Not a bad but the ending with Grodd! Such an awesome show!!
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I'm glad they killed Bradley. I didn't even remember the girl was still alive...
Sometimes, I just wished they killed Norman as well, but if that happened there would be no show. Still, that guy really pisses me off sometimes. I mean, it's not his fault, he's crazy, but he really pisses me off. When he began dating Emma, he started treating her in a really weird way, like they weren't even friends, much less lovers. Luckily, she found Dylan. He's certainly better boyfriend material than Norman and I think she really deserves someone like him (I really liked Dylan's evolution since the beginning of the show). Btw, hope the transplant works out. They can't take her out of the show.
Bradley's death was enlightening. I always thought "his mom" only convinced him to kill the girls, but turns out it's actually "her" who kills them. That was interesting.
Also, I like to see that Norma is finally realizing how dangerous Norman can become and that she's finally doing something about it. It was about time. Still, she doesn't understand that her too close relationship with him it's what's causing this. Well, that and the fact that he has a natural tendency for lunacy (I mean, Norma said his father was crazy too; I assume she meant crazy like disturbed, just as Norman, and some psychiatric conditions are inheritable so I guess Norman got it from his father). Back to Norma, I love those scenes where she is actually worried, kind of lost, not knowing what to do anymore. It's more interesting than when she's in some random bar kissing some random guy who's old enough to be her son. And Farmiga's acting is so on point in those scenes...
It was a good season. There were some weak plots, like Norman and Emma's relationship and Bradley's return, but Dylemma, Bradley's death and Norma's worry (in the last episodes) makes up for that. Hope Dylemma is endgame, and hope they give a better development to Norman's situation next season, like they did in the last episodes, because in the beginning he was really pissing me off.
Perfectly good episode, with good conceits for each. Robin's story felt a little rushed, but I liked the idea of her breaking up with (and being broken up with) a little kid as analogous to real life breakups. Plus, it delves deeper into Robin's fear of having and relating to kids and apart from the high concept hilarity of being dumped by a six-year-old, gives some more emotional depth to her stance on children.
Ted and Barney's story about trying to prove who has more "game" by hitting on the same girl is less successful overall, but still pretty funny and creative, especially with Marshall's desperate attempts to prove he's still relevant to the competition despite dating (and eventually marrying) the same woman over the past 11 years. The visualization of Ted's revulsion to going where Barney's gone before, and the reveal of Barney's Machiavellian plot to win the competition are pretty amusing in that inventive HIMYM-way, even if the mini-Barneys get kind of cheesy after a while.
All-in-all, it's not the sharpest outing from the show, but there's a lot to like, including the little moments like "every blind date has a 'but...'" conversation. Eminently watchable How I Met Your Mother episode.
Good episode. It had a nice balance between the heavier stuff with Ted and Robin figuring out how to be friends for real after their breakup, and the cartoonier stuff with the slap bet.
In truth, the Ted/Robin story is what elevates the episode. Again, it's not revelatory, but the show still has some trenchant insights about the difficulties in maintaining a friendship with an ex, and the earnest way in which Ted and Robin talk about those problems, express their frustration with the other's new partners (Ted seeing Bob as an old man is a nice perspective joke), decide they can't be friends, and then fall back into their inside jokes and realize that they still have a connection even if it's no longer a romantic one, works very well at walking the line between light and serious.
The slap stuff is a little less successful in my book. I'll say it, I think the slap gets overplayed. The initial slap bet episode is amazing, and the surprise slap at Barney's one-man show is my favorite, but the more it went on, the more it turned into a somewhat contrived production and less a fun little part of the show. I did enjoy the various puns and veiled threats (Jason Segel and NPH sell the material like champs), but the song was a bridge too far in my book, even with a somewhat unreliable narrator.
Still, a funny episode with some good Ted-Robin stuff that doubles down on the heart of their friendship is a win in my book.
7.5/10. I have to admit, I started out kind of hating this one. The idea that a shark like Barney would be fooled by the whole "the stripper really likes me!" routine strains credulity, and it was frankly kind of unpleasant to watch him being strung along like that. At the same time, Robin going all Robinson Crusoe with the dull goings on of the East Meadow, Long Island community that Lily and Marshall had immersed themselves in was the kind of broad comedy that lacked the zing that was present in the earlier seasons of the show. And Ted talking to an imaginary version of Robin while he figures out what to do with her old room (whilst making weak meat-smoking jokes to boot) left a lot to be desired.
And then, the episode completely turned things around, somewhat miraculously. Once Barney realized he was duped, it turned into a surprisingly sympathetic storyline. As Barney himself pointed out, for once he was really trying, and even if he deserved to be hoodwinked by all the times he'd done it to other women, here he was making an effort in the Ted-like belief that it was destiny that he and Quinn ran into one another again, and found himself whacked on the nose with a newspaper by the universe. That's understandably dispiriting, and the idea that Barney was going to give up on growth or putting in real effort to woo the women he actually liked because of this bad experience was a sad one.
But the universe threw him a bone, and he and Quinn running into one another at the coffee shop is just the bit of kismet he needed. The pair's conversation is frankly what was missing between both the Barney/Robin and Barney/Nora arcs. There's real chemistry between NPH and the actress who plays Quinn, and their playful if mildly pointed back and forth has the patter of two real people who have some affection for one another, if both some reservations. I have to admit, like Kevin, I don't think I really thought much of Quinn on my first watch of the series, but coming back I like her as a match for Barney, and the fact that their beginning was Barney experiencing a small taste of what he did to so many women, and that being a springboard for him to grow and become someone better.
The confluence of the other two stories, Ted giving up his apartment so that Marshall and Lily can move back into it, is one of those things that makes no sense if you really stop and think about it. (After all, Marshall and Lily like just moved into that house, and where is Ted going to live, if only for the next week or so when he's looking for an apartment, etc. etc. etc.) But you have to strap on your willing suspension of disbelief goggles and appreciate it for the symbolic gesture it's meant to be. I like the idea that, as in the prior episode, Ted is figuring out a way to move on with his life a bit as well, and that the "new life' needed in the apartment will be Marshall and Lily's child. Again, at a logistics level, it feels like a piece-moving ploy by the show to get Marshall and Lily back into the main apartment (which, as I recall, Lily didn't want to move into because it smelled like "dude"), and it's kind of strained on that front, but at a more thematic level, it works that Ted is starting a new chapter in his life and that Marshall and Lily want a place that feels more like home nearer to their friends to raise their family in.
Overall, a very rocky start, but a lot of good work on the back end (not to mention some great "Ted's bad at carpentry" jokes) to pull this one into above average territory.
8.4/10. It's tough to pull out of the tailspin of the last episode, but damn if this one doesn't deliver an unexpected quality follow up.
The thing that really elevates the episode is Ted and Lily's scene on the roof. Lily admitting that there's days she wishes she weren't a mom, and Ted admitting he was hurt by Robin and Barney getting engaged is a nice match of the two good friends sharing their open wounds with one another. It was a particularly good performance from Alyson Hannigan, who rarely gets to go dramatic on the show, but absolutely nails it here. And Josh Radnor holds his own as well, with the montage of times Ted's gotten "hurt," helping to drive the point home. It's that bit of darkness and realness that gives the show weight beyond the sillier sitcom trappings.
But those trappings are fun! Referring to baby poo as "confetti" is the latest in the long line of HIMYM's visual euphemisms, and Marshall getting blasted with confetti was a fun way to pay off the storyline of Little Marvin being constipated. It's a trifle of a storyline, but it worked.
Barney persuading Robin's Dad to give his blessing, and Robin confronting and then accepting her dad to some degree was probably the weakest of the storylines in the episode, just because there was a whiplash in the tone going from goofy to serious pretty rapidly. Ray Wise trying to be "fun" while still being scary resulted in some awkward laughs, though again, the actual comedy went pretty broad.
On a mythos level, I'm still just not persuaded by Ted being hung up on Robin, but Mrs. Bloom pointed out that even if Ted wasn't still chasing after Robin, the fact that the woman who said she'd never be getting married is now getting married could certainly hurt him, especially when he's still looking for his own The One. And the reveal that the whole band vs. DJ thing works out despite Ted's protestations, because it leads to The Mother playing Barney and Robin's wedding is a nice one.
Overall, a nice little rebound from the doldrums of the prior ep.
7.3/10. Let's take this story-by-story. The bit with Barney and Robin's dad playing laser tag was pure fluff. Sure, there was a weak thread about Robin's dad appreciating and accepting Barney as his son, and it added a little texture to the exchange between Ted and Robin at the end of the episode, but for the most part this was an excuse to have Ray Wise and NPH clown around on the laser tag set for a while.
My favorite story was Marshal and Lily packing for Italy with Ted's assistance as an expert packer. There were a lot of laughs, from taking peeks at the stories behind various objects in the apartment, but also a bit of heft with Ted being unable to let go of a bean bag chair because it represents a portion of their friendship that's now ending. As I've often said, HIMYM often does best when it's exploring real things about growing up and growing older, and a fear that moving away means drifting apart is a relatable one. Here, the episode finds a nice mix between the show's trademark goofiness and heart.
I have mixed feelings about the bit with Robin digging up the locket. In and of itself, it feels like a mild retcon, since we've never heard about it before, but that's what the show does from time to time and I've come to accept. More than anything, I'm just not on board with the Ted-Robin-Barney love triangle. But if they're going to do it, I actually liked the way they realized it here. Despite the cheese, Ted and Robin's conversation feels very authentic, and there's something to be said for the idea that Barney is matching up so well with the father Robin could never connect with, while Ted knew something was up with her even after she begged off. I also liked the rain and the "signs from the universe" part of the discussion that works as a nice call back to the end of Season 1.
Ted's come a long way since that point. There's maturity in the idea of not beliving that everything is a fairytale and that the universe is going to magically deliver you to your truly love. But there's sadness on the endlessly optimistic dreamer, Ted, losing faith. I still don't buy this obsession with Robin on his part, but I buy him giving up on finding true love, and that has power independent of the other relationship drama.
7.8/10. This one had three separate stories that each started out pretty rough but pulled their way into being great by the end, which is worth something! The slightest of these was Marshall's story with Daphne and Ted's Stepdad. As a committed Buffy fan, I enjoy Harry Groener as a general rule, but he's just not a good character even as a giant pester to Marshall. That said, the germ at the center of the story is sound, with the ever-yielding Marshall needing to assert himself, and the results being kind of scary. It's a great individual performance from Jason Segel, and even Sherri Shepherd does well with the "what did I just unleash" reaction to it.
Similarly, Ted dragging Cassie through a spiritless trip to the Lighthouse is a drag, with the humor of his resignation at settling being brief but not much fun. And yet, the end of the episode, which shows his proposal to The Mother is a lovely counterpoint (weak green screen effects notwithstanding), that serves as another instance of the show upping its emotional content by giving us little tastes of the future juxtaposed with sorry ones in the present.
The peak of this is Robin's egg-making competition with Barney's mom. While I like that the show explored the idea that despite numerous complaints about and appearances from Robin's dad, we've heard next to nothing about her mom, the fact that it comes to a head with a scrambled egg showdown was too broad for my tastes, even if I liked the little ringing bell notation for the few facts the gang did know about her mom. That said, the episode included two great moments in this storyline.
The first is the flashback where Barney hugs Robin after learning that she can't have kids. It's those sorts of moments, where Barney acts like a caring human being rather than a sex-crazed psychopath, that are all too scant when the show is trying to sell the Barney-Robin romance. It's a nice little instance of him showing that he cares for Robin with a simple but powerful gesture rather than a zany, misguided scheme. The second is Loretta coming around on Robin after Barney explains all this, and telling Robin to call her mom. Sure, the show doesn't lay that much groundwork for the transition, but Cobie Smulders conveys the quiet pain of her character's mommy issues really well, and makes that moment meaningful.
Again, I have some major issues with where the show goes in its final few seasons, but it's nice to see it still able to make these big, emotional moments land, even if it's a bit of a rocky road within the episode to get there.
I take ir back now. The Iron-masked guy has to be a kind of versión of Jay Garrick. Otherwise, why on Earth would the iron-masked guy tapped the name of a guy who does not even exist (Jay Garrick)? It makes no sense.
Besides, this has to be the only explanation to why Zoom is not dead. Moreover, the Jay we saw when he was killed was not even Zoom yet, so Zoom should be dead. Otherwise, it makes no sense because if there's no other explanatiom left, the timeline is not consistent and it gets weirder and weirder. I love time travel and paradoxes but, unless There's another explanation, Zoom should be dead.
Anyhoo, I loved Zoom's dialogue with Joe: Why the charade? to give people hope detegtive. Hope? so I can rip it away from them. That delovery was absolutely awesome. I enjoyed every single minute of it.
But Barry's decision of giving his speed to Zoom was stupid. Now Barry has no speed although eventually, he will get it back.
Anyway, even though I expected a bit more after such long break, the episode was pretty amazing and touchy. I liked every single minute of it and I can't wait for next week and to discover who the hell the Man in the iron-masked is. Hope it makes much more sense than Zoom convincing his remnant to get killed. Besides, who the hell will accept to be killed in order to get a plan done?
Let's wait til' next week to find out.
I love the Flash!!!
This is so stressful and unnecessary.
Why do they have to choose??
Callie & Arizona are their friends.
BOTH are Sofia's mothers.
I don't get this stupid storyline.
Callie is blind, she doesn't see how this would affect not only Arizona but Sofia's life too.
And the saddest thing she is doing this for Penny?? Losing everything she earned??
Arizona is freaking out!! It wasn't nice to yell at Penny but I get she's scared and the fact that she is the woman who's making her little girl to move across the country makes things worse.
Why Callie has more rights over Sofia than Arizona??
Why Meredith and Owen agrees to testify for Callie??
DON'T PICK A SIDE!!
Meredith, you are in the same situation as Arizona. Zola is legally your doughet like Sofia is to Arizona.
I tough she will see that.
Alex was the only sane one.
April was mean and I get it too.
She already lost a kid but Arizona is trying to help them, but is so complicated.
Steph and Kyle were cute together.
Is sad that is over.
Omelia!! Finally!! You guys deserve yo be happy.
Ben & Bailey are so strong characters and stubborn as hell too.
Next week well see how this goes.
8.1/10. A surprisingly good episode. Having people we mentally would put in "the pit" is one of those classic HIMYM concepts that starts out with lots of great comedic potential, but then leads to, as Ted puts it, a moment of "emotional clarity." Marshall jinxing Barney is one of those goofy friend group bits that the show does so well. And the laughs were mostly there too.
Ted going after an architecture professor who decried his skills as an architect to brag about his building, and realizing that he needs to move on and that the best revenge is living well was a nice little story for him, that showed some nice growth for the character. Similarly, Marshall and Lily running into an old college acquaintance (in a nice mini-Buffy reunion with Seth Green!) is mostly for laughs, but Green plays it well and the whole twist on "The Pit" is nice. Heck, even though I still pretty well hate Robin's arc at this point, her harshness to Patrice is at least mediated by Robin not firing her and Patrice comforting her.
As typical at this stage, a lot of it is still pretty broad, but I like the theme of the episode -- letting yourself out of "the pit," and moving on, and the show explored it in a nicely comedic way for the most part. Good stuff!
After this break we get to see more of the group dynamic. The premise is good and there are certain new characters to talk about. And I thought one timeline would make things easier, yet it leads the way to unnecessary drama. I mean, we get to see our group working with each other and "collaborating" but hatred comes out of nowhere. Owen is out of jail and holds a grudge against Alex, Shelby is angry with Nimah, and León is totally bananas thinking that someone's following him, which was true.
Being back at the farm was weird,but I enjoyed it all the way. Don't ask me why but I loved the moment Shelby and Nimah were surprised the Farm had a spa. I found it funny. And Dayana, she just wants to have some friends. And Ryan and Alex, ew. We just landed in the ex relationship territory and I hate it. Why have we done to deserve all this drama? It's just awful and awkward. They should just just hello to each other and walk aways. Someone make it stop, please. I need more of Alex and Harry. Man, I really missed him. And I did love his surprise entrance. Why isn't he working at the Farm yet? He would be a nice addition to the team.
And what can I say about Clay (not Clanton) Haas. I already love the guy. I'm calling it, by the end of the season this guy and Shelby will be together, no doubt. I like the guy, he says what he has to and he's right. Pure Stream of Consciousness or Freedom of Speech, whatever you wanna call it. His interactions with Shelby are priceless. At first I thought we were having a Caleb on discount, but I like it. He calling the group a bunch of scholars and monitoring them in High School was funny as hell.
I like focusing on a case without having to remember what the characters remember and who to trust. It's a nice addition, actually. But they keep on being idiots. Ryan being catch in a lie by that "journalist" was pretty stupid. You're supposed to be a high functional and trained spy Ryan, wake the hell up.
Wow. This week's episode was both brilliant and terrific. Zoom is absolutely scary and when he said "You can't lock up the darkness" he scared the hell out of me. Teddy Sears was good at portraying Jay, but as Zoom/Hunter, he is absolutely terrific. I enjoyed his performamce a lot. Hunter's backstory is absolutely amazing and now we know why Zoom is the way he is. I enjoyed the role and importancethat family plays in the episode. Just imagine that Barry could have been Zoom if he hadn't lived With Joe and Iris. It's devastating.
But first things first, the fact that after witnessing the murder of his mother with 11 he became a serial killer is pretty much fascinating. Besides, the fact that he is not only a sociopath but that There are traces of humanity left in him is what makes him an amazing villain.
However, even though the episode was good, the events that occured were a means to an end. Barry's choices in this episodes are quite stupid. Zoom is gonna die one way or another, why opening up the breaches to E-1 so that he can come back in and terrorize Your World and threaten Your loved ones? They should have never opened the breach. NEVER. Looked at what happened. And that bargain atthe end, come on, is it really necessary to keep Your deal with a homicide maniac when he has released Wally? That was stupid, precisely because now Barry cannot save Cait and God knows what the hell is he gonma do to her in E-2, even though she seems to be his weakness.
Zoom is amazing but come on, seeing him There sitting with Team flash talking about his plan and how he killed himself was weird.
And this episodes does raise a lot of questions? Shouldn't Hunter/Zoom be dead by now if he killed his time remnant? That's what happened with Eobard when Eddie killed himself, anyway. However, he's Alive, what brings us back to the "you can't lock up the darkness" thing. What if Zoom has split personality due to V6? Therefore, the iron-masked guy would be Jay Garrick, or a version
What an episode!!! Grant Gustin is an incredible actor. He was absolutely amazing in this episode. Besides, when he was quoting that sad and lovely book and Nora just checking he was saying everything. And when they both said at the same time: love you. It was so touching. And when Nora said "run, Barry, run". that one line. Amazing!
I thought this episode was going to be more focused on Zoom. However, it wasn't. Teo episodes left and the mistery still remains. Who Is the Man in the Iron mask? I've been on a New Theory these past weeks. Hope it is very susprising.
The speedforce in this episode was trippy, really trippy. And one question. the speedforce is fast right? I mean, If they are the source of speedster's powers, why are they always sat? Just thought.
Cisco. Nothing to add. He is amazing, as always, but his interaction with Iris was extremely funny and the way they tried to explain what happened to Barry when he was struck by lightning reminded me when I try to explain what the Flash Is all about, making a mess as I go on. Cisco's reference to izombie was great, and pretty funny. When Barry was back and Cisco said "I'm glad you are back, cause we afe about to die" was hillarious. I was very glad at the end of the episode when Iris and Barry didn't Kiss. Honestly, I thought they were about to, but they didn't and it was great.
Did anyone else notice what Henry said? I'm not going anywhere. Sounded pretty much like he is about to die.
Anyway, an amazing episode this one. Trippy, lovely, funny and compelling. Drop some tears actually. Grant Gustin is amazing and that lovely book...Very touching.
Lookimg forward to watching next episode. Can't wait. And next week we got Black Siren. Lovely seeing Laurel back after her death on Arrow.
Today, on how to destroy Kara's heart. Why Alex being happy means Kara's lonely? This makes Alex been the bad gut and she's not. Anyways, very good episode. Those in which there's a shapeshifter and everyone's on edge doubting each other are always fun. Like the Flash shapeshifter or even in Supernatural with the Khan worm. It's cliche but I love it. Plus, I love episodes in which the actors have to play themselves and their evil twin.
To me it was too obvious that there were two White Martians. Alex would've never get distracted on a mission. And Winn being all gooed was just gross, lol. I've said before and I'll say it now, Jonn and M'Gann's relationship is lovely, but not as alien love, more a brotherly love.
The MVP of the episode was Winn. Go for the Winn! He's just the best and his one liners are just perfect "this did not use to happen at CatCo". Well, unless you're on The Flash, in which case two people from different earths will smash James' coffee table. I wanted to see his reaction when he found out someone broke his coffee table.
And that ending. What kind of message is that they're sending to young girls? Anyways, poor Kara be like "Karma's a bitch". I love that first scene at the bar with Alex and Kara. It was me speaking:
Kara: "Mon-El told me he likes me the other day"
Alex: "I'm so shocked!"
Kara: "was it really that obvious"
Alex: "duh"
But the ending felt forced. Kara's been Winned. There you go, now you know how it feels.
Did anyone notice that Jonn said M'gann, and I quote "you're willing to put yourself before others" instead of the other way around? Oh, I laughed so hard on that one.
I just want to fill some plotholes. If Kara's faster than Flash, why didn't she fly over the DEO to find Winn? Kara your have X-ray vision, don't look around the corner.
Badass episode. Hope M'Gann comes back. I love that she decided to wear the green Martian skin.
Jonn at the bar like: "Um, hi. M'Gann's gone because, um, her planet needs her. so, bye"
I certainly can't write right now. I LOVE CALEB! Seriously, I missed his sarcasm a lot. He's killing it with those lines: "who's gonna make me waffles?" "Well, I've cut back on the herein" and my favourite one: "This white man, old fascist, he wants Muslims on a list, with a nick neck paddy whack send 'em all back, next he'll come for the Jews". I died laughing. Omg, Caleb.
Going back to the main plot, I have to confess I was too hyped for this episode if only because Fedric Lehne was going to be in. I love the guy and I just want to see more of him. I'm also excited to see Alex infiltrating the collaborators. As always, the mission went horribly wrong, which is not surprising at all. But seriously, do you really think that those guys, who are ten steps ahead of you will change sides that quickly? Well, duh. However, I loved that all the conversations were honest. Our team was all "I know you're a collaborator" and they were all "Yep, and you suck, I'm not scared". The only way to take them down is from the inside and that's what Alex and Owen are doing. I'm honestly impressed that the writers haven't had them romantically involved, but I'm sure that's coming. Shelby and Clay on the other hand...Seriously, what does Shelby have that she makes everyone addicted to her?
Claire and Roake's conversation was just perfect. I love seeing her actually doing something.
Aside from the relationship drama with Clay and Shelby, the episode was actually very good. I enjoyed it quite a lot. who would've thought this show be great not?
Time for an ad: Dayana Mampasi. Please, if found return to Quantico asap. One episode was ok, but three? I hope she doesn't turn up a baddie, I like her character.
This episode made me realize how much I've missed Caleb and how good Maxine is. She's actually quite funny and is not stupid, which is a nice touch.
What an episode!!! when you think this show can't get any better, it gets. It was so exciting, compelling and mentally confussing. It doesn't feel like a show anymore. It feels like a 42 minutes movie. I can't wait to see how it all ends. very emotional ending. I knew Henry was going to die the minute he said he wasn't going anywhere, but I didn't expect Zoom to kill him in Barry's home in front of him. Zoom, you bastard!!!! One minute you love him, the next you hate him. I love hating him. Zoom is fucked now. But he wants to use Barry. He does nothing without a reason. He wants Barry to reize both are the same person, but why? What does he want? I think they are going to time travel or that Zoom is gonna use Barry to provoke Earth 2 armageddon. Besides, that scene with Zoom and Barry was awesome. Especially, when Zoom destroyed Barry's hopes with that "while you're playing the good little boy, I'll be busy winning". Perfectly acted.
So, Reverse Flash killed Barry's mother and Zoom killed Barry's dad. Evil speedsters on the show love killing Barry's family. They should create a spin off.
Black Siren cracks me up. She's better in one episode than in 2 Seasons of Arrow. And Zoom, he is so fucking awesome.
Now Barry, fight tbe bastard. End him in that Death race. I just need to know who is the Man in the Iron mask, what afe Zoom's plans, what the hell is that thingy Zoom and Barry run towards and how this madness is gonna end. I wish it was Tuesday already.
Best show ever!!!
We all know Quantico's a mess so here it goes my messy review-ish. Nothing's clear (and I feel like it'll never will be).
Let's see if I can wrap my head around. I decided to start writing these "reviews" because otherwise I would've exploded.
So the terrorists aren't the AIC but the hostages (good). then who the he'll are the terrorists? I guess they have to be either CIA or FBI agents. Nimah, Will and Ryan are either FBI or former agents so, as far as I'm concerned the terrorists could be FBI. At least a terrorist group would've known about AIC but if they're FBI or CIA,they decapitated the first Lady so, again, no freaking idea.
But let's get to the beginning of the episode. There were not very many shocking moments except from Shelby actually doing something useful instead of banging random guy #2. Seriously, I got the feeling that the o ly thing Shelby does is banging guys. I love her friendship with Alex. that's one of the things I've been missing this season and finally they worked together. Aleluya. But let's talk about the assignment and Owen's soap opera. So our recruits have to get an asset out of Germany and that asset turns out to be Owen who has a death wish because his daughter is running the AIC. He decides to put himself in harms way and let the recruits "save" him. Out of all of them, the only one who does something useful is Alex. Ryan's on the watchout. Sebastian and Harry are having beers. León and Diana go on a kill tour and the other nameless recruits, well, I bet they're still on the street going on circles. That whole Owen storyline felt over dramatic. Woman gets killed, leaves son, Owen's fault, kid appears, oh no, the drama. Can you hear the sound of my eyes rolling? Too dramatic.
Quick thought: if Alex knew Lydia was running the AIC, why did she true her in the current timeline?
Conclusion: the more you watch the show, the more confused you get. What happened to the days when Quantico was great? Now it's just confusion all over.
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.
OK, let's face it. Quantico is the most confusing show on TV. I mean, last season was absolutely great. I enjoyed last season so much but now I can't enjoy it as much as I did. Everything is a reveal and you don't have time to really understand what is going onand to enjoy the episode. I spend more time trying to figure something out than really watching the episode.
I don't know who's on first, what's on second. I mean, the AIC, the CIA, the CLF, everything is so confusing. I mean, according to Lydia, the real CIA is the AIC, but it doesn't look like it. and Alex's phone. now I'm questioning everything they said before. I guess Alex's phone was hers all along but that she didn't answer it because I don't know, maybe she didn't want to. Not having time enough to process what's going on.
And although I loved Alex and Ryan relationship at the beginning, I can't stand them now. I'm tired of them bickering and betraying each other and they making out. They'd better do whatever they want to but please, don't interact. Alex stay with Harry and Ryan, go with Nimah.
And Miranda's speech in the car? I mean, I'm practically sure she said something along the lines of "when you listen to me, you'll become a terrorist too". Well, I must've missed that amazing speech that would make Alex change her mind bit I don't really see her changing sides.
So, what I "understand" (correct me if I'm wrong) that Miranda infiltrated the AIC because someone up high knew that Alex failed at her mission so she took her job. and Then Miranda made Nimah infiltrate them. this would mean both of them are on the same side. Unless of course, Miranda is not undercover but a real member. That would make so much sense.
Anyways, let's see how it all evolves and if you find out I'm wrong, please correct me, cause I feel like I don't know who's lying, who's telling the truth,and who's who. It's just that the episodes are more confusion than show. And I want to be socked.
Artemis, you little traitorous bastard. I knew there was something wrong with her. That explains why Prometheus didn't kill her in the train and how easy it was for her to cut him in the arm. I never cared a lot about her character, but now I'm intrigued. What is she all up to? Is she still blaming Ollie for her parent's death? Is Prometheus her brother? Or is she just trying to trick him? I know it's impossible but this Prometheus plan seems taken from the "Malcolm Merlin textbook to killing and framing others". That's his kind of strategy.
Vigilante was cool, though. It's pretty obvious he's Adrian Chase. I'm now wondering whether Vigilante has something to do with Prometheus. I mean, is it him too or is he under his orders. He didn't even hurt Evelyn. Perhaps Prometheus told Vigilante not to hurt her because she's his double agent.
I simply love Thea and Quentin scenes together, very emotional. Their father-daughter relationship is so real that gives me goosebumps. My heart breaks every time he mentions Laurel. All he's been through. He lost his daughters, and now that little b**** and his Prometheus partner frames him. Stop hurting Quentin.
And the references to season one. That "twitch, and I open your throat" had me on internal combustion. They mentioning Slade and his bamboo sticks brought good memories. Even more since we know he's coming back for the crossover. I hope it's not a flashback, but Slade in the flesh. Our prayers have been heard. Quentin and Thea mentioning Moira and Laurel was a nice touch considering the crossover too.
Overall, it was a good episode, full of action and fight scenes, although some of them were weird, like Curtis'. Why does he get beaten every episode anyways? He's kinda annoying. Wild Dog is growing on me.
I so enjoyed Felicity's "hanging around out" joke. It made me giggle. I also enjoyed how everyone ignored her.
Now, let's just wait for the amazing crossover. I can't wait to see Slade back again. That's good times!
Loved the episode. One of the best this season. Kara and her feelings about what it means to be a superhero. That's it! I really loved John scenes today. All the Martian episodes are great and this one was no different. M'gaan and John are amazing together and that bond was fantastic. Made me remember of the psychics who isolate themselves to find peace.
"Bad science man", "I am the other Superman", is it me or Mon-El is becoming one of the best characters on the show? I can't tell you how much arrogance there is in that sentence, and how much it fits his personality. And his awkwardness makes me laugh every time. And the villain was British (again). This is a rule. Never trust a British accent in an American show. I love Livewire being Kara's archenemy (if it's possible) and making her the victim was such a nice twist.
And I'm getting really tired of James trying to prove he's a hero. All he has a a serious hero complex. You've been with both Superman and Supergirl and you want to prove you're useful, but you're not James. Please, stop it. Nothing you'll do will make me change my opinion about you. Besides, the way he treats Mon-El is pretty shifty. It's really impossible to like his character. I think we all like Mon-El, the problem is that we don't want him as a romantic partner for Kara.
And Kara was extremely arrogant this episode. This has to be the first episode in which she's not been that adorable alien puppy she always is. I think she's channelling her own Oliver. And did she forget about him? I mean, "you need powers to be a superhero", come on, Kara some weeks ago your were fighting aliens alongside the Green Arrow. Saying that is just being a hypocrite.
And when Kara took James mask off!! Oh come on, you're going against the rules Kara. A superhero never unmask another superhero-ish. That's not fair.
Anyways, I'm looking forward for the White Martians. And James, please, stop bitching about everything, Kara could hurt you without breaking a sweat
Good episode that one. Lots of things to comment on. I love coincidences and casualities and seeing Barry in Dr Wells wheelchair was incredible. Not to say seeing Harry Wells in the Reverse Flash suit (I have to confess that I got excited). I love the way Tom Cavanagh plays his roles, absolutely different to one another, but brilliant. He is amazing. Indeed, Cisco training Harry to be Wells was hillarious, even when he asked him to say that famous sentence. It was cool to see their different reactions to that sentence (Cisco's expression was like holy crap! whereas Wells was like wtf). The Wells dynamic is gold! When Cisco said "give me Your best Wells" I couldn't laugh more. The same happened when he said "up the creep factor". That one was pure gold. And seeing Wells back in the Reverse Flash suit was wow, pretty haunting. Even the way he talked to Grodd made me think that he is still hiding something. I love seeing a bit of the Wells we all knew.
Besides, as Barry spends most of the episode on the wheelchair, we get to know more of the dynamic Cisco-Wells, which is something I've been eaiting for since Harry appeared at STAR labs.
This episode was not only about Grodd, but also about Barry's fears and trauma, which I liked a lot. I still think that Zoom is Barry's dad and, until someone tells me the opposite (which I wish, otherwise it will disappoint me to know it from the very first episodes) I will think the same. And come on, he appears just after Zoom, too obvious to tjink that Henry csn be Zoom. Anyway, seeing Henry back is so great. He shouldn't have left so soon and the way he did.
I love what the scriptwriter do in The Flash, those film references! That ending reminded me so much to the Rise of the Planet of the Apes, but with giant ones. Moreover, Caitlin's clothes and the fact that Grodd keeps her locked in a huge building...absolutely amazing.
What an awesome mid-season!!! Let's hope Arrow's is similar Tomorrow night. Snart, Weather Wizard, The Trickster, Wally West, Zoom. Everyone was on top of the game. The Rogues gallery in action. I Wonder how Wally's in the show is going to be dealt. I mean, is he a speedster as in the comics or is he just a normal guy?
What to say about the Trickster! He is absolitely insane ("You'll like to roast some chesnuts"). Amazing.
And Iris. Awesome interpretation. I love that scene with Barry telling him that she has a brother (got goose bumps). Finally, Iris has found the place she belongs too. Candice Patton's acting was amazing. She really get emocional out There. It all felt very real.
Now, my dear Wells. I kind of knew that he was going to help Zoom,but not because he hates Barry, but because he wants to free her daughter. So,in a way, that was not so surprising. What I did not expect was that Zoom wants Barry to get faster and therefore, get his power to be faster. This was a Big surprise. What I don't get is the reason why Zoom wants to be faster. He is the fastest speedster Alive, so why on Earth does he want that? Perhaps because he wants to go back in time and fix something and Barry is the only one fast Enough? Very unlikely but let's see what the future holds.
The beginning of the episode was awesome. Wells running from Zoom, why wouldn't he?
Another thing was Barry's speech to Wells. Incredibly emotional. Addressing to someone who killed Your mother and so on and being able to forgive him, wow. amazing.
I really enjoyed this week's episode. The trickster is awesome and how can't you listen to his voice and don't think it's the Joker? Awesome. As well as Weather Wizard and Patty's story. When Barry encouraged her not to kill Mardon, it was the perfect moment to Tell her hey Patty,I' actually the Flash. sooner or later, he'll do it.
Anyway, I enjoyed this episode so much, even though the Man in the Yellow Suit was dope. Waiting for next episode.
Merry Christmas!!
The flashbacks in this episode were some of the best ones in years. We learned the origins of Oliver's costume, his weapon of choice and the opening monologue of the show. Talia is an awesome character. She's Nyssa half-sister or something, right?
I like how the metahumans' powers are connected to what they were doing when the particle accelerator exploded. It does raise some questions, though. What if someone was throwing up when the dark matter hit them? Would they be able to, I don't know, defeat their enemies with radioactive vomit?
I liked Felicity's storyline. It was kind of hilarious to see a hacktivist groupie geek out over meeting her hero. I wonder what Felicity's going to do with all the information she has now. I also enjoy her relationship with Rory. But I can't believe that a young kid like him doesn't know what "IRL" means.
Oliver and the recruits are becoming quite a good team. Rene is a lot more likeable now than he was at the beginning of the season.
Dinah? Freaking Dinah? I'm not crying, you're crying. No one can ever replace Laurel, but Dinah made a hell of a first impression. I already like her.
Supergirl: does a Valentine's Day episode a week after Valentine's Day
The Flash: does a Valentine's Day Friend's Day episode two weeks after Valentine's Day
Yeah, sure, that makes sense.
BARRY PROPOSED TO IRIS! WHAT A GOOD, PURE, HAPPY MOMENT!
I would love to have H.R. and Harry together in every episode. They're hilarious. But I think Harry took things a bit too far. I mean, it's not H.R.'s fault that he's not a genius. And he's doing his best. He's kind and charming and takes it upon himself to cheer up the team with an endless supply of freshly-brewed coffee, holiday decorations and gift cards. How can you not love him? He's the Mom Friend of Team Flash. Okay, no, Caitlin's the mom . H.R. is more like the fun, artsy aunt who lets you eat ice cream for dinner, stay up past your bedtime and watch horror films, and then feeds you a ton of chocolate and drops you off at home so your mom and dad have to deal with your sugar rush. I feel like I might be over-analyzing this a bit.
I knew Harry was lying. It's not like him to open up to another person about his problems.
Savitar is back to fuck things up. I'm excited.
Penny was a resident. Like Jo and Stephanie and Ben. She was learning. She was a student. She had people above her, attendings, who should have known better. The attending who decided to ignore her and not order a CT, the neuro attending that was out at dinner and took too long to get there. They should have known better. It shouldn't be on her, she shouldn't be 'the person who killed Derek' she didn't stick a scalpel in his brain, she didn't shoot him in the heart. She TRIED to fight for him, and the people who should have been fighting for him too didn't care enough to put the effort in. And what would have happened if she'd have fought harder? Would she have been fired? Suspended? Derek still would have died. Would that make you happy? Because she tried harder? Or was she supposed to beat up her attending and do the brain surgery herself without the neurosurgeon's help? Save Derek and save the day all alone? Because that's just downright impossible.
Yknow, tonight on twitter I saw people asking if the actress who plays Penny has an account, Jerrika Hinton - Stephanie - said they told her not to get one. I can only imagine the messages she would have been getting if she had one, and lets be honest, most of them would be death threats.
Hot damn, this season is so good. Everything about it is just absolutely awesome.
That opening scene was great. It was super cool to see how differently Barry experiences things.
Harry and Jesse are back! I'm so happy! Let's hope they stick around for a while.
Magenta was a pretty fantastic villain. I'm always a sucker for the whole Dr Jekyll/Mr Hyde thing. I can't even really blame her for her actions. There aren't many things in the world that I hate more than abusive parents. Sure, trying to destroy a hospital full of innocent people was way too extreme, but I can't say that I don't understand her motivations. Oh, and her hair was dope.
"Dad cop" is wonderful. And Barry being a "second daughter" made me giggle.
I can't wait for Team Flash to find out about Caitlin's powers.
Julian is a freaking asshole. Everything about him, from his stupid vest to his stupid messy hair, screams bad guy to me. How can you hate Barry Allen? That's just not physically possible. Look at him. He's the sweetest person in the world.
That last scene with Harry and Jesse was so good and pure. It made me really happy.
I've talked about Barry and Iris before, but god damn it, that is some tooth-rotting fluff right there. It should be illegal to be this cute. I can't stop grinning like an idiot.
That was fucking absurd. I loved it. Incredible episode. Damn I love this show and this episode was really funny. I'm still laughing so I have no idea what might come out. But may the Plotforce be with you. I loved the cast today. Everyone did a great job. And I got so hyped when I listened to those angry helicopter noises. Thawne certainly looks extra menacing in that lightning. Amaya, Ray and Nate's speech was superb: STAY IN SCHOOL! And that menacing pointed finger was quite convincing. I laughed louder that I should. George Lucas a the plot was just fantastic and the trash compactor scene was just so over the top. Where have I seen that before? lol And I'm glad Rip is back (thought I'd never say that outloud). He shouting at Vandal Savage because he wasn't threatening enough was hilarious. And I almost died of laughing when he didn't know how to use a gun. I actually though he was gonna hurt himself or one of the legends. And when he got arrested, that high pitched scream. I'll never recover. And Nate being a yoga instructor, yeah man, that sucks. And when Jax said he went to Sunday school, I pictured him singing Gospel. And Snart us definitely real. I refuse to believe he's dead.
The entire cast was amazing. I guess now it's RIP to Rip and Welcome Phil. Stein was on point: "I'm doing brain surgery, what's it look like?" And Sara and Jax accepting it like, OK, we don't have time, for your shit. And Merlyn's expression when he punched Nate, lol. I was a bit off when Dahrk and Merlyn were continuously missing shots like they were stupid or something. Then I realized they were Stormtroopers, lol. And the elevator scene. Seriously, I couldn't stop laughing. The music was just so damn perfect.
"Hi, my name is Phil. I'm a full time film student and a part time recreational drug user", oh man that was just brilliant. I loved how Nate kept on calling Lucas by his full name. I just loved everything on this crazy episode.
Pretty solid episode. I love the Black Canary character and Laurel was amazing. But I feel bad for Katie Kassidy, working that hard for four years, about to be the female hero and they threw her character to the trash. Dinah this episode was everything that the BC is, and this should've been the story Katie Kassidy got since the beginning. Dinah Drake totally felt like the BC from the comics. She did an amazing job, she can fight, she has the canary cry and above all, she's well written. I'm not a fan of what they did to Laurel, but Dinah's pretty awesome. They shouldn't have fucked Laurel.
The MVP was THE BURGER. The disgust on Ollie's face was hilarious. I love this non-addition to the plot devices. These are the ones that make us relate to the characters. And that 3 patty, oh boy, now I relate to Rene on a spiritual level. That's character development, lol. Plus, they should've had Wild Dog eating a Hot Dog instead.
And why miss the opportunity to open a Big Belly Burger franchise. The same with SPN's Biggerson's. I would fly over there just to have one.
I loved Curtis and Wild Dog chemistry together. He certainly surprised me with his nom-outburst when Curtis called him nutcase. They balance each other and I love it. Wild Dog is growing. I want an ep focused on him/his family.
Badass Ollie's back. He did some cool stuff. That chopper scene was badass as hell. Just standing there not giving a fuck while being dizzy. Man, you're cool.
And Talia Al Ghul. I like her character so far, even more if she's brings badass Oliver S1/2 back. That "something else" and his first suit gave me the goosies. She knows way too much. My gut tells me she trained Prometheus because Ollie lost his way.
My thoughts when I saw that other hacker: oh no, now there's two of them.
Great episode but I need more Adrian Chase: the most badass Vigilante/DA I've ever seen. And the Diggle subplot had a satisfying resolution. The fight scene in Russia was superb. God I miss good old Ollie!
