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I'm actually glad that we're back to one episode a week. It means that I can enjoy the show for a bit longer.
Harold was the most interesting part of the episode. He's really willing to do anything at this point, which is a completely new side of his character.
It's been a week since I had to say goodbye to the love of my life. I miss the real Root like hell, but The Machine with her voice is great. When She said She'd loved Root, I couldn't help but smile. And the way She experiences love is fascinating.
I know a lot of people weren't satisfied with Shaw's reaction to Root's death, but to me, it was all perfectly in character for her. Shaw wouldn't cry, she'd go out there and shoot people, which is exactly what she did in this episode. But it killed me to see her spinning on the roundabout. Why is this show constantly making me suffer?
Since Harold went rogue in the previous episode, they had to give the rest of the team something to do, leaving us with pretty much another case-of-the-week episode. The storyline was interesting, but I'm kind of disappointed, to be honest. I can't explain it. Maybe my standards were impossibly high after last week, or maybe I'd thought that the last three episodes of the series would focus entirely on kicking Samaritan's ass. But overall, it was a great episode, as always, and I'm excited for next week.
That feeling when you have to go to school, and you can't watch the episode until you get home in the afternoon... Well, dear teachers, if you really expect me to put Maths or History ahead of one of my favorite shows' final season, you're seriously underestimating my obsession with fictional characters. I swear, tomorrow I'm getting up at 5 AM just to catch the next episode before classes.
The beginning of the episode was amazing. My multilingual baby Shaw in a cowboy hat? This is the stuff that dreams are made of.
Root with a big-ass gun is my new OTP.
ROOT AND SHAW! I'm screeching like a dying pterodactyl right now! Both actresses absolutely nailed that scene. Amy Acker's eyes are just inhumanly expressive. It's hypnotizing to watch. They should have their own award category. I wish that Person of Interest and its exquisite cast got more recognition because they absolutely deserve it. It's sad that even the show's own station doesn't appreciate it.
"The one person I couldn't kill... was you."
Everything hurts, and I'm crying. It's a good pain, though. The kind of pain that makes you feel alive.
The Voice was a compelling villain, and the plot twist was as unexpected as it was incredible.
The shootout at the precinct was an awesome scene.
Elias and Harold had a lot of good scenes too. Elias blowing up The Voice's car was great. I totally thought they'd really let him go, which would have been stupid, but that's how Harold rolls, so I would've understood it. Still, I was pleasantly surprised that they didn't just let the bad guy get away.
Fusco knows! Finally!
The whole team at the end made me cry even harder. Is this show trying to kill me?
4 episodes to go. I can't deal with this.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Mon-El is back and he has a wife. Let me pretend I care:
...
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?
Holy shit. I'm sitting here, mouth agape, trying to form coherent sentences. What a great episode.
How hardcore do you have to be to stay awake while someone operates on you and talk them through the procedure? That is like the most metal thing that's ever happened on this show. My respect for Caitlin has always been high (honestly, the kind of shit that she has to deal with on a daily basis is unbelievable), but now it's skyrocketed.
Killer freaking Frost in the house! That scene at the end was so dramatic that I could feel my eyes burning with tears, but before I got the chance to start crying, everything went to shit in a completely different, yet somehow equally horrible way. I don't know, man. maybe I'm boring. But I just can't help but root for the good guys. I want them to win, to save the day or the girl or whatever and to be happy. I just hope Caitlin will be okay and they'll find a way to get rid of her homicidal alter ego for good. I guess it'll be fun to see her wreak some havoc around Central City, as long as it doesn't end up with her dead.
If Abra Kadabra wanted to get back to the future, why didn't he just hitch a ride with the Legends?
Joe is such a good dad. I'm so sad for him. Please don't hurt him and take his baby girl away from him. That would just be a whole new level of cruelty.
"Amaya, take the Backstreet Boys."
Can I get that on a T-shirt, please?
Oh, this episode made me feel nostalgic. I remember back when I was a little baby nerd - 11, maybe 12 years old - I was completely obsessed with The Lord of the Rings. I would watch the entire trilogy (extended editions, no less) almost every weekend. Years have passed and I've moved on to other franchises (I've practically sold my soul to sci-fi, space operas and superheores at this point), but my love for LotR still remains. I was delighted by all the references in this episode. By far my favorite was Rip's speech mirroring that of Aragorn's in "Return of the King".
I'm not religious, but I was born and raised in a country that's 95% Roman Catholic, so it was a teeny tiny bit weird for me to hear the Legends casually say the words "Jesus' blood". I guess it's kind of hard to treat Christ as a historical figure instead of our Lord and Savior when you've only heard other people call him the latter your whole life.
Nate: "Maybe they don't know how to use it."
Legion of Doom: immediately know how to use it
Yeah, we're fucked.
I loved Thea and Quentin's interactions in this episode. They have a really great father/daughter dynamic.
I'm actually starting to like Susan. Her relationship with Oliver is nice. But that drink she handed him when they met at the bar? Honey, that was not a drink. That wasn't even half a drink. I know that expensive alcohol is served in absurdly small amounts, but that was like one last sad tiny sip left at the bottom of the glass.
One thing that bothered me was that the team was in the middle of a workout when the bank robbery happened. They were all sweaty as fuck and probably didn't have time to shower, so how did they manage to get into their skintight leather outfits? That must have hurt.
That guy in the interrogation room (the DA, I think? I have terrible memory when it comes to recurring characters, so I'm not sure) was freaking scary. I'm assuming that when he said he'd been to hell, he meant that literally?
Little J.J. is adorable. That scene with the whole Diggle family was super cute.
And Evelyn is a double agent. Because of course she is. Girl, this is going to blow up in your face. I wish I could smack some sense into her right now. Who is even taking care of her? Where does she live? She's like 17. She should be doing homework, not standing broodily on rooftops and planning something shady with masked psychopaths.
First of all: YAAAAAAS, Jemma Simmons, my queen. Standing up to the Director like that and low-key blackmailing him? What an icon. What a badass.
So this week we got Agents of SHIELD: Prison Break edition! It was a perfectly entertaining, fast-paced, action-packed episode with just enough twists and turns to keep me on the edge of my seat. The special effects were great, as always.
I find it hard to believe that some of SHIELD's finest teamed up with a rogue Inhuman and a guy whose body is literally on fire sometimes and the Director didn't know anything about it. Like??? There was a plane and a quinjet involved? How is it possible that no one noticed?
I think it's safe to say that the May/Coulson romance is happening. "I saw you, Phil."? That is a line straight out of every cheesy fanfic ever written. I love it! Give me more!
Can FitzSimmons not fight, please? I just want these two to be happy. They deserve it.
It's absolutely hilarious to me that the book that contains infinite knowledge has its title written on the cover in big, sparkly letters. You'd think that whoever created it would've made it look more unassuming, but no. Here it is, Darkhold, ancient and powerful, looking like a 10-year-old's diary.
I'm glad that May said all those things to Daisy. If anyone can talk some sense into that girl, it's Melinda May.
Oh, and Daisy's eye make-up was out of control in this episode. Did she read Bucky Barnes' Begginers' Guide to Looking Like a Racoon?
The hospital storyline was thrilling, but it got overshadowed by Shaw's escape. That was a wild ride.
I legitimately laughed when Shaw shot Lambert. He really had it coming. Confronting Shaw without a bulletproof vest or backup was one of the stupidest things I've ever seen on this show. Maybe even the stupidest since the list of dumb stuff on Person of Interest isn't very long. It's one of the best TV shows I've ever had the pleasure of watching, after all.
Root only had a handful of scenes in this episode, which was kind of a disappointment after the previous one. On the other hand, we got Root in glasses and a lab coat, so I won't complain. Can Amy Acker please stop doing that thing with her face? You know, the thing where she's so goddamn stunning and perfect? I can't handle it.
It seems that I've developed trust issues, and even though I'm 99.9% sure that this time Shaw really got away from Samaritan, a part of me is still afraid that there'll be some cruel plot twist. I can't wait for next week. Hopefully we'll finally get a Shaw/Root reunion. It's about damn time.
Do you guys realize that there are only 5 episodes left? How am I supposed to live after this show ends?
"This is the second worst attack of the clones I've seen."
I was so excited for an episode centered around Ava, and boy, did it deliver! I loved every single storyline. And there were so many hilarious moments, I think it might actually be one of the funniest episodes this season (which says a lot because every single episode makes me laugh). The golden sticker for the scene that made me cry with laughter goes to Damien and Nate's therapy session. I'm still giggling just thinking about it. Stuff like that can only work on a show as wacky and insane as LoT.
Well, the show and I definitely agree that Ava was created from the finest genes in existence. I mean, damn. And I definitely liked that Ava reacted very emotionally to finding out she was a clone (as I imagine we all would if we were ever in that position) and questioned her entire existence, but they didn't drag it out for too long and didn't make an annoying angstfest out of it. She believed what Sara told her, realized that she was different from all those mindless copies, and now my girls are working together to kick Rip's ass for hiding the truth. I guess you could say they're going to RIP him a new one, huh?
(I'll see myself out.)
Zari teaching (or trying to, I guess) Mick to use his totem was absolutely great as well. I love that they don't ignore her faith and talk about things like Ramadan or her not being allowed to eat pork. There are few Muslim main characters on TV, so I'm sure that there are many fans out there who are stoked to see themselves represented in Zari. I'm thrilled for them.
I feel kind of disappointed that they killed Kuasa. She had a lot more potential, and they never really used it. I guess they needed something to push Amaya over the edge.
What a fun episode. I absolutely loved the film noir vibe.
One of the reasons why I enjoy this show so much is because a ragtag team of misfits becoming a family is one of my favorite tropes ever. The Legends are just delightful. Ray and Nate bickering and bro-hugging were hilarious. Mick and Amaya's Bonnie and Clyde team-up was unexpected, but worked extremely well. And Sara and Stein shared some touching, heartfelt moments.
I promised myself that I would focus on positive aspects of episodes in my reviews and not yell too much about the bad. So I just want you all to know that I do acknowledge the astounding level of hypocrisy of Sara and Stein deciding that keeping their family safe is more important than history just one week after the crossover where everyone turned their backs on Barry because of Flashpoint. Is it frustrating? Yes. Am I going to rant angrily about it? No. No, I'm not.
We haven't seen Malcolm Merlyn for a while. His fight with Sara was so good. There are few things better than two former League of Assassins members trying to kill each other.
And Snart was there as well! Which reminds me, if Ray has his suit back, who's going to wield the cold gun now?
The show has been working perfectly without Rip, but I guess he's coming back soon. I don't mind his character, but I've gotten used to the team dynamic we have now and I'm afraid his return might ruin that.
That was a good episode. Looks like another thing that changed when Barry altered the timeline was that the writers remembered how to make a superhero show.
The whole "Wild Dog screws up, Oliver gets angry and walks away" formula is getting annoying. We get it, he's the Impulsive One. No need to bring it up for the 50th time since the beginning of the season.
Both storylines were decently executed. Oliver breaking John out of prison was all right, although personally I thought that the rest of the team going after Church was a lot more interesting. The baby vigilantes are growing on me and the whole team dynamic is getting better. I'm starting to like both Evelyn and Rory.
I really enjoyed all the Felicity/Rory scenes. They felt very genuine and heartfelt. I already love their friendship.
I'm no scientist, and I certainly don't know a lot about physics, but I'm pretty sure that getting pulled up by a plane with a harness around your waist would hurt. A lot. Possibly even injure you? Break some bones? Rip your spine out? I don't know.
Superhero costumes aren't exactly notorious for being practical, I realize that, but what the hell is up with Curtis' mask? How does he manage to keep it on his face when he's fighting? Sheer force of will? Superglue? I know that his superhero name is Mr Terrific, but was slapping a piece of cloth shaped like the letter T on his face the best they could come up with?
"Was he waiting for an entrance line?"
And that, ladies and gentlemen, was the first time in years that Arrow has genuinely made me laugh.
Wow, they can't have 5 minutes of peace and quiet, can they?
Kara's speech gave me chills. This is the kind of thing that I watch Supergirl for. Messages of hope, positvity, courage, kindness and love. I often think that I would've loved Supergirl if it had been on TV when I was a kid. Sure, I love it now too, but 10-year-old me would have been thrilled with a role model like Kara or Alex.
Kara and Winn are adorable, my God. I don't ship them, but I kind of understand people who do.
KARA AND CAT! * screams for 1000 years * I love them! And Kara's got her own office now! I feel strangely proud. It's like watching a baby bird fly for the first time.
Kara and Alex break my heart. Familial relationships are often neglected in favor of romantic ones, but these two are, thankfully, not the case. They had some great scenes in this episode and I could just watch them forever. There's so much love between them.
Kara and J'onn, a.k.a. Alien Puppy and Space Dad kicking ass together was great to watch. J'onn literally ripping Indigo in half was freaking hardcore. The scene with Kara and Non shooting heat vision at each other must have been awkward to film: two people staring very intensely at each other and screaming.
I just want them to announce season 2. I can't handle not knowing. I need more Supergirl in my life! I had no idea how attached I'd get to the characters when I started watching the show, but here we are.
