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Devin was kind of sleazy at the beginning of the season, got into altercations with the other guys, bullied his way for time with Jenn. Maybe he got better as the season went along, but I wasn’t watching. Honestly, I think he was just on the show for the “fame.” How has this show lasted so long with such a dismal record?

I’m having trouble “quoting,” but regarding Peter’s wanting to “win the right way:” does he not understand that if the faithful win, he has to share the pot, but if a traitor wins, they get to keep it all? I think he’s just on a big ego trip now. I laughed so hard when he fell in the quagmire! It may be the editing, but Parvati sure seems to be acting guilty. Dan did it, too. The thing is, you have to blend in, be conspiratorial, engage with others. Parvati has done it more than Dan did, but now she seems to be spiraling. I’d say the tactics here are different than for “Survivor” or “Big Brother, but I don’t watch either of those. Am I in this just Alan Cumming?? 😄

I haven’t had a chance to read thru all the comments, and maybe it’s been addressed, but I don’t think so. Colin’s story is HUGE, much bigger than we in the U.S. might think. Professional soccer (using US term) is notoriously homophobic. NOT ONE British footballer has come out as gay. (I forget what statistics say, but compared to the general population, it should be maybe 20–& that might even be low). In fact, ONLY ONE pro player has come out as gay, an Australian. This story is so much more than just one guy admitting he’s gay. And it makes the story that much more dramatic. Take a look at Isaac’s reaction to Colin’s phone. He’s not accepting, he’s revolted!

Except for it getting blown up by the Death Star. Oh, you said that. Never mind As for ages, I think Luke (& therefore Leia) was about 18 in the “first” Star Wars. (It kills me to call it ANH as I first saw it in movie theaters—more than once, I might add—before it had an episode # & title. Aka, I’m old.)

Din: Are you a Jedi? Luke: I am THE Jedi.

In Outlander-adjacent news, Lieutenant Babyface (Tom Brittney) will be replacing James Norton as one of the leads in Grantchester, on Masterpiece Mystery later this month. I'm excited to be seeing him again, especially in a starring role.

I should clarify myself because that statement sounds pretty harsth and personal. I have nothing against the actor or his talent. It's just that Hickey nauseates me, and the actor's face is so iconic, I doubt I'll ever be able to separate him from the character.

Why would anyone make a tv show where everyone dies? Why? And why would they fill it with such terrific talent that I can't not watch it? I have other questions, too. The question of Bridgens lying down has been answered, although would he do that if he were the only medical? Why did Blanky want 40 (?) forks? Did he want to give the beast something to use while it ate him? If I ever see Adam Nagaitis in anything else, I will probably throw up.

Icemiser69: Heh. Good luck with that. (I believe Captanne and SoSueMe already something similar--animals are always part of the food chain. Incidentally, the dog is named Neptune, the cat Fagin, and the monkey Jocko.. or Jacko? I noticed him right away in ep 1. Charles Edwards. He'd been in a lot of things, including a great show with Martin Clunes as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle involved in a real mystery, Arthur & George. He played Doyle's stalwart secretary. Oh my God, the music during the death scene was amazing! I need to find the who scores this show. Also, the crush is for Crozier. At least mine is. Didn't really care for Jared Harris on Mad Men, but then I stopped watching shortly after he arrived on the scene. Personally (as a former US Navy officer), he's the one who shows the best Captain tendencies—always care for the sailors, prepare for/assume the worst, etc. At least he's being portrayed competent and sympathetically here. And at some point, I thought I saw a post asking about who's named who (but now can't find it to quote it). Here's a rundown: Tall gay guy: Mr. Goodwin (don't know his rate/rank), played by Edward Ashley Short gay guy: Cornelius HIckey (petty officer), played by Adam Nagatis Surgeon: Mr. Goodsir, played by Paul Ready (sorry, don't have the name of the homophobe officer yet) Ready and Nagatis are listed in the main titles, along with Jared Harris and Tobias Menzies, so their roles are pretty major.

Well freakin' done , Matt Roberts! Yeah, Toni Graphia helped write, but Matt also directed. I absolutely enjoyed it! Margaret & YinTien Cho sail off to Martinique, Lord John Grey shows his commanding side, Claire & Jamie have true underwater hair. Shit. Now I think I'll need to read "Drums of Autumn," even tho' I swore "Voyager" would be my last. (Incidentally, as a former Navy officer, what Lord John says is/was true. The Navy was much more "lax" about promotions. I myself wore Lieutenant insignia for a few months even though I was a Lieutenant Junior Grade. Not quite the LT to Capt jump, but mine wasn't a crises fake promotion.)

My favorite is Brotherhood of the Blade. You get a marvelous insight into LJ, both as a gay man and as a dedicated soldier.

Just let me get the "important" stuff out of the way first. I am just finishing up with the Lord John novels and novellas and highly recommend them. In fact, I'm going to reread them all when I finish and might even attempt to do a "read-along" (podcast or blog series) about them. David Berry is truly terrific. He also plays a gay man in the 1950's in the Australian tv series A Place to Call Home, but he's completely different, Still handsome, but rather weak (the character, not Berry). As for the actual episode, this contained two of the ickiest scenes from the book, and my stomach was lurching through them; the Geillis/Young Ian scene and the slave market with the groping. And I think my opinion of Matt Roberts just went down, as it was his idea for the blood bath. Although, it did do wonders for Geillis's skin. heh.

The "riff raff" was Lesley & Hayes from Ardsmuir. They're the two who checked the traps while Jamie escaped. I too wondered how they Came to be in Edinburgh after supposedly being sent to the colonies.

OMG, that was a massive sob-fest! Wonderful, but heart-breaking on so many levels. More thoughts after I sleep on it and get my eyes & sinuses under control.