. As much as I loathe the things Nate has done I applaud the show for going this dark (literally with his admittedly snazzy suits which are really a thing of beauty) with his storyline.

It really bugs me that Rupert could pinpoint Jade's origins after hearing her speak only a couple of words. Is it that obvious? Is he a hobby linguist? Or just the lord of darkness who can mind-read? Or has he Nate under surveillance and did already a background check on Jade? Great episode. So many things to love. Trent's face after Colin's observation that he 'never looked back' - Colin's words of wisdom out of nowhere - 'Goblin King'. I laughed at 'guy from Cream' - almost correct, obviously the right answer is Duane Allman.