This is THE DEFINITIVE Superman movie. With truly spectacular cinematography, a heartwarming coming of age story, enthralling action and perhaps the best superhero movie soundtrack ever from Hans Zimmer, this movie hits every beat for Superman fans new and old.
As a DC comics fan growing up, the critical response to this movie prevented me going to watch it at the theatre. I mean who wants one of their favourite superheroes being "humourless", "too violent", and "not epic enough"??? Well, I can truly sit here now having said "lesson learned". Never again will I allow critical response to prevent me from experiencing something I had waited a lifetime for. I will never get to see Man of Steel in the theatre, and this movie was shot for the big screen. Some of the shots are truly beautiful, especially when he wakes up in the ocean with whales, and when he learns to fly in the snowy mountains.
The story is often criticised for not having the kookiness of the original four movies with Christopher Reeve - and don't misunderstand this for hating on the first few iterations, I have nothing but fond memories of growing up with those films - but I challenge anyone to watch those movies now and claim that they still hold up. A truly great movie as well as standing the test of time, has rewatch value, and Man of Steel is one of the few superhero movies that I have watched time and time again. This requires a great story.
The story of this movie focuses on a boys relationship with his fathers, and his coming of age through those guises. His cautious and protective Earth father who tought him the morality and goodness we expect from our Superman, who sacrificed himself in order to keep his sons secret; and his Kryptonian father who encouraged him to embrace his difference and be the man Earth needs him to be.
A bonus is that the relationship between Lois and Clark doesn't seem forced. You get to see how she is a great investigative reporter and through her reporting she discovers Superman's true identity. By protecting it, you can see Clark's appreciation and the weight of not being able to talk about it to anyone - something that bothers him throughout the great flashback scenes as wonderfully portrayed by Dylan Sprayberry and Cooper Timberline - being lifted.
The character development of the antagonist, General Zod is done in a way other superhero movies can only be envious of. The message that this character, like all other Kryptonians are born with a specific purpose, in this case to protect Krypton at all costs, comes across well. From his perspective he is the superhero of his own story, trying to save his planet and his people, and that is the truest of tests for supervillain development.
And this brings me to the epic and controversial (for some reason) third act. As mentioned earlier, Superman has a strong moral code instilled in him by Jonathan Kent, which is shown throughout the flashbacks. Any observer who doesn't see that Snyders portrayal of Superman has the most morality of any Superman in cinematic history is simply not paying attention. He doesn't spin the Earth backwards to rewind time just to save his girlfriend like in the original, and he doesnt go back to Smallville and hook up with Lana because the love of his life Lois is ignoring him a little bit like in Superman III. That Superman, despite all of his displayed morality (e.g. where he refrains from fighting the bullies) feels he must kill General Zod is one of the most powerful moments in superhero movie history. He repeatedly begs Zod to give up his quest to destroy Earth and humans now that his quest to return Krypton has failed. Zod makes it clear as day that he will NEVER give up, and that he will destroy humanity at all costs as an act of revenge. What was Clark supposed to do? He was left with no choice! Add to this the fact that Zod's laser beams were inches away from killing a whole family, Superman reluctantly had to break his neck. Yet unlike other superheroes he did not gloat in victory, the pain and anguish in that scream that follows is filled with the heartbreak of breaking both his moral code and killing one of the few other fellow Kryptonians in the universe.
Overall, this movie gets better every single time I watch it. If you haven't watched it since it came out and had mixed feelings the first time, please give this movie another try without the immediate negative reviews that were extensively covered in the media at the time of release. It truly deserves it. Man of Steel is THE DEFINITIVE Superman movie.
Wow, quite a lot happened on this one. I guess that on all storylines, the main message is the same: Whiterose fooled everyone: Elliot, Mr. Robot, Angela, Tyrell, Price, the FBI, the world, and most of all, us - the fricking viewers.
Tyrell finally finds out what happened with his wife and son from that piece-of-shit of a FBI boss. I swear I'm more pissed off at that guy than anyone involved in the Dark Army, despite the mom issues that are displayed to us at some points. I was not a fan of how they got rid of Joanna early in the season, but seeing the effect it takes on Tyrell and how it might affect his approach to the Dark Army, it makes me think it's for a good cause. And he was lied to as much as the others, including Mr. Robot himself, which means there could be an anti-Dark-Army revolution soon enough. That shot with Tyrell and the brown-ish background before he was told the truth had an eerie, fitting look.
When the "previously on" montage before the episode showed Trenton and Mobley, I got very excited - we finally get to see what happens on that side of things! (and by the way, I loved the editing done on the "previously on" in pretty much all of the season so far) Then... I continued watching, and got very sad. FBI learns from Tyrell the identity of those responsible for the attacks... and of course they are Trenton and Mobley. The way they set it up during the whole episode was so unpredictable, because they made things to look predictable. Not just showing that couple after all this time, but the attempted escape and all those scenes, it makes it seem like there is something these characters will do - the scenes and those great TV discussions with Leon make it seem like we shouldn't worry (I'd love to have a conversation with that guy, quite honestly, as long as the Dark Army isn't involved).
And even at the end, when the agents are approaching, even when it's clear they are staging this, I'm still thinking "this is typical TV, I'm sure they are suddenly in some other basement, and they are deceiving me"... but they were not. Trenton and Mobley are dead and Mr. Robot is fucking far to being typical TV.
Dom, a character who I didn't really pay attention to (compared to others) until this season, immediately knows something is off and, without skipping the beat, goes to the wall with all the persons of interest and knows Whiterose is responsible. I think she is also aware that something stinks regarding her boss, shown when she almost confronted him - I'm hoping she starts realising this and calculates her moves towards not getting kicked out of the FBI. If that Tyrell-Mr. Robot alliance ever happens, it would be interesting to have an FBI source...
The episode had almost no Elliot this week and small amounts of Mr. Robot, who went looking for Irving. But before he did that, he made Krista - a character I'm always glad to see appearing again - realise that Elliot/Mr. Robot could be involved in Five Nine and the attacks, which is an interesting wrinkle. I'm shocked to see that Mr. Robot has also been deceived and was unaware of the plan regarding the attacks - and pleasantly surprised at his disapproving reaction. I imagined he might excuse the attacks for other purposes, but he didn't. Perhaps the low point of the episode was Irving taking Mr. Robot to that place, showing him that odd party only to waltz in and leave him there, it feels like a careless loose end to spark Mr. Robot's anger. I wonder what follows from that.
The work Portia Doubleday has done as Angela Moss has been wonderful, but this season in particular her scenes leave me in awe. This actress has portrayed every emotion in the wide range of emotions Sam Esmail required in a way that feels demanding of admiration. I keep thinking that I cannot imagine Elliot's story would have been possible with another actor, but now I've added Angela to that train of thought and I really hope Doubleday gets the deserved recognition for this season. I feel like a fool for still being confused at the "back to the future" hints, but at the moment it feels like Whiterose blinded Angela with science and she was the most tricked of them all. Can she bounce back after being one of the main instruments of thousands of deaths?
Perhaps the best scene overall was the conversation between Price and the big culprit, Whiterose, with the revelation that Whiterose's motives are a grudge against Price because he had to ask for something twice. The intensity of the conversation, the little glimpses to blurred figures in the background looking at them as Price's tone was being raised - until everyone looked - and that stupid pink color, how memorable can a scene be?
Also, for those who watch the show on Amazon Prime (I do in the UK), I just noticed the description for the episode and it's hilarious, just had to share it, it says exactly:
"mr. robot wants answers. price whiterose. fbi closes in. knight time in the desert. angela hits the rewind button. a lot."
We're finally out of the Framework! It was a very well-written alternate reality, but the whole thing where you try to convince people that it's all fake and they don't believe you gets tiring after a while. I'm glad it's over. Now we can focus on fixing things in the real world.
Just to kick things off, May calling Jemma "little pop tart" is the most adorable thing in the history of everything and I want to get it tattoed.
I loved Daisy and Trip's interactions so much! They are so cute together. But I feel sad, too. When Trip asked Daisy if they dated in the real world... They almost did. You could see just a hint of longing in Daisy's eyes. For a second she imagined all the things that could've happened between them, but never did, all the possibilities that are now lost. And then she had to say goodbye to him for the second time. I may have teared up little bit.
(Who am I kidding? I definitely teared up. And that was only the beginning of the heartbreak.)
I knew Mack would decide to stay with Hope. I freaking knew it. To be honest, I'd probably do the same if I were ever in that position, but it was devastating nonetheless. Yo-Yo looked absolutely crushed. And Daisy crying and telling Mack that she doesn't want to lose him... I just want to hug her so badly! Chloe was so good in this episode. She channeled all the emotions perfectly.
Coulson and May had some nice moments too. Framework May saving Coulson and then trusting him and taking the leap of faith was great. And her little smile when she woke up and he was there! Try to watch that scene and not go "Awww", I dare you.
Poor Fitz! Iain de Caestecker strikes again and blows me away with his performance. He was so horrified by what he had done. And he genuinely thinks that he's a bad person now. I felt like screaming when he called Aida "Ophelia". I can't really blame him though, anyone would be confused after being brainwashed and manipulated by a batshit crazy android. I know he can fight it. I believe in him.
Apparently Aida has some weird teleportation powers? Where the hell did she take Fitz? Bitch, Simmons is coming for you. If we don't get a fight between the two of them, I'll be so bitter.
And Jemma, baby! The look on her face when Fitz put the gun to her head destroyed me. It was like she had accepted her fate and was ready to die at the hands of the love of her life. I can't believe I'm saying this, but thank the heavens for Radcliffe. He did the right thing in the end.
Thank whatever higher power is up there that this show is finally back. Had I had to wait one more week, I swear I would've exploded from anticipation.
Unfortunately, every once in a while real life gets in the way of my watching TV shows, which is why I was unable to review 4x15 when it first aired. So, if you don't mind, I'd like to very quickly say a few things about "Self Control":
That was the best fucking episode this show has ever done and I still haven't fully recovered from it.
I CAN'T BELIEVE ELIZABETH HENSTRIDGE AND IAIN DE CAESTECKER INVENTED ACTING. These two smol humans are so incredibly talented and their performances in that episode were earth-shattering.
I love FitzSimmons. I really do. But I ship Jemma and Daisy so hard that it actually hurts a little bit. The sweaty hug, the lingering looks, the hand-holding, it was all so gay that my brain short-circuited. I've spent the last month binge-reading BioQuake fanfiction. Send help.
Robot May made me cry like a baby. Yup. That's another sentence I never thought I'd write, but here we are!
And now, moving on to 4x16:
I can't believe they just went and changed the logo to Agents of HYDRA. I'm internally screaming. That is so extra.
So, the Framework is a bleak, nightmare-inducing reality. I don't get it. If you had the power to create a whole new world, why would you make it like this? It's awful.
I love Brett Dalton and it's good to see him again, but damn, I hate Ward's bitch ass. Watching that slimy motherfucker put his hands on Daisy made me want to throw up. And then he turned out to be a good guy? That's a twist I didn't see coming. I think it's very cool. It doesn't redeem real-life Ward's actions, of course, but it's interesting to see a different version of the character, one that isn't a homicidal lunatic.
Evil Fitz is terrifying. His dad must've been one messed up dude. Also, I sincerely hope that Jemma will punch Aida in the face for seducing him. I was so grossed out when they kissed. It's just wrong.
I appreciated all the little things that Coulson had in his file. The references to Tahiti, the Cellist, LA Quake (good one, writers) and Lola made me smile.
Jemma, my baby! My tiny badass! I love her so much. She just doesn't give a fuck. She'd fight all of HYDRA by herself armed with nothing but a plastic fork and a lot of determination if she had the chance. And yet another wonderful performance from Elizabeth. I shouldn't even be surprised anymore, but she still blows my mind.
"- Are HYDRA all Nazis?
- Every last one of them."
Cue the "My longest yeah boy ever" video.
"Daisy, they're coming! You need to do something before Psycho Stalker shoots us!"
I've never wanted to marry anyone more in my life. Your fave could never.
To be honest, the thing I would like to see the most in the Framework is FitzSimmons meeting. It could be such a fantastic scene. Just imagine, Fitz interrogating Jemma or something and feeling oddly drawn to her despite the fact that she's an enemy of HYDRA, Jemma desperately trying to get him to remember, emotions all around... I really want this to happen.
Seeing Daisy with long hair and hearing people call her Skye made me reflect on how much she's changed since the show started. I definitely prefer season 4 Daisy to season 1 Skye. I mean, I've loved her since day one, but her character arc has been phenomenal and I adore the person she's become.
Coulson remembers Daisy! Agents, assemble! Aida's electrical ass won't kick itself!
I can't wait for the next episode. I'm so excited that I can't breathe.
I'm literally shaking right now. These Framework episodes are really freaking stressful.
Aida/Fitz is such a disturbing relationship. It's so creepy that Aida manipulated the Framework to make Fitz love her. She brainwashed him not only into having feelings for her, but probably into having sex with her too, which basically means that she rapes him. She's doing to him exactly what she resents Radcliffe for doing to her: turning him into a thing to be used however she pleases. That makes me nauseous and I can't imagine what Fitz will feel when he wakes up.
Jemma "I'm tiny but I have more than enough rage to go around" Anne Simmons is so going to fight Aida when she gets the chance. At least I hope so. It would be amazing to see her cut the bitch.
Elizabeth has no fucking chill, does she? She just goes and gives us these incredible, deep, powerful performances every week, never failing to bring tears to my eyes and turning me into a distracted, weepy mess for days. Jemma pouring out her heart talking about Fitz was too emotional for me to deal with this early in the morning. And that moment when she screamed his name and their eyes locked? I'm still in shock. The raw intensity of that entire scene killed me.
I never thought I'd be scared of Iain, but I am now. That smile at the end made me want to crawl under my bed and stay there for the rest of the season. How are FitzSimmons going to recover from this?
Stop hurting my baby Daisy! She's already in emotional and psychological pain 99% of the time and now she's going to be tortured? Just fucking rip my heart out while you're at it. I hate that they keep making her suffer. Daisy Johnson deserves the world. And yes, I will fight anyone who thinks otherwise. I love my emo daughter.
Mack joined SHIELD! Also, Hope is adorable and now I feel bad that Mack will have to live without her in the real world. The hits just keep coming, I guess.
The Framework is an absolute nightmare for a lot of reasons. And now it looks like regular people don't have access to the Internet. No smartphones, a woman getting arrested for having a laptop... We've officially crossed into the hell territory in my book.
A part of me wishes I hadn't discovered this show until season 4 ended. That way, I could just binge watch the remaining episodes instead of having to wait a week or longer for each new chapter and spending my days doing the mental equivalent of pacing nervously around a room. I just want to know what will happen next and it's killing me.
The show is back on our screens and our heroes are back on Earth! That scene where the team stopped for a second to just enjoy the sun and the fresh air was so beautiful to me. They spent so much time trapped inside a crowded, grim space, so getting to go outside (and more importantly, actually having an outside to go to) must have felt so good. It left the biggest smile on my face.
Deke is alive! It caught me by surprise. His reactions to everything around him were so precious and hilarious. If I were in his shoes, I think I'd hug trees too.
Daisy Johnson in a suit is a sight that I was not prepared for and I pretty much flatlined as soon as I saw her. Damn, girl. How is it even possible for one person to be so attractive? Like, we get it. Tone it down, please. It's bad for my heart.
Piper, you traitorous bastard. You should know better than to trust the military. Did she really expect them to treat Coulson's team fairly? Come on. They want Coulson's head on a stick. They won't be satisfied with anything less.
YoYo getting her arms cut off was traumatic. I did not expect it to happen, I thought Kasius was the one who did that. What a plot twist. I hope Fitz designs some sick prosthetics for her like he did with Coulson.
Ruby seemed so out of place at the beginning of the episode, I couldn't imagine how a moody teen was supposed to fit into the storyline. Now that I know, I'm emotionally scarred for life. Thanks, I hate it. General Hale is just a fucking delight, isn't she? I can't believe I'm saying this, but I miss Talbot. At least he didn't keep his kid locked up in a cell.
Carl Creel? They're really bringing back a lot of old storylines, aren't they? We've already had Gravitonium and T.A.H.I.T.I. this season, and now this. And we also got the team recounting all the horrible things that happened to them, including Simmons jumping out of the Bus in "FZZT" to save the team, FitzSimmons getting dropped to the bottom of the ocean by Ward at the end of season 1, and May being forced to dance in that sparkly, silver dress in season 2 (that made me snicker).
Did anyone else caught Noah saying something about an Asgardian spotted on Earth? That's gotta be Thor when he came looking for Odin at the beginning of Ragnarok, right? I kind of like the fact that they're only making very small references to the movies now, since the movies don't acknowledge this show's existence in any way, why should it be the other way around?
Good episode overall, I'm pumped to see where we're gonna go from here. See you next week!
Man, I missed this, although actually I don't know how to feel about it. I certainly expected more after this three-week hiatus. But any episode with Lena Luthor is a good episode. It was a bit light, but it had some great things. I freaking love the way Lena knocked out Beth like, listen bitch, I'm a Luthor. I love her character. I don't really want her to be bad,but I feel like we're attending to the evil turning of Lena, like the origin of evil Lena. I love this Clark and Lex vibe going with Kara and Lena. I'm assuming she doesn't know Kara is Supergirl, and that is what will drive Lena to the edge. She's gonna be so pissed and hurt and although at the end she could understand it, my spidey senses tell me she's gonna be mad at Kara and thus, her villain origin story begins.
I also loved that the intro of this episode finally makes sense. I mean, Kara hasn't been a reporter for a long while and now she turned the page. Snapper is not Cat but I like the guy. His last conversation with Kara at the end was fantastic. And his line about not starting a food truck was hilarious.
The Lyra stuff, on the other hand, was kinda boring. You already know how it is gonna end before it starts. I love seeing Winn being happy with her and the writers giving everyone who works for the DEO having a backstory. But Lyra really seems legitimately crazy. I don't go them to go full on psycho crazy girlfriend.
Kara and Mon-El were great today. He's a funny sidekick with a lot of potential and this is the right amount of screen time he needs, enough not to make me hate him again. For once, Mon-El was more than a pretty face and was actually there to help Kara, despite his adorkability and awkwardness. Non-relationship scenes are the ones I enjoy with him and Kara. "This is creepy journalism". I loved that line.
And that Jack Shpeer is a handsome motherfucker. Man, I get he's Lena's krytonite.
And I thought this show couldn't get any worse before this episode. This one is the straw...
You know all those great shows where you don't know a characters' true intentions because the writers have woven a complex web of motivations and character traits. Well this show has that, but without any discernible reason due to character or motivation.
You know all those great shows where favorite characters are put in precarious situations and the intensity comes from wondering how they'll escape, well this show has that except it happens off screen and in this case totally stupid stuff happens off-screen (again), because it is patently unjustifiable in the context of the story, an experienced ZA survivor gets bitten in the stomach of all places, and is now doomed.
You know all those great shows where you're rooting for the villain to get his comeuppance but he always just escapes because of ingenuity, smarts or just that bit of luck, well this show has that except the villain escapes because the heroes are dumbasses. Freakin' Negan escapes death again, when all Rick has to do is hit him hard with the bat, instead of that love-tap, or just jump up and shoot him through the window instead of running away.
You know all those great shows where the action is intense and yet still easy to follow because of amazing direction, well this show has that, except the exact opposite (hard to follow and no intensity because of convoluted story-telling).
You know all those great shows...yeah, I'm just going to watch those...instead.
I'm done with you TWD.
I'm a simple girl. If a show has anything to do with superheroes, if it's in any way connected to Marvel or DC, there's a good chance I'll watch it. And I'll probably love it, whether it's dark and gritty like Jessica Jones or charming and family-friendly like Supergirl. Legion is no exception to the rule.
I'm not a comic book reader. I didn't know the first thing about the character when I started the episode, and I had no idea what to expect. Having just finished it, I think I can safely say that this show is unlike anything I've watched before. In a good way. I enjoyed every second of the pilot. The cinematography is spectacular. The bright colors, the flashing lights, almost horror-like moments, blurring the lines between reality and David's delusions, scenes of people dancing - because why not?, seemingly random shots and flashbacks, and the general insanity all create a completely unique atmosphere. It's almost hypnotizing, making it impossible for you to look away, drawing you in. The plot isn't the most revolutionary, but the way the show is shot and edited still makes it feel fresh and original. I like the characters and I'm excited to see what will happen next.
Oh, it's so good to finally know what happened to Fitz. And I squealed with joy when I saw Hunter again. It's been so long! I've missed my dumb English son. It's absolutely hilarious to me that Fitz managed to communicate with him by insulting his favorite soccer team in a magazine. I guess it's canon that at some point in the past they decided it would be their emergency line of communication. It's so British. I'm a little disappointed Bobbi wasn't there as well, but I guess Adrianne is too busy these days working on The Orville. Good for her, she deserves it. I still miss Agent Morse though.
I'm not saying Fitz telling those military guys "They were abducted by aliens" should become a meme, but... oh wait, that's exactly what I'm saying.
I feel so bad for Polly. First she lost her husband because of his Terrigenesis, now her daughter is practically out of her reach as well. Also, I can't believe that they brought this seemingly random family from season 3 for this episode.
Enoch observing humanity for 30,000 years kind of reminds me of those creepy bald dudes on Fringe.
So if I understand correctly, Lance and Bobbi spent the rest of their lives knowing the world was going to end. Did they survive it? Did they die in the Lighthouse? Thinking about it breaks my heart.
That little Han/Leia moment with Fitz and Hunter made me cackle and warmed my heart at the same time. This is such an underappreciated brOTP.
I can't wait for the next episode. It's a shame that we have to wait two weeks for it. Oh well. Happy Holidays, I guess?
throws an Emmy at Chyler Leigh's head because somehow she manages to outdo herself every week and it's ridiculous
I didn't expect Supergirl to do a horror episode, but they actually kinda pulled it off. The scenes at the research station were sufficiently creepy. And the parasite looked really good.
Drunk Kara was absolutely adorable and hilarious.
The Guardian is fine. I liked James and Winn's interactions in this episode. Kudos to Jeremy Jordan for his angry speech at the DEO. It was amazing. And the idea to lace the suit with lead so Kara can't see inside it was pretty brilliant.
Is something going to happen to J'onn because of White Martian blood?
Well, Mon-El is dead. I mean, not really, but I can't say I'd miss his pasty annoying ass.
Now, let's get to the more emotional and less comprehensible part of this review:
Alex came out to Kara, and of course there had to be a misunderstanding, but that scene at Kara's apartment was beautiful. Everything about it was perfect, from the soft music and the warm lighting to all the acting choices. Alex talking about Maggie and calling her beautiful was just so pure and cute and it made me want to bite my hand off. You know the feeling. Don't lie to me.
AND THEN ALEX KISSED MAGGIE! I had to pause the episode and calm my racing heart. I was so excited and happy that I felt like I was about to explode. But underneath all that there was a nasty little gremlin sitting in my stomach, whispering "Maggie's gonna reject her", so I hesitated for a good minute before hitting play.
And guess what?
The gremlin was fucking right and I hate life.
Don't get me wrong. I want Alex and Maggie's relationship to develop slowly. And Maggie had a good reason for not wanting to get involved with a baby gay who's just starting to figure herself out. The calm, reasonable part of me knows that. But the far more vocal, far less logical part wants them to get together immediately.
Alex's heartbreak destroyed me. Holy shit. My poor baby. I'm sobbing because of her. The way she choked and stuttered and could barely talk... so real and completely devastating.
Awesome episode. I missed Eugene's funny way of talking. Dr Smarty-pants needs his own science spin-off show. It was a fun episode: "I was Negan before I met you". That and he humming that music while he was doing science stuff to Negan's wives, rotflao. If he goes straight to Negan asking him to be one of his wives I won't be surprised. It's a tough spot to be on but I want to think he's got a plan. He's a liar and a scam artist. He'll do what it takes to survive but I hope he's just playing smart and not a complete sellout.
I love Eugene's new look: trench coat with GremlyGunk in his pocket, eating pickles and giving orders.
And what's up with Negan? Since when is he so emotional and dumb? He's supposed to be a smart evil guy not a dumbass. I certainly didn't expect him to kill the doctor. I've always though that being a doctor in TWD gives you immunity for everything and people won't try to kill you. Then, Negan tossed him in fire. It was a brutal death, even more when you know he's totally innocent. You can't have a heart in this world. The most valuable person at Negan's place and gets killed off by Negan himself. Fuck logic. About that oven scene. I fully expected Negan to iron Dwight. When the Dr confessed I was sure he'd go for Dwight, but he burns the doctor instead. I think Negan knows the truth. He has to know that Honey is Dwight. Maybe he killed the doctor to scare mame him to feel guilty. But there's another Dr Carson. Interesting to see if it leads to Negan finding out about Maggie.
And the wives, I bet Negan sent them to test Eugene's loyalty.
I burst out laughing the minute I heard Easy Street and I had to pause it when I saw Eugene nodding along with it.
The symbolism of the pickles authentic end was great. At the beginning he asked for pasta and tomato sauce if I recall correctly. Then he refused the chips and the pickles because they were homemade. And the fist thing we see him eat is that pickle, just before saying "I'm Negan".
Legends: break the first rule of time travel, meet their past selves, fuck up all of time to the point where there are fucking dinosaurs running around present-day LA
Barry, watching from the sidelines: throws his hands up in disbelief, shakes his head, walks away muttering curse words under his breath
Yup, the level of hypocrisy is staggering. On the other hand, if I had to choose between living in Doomworld and risking the possibility of ending up with a T-rex in my backyard, I wouldn't even hesitate.
Eobard got fucked! Yes! That was so satisfying.
Is Rip gone for good? My guess is that he'll pop up every now and then in season 3. I'm glad he won't be around all the time, though. He said it himself: "This team has functioned far better in my absence than it ever did under my leadership". Preach. Sara makes a really great captain. And the team we've got now is so well-balanced. Everyone contributes something and has their own stories, struggles and character development. That's one of the things that made season 2 so much better than season 1 and honestly, Rip's absence helped with that.
The scene between Sara and Laurel was so emotional and tear-jerking. I'm so proud of Sara for being able to overcome her personal desires and do the right thing.
I can't believe how fun this season was. I had a blast watching each new episode. I'm very excited for season 3. I guess we have 6 months of waiting ahead of us now, huh?
Smile everyone, smile! TWD is back! This episode was all about feeling fully alive. Rick's journey is not easy. He knows this is not living. He's the walking dead. Michonne said it "We're the ones who live". Being hopeless and powerless doesn't make him feel alive. Michonne told him to smile because they were alive. But Rick wasn't, not until the very end when he found out that new community. Now he's is. There's hope now.
That scene with the wire and the herd of walkers, holy shit. Greatest walker massacre I remember. It was magical. As soon as I saw the herd I was freaking out about how awesome this could be. It made my day. Over 300+ confirmed kills. Rick and Michonne 1 - Walkers 0. Honest question now, does it really count as dead if they just slide their torsos?
This episode was all about getting an army to face the Saviors. That's all Rick wants. That's why he wasn't afraid at the end. He needs people and that new group is gonna make it. It was a quick episode but it had time for character development. I really love Rick's journey from total submission to that hope at the end.
And Gabriel at the very beginning. I've got two options. The easy one is that he's been threatened or coerced by that person in the car. He went from being calm to being anxious and nervous. I don't really think he has betrayed them. And Two: maybe he left to find a new community and that is the one Rick's group found at the end. That's why Rick smiled, because he knew what Gabriel did.
How the hell does Negan have the best lines even when he's not in the episode? "Without Fat Joey, Skinny Joey is now just Joey. So it's a goddamn tragedy". I also loved Rick's reaction to Shiva like "yeah...the tiger".
Why is Rosita so bitchy with Sasha and Morgan? She's the reason Olivia's dead and that the Saviors took Eugene. She gave Sasha the now-we're-cool look last episode. So it doesn't make sense.
Anyways, pretty solid episode. Having Morgan foreshadowing locking Negan was pretty cool, too.
Geez, this episode was a rollercoaster. I have so many thoughts and I’m not sure if I can express all of them properly, but I’ll try.
First of all, Mon-El is not bad, but he’s not particularly interesting either. I really hope he and Kara will stay friends and nothing more. His scenes with Winn were pretty great, though. And hungover Winn is absolutely hilarious.
Something about Lena Luthor’s accent has been bothering me since the season premiere, and I finally got around to looking up Katie McGrath. She’s Irish, as it turns out. My ears weren’t deceiving me. By the way, is Lena evil? Does she know Kara is Supergirl? Something about their conversation and the way she stared after Kara seemed shady. Frankly, I don’t care if she’s one of the good guys or a villain. I’m fine with either.
Miss Martian is a White Martian! I’m having an aneurysm! I didn’t see that one coming at all. What an awesome plot twist. I really enjoyed the relationship between her and J’onn in this episode and I can’t wait to see what will happen when J’onn finds out who she really is.
"- I offered to merge with her in the Martian way.
- But you guys just met."
I literally had to pause the episode because I was laughing too hard. Oh, Kara.
Dichen Lachman is always a win. Dichen Lachman playing a villain in a red dress with sick tattoos? Double win. I hope we’ll see Roulette again at some point.
Alex „Fight Me” Danvers, the same Alex Danvers who throws herself at aliens twice her size without hesitation, stutters and gets flustered when a pretty girl compliments her. What an awkward baby gay. I love her so much.
Why did Maggie take Alex’s hand? Don’t tell me it was for the mission because there was no need for them to hold hands. I’m pretty sure the writers only threw that in to give me (and Alex) a heart attack.
Of course Maggie has a girlfriend who conveniently showed up when Alex was trying to ask Maggie out. I hate it when they do that. We all know that the girlfriend is just a plot device created for the sole purpose of keeping Alex pining for Maggie for a little longer. They did basically the same thing with Kara, James and Lucy last season, except Lucy ended up actually getting some character development and being relevant to the plot. I’m willing to bet it won’t be the case here.
Shoutout to Chyler Leigh for her phenomenal work. She did an amazing job of showing Alex’s inner turmoil, sadness and disappointment with just her facial expressions as she watched Maggie leave. It was stunning to watch.
YASSSSSS! Get ready, HYDRA, Quake is coming for all of your asses. As soon as I saw those Terrigen crystals in the lab, I knew Daisy was going to get her hands on them somehow. With only 4 episodes left, they really need to start wrapping up the Framework business soon. At least Radcliffe told Daisy how to get out (their whole conversation was absolutely heartbreaking, by the way; I never thought I'd feel bad for Radcliffe, but I'm kind of a mess because of him now). I was afraid Aida would interrupt them or kill him before he got the chance, but apparently even she can't predict everything.
I like how Jemma is obviously struggling with accepting the fact that even though the Framework is not real, what goes on inside it feels real. It's even more challenging for her now that she's met Mack because he is pretty much the only team member who is happy in the Framework. Coulson feels ashamed of the part he played in spreading HYDRA's lies, May has to live with the consequences of what she did in Bahrain, Mace lost everyone he cared about, Fitz is arguably the most miserable of them all (even if he doesn't realize it). But Mack has his daughter and a quiet life, and the world ruled by HYDRA may be horrible, but he's probably happier here than Jemma's ever seen him in real life and you can see her determination waver, if just for a second. Because she knows that in the end, she'll have to take his little girl away from him, and sure, Hope may not technically be real, but she talks and smiles, and plays, and makes her father laugh, and she's smart, and sweet, and how can Jemma possibly tell Mack that his child is just a string of ones and zeroes?
I will never be able to look at Iain de Caestecker the same way again. Evil Fitz is genuinely frightening. One moment that really got me in this episode was when he wiped his hands after hitting Daisy. As if she, an Inhuman, was filthy. It made me feel a little bit sick.
We finally got to meet Fitz's father, who looks a lot more unassuming than I imagined (but to be fair, at this point I pretty much imagined Hitler, so there's that). But he's exactly as cold, aloof and ruthless as I expected. What could Fitz's mother possibly have seen in this guy?
I loved the scene when we saw a crack in May's façade. You could really feel all the pain she hides beneath. She just can't catch a break, can she? She kills a little girl, it shatters her into a million pieces and she has to live with the weight of it. She saves the little girl, hundreds of people die, Nazis take over and she has to carry a different kind of a burden, one that isn't any lighter or easier to bear. At least she's awake now. I knew Coulson would be her trigger, even if he himself doesn't quite remember their relationship.
Antoine Triplett, as I live and breathe! It's been so long. I never thought we'd see him again. Remember when he and Daisy (who was still Skye back then) were partners and went on missions together? Good times.
Mace's death didn't come as much of a surprise, but it was poignant and beautifully done. I never really bonded that much with his character, but it still hit me right in the feels. I wonder who's in charge of SHIELD now.
It's super cool when a show has built enough of its own mythology to be able to drop references to things that happened in the previous seasons. There were plenty of those here: Coulson getting "hives" when looking at Ward, Cal's super strength serum with a drop of peppermint, Bakshi's brainwashing recording... It feels so satisfying when you've been watching something for years and the showrunners put those little Easter eggs in there, like they're asking, "You get it, right? You see what we did there?"
(Yes, I do.)
All the Framework episodes have been excellent so far, and it's kind of hard to rank them, but dare I say this was the best one yet?
You know what the sad thing is? I didn't appreciate Laurel enough when she was on the show. This episode only reminded me what a big hole she left when she died. And damn, it made me emotional.
I actually love the "characters are in a simulation and start to realize that something's not right" storyline. This was really well-done.
I wondered where the newbies were during last night's episode. I'm not that fond of them, but I'm glad they included them here, if only for the sake of continuity.
Kara and Barry's high five in the middle of a fight was just the cutest thing ever. This is one of my favorite relationships in the Arrowverse. They are absolutely adorable together.
Holy cow, that spaceship looked freaking amazing. And I'm happy that the Waverider and Nate made an appearance. I guess we'll see everyone in the Legends part of the crossover. Maybe we'll finally get some actual alien ass-kicking.
Oh, and how could I forget? This is the 100th episode of Arrow! Congrats! It hasn't always been smooth sailing, but I'm still happy for the show. It was great to see all the characters we've lost along the way and remember how much Arrow has changed since the pilot. Some of the changes have been for the better. Some for the worse. But all in all, I still enjoy the show and episodes like this remind me why I fell in love with it in the first place.
I totally called the double wedding thing! And I actually loved it. Everyone's vows were really sweet. And I also think that closing the will-they-won't-they part of Oliver and Felicity's relationship will be good for both the show and the shippers. Less stupid drama.
I had to pause the episode for a few minutes when the Professor died because I was bawling too hard. It was so devastating. And Jax letting him go was so painful... I couldn't stop crying. Rest in peace, Martin. I do hope they will bring Victor Garber back eventually, but this was a beautiful send-off for his character.
I wish Barry had killed Eobard. I'm sick of him. But it was a fun contrast to see Oliver just shoot his doppelganger straight in the chest without hesitation. Get wrecked, Nazi. Same goes for Overgirl. Good fucking riddance.
I was happy to see Ray, Nate, Amaya and Zari. I was afraid they wouldn't use them at all in this crossover, which would've been a waste. Oh, and I'm glad Dig showed up too.
This crossover ended too quickly. It was so much fun! I hope they keep this 4-hour, 2-night format next year. It worked extremely well here.
ET gets a remake! What a great episode! Definitely one of the best ones I've seen! So much cuteness in just 42 minutes and now I have alien goo in my eyes!
"Isn't that adorable!" Ray "cinnamon roll" Palmer is just simply adorable. The more I know about his childhood the more I fall in love with his character. Gumball was simply lovely! That cute little baby dominator! That head-bobbing while watching Singing in the Rain. Gold. I was looking forward for some insight into Ray's childhood and backstory and here it is.
It was surprisingly emotional. I connect with little Ray in every way possible. His words really pierced my heart. Props for the actor who plays young Ray. He made me laugh, he made me cry and he definitely won my heart.
Zari's character development was perfect. She was great. She being supportive of little Ray was cool. She's so much fun and her dynamic with the team was great as well. She's a great addition to the team.
I really loved Stein's interactions with Jax and calling him family, especially know that we know Victor Garber is leaving the show. And he named his grandson Ronnie! Cute.
I love the writers of this show and the big nerds they are. So many E.T. references. This touched my heart. So many emotions. I loved the flying bicycle scene. That was breathtaking.
MiB agents randomly start singing. This is the show! It was a WTF scene but boy, did I enjoy it! I lost it the minute they said "good morning". This just proves that the show can do whatever they want even if that doesn't make any sense. They don't hold anything.
The Mommynator scenes with Nate were just golden. "I'm gonna brush my teeth forever", lol. Nate was great. His Biff Tannen outfit while waxing the DeLorean was perfect. I love BTTF and I hope they do an episode inspired on it.
That scenes with all of them suited-up was awesome. Zari's suit is amazing. I love that it's loosely based on Isis. I loved Rory robbing candy from those bullies. This show is just awesome!
I hate the fact that we're going on a 4-week break now. We had to wait until goddamn December for this show to return and we still have to deal with a mid-season break? This is bullshit.
I loved this episode. It was so satisfying in so many ways. Kasius getting what he deserved (and holy shit, Jemma using that implant on him left me with my jaw hanging open! It was such a powerful moment!), humans taking control of the Lighthouse, Tess and Flint planning to rebuild the Earth... Season 5A was absolutely incredible and I think they tied up the space arc very nicely.
I legit thought Deke and Daisy were going to kiss (and I already began to roll my eyes at the predictability), but nope! Surprise! I loved how he said all those beautiful and profound things to her and then 5 seconds later they were back to bickering. I think I would've liked to see a little more of their relationship (it could've been such a good brOTP), but alas, Deke made a heroic sacrifice (and bitched about it 'till the very end, which was perfectly in character). I'll actually miss him. And my boy Enoch! I enjoyed him so much. Every word that came out of his mouth was gold. RIP, Plastic Man.
I swear, the writers are about to catch these hands for coming up with the idea of Coulson dying. It came out of nowhere and we saw no indication of it before this episode. I hate it! Leave him alone! The entire premise of the show was built around him coming back from the dead and now they want to try and kill him again? Seriously?
I liked that subtle dig Deke made at gun control. His reaction to firearms in general was hilarious.
Daisy Johnson, you beautiful, brave, selfless soul. Words cannot express how much I love this girl. I would protect her with my life (not that she needs it). I get why she wanted to stay in the future (and I don't even want to think what would've happened if she had - I mean, that future would get immediately erased if she weren't there to quake the world apart in 2018, right?), but I'm so glad Coulson knocked her out. We're not leaving anybody behind!
Yo-Yo being the Seer wasn't really surprising, it was actually one of the first theories that I thought of after last week. But the scenes between the two Elenas were absolutely heartbreaking. And Mack was so broken when he thought she was dead... I got super emotional.
I almost thought for a second that they were trying to set up a FitzSimmons conflict (which we've already been through 5 billion times, the entire season 2 was one giant FitzSimmons angst fest, I wish they would let them be happy), but maybe (hopefully) I was wrong. The shocked and disapproving look Jemma gave Fitz after he beheaded the Kree (which was totally sick and awesome, by the way) was what made me afraid for a hot minute, but then it was Jemma's idea to eject the other Kree into the vacuum of space, and it calmed me down a bit. Also, Fitz calling Jemma his fiancée made me smile. It sounds good coming out of his mouth.
So, that's it, then! Next episode we're back to normal (whatever the hell that means on this show) and the fight to save the world from destruction (and a Kree invasion, if I understood Kasius correctly) begins. I'm very excited! See you all in 4 weeks!
Besides last week's, this is my favorite episode this season. I missed Negan so goddamn much. Listening to him talking about his wife and seeing him, damn, that's his weak spot. It was great.
I loved the Negan-Gabriel interactions so damn much. It had me engaged the entire time, glued to the screen. The more Negan, the better the episode is.
Getting to see the human side of Negan was fantastic. JDM was outstanding in the meeting. The scene when Simon was talking and he just kept on slamming Lucille on the table was so intense and menacing. It was really crazy. He really cares about people. And I've got to say it, killing people in the right time to save others, he's got a point in there, and he's fucking right about it.
I love how this episode was a turning point of who the bad guys are. We've always sided with Rick and his people but it was the same for Negan: re-made yourself to survive or die. It was the same for everyone and I loved how they depicted it this episode. I loved that even though they show Negan as a psychopath, he wants to protect the workers.
I saw the Daryl-Rick fight coming long ago, but I enjoyed it, nevertheless. In all honesty, I hope there's more moral conflict between them.
Is Gavin's "Jesus Christ" while walking out the door his new catchphrase? I loved it. It's exactly the same way I would've reacted, lol.
That ending, though. Could Gabriel have been bitten before and that's why he confessed to Negan? It would make sense considering his intro monologue. That would be an interesting twist but I guess it's simpler than that. He simply got sick because of the guts, even Negan said he knew people who got sick because of it.
In a world with Negan and I choose to hate Gregory. That asshole only got up when he heard the word sorghum.
"I wear a leather jacket, I have Lucille, and my nutsack is made steel". Gotta love Negan.
And after all the freaking garbage people have done and Rick goes straight up to them, probably to show them the photos he took of the Saviors? Screw them.
A helicopter! WTF? Own a helicopter, win the war.
There are all kinds of villains. So many that I could probably spend the next hour trying to list them all. But by far the worst one is a smug motherfucker who taunts the heroes because he knows they can't do shit to him. I absolutely detest Adrian Chase, which, I suppose, is a complement to the writers. They've given us the most well-written, complex, unpredictable bad guy since Slade Wilson. That ending scene with Chase driving away with a bloody face and a happy song in the background was absolutely fantastic.
Season 5 in general has been a major improvement from the previous two. Everything's back on track now. This episode didn't really have any weak points. All the storylines worked very well, whether it was Oliver dealing with the fallout of Chase's torture, the team trying to carry on with their mission, the confrontation with Bratva or Felicity's more lighthearted, yet crucial to the plot Helix arc. I'm genuinely impressed.
There were a lot of little moments that I liked here, like Dinah bickering with Rene over who should be the new Diggle or sleep-deprived Felicity coming up with an insane plan of getting to Chase's scrambler. I also love Oliver and John's relationship and they had a lot of great scenes in this episode. I'm very excited to see how the rest of the season will play out.
This might actually be my favorite episode of the season so far. I loved everything about it.
Mon-El's storyline provided some pretty hilarious moments, but there was also an important lesson for Kara in there. Just please, don't let anything romantic happen between these two. I'm starting to like their weird brother/sister dynamic.
James is finally getting his own storyline! It's about damn time. I'm glad that he has Winn helping him.
The villains were fine. Whatever. It's not like we're ever going to see them again.
Lena Luthor had some good scenes in this episode. She was totally flirting with Kara. Fight me on this. Showing up at CatCo? Biting her lip while talking to Kara? Coming to Kara's apartment? (How did she even get her address?) It was amazing. I also liked Lena and Winn working together to stop the bad guys. Lena being a casual badass is what I'm here for.
Of course Project Cadmus lady is Lena's mom. Because if someone out there hates aliens, it just has to be a Luthor. I know I said I'd be fine with Lena turning out to be evil, but now I really want her to be better than her shitty family and choose a different path.
We got some nice bonding between Kara and Alex! I adore these two. They're so wonderful together. And Alex had a punk rock phase! It's canon!
So Alex didn't realize she was gay. Huh. I thought she knew and she simply decided not to tell anyone, but the way the writers chose to deal with it on the show is actually a lot better. I feel like they handled her coming out storyline exceptionally well. That scene at the end was freaking spectacular: so real, raw and powerful. I'm losing my mind over it. I can't believe it's real. I would like to thank not only God but also Jesus for blessing me with this beautiful character arc. Chyler Leigh is a goddamn revelation. Her acting is so nuanced. And I'm obsessed with "Way down we go" by Kaleo. Any scene is better with this song in the background. That's just science. I don't make the rules.
Oh, and I knew Maggie's girlfriend wouldn't stick around for long, but I didn't expect them to get rid of her this fast. It has to be some kind of a record.
I have no idea how Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. does it. Every single season has been better than the one before it. Never have I seen a show that would rise to new heights in terms of quality year after year like this one. I didn't even think it was possible. It's such a shame that so many people stopped watching it back in season 1 (which I never really understood, by the way; sure, season 1 wasn't as epic as all the later ones, but it was still very good and entertaining - I guess the fans' expectations were impossibly high). It deserves a lot more recognition. It's the best superhero show on TV right now.
I think I'm getting a hang of the whole time travel thing. If I understand correctly, the team is stuck in a loop where they travel to the future, get back to 2017/2018, the world still somehow gets destroyed, they spend the rest of their lives building the time machine so that their past selves can travel to the future, etc. It still makes my brain hurt (and I still don't understand how Enoch and Robin got involved), but it's slightly less confusing now than it was a few weeks ago.
Mama May gives me all the feels. It's a little funny that she can't imagine herself as a mother when she's been basically fulfilling that role for the Bus Kids for the last 4 years. Always there to give pep talks and protect them. Especially to Daisy.
FitzSimmons doing their psychic link thing, finishing each other's sentences and fist bumping is the kind of shit I live for. No joke, I rewinded that moment like 12 times. I love them so much that I want to cry just thinking about it.
Enoch is hilarious. He's made of... plastic? And he has no stomach? Well, damn, now I really want to see what he looks like out of his human suit.
Kasius basically checked off every single bad guy trope in this episode, which made me roll my eyes a bit. Acting like he's a god, monologuing his foes to death... I did like how ferocious Yo-Yo was, though. And Mack's exasperation when Flint kept wanting to fight made me smile.
Tess is back! And she got T.A.H.I.T.I'd! After Gravitonium, this is yet another season 1 storyline that they've brought back. Speaking of Gravitonium, remember that dude that fell into it back in 2013? Whatever happened to him? I can't help but think that he's going to show up at some point.
Sinara is dead. And I was just starting to warm up to her. Her fight with Daisy was pretty epic though. And Deke getting his ass kicked was very satisfying.
Overall, this episode was packed with awesomness, plenty of action, some emotional moments and a bit of humor here and there. I loved it and I can't wait for more.
Hell yeah! Now that's what I'm talking about!
The Coulson/YoYo/Mack part of the episode was the less interesting one, so let's deal with it first: I liked the story of how YoYo discovered her powers and it was great to see her act as sort of a mentor for Flint. The team's reaction when Flint didn't know what tacos were was hilarious. Also, a dude named Flint has rock-based powers, which made me roll my eyes a little. Tess is dead, which is sad, but not exactly surprising. Grill, on the other hand, got exactly what he deserved. Overall, it wasn't bad, but the other storyline was on another level entirely.
And now, the good stuff: Fitz played Kasius like a fiddle. Iain proved once again what an amazing actor he is. But I can't believe he had the guts to call May "ancient has-been". I know it was part of the plan, but shit, that boy's getting bitch slapped so hard when they meet again.
Speaking of May, guess who's not dead! I can't wait to see her on the surface. Roaches have nothing on her. Plus, maybe she'll find those people the team's been trying to get in touch with.
RIP, Ben. It's a shame we only got two episodes with you.
Daisy Johnson strutting into the pit in a hooded cloak like the bad bitch she is made me squeal with glee. I would've liked to see more destruction (Kasius really thought some force field would stop her? Come on), but that moment at the end where she used her powers to lift herself off the ground? Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique. What an absolute icon.
Jemma slashing Kasius' throat without even flinching was so incredibly satisfying and powerful. A woman getting to kill the man who enslaved her? I am here for it!
"- Here we go again.
- Us against the world."
Just... freaking kill me while you're at it, would you? You can't do that! You can't say stuff like that and expect me not to ship it! Come on!
Fitz: a beautiful proposal and a grand speech 70+ years in the making
Jemma: Yo, what up? Let's get hitched.
I'm happy for them, I really am. And what a relief that Fitz finally got over that idiotic "we're cursed" stuff. It was getting old real fast. And of course they bickered while hauling a half-unconcious Daisy and running from the Kree. Of course.
My questions after this episode: how is the Lighthouse society going to function now without Kasius? Is his brother going to take over? What will happen to Sinara? And where's Enoch going? The surface, I assume? Does he have some other agenda that we don't know of?
Hoooooly shit! Fitz? How the hell did he get there? And why does he want Daisy to fight to the death? So many questions!
Kasius makes my skin crawl. Not as much as Hive did in season 3, but he's still so fucking creepy and unnerving.
Mack getting violent with Gunner after he told Yo-Yo that he didn't want them to lose who they are was devastating. And the fact that he feels guilty about missing Framework Hope more than the real one... I have no words. I can't imagine what he's going through.
"No, this is the part where May breaks your face."
Oh, if only. But to be fair, the way Coulson trapped Deke in his room was pretty hilarious and incredibly satisfying.
What the fuck happened to May? I mean, there's no way she's dead, right? They wouldn't kill her off-screen. So what did the Kree with the murder balls do to her?
I like the mind-reading dude. I hope he and Daisy kick some major ass together.
Yup, Coulson is right, the Kree growing babies and selling them to the infertile human population is a nightmare straight out of a dystopian novel. Although to be honest I can't imagine why anyone would want to bring a child into such a horrible world, knowing that they'll spend their whole lives just fighting for survival. I know I wouldn't.
Very good episode. I certainly enjoyed it. The scenery was amazing. That last scene was awesome. The symbolism with Daryl and the tiger was perfect. Grab tissues everyone, you'll need them. The meetings in TWD are always so touchy and heartbreaking...I just can't.
"You sick with that stick, man" Jerry is awesome. I'm afraid that teddy bear will bite the dust soon and I don't want him to. I want to see him on beast mode against the Saviors. He's like the Hurley from TWD. No matter what he does, we'll love him.
That metal walker has to be one of the most badass walkers ever. "The mouth of Sauron". He was certainly terrifying and that scene was amazing. Rick fighting him has to be my new wallpaper. And he just used a fucking keyboard? Rick "keyboard warrior" Grimes. I fully expect to see a meme for it soon. That might be the weirdest group they've found yet. The Trash People? The Junk Weirdos? Seriously, why are they so fucking weird? They live in a damn junk yard, have weird names and rules about interacting with others and that freaky haircut. And their survival tests: Defeat a trash spiked decorated walker. I don't want to see what they've prepared next. And their ideology? I'm confused: "We take, but we don't bother". So you just wait until someone steal something to steal from them, amiright? Having one group constantly performing Shakespeare was not enough. The Saviors shall feel thy wrath and thy junk.
Morgan lost his stick. Separation anxiety. And look at Father Gabriel. He's able to hold someone at knife point just to give a speech. I get the feeling that Richard is willing to Governor the situation.
Daryl to Carol: "Why'd you go?" Tears, tears all over. That hug. Great acting. It really felt like an orphaned kid. When Carol said "If I kill there'll be nothing left if me" Daryl knew it. Sparing her feelings was preventing her breakdown. It'll turn her Terminator.
That reference to Michonne's art cat from S3. My heart melted. It's like he won it at the fair.
I love it too much when shows experiment with loops, simulations and other shenanigans, so of course, I absolutely loved this episode. I'm just a sucker for anything that goes out of the ordinary, those always turn up to be the most creative stories hands down.
If I was on the ship, I definitely would have told her: "Person of Interest, If Then Else. Tell me that and I'll know!"
I feel like other than in her introductory episode, Zari had no real time to shine, really. In a show like Legends, with a huge cast, so much going on and just the sheer craziness of most of the show, there is a risk that someone is sort of just "in the background" and even though Zari has clearly been supporting the team, it was here when her personality and traits really took over. She was extremely likeable in this episode, and even though it falls heavily into the trope of "problematic character learns to love the team" (as has been pointed out in other comments here) it was so much fun to watch, so enjoyable.
Gideon showing up, and the explanation of all that happened (Gary included) was so ridiculous, yet so true to what this show would do, I had such a grin at that point. And then that scene towards the end, with Zari playing the violin and the rest of the team showing up, was perfection. It's one of those moments where just you sit back, take it all in. God, I love this show.
And now we have Wally to look forward to. Really curious to see what happens there.
We don't deserve this show. This is so good. I'm addicted to this nonsensical shit. It's a drug.
A Sherlock-like theme was one thing I've been waiting for a long time.
I was so excited to have Rip back with his ex-girlfriend but he's a dick. He fucked up so hard. Rip hates every organization he's been in. He needs to create the Rip Hunter's Bureau, where he's in charge. He just does whqt he wants. I hope he learns his lesson and comes back, this time for good.
Sara has grown so much as a character. She's right. Rip begged for help and then betrayed them. Idiot move. I'm sure he'll prove to be right despite his dickness. "How to be a cold son of a bitch", that was straight up savage and so Quentin-like, Sara. He should've dropped that notebook so that Sara could use it. On the other hand, Rip wouldn't be Rip if he actually gave a fuck about anything.
Mallus' voice was so freaking creepy. It spooked me. Eleanor aka Darhk's daughter was a great addition.
"The Phantom Mollusk. An evil shellfish" lol. Nate killed me. Comparing Ray's holding hands suggestion with Toy Story 3, lol.
Mick reading gives me life. Those glasses were a nice touch. Let him finish his book, dammit! Everyone panicking and he's just "Everyone shut up, I've got one page left!" lol. He's my spirit animal. The best. This is probably the only book he's read from cover to cover. Let's face it. I feel like I need to read Dracula again.
Damn, I missed Darhk so much and he's got his mojo back! "Who stole my watch?" lmao. This is why I love this show. The transition from a dark scene to a comedic one. This show never fails at making me laugh like a maniac.
"Return of the Mack" starts playing and I lost my shit. Never have I thought it would fit as the perfect music for a fighting scene. Tears in my eyes. Best fight scene ever! It looked like Darhk's music video, casually slaughtering agents while drinking and dancing to music. I lost it. That man has style. Neal McDonough is a gift. He's just too good
I loved it! Each episode keeps getting better. I'm loving the banter and humour this season without being slapstick comedy. This is the Flash that I know and love.
Poor Becky. I relate way too much to her. I like her powers and I love that the villains Barry has fought so far are giving him a hard time. I loved the Thinkers's introduction. Why do I find his voice so soothing?
Humour was on point, especially that scene in the casino. Barry cuffs himself "How's that even possible?" lol. The acting was great and the team dynamic was perfect. I enjoyed Hazard a lot "Cherry pop cherry". Plus, Original Team Flash is back in the game. Iris should go back to being a reporter. All I need is Barry, Cisco, Caitlin and Wells in Team Flash.
Harry is back! YES. Tom Cavanagh is a pleasure to watch. He and Carlos Valdes have the best chemistry. I would watch the hell out of a spinoff with them just rambling around. Wells mocking Cisco's voice was gold. That break-up cube scene gotta be one of the most awkward scenes I've ever seen. Harry is fucking awesome. "You should be cursed at" was a fantastic line and his facial expression. Gold.
"You have failed this city". Dead. And Jesse and the Quicksters, lol. That "wedding", though. That kid's smirk, lol. And Iris like "please, die later, marry us now".
That one goose. And that co-pilot. Plane is about to crash but it miraculously doesn't "Good". I totally lost it. Joe saying "This house is bitchin'" was perfect. Barry predicted the future! Lol. Joe at the end. "I'm pregnant" Joe.exe has stopped working. Hilarious. Man, his eyes. I felt his should leaving his body. Jesse L. Martin is such a good actor. Still laughing.
Wally's out. I understand. They even don't notice he's gone. So much potential, yet he's used as a punching bag. I hope that when he comes back he's given an interesting storyline.
"Haikus are easy
But sometimes they don't make sense
Refrigerator"
Beautiful. That shirt. I must own it. that's my best haiku ever.
