Not to victim blame but the victims in this episode are the dumbest motherfuckers in the world. How do you get killed by a car in a parking lot full of other cars to hide behind or run between? And why would you run in a perfectly straight line in the middle of the road instead of at least trying to zig zag?
Excellent mid-season finale. Can't wait for the next 8 episodes to drop in the fall. What I love about Redemption is that it understands what made the original Leverage so good and uses it - that shouldn't be a surprise considering that both shows were created by the same people and have the same executive producers, but it's been 8 years since Leverage wrapped, so it wasn't a given that everything would come together as nicely as it did. We could've used more Hardison, but I understand Aldis had other commitments. Hopefully he'll pop up more often in the second half of the season. Breanna is a good character though and I enjoyed watching her. She and Harry fit in with the rest of the team really well. Nate's presence was heavily felt throughout these 8 episodes (and especially in this one) and even though I was never fully on board with his and Sophie's romance (she could do better), I did tear up a little when she realized that Nate never mentioned her to anyone because she was too important to him (on the other hand, that means that he was apparently like "yeah, fuck these guys" when it came to blabbering about the OT3). I kind of like that there isn't really a clear mastermind/team leader in Redemption - Sophie and Parker seem to split that role most of the time, but overall the whole planning aspect feels more like a team effort this time around. The cons were super entertaining and creative as always, and you can tell that everyone involved had a lot of fun making this, which is always nice to see. I'm looking forward to more shenanigans and I definitely wouldn't be mad if they decided to do another season after the first one wraps. I honestly feel like I could watch this chaotic bunch forever and not get bored.
Happy 2021, everyone!
It feels like it's been 10 years and not 10 months since the finale of series 12. 2020 has really messed with my perception of time. The Doctor's prison routine hit a little too close to home for me as it was uncomfortably reminiscent of my life in lockdown - just endless identical days wearing the same clothes and talking to myself.
I would've been happy if the entire episode had just been the Doctor and Jack getting in trouble together. John and Jodie were instantly iconic from the first scene they shared. I love the love that Jack has for the Doctor, no matter the reincarnation. Another duo I quite enjoyed was Jack and Yaz, especially their conversation about the joy of traveling with the Doctor being worth the pain of having to say goodbye.
Ryan and Graham leaving was surprising to me. I liked their final scene with the bike, that was a nice callback to the beginning of series 11.
Yaz seems to continue the trend of female companions fancying the Doctor (with the exception of Donna, of course, and I guess Bill but that could be disputed since she would most certainly fancy Thirteen). Gays in space is what we deserve in 2021.
Oh, and there were Daleks and some dude channeling Trump. I don't know, didn't really pay attention much when Jack and the Doctor weren't interacting. My attention span is shot to hell. I liked the things that I did pay attention to though.
Chibnall went all out on this one, didn't he? Loved it. So intense and that cliffhanger at the end makes me want to scream.
I don't fully understand how that Brandon dude fits into the whole thing, but I assume he is in some way connected to the Cybermen or the Timeless Child? It's an interesting storyline and it provided a nice contrast to all the futuristic space stuff. It seemed so lovely and quiant... and then it got weird. I hope next week we'll get all the answers because I'm currently pretty confused.
On another note, I truly hope we're getting rid of one or two companions (or maybe even the whole squad). I don't know if it's because there's three of them or if it's just bad writing, but despite the copious amounts of backstory we've gotten for them, they still feel paper thin. And their dynamic with the Doctor is pretty much nonexistent, I don't feel any connection there. I remember crying my eyes out over Twelve and Clara when she left (yes, I loved Clara, yes, I know I'm in the minority, leave me alone). I was sad for days. I still feel sad when I think about it and it's been 4 years! Give me that kind of relationship between Thirteen and a companion, I'm begging. Because right now, I don't think I'd bat an eyelash if any of these three left/died.
Still an awesome episode though! Can't wait for next week.
A beautiful, beautiful episode that left me with a tear in my eye at the end. The idea of the good place actually getting boring is something that's crossed my mind before - eternal happiness might sound appealing to us, but if there's nothing to contrast it, we'd stop appreciating it real fast. Giving people a way to end their journey if they want is a great idea.
(Also I was asked about Hypatia in my philosophy exam last year and I passed, so thanks, Patty!)
I could go on and on about how incredible all the women on this show are. From Elisabeth Moss to Yvonne Strahovski (sadly missing from this episode) to Alexis Bledel to Ann Dowd, it's just pure acting excellence all around. They elevate the show with their talent and the sheer brilliance of their performances never fails to amaze me. They deserve all the awards and then some for portraying such complex characters and making it look easy.
I'm enjoying June's arc and the way all the fucks have gone out the window at this point. She doesn't care anymore, she's determined to rebel against Gilead in whatever way she can. It's interesting to see a little bit more of how the Marthas' network operates. Also I have to admit the whole system of categorizing women is confusing to me. We know that fertile "criminals" are forced to become Handmaids, so I assume Marthas are the infertile "criminals"? What about unmarried fertile women who haven't "sinned" in the eyes of Gilead? Are they free to marry and become Econowives? We need a guide here.
Emily's reunion with her wife! My entire heart! Alexis Bledel is everything.
It's a new season of Supergirl and no Mon-El in sight! What an upgrade!
In all seriousness, I thought this was a good premiere. I liked the contrast between the angsty Kara from the beginning of season 3 and the happy one we saw here. I really hope she spends more of her time at CatCo. It used to be such an important part of her life, but she was barely ever there in the last two seasons. I want to see her mentor Nia and really come into her own as a reporter.
Speaking of Nia, I already like her. She's so sweet and vibrant. Also shoutout to Supergirl for giving trans people more representation. Nicole Maines is a great addition to the show.
Alex and Brainy's dynamic is fun. It makes sense that they're both gonna need some time to get used to each other, especially since Brainy is still getting accustomed to living in 2018. I think it's gonna be a good brOTP.
Am I the only one who thinks that they're toying with the idea of evil Lena again? It feels like they want to create a parallel between Clark and Lex's relationship and Kara and Lena's where they went from friends to mortal enemies. We know Lena is doing research that she's not supposed to with the substance from Argo and she seems to be going darker in general. I don't feel good about this.
So the cat's out of the bag about the President being an alien. I guess the hateful assholes who are trying to 'reclaim the Earth" or some shit are gonna be even more insufferable now.
"- I'm not enjoying myself. I'm annoyed.
- Hello, Annoyed. I'm Dad."
Are you kidding me? I fucking hate this show. A goddamn dad joke from Damien Darhk. I can't believe this.
Ray and Nora was such a fun team-up (and the actors are married in real life, which is so cute!). I really love her character. The tragedy is that she could totally be a hero if she wasn't possessed by Mallus. Who knows? Maybe once they defeat him, she will get a second chance at life. I certainly hope so.
We got to see more of Damien's fatherly side in this episode, and he had quite a few touching moments. I mean, I still mostly hate him, and he's absolutely evil, but you can't deny that he loves his daughter more than anything. He's a complex villain, which I like. It makes him a lot more interesting to watch. And Neal McDonough seems to be having the time of his life playing him.
WHAT'S THE TRUTH ABOUT AVA? IS SHE A ROBOT? IS SHE FROM THE FUTURE/PAST? IS SHE, GOD FORBID, RELATED TO SARA (JUST THE THOUGHT OF IT MAKES ME WANT TO THROW UP)? DOES SHE KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT HERSELF? YOU CAN'T DO THAT! I NEED TO KNOW IMMEDIATELY! I SWEAR TO GOD, IF THEY TOUCH MY BEAUTIFUL SHIP, I'M GOING TO LOSE MY SHIT.
(Director Sharpe's got a nice ring to it, though. And I guess Rip is officially forgiven? Just like that? That was quick.)
Welcome aboard, Wally! It's going to be a crazy ride, so you better strap in! And make sure to lock your door at night because Zari and/or Amaya might just try to kill you for that "basic bitch" comment.
Damn, I really fell behind on the DC shows. This whole university thing (that's right, your girl's getting that higher education, y'all!) and all the exams and tests that I had to study for in the last few weeks forced me to take a break from my normal TV watching schedule. But now I'm back, all caught up and ready to write some reviews!
So this was Zari's obligatory "new member of the team gets into a conflict with the others and has to learn a lesson" episode. I usually don't like those, but mixing it with a "Groundhog Day"-style time loop was a great idea and made it a lot more fun to watch. I've grown very fond of Zari since she was introduced. She's a cool character and it was a joy to see her bond with the other Legends (Nate in particular, what a great brOTP). Tala Ashe carried this episode brilliantly. The fun montage was so hilarious, especially Zari standing behind Ray and Mick with the cue cards.
Sara and Ava are so fucking cute, can they just be together already? Zari was basically me in this episode. She's our in-show Captain of the Avalance ship.
Mick writing sci-fi erotica was just amazing. Somehow it suits his character in a bizarre way, I can't explain it, but it's so absurd that it works.
Seeing Amy Pemberton is always a pleasure. I love that Gideon is a fully-fledged character with her own personality. Even though she's a disembodied voice most of the time, I'm as attached to her as to all the other characters. This show wouldn't be the same without her.
Wally West is going to join the Legends, isn't he? That's an interesting choice. I don't mind it. Since they clearly don't know what to do with him on The Flash, they might as well put him here.
I love this show so much. I get genuinely excited when I wake up in the morning and there's a new episode waiting for me. Watching Arrow and The Flash feels more like a chore sometimes, but LoT has been on an absolute roll for the last 2 seasons (and so is Supergirl this year) and I can't get enough of it.
The villains in this one were so over-the-top and cartoonish. It was hilarious. I really liked it, this show takes itself way too seriously sometimes, so it was a nice change of pace to see something so utterly ridiculous and fun.
Oh my God, Beebo! I hope this becomes a running gag throughout the Arrowverse. And it reminded me that Legends of Tomorrow needs to hurry up and come back already.
Everything Ralph says is fucking gold. His messed-up knee was so disgusting and I actually cringed when I saw it. So much for invincibility, huh? His costume looks good though! And Elongated Man isn't a particularly creative name, but it's fine, I guess.
I just love Harry and Cisco yelling at Caitlin to bring out Killer Frost. It's so damn funny. And I enjoy the fact that the ice queen is like friends with them now? It's great.
What was up with that girl at the end? I have terrible memory, so I don't even know if we've seen her before or if she just popped up randomly in this episode. She's cute, I like her. I wonder what her role will be.
Alex babysitting Ruby makes me think that Sam really will die at the end of the season and Alex will adopt the kid. On one hand, I quite like the idea of it, but on the other, I love Sam and I'll be really upset if they kill her off. Reign is an amazing villain, but Sam is a good bean and I want to protect her.
Alex putting the fear of God in that girl was the most hilarious thing ever and I loved it so much.
They mentioned Maggie! And I've heard a rumor that there are talks about bringing Floriana back! Please, sweet baby Jesus, let me have this one thing. Please. Make it happen. I'm begging.
I loved the girls' trip to space. It was nice to see Livewire and Psi again. And Livewire called Kara her friend! That gave me major feels. And the way she sacrificed herself broke my heart. Not a bad way to go, but I'm sad anyway.
I live in constant fear that Mon-El and Kara are going to hook up. There are a lot of reasons why: this relationship was the worst part of season 2 and Kara's whole storyline revolved around it. And Imra is so good and nice, and deserves better than to be cheated on. And Mon-El is like 1000x more bearable now than he was as Kara's asshat boyfriend. I hope with all my might that the writers won't do anything stupid, but this is the CW, so I get stressed out every time Kara and Mon-El talk to each other.
Good episode overall. And that ending was cool. I can't imagine how Supergirl is supposed to deal with a whole bunch of Worldkillers when she barely survived a fight with one.
I liked how this episode seemed to focus on family. The flashback to Turner losing his daughter was incredibly sad and that ending scene was even more heartbreaking. I feel for him, even though I still think that going after an entire community for the actions of a few people is wrong and unfair. Then there were Marcos and Lorna, who are great together and I'm really loving their relationship, talking about their baby. I immediately thought Aurora would be the perfect name for a girl as well! It made me smile. The fact that their powers combined create the northern lights is fantastic. And Lorna is a total badass. Lastly, the Strucker family are together! They're so nice and loving to each other, it's wonderful to watch. Also, Caitlin is apparently the most qualified nurse in the history of everything. But just to nitpick (and my medical knowledge is, admittedly, pretty limited): if that guy's artery was nicked, wouldn't stitching up his stomach while inside the artery remains cut open result in his abdomen filling up with blood? Shouldn't you fix the artery first and then close him up? Because if so, that dude's gonna die of internal bleeding. Any doctors here care to confirm?
I really liked this episode. There was a lot going on, it was intense and I found myself on the edge of my seat more than once. Oliver and Felicity trapped in the bunker felt appropriately claustrophobic and they had some nice emotional moments. I'm also glad that John and Lyla were able to work through their issues. Dinah, Curtis and Rene provided a bit of levity to the whole situation. Especially Dinah shipping Curtis and Rene was hilarious. I could actually... see it happen? I don't know. And the final scene with Chase and William was a good cliffhanger. I just want to punch that smug bastard in the face so badly.
And now, here comes an unpopular opinion, even though I'm a little afraid that some people might come after me with pitchforks and torches:
I love Felicity.
Yup, there it is. No going back now.
When I first started watching this show, Felicity was the reason I decided to stick with it. It may or may not have had something to do with the fact that she was cute and bubbly, and I was a 16-year-old awkward baby gay. Of course I developed a massive crush on her, with her dimples and rambling and bright pink lipstick and colorful wardrobe. I discovered Arrow when it was at its finest, in the middle of season 2, and I slowly grew to love it for its storylines, action and characters. It was definitely on my list of favorites for a while.
And then, for the following two years, I watched it crumble to the ground and I had the distinct displeasure of witnessing the wave of Felicity hate spread over the fandom.
Now, I'm not one of those fangirls who blindly defend their faves even when they obviously have their problems. But whenever someone says that they started hating Felicity in season 4, I feel the need to step in and say my piece. And if others don't agree with me, that's totally fine. De gustibus non est disputandum and all that. But the fact is, season 4 was a shitshow. I think that's the one thing we can all agree on. It was so bad on so many levels, from weak storylines, laughable inconsistencies and cringe factor reaching critical levels to horrible treatment of the characters. I mean, they chose to straight-up murder Laurel for shock value. They spent months showing us that motherfucking tombstone and they didn't even decide whose grave it was until the last possible second. Personally, I like to pretend that season 4 was some drug-induced group hallucination and I didn't actually waste 23 hours of my life watching it. Anyway, what I'm trying to say (in my usual convoluted fashion) is: Felicity was badly written in season 4, just like everything else. And if I didn't drop the show and gave it another chance after last year's atrocity, then I'm sure as hell not going to turn my back on my girl. Sure, she's made mistakes. So has everyone else on the show. She's annoying sometimes. So is Oliver and Curtis, and Rene, and Thea. But she's learned and grown and apologized for walking out on Oliver, and that should count for something. People screw up. It's what we do. It's part of being human. Once again, to each their own. But I feel like those "I HOPE CHASE KILLS FELICITY I HATE HER!!!!!!!!11111" posts are a little excessive. Like, if we're going to whack people for being annoying, then I should totally be dead by now.
Well, it's official. I ship a human with an AI. I can't help myself. Rip and Gideon's relationship is absolutely delightful.
Wow, Gideon is really attractive. It was nice to finally have a face to go along with the voice.
That scene between Amaya and Gertrude was amazing. I loved it. I kind of wanted the team to keep Gertie as a pet. Can you imagine? Any crisis from now on, any bad guy, any apocalypse... All they'd have to do would be to unleash the T-Rex and watch her wreck everything in her path. I'm also still giggling a little bit because of how absurdly tiny the T-Rex's arms were. Look at this apex predator, scary and ferocious, flapping its little hands around. It's kind of adorable.
What if Nate is Amaya's daughter's father? What if he decides to stay with her in 1942? I can't even begin to comprehend how much it would mess up the timeline, he and his grandfather existing together at the same moment in time and being roughly the same age.
To be honest, Rip was a lot more interesting when he was evil, but I guess they had to bring him back at some point. I just hope that Sara remains Captain at least for a little while. She's a much better and more competent leader than Rip ever was.
Man, I love flashbacks. Especially ones ambiguously captioned "some time ago". Especially ones involving Baby Agents Phil Coulson and Melinda May flirting and kicking ass. I enjoyed them so much.
Am I the only one who thinks that the Superior looks a teeny tiny bit like Vladimir Putin? I just can't unsee it. It actually makes the story kind of hilarious.
Why does Daisy even bother with hand-to-hand combat? She could have just quaked the Superior into a wall and moved on. She'd have saved a lot of time.
Aida is deliciously creepy. "Even filth has a purpose." Chills. Big, fat chills running up and down my arms.
I will never get over the way Fitz's accent gets thicker when he's upset. I'm obsessed with the Scottish accent (seriously, how do Scots do it? What kind of sorcery is this?).
It's up to FitzSimmons to save the world now. Practically every other relevant character on the show has been replaced by LMDs, leaving just our favorite genius duo to come up with a solution. I was actually kind of scared for a second that the writers would squeeze a plot twist inside a plot twist and make Fitz or Simmons an LMD who fabricated evidence to throw the other off their trail, but thankfully, it seems that the writers have gotten over their obsession with hurting the Science Babies and tearing them apart. I can't wait to see what will happen next.
I have a question. How the hell was Barry able to afford that huge-ass loft? Did he rob a fucking bank or something?
I wish they would stop going back and forth on Caitlin's powers. In the Christmas episode, she could control them just fine. Now, she's struggling again. Come on, guys. That is just lazy writing.
I love H.R. The Cisco hologram and the pirate accent made me laugh so hard. I also adore his and Cisco's relationship. It's such a good brOTP.
Julian is a part of the team! I admit, I didn't like him very much at first, but he's kind of grown on me.
I'm glad that Barry told the team the truth about what he saw in the future. Lying to the people closest to you never works out well.
That scene in the time vault was absolutely heartbreaking. I cried a little bit. I swear, if they touch one hair on Iris' head, I will fly to Vancouver and personally kick the writers' asses. I don't give a shit. Nobody is killing anybody on my ship.
"- I got you guys a plant. That's like a standard housewarming gift, right?
-Not on my Earth. On my Earth, we get reptiles."
Well, shit. I want to live on H.R.'s Earth. Barry was so adorably happy when he got McSnurtle the turtle. By the way, why would you want to change such a dope name?
A lot of creepy and disturbing shit happens in the books, but I must say, Sunny being tied up, gagged and locked in a cage is pretty high on the list. So is Count Olaf trying to marry Violet.
I only just realized that the children's mother is played by Cobie Smulders. A little HIMYM reunion for her and Neil Patrick Harris.
Aside from all the dark and unsettling stuff, there was also plenty of funny moments. Sunny and the Hook-Handed Man playing poker has to be my favorite. By the way, Sunny is absolutely adorable. I agree that the color of the subtitles they use for her is kind of weird, but it doesn't bother me too much.
There were some very cool references for people who've read the books in this episode, such as lemony (Lemony) and the sugar bowl. I also like the addition of Jacquelyn and Gustav, which makes the story even more misterious and gripping.
This was a rollercoaster. Wow. It's hard to believe that they managed to squeeze so many plot twists and reveals into one episode.
I loved Caitlin's storyline. The one we got two weeks ago with her mom was so badly written it was laughable, but her interactions with Cisco and the rest of the team in this episode were pretty good. Cisco and Caitlin are my beautiful nerd babies and I will protect them at all costs.
I fully understand where Wally is coming from and you can hardly blame him for wanting to have powers. We'll see what will happen to him when he emerges from this weird cocoon thing.
Why do I have a feeling that Cecile's daughter will turn out to be important?
Shade was cool. It's kind of a pity that they wasted him as a decoy.
Julian is shady as fuck. There's definitely something going on with him, but I'm not sure what yet. I don't think he's Alchemy, that would be too obvious. Then again, Flash isn't exactly the most subtle show in the world, so it's possible.
Savitar looks absolutely sick, but I have no clue who he is or where he came from. Yes, I could look it up, but for me discovering what's going on along with the characters is part of the fun, so I'll just wait until they explain it on the show.
What the hell just happened? Where's Coulson and Fitz? Don't leave me hanging!
We finally got Ghost Rider's backstory. I've been waiting for it since the beginning of the season and it didn't disappoint.
I didn't expect Uncle Eli to be a bad guy. The flashbacks were pretty great in this episode. I enjoyed them a lot.
Where did Mace send Jemma? I guess we'll find out in the next episode. I'm curious what her special mission could possibly be.
I love that Isodyne and Roxxon Corporation played a big part in this episode. All those references to Agent Carter as well as other TV shows and movies in the MCU feel almost like a reward for all of us for keeping up with this amazing, crazy universe.
This was one of the best episodes this season so far, but since it mostly focused on one storyline, there isn't much to talk about. It's kind of sad that we have to wait almost a month for the next episode. But hey, at least the ratings were pretty decent for this one! I've heard that 10 PM is generally considered the "death slot", but SHIELD is doing rather well, especially for a show that has always struggled with the ratings and had to face so much backlash from hardcore comic book fans in season 1.
The JSA was freaking awesome. As someone who's read a grand total of 0 comic books, I had no idea what to expect from them, but they were super cool. Is this Vixen related to the Vixen that appeared on Arrow that one time?
I like the new guy. And his interactions with his grandfather were really nice.
I absolutely love the atmosphere of the 40's. Well, except for the blatant racism.
Sara wearing a 1940's evening gown and a diamond necklace is my new aesthetic. She looked georgeous.
Holy cow, Professor Stein can sing! I was worried for a second that this would be one of those scenes where he turns out to be horrible at it and I want to die of second-hand embarrassment, but thankfully I was wrong.
Of course, it wouldn't be an episode of Legends of Tomorrow if someone didn't start a bar fight. It's actually kind of hilarious when you think about it: a lovable team of misfits travelling through time, causing massive property damage in every alcohol-serving establishment they walk into.
The super soldier looked super cheap, but I can't really blame them. They probably did the best they could with their budget, and all the other special effects in this episode looked good, so I won't complain.
Hey, I quite like this Rex guy, I wonder if we'll get to see more of... Aaaaaaand he's dead. Damn it, Eobard.
This was one of those episodes where Lucifer's shtick felt tiring. Inserting himself into someone's personal life without being asked after misinterpreting a piece of advice from Linda was super annoying and something we've seen a million times before. He's grown so much in many areas over the seasons, but all that character development seems to go out the window in moments like these. Not a fan.
That being said, Ella's Carol conundrum was not bad. Her "Pete-SD" made sense. Breaking into the poor guy's place was kinda overkill, but the realization that he's a recovering alcoholic and their conversation about it were solid writing.
Chloe with super strength is super hot and I like the idea that she doesn't quite know what to do with herself after quitting the force. Her scenes with both Ella and Maze were a lot of fun.
Lucifer's emo sister looked really familiar and it's none other than Negasonic Teenage Warhead herself. Great casting. She pulls off the look and the vibe effortlessly.
Of all the planned Disney+ Marvel shows I've been looking to this one the most and the premiere definitely delivered! I love that they're playing with all these different genres like a 1950s sitcom instead of making a standard superhero story. Elizabeth Olsen is phenomenal and I really liked the subtle creepy vibes throughout (like when Mr. Hart was choking and we suddenly took a sharp turn into Horrorville). Can't wait to see how the story unfolds from here.
I need season 5B immediately. This was so good! The final fight was awesome and I'm glad God is finally making an appearance after all this time. Now, I just need Lucifer and Chloe to be happy together forever, please and thank you.
How does it make you feel when I say the word... "moist"?
This was hands down the funnest episode of SHIELD we've had in a long while. Just pure unadulterated entertainment. Everything about it was brilliant. Jemma posing as Peggy was inspired (and she definitely enjoyed it too much lol). Daisy as a CIA agent was super badass. What May said about female pilots in the 40s and 50s was really interesting. I love it when I can actually come away from an episode having learned something. It was great to see Agent Sousa again too. And you know what? A big fat fuck you to Endgame for messing up him and Peggy. The Russos have such a weird obsession with Steve/Peggy that they completely ruined not just Peggy's arc from Agent Carter and her letting go of Steve and going on to find happiness again, but also Sharon Carter's character, who was treated like dirt and completely wasted in the movies. What a fucking shame. But back to the episode: I absolutely loved it and I actually think it might be a contender for my Top 10. I have 9 episodes picked out so far and still deciding on the 10th, so we'll see what the rest of the season has in store. Honestly, SHIELD has gotten so dark over the years, which isn't a negative thing because it's obviously given us so many great stories, but I have to say, I'm loving this return to super spy shenanigans. The season 1 vibes are strong in this one. Oh, and the title cards changing to reflect every new time period! I love that so much.
Now, for the next installment in the 10 Episodes I Vibed With The Most Over The Years series:
1x17 "Turn, Turn, Turn"
I'm not gonna lie, I don't remember what happens in most of this episode for shit except for the last two minutes, but those two minutes alone deserve a spot on this list because of how utterly game-changing they were for the show. You know what I'm talking about. Don't pretend you didn't gasp when Grant Ward, that smug motherfucker, shot Victoria Hand point blank and it was revealed that yes, he was Hydra all along! That was Top 10 Anime Betrayals at its finest, my dudes. I still remember the pure shock and horror of that moment. That changed the very fabric of what Agents of SHIELD was. It was also the one and only time when the connection to the movies actually benefited the show. I had to include it because it was truly iconic and a major turning point. Its repecussions carried well into later seasons and gave us so many great storylines.
That ending was insane! All three Worldkillers together and on the loose. Everything's gone to hell. I can only imagine the havoc they're going to wreak.
Odette Annable continues to be the best goddamn thing about this show. Can we keep her forever, please? I love her. She's brilliant. Once they get rid of Reign, Sam and Alex should just fall in love or something. Alex would become a mom, just like she wanted, and Sam would finally be happy. They'd kill two birds with one stone.
Jeremy Jordan and Mehcad Brooks had a nice scene together. I really loved Winn's little speech.
I hope there's not going to be any angsty bullshit between Kara and Lena next episode. Kara of all people should understand that Lena was trying to save her friend - after all, that's what her entire conflict with Imra was about. And for the love of Rao, someone tell Lena Supergirl's identity already. It's getting so ridiculous and annoying that she still doesn't know.
"All right, Legends, put on your Sunday best because we are going to church!"
Sara was so done with them, and I absolutely loved it. I replayed that moment at least 6 times.
Zari and Wally's relationship is so great. They've only known each other for 2 episodes, but they have so much in common and they really understand each other and have fun together. I hope we'll see a lot more of this dynamic. It's very enjoyable to watch.
Tala Ashe looked so good in her 1950's get-up. I mean, they all looked great, but it just suited her so perfectly.
I'm so sad about Mick and Axl! Rest in peace, little buddy. That funeral scene was absolute comedic genius, though.
Great episode overall. I love it when they have to save pop culture icons, just like they did with George Lucas in season 2. There are always so many great references.
Holy cow. Now that's how you do a mid-season finale! We got the best fight in this show's history, a glimpse of Reign's mindblowing power and an awesome cliffhanger to top it off. I mean, I'm sure Ruby's gonna be fine, Supergirl isn't nearly dark enough to kill a kid, but still. And obviously, Kara's not dying either.
Surprisingly, I don't hate James and Lena. Katie McGrath can have chemistry with anyone if she wants to.
As usual, Mon-El didn't contribute anything and was utterly unnecessary. Oh well.
I have a question: why are they so bad at continuity on this show? How is it possible that only one day had passed since Sam's trip? Did they forget about the crossover? Whatever, still a great episode!
Happy Holidays, everyone!
Mon-El is back and he has a wife. Let me pretend I care:
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Okay, that's enough. Moving on!
Reign has awoken! I'm officially terrified. I mean, I don't know shit about her and I have no intention of spoiling the fun by looking it up, but she already seems like she'll be a great villain. I can't wait to see her powers fully develop. She'll wreak so much havoc. Shame about Sam though, I really liked her. Maybe they'll be able to bring her back somehow at the end of the season. And what's going to happen to Ruby? As annoying as she is, she doesn't deserve to be left completely alone. Also, I don't buy that that ship had been in that shed all those years and Sam had never seen it before. Am I really supposed to believe she never went snooping in there as a kid? Not even once?
J'onn and his dad's storyline was very sweet. It's nice to see that J'onn has at least one member of his family back.
Next week, the crossover is coming! And unlike last year, the Supergirl part of it won't be limited to the last 5 minutes of the episode! I am absolutely pumped for this!
Wow, Rip really is an asshole, isn't he? I can't believe I ever liked the guy.
I get 5 years added to my life every time someone calls Sara "Captain". She's so freaking good at this. Leading this team of lovable idiots through space and time. I love her. She's easily one of my favorite characters in the Arrowverse.
Agent Sharpe! I thought we wouldn't see her in this episode at all, so it was a pleasant surprise. Her obvious distaste for the Legends is hilarious. I can't wait for her and Sara to hook up. Actually, #1 on my wishlist for this season is to see her with her hair down. Literally and figuratively.
I have to say, being a recurring villain on the DC/CW shows is the best gig ever. Even if you get killed off, there's a good chance they'll bring you back. And if you get written off one show, you'll probably get a call in 6 months asking you to appear on one of the other three. I'm kind of tired of Damien Darhk, to be honest (and I get war flashbacks to Arrow season 4 every time I see him), but whatever. We'll see what they'll do with him.
"Ray, it's not freakin' 'Toy Story 3'" - said Nate, immediately grabbing Ray's hand.
Words cannot describe how much I loved that moment.
Wow. I had a feeling this would be good, but it totally exceeded my expectations. I'm calling it now, this will end up being my favorite new TV show of 2017.
I'm kind of ashamed to say that despite my great love for Neil Gaiman's work (I grew up with Coraline and Stardust was my shit in middle school), I've never read American Gods. (horrified gasps) I know, it's a mistake that I intend to rectify immediately. But I have to say, watching this episode while only having a vague idea of what I was getting into was a pretty awesome experience. The visuals were amazing, with lots of cool shots, vibrant colors and impressive special effects. The music was just fantastic. The story and the characters were introduced in a way that was easy to follow for someone like me who's unfamiliar with the source material. I loved the atmosphere, the intrigue and the mysteriousness. The acting was on point, with Ian McShane being the obvious standout. And sure, I have more questions than answers right now, but it's part of the fun. I'm super pumped for the next episode.
Oh, and don't you just love those 90-second opening credits?
