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Scroll down to watch the first six minutes of tonight's 'Grey's Anatomy' finale.
Last week left off with several of the doctors getting on a plane. They were flying to another hospital to assist with the separation of conjoined twins. Initially it was supposed to be Cristina, Meredith, Derek, Lexie, Sloan, and Alex on the plane, but at the last minute Arizona was so mad at Alex (for deciding to accept a job at Hopkins) that she went instead. As we know from the promo, only Sloan appears to have escaped injury in the crash. Cristina has a dislocated shoulder, Meredith has a head injury, Derek's hand is injured, Lexie is trapped under part of the plane (and tachycardic), and Arizona has a severe break in her leg. The previews have promised us that "one will die"...which is a little unsettling to say the least. I actually wish that they would stop revealing these things, since I would rather be shocked in a moment then have anticipation build for a week. Especially if that anticipation turns out to not really be warranted. For instance, what if it's the pilot that dies? He can't feel either of his legs, so that can't be good. Still, it's unlikely to be him--mainly because Rhimes (the show's creator) has announced that a series regular will die in tonight's episode. Ironically, we all know who it won't be. The actors who play Cristina (Sandra Oh), Meredith (Ellen Pompeo), and Derek (Patrick Dempsey) all signed their contracts last week, and the show has officially been renewed for a ninth season. Leading us to the question of the day: who will die in tonight's episode?
To clarify, our remaining choices (provided the doctor who dies is in the plane crash) are Lexie, Sloan, and Arizona.
Lexie has not had a major storyline this season, and perhaps because of this internet speculation points to her as the unlucky doctor. However, Lexie finally revealed to Sloan that she still loves him last week, and their relationship did provide a lot of action (pun intended) during season seven. Maybe, just maybe, this will be enough to protect her?
Arizona has played a more active role in the storyline this season, but it's possible she might be the one to go. Justin Chambers, who plays Alex Karev, just signed a contract with the other original cast members, so he's not going anywhere. That means no Hopkins, despite the fact that he adamantly stated he was going there at the end of last week's episode. If Arizona dies, it will certainly give Alex a strong reason to stick around. It would also (potentially) give Lexie a much larger role in next season's story. Who wouldn't want to see Sloan and Lexie help raise Sofia? Plus, Jessica Capshaw, who plays Arizona, is pregnant with her third child, and it's possible that this may have led her to ask to leave the show.
Now, that being said, Sloan could also die. He has had a side-story for most of this season (dating a doctor who doesn't work at Seattle-Grace), but he has also mentored Avery, been Derek's sounding board, and been the object of Lexie's desire. Hard to say if he will be the one to go.
What do you think? Who will die tonight? And if you had to choose one of the doctors to go, who would it be?
And finally, is anyone else seriously worried about Derek's hand? How is he possibly going to be able to operate again?
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SPOILER: Who Died in the Eighth Season Finale of Grey's Anatomy
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SPOILERS Recap of Grey's Anatomy: Flight
I am completely in shock. Not only did they kill off a main character, but they did it in the first fifteen minutes! Lexie died while holding Mark's hand, and while he promised her that he really did love her (not just because she was dying). Shortly after that, Mark went into severe shock, presumably due to the massive blunt force trauma that he suffered on his chest. Everyone had been completely unaware of it, because he was walking around as though he wasn't injured at all. Meanwhile, Derek's hand was severely injured, and Meredith pulled it closed by weaving a safety pin in and and out of his skin. Thank goodness we didn't actually have to watch that happening.
The episode ended with a massive cliffhanger. Meredith, Derek, Arizona, Cristina, Mark and the pilot are all still trapped at the crash site. Cristina is sure that Owen will have noticed that they are missing, but her belief is actually misplaced. It turns out that he has been so busy all day that he doesn't notice the plethora of messages that the other hospital has left him until the very end of his shift. At that point it is getting dark on the mountain, and not only are the doctors injured--they all run the risk of freezing to death.
While all of this is happening, the episode continuously intercuts scenes back at Seattle-Grace Hospital. Bailey and Ben (that cute nurse she is dating) are engaged, and continue to bicker about whether he will accept the surgical internship he was offered in LA.
Teddy has been offered a new job, but ensures Owen that she won't take it. She doesn't want to abandon him now that they're finally on good terms again--especially since Cristina is leaving. She also can't imagine leaving the hospital filled with all her best and worst memories about her husband. Eventually Owen fires her, forcing her to move on, and finally doing a good thing. This actually makes me feel okay about him for the first time since the abortion drama. Of course, this may mean that Teddy won't be around next season.
Callie is finally happy with her life, and is eagerly waiting for Arizona to come back. Alex admits in a voicemail he leaves for Arizona that the only reason he is accepting the Hopkins job is to prove that he can stand on his own two feet, without her holding his hand. And Avery and April are still arguing about whether he will accept the position he was offered. He finally decides to accept it, though he tells her he's not happy about it. She breaks down and tells him that she is unhappy--she isn't board certified, she is no longer a virgin, and she doesn't feel like a good Christian anymore. And she's losing her best friend because he's moving. Avery doesn't say anything to her in response, but just tells her she looks pretty, and offers his arm to her. They walk into a celebration dinner organized by the old chief, and Alex sits down too. They wait for Cristina and Meredith to show up, but obviously they won't.
That's the end of the episode.
What will happen next season? Will everyone else survive the plane crash? It looked as though Arizona had severe internal bleeding (she was coughing up blood), and Mark had a pulmonary embolism that they had to drain with rudimentary supplies, so neither of those things are good. Plus, will Derek's hand recover? This whole thing is a little too reminiscent of the series finale of 'Crossing Jordan'--but at least we know that this show will be back. 'Grey's Anatomy' was recently renewed for a ninth season.
I am completely in shock. Not only did they kill off a main character, but they did it in the first fifteen minutes! Lexie died while holding Mark's hand, and while he promised her that he really did love her (not just because she was dying). Shortly after that, Mark went into severe shock, presumably due to the massive blunt force trauma that he suffered on his chest. Everyone had been completely unaware of it, because he was walking around as though he wasn't injured at all. Meanwhile, Derek's hand was severely injured, and Meredith pulled it closed by weaving a safety pin in and and out of his skin. Thank goodness we didn't actually have to watch that happening.
The episode ended with a massive cliffhanger. Meredith, Derek, Arizona, Cristina, Mark and the pilot are all still trapped at the crash site. Cristina is sure that Owen will have noticed that they are missing, but her belief is actually misplaced. It turns out that he has been so busy all day that he doesn't notice the plethora of messages that the other hospital has left him until the very end of his shift. At that point it is getting dark on the mountain, and not only are the doctors injured--they all run the risk of freezing to death.
While all of this is happening, the episode continuously intercuts scenes back at Seattle-Grace Hospital. Bailey and Ben (that cute nurse she is dating) are engaged, and continue to bicker about whether he will accept the surgical internship he was offered in LA.
Teddy has been offered a new job, but ensures Owen that she won't take it. She doesn't want to abandon him now that they're finally on good terms again--especially since Cristina is leaving. She also can't imagine leaving the hospital filled with all her best and worst memories about her husband. Eventually Owen fires her, forcing her to move on, and finally doing a good thing. This actually makes me feel okay about him for the first time since the abortion drama. Of course, this may mean that Teddy won't be around next season.
Callie is finally happy with her life, and is eagerly waiting for Arizona to come back. Alex admits in a voicemail he leaves for Arizona that the only reason he is accepting the Hopkins job is to prove that he can stand on his own two feet, without her holding his hand. And Avery and April are still arguing about whether he will accept the position he was offered. He finally decides to accept it, though he tells her he's not happy about it. She breaks down and tells him that she is unhappy--she isn't board certified, she is no longer a virgin, and she doesn't feel like a good Christian anymore. And she's losing her best friend because he's moving. Avery doesn't say anything to her in response, but just tells her she looks pretty, and offers his arm to her. They walk into a celebration dinner organized by the old chief, and Alex sits down too. They wait for Cristina and Meredith to show up, but obviously they won't.
That's the end of the episode.
What will happen next season? Will everyone else survive the plane crash? It looked as though Arizona had severe internal bleeding (she was coughing up blood), and Mark had a pulmonary embolism that they had to drain with rudimentary supplies, so neither of those things are good. Plus, will Derek's hand recover? This whole thing is a little too reminiscent of the series finale of 'Crossing Jordan'--but at least we know that this show will be back. 'Grey's Anatomy' was recently renewed for a ninth season.
'The Munsters', 'Mockingbird Lane', and New Cast
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A revamp is heading your way. 'The Munsters', the famous series that focused on a family of monsters living in suburban America, is being remade by NBC.
The original starred Yvonne De Carlo as Lily Munster, the mother of the family, and Fred Gwynne as her husband Herman Munster. There is also a grandfather, a son, and a niece, who all live in the family's creepy home. The sitcom ran for 70 episodes in the 1960s, and can still be seen in syndication.
A spin-off series, 'The Munsters Today', ran for 72 episodes from 1988 until 1991.
The new show, currently titled 'Mockingbird Lane', is being developed for NBC. Bryan Fuller, who created 'Pushing Daisies', is attached.
Here is the current cast:
Mariana Klaveno was originally cast to play Lily, but was in second position due to 'Devious Maids'. Although that show was not picked up by ABC, it is still being shopped to networks (particuarly Lifetime) and she could not get out of her contract. De Rossi was originally in the pilot for 'The Smart One', a show that would have been produced by her wife, Ellen DeGeneres' company, but it was passed over by ABC.
'Mockingbird Lane' differs from 'The Munsters' as it is being promoted as a one-hour drama with comedic elements, as opposed to the original which was a half-hour comedy.
The original starred Yvonne De Carlo as Lily Munster, the mother of the family, and Fred Gwynne as her husband Herman Munster. There is also a grandfather, a son, and a niece, who all live in the family's creepy home. The sitcom ran for 70 episodes in the 1960s, and can still be seen in syndication.
A spin-off series, 'The Munsters Today', ran for 72 episodes from 1988 until 1991.
The new show, currently titled 'Mockingbird Lane', is being developed for NBC. Bryan Fuller, who created 'Pushing Daisies', is attached.
Here is the current cast:
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| Portia de Rossi as Lily |
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| Jerry O'Connell as Herman |
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| Jerry O'Connell as Herman |
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| Mason Cook as Eddie |
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| Charity Wakefield as Marilyn |
'Mockingbird Lane' differs from 'The Munsters' as it is being promoted as a one-hour drama with comedic elements, as opposed to the original which was a half-hour comedy.
'Cheer Perfection' is Coming to TLC
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Cheerleading is coming to TLC! No, not a taped competition, but rather a show about the cutthroat world of children's cheerleading.
Sound oddly familiar? It should. The show is set up with a format that is almost identical to Lifetime's very successful show, 'Dance Moms'. After all, no one owns the petty mom/competitive kid arena.
TLC is clearly hoping to be as successful as 'Dance Moms', and maybe steal some of Lifetime's viewers while they're at it.
The existance of the new cheerleading show, 'Cheer Perfection', is particuarly interesting considering the barb that was thrown early on during 'Dance Moms'. When someone pointed out similaries between 'Toddlers & Tiaras' and 'Dance Moms', the mothers stated in an interview that at least their kids were "talented".
The coach in 'Cheer Perfection' is none other than Alisha Dunlap, whose daughter appeared on an episode of 'Toddlers & Tiaras'. Perhaps part of the reason she agreed to be in 'Cheer Perfection' is because she's trying to prove to those mothers on 'Dance Moms' that her pageant child actually is talented. Not just in pageants, but on the gym floor. Or maybe she just wants to extend her fifteen minutes of fame. You know what, I'd go with the latter.
Regardless, expect crazy routines and gymanstics from these kids too. And if they're trying to one-up each other, when's the last time you saw the kids on 'Dance Moms' do basket tosses?
'Cheer Perfection' premieres Wednesday, July 11th at 10/9C on TLC.
Watch a sneak peek here:
Sound oddly familiar? It should. The show is set up with a format that is almost identical to Lifetime's very successful show, 'Dance Moms'. After all, no one owns the petty mom/competitive kid arena.
TLC is clearly hoping to be as successful as 'Dance Moms', and maybe steal some of Lifetime's viewers while they're at it.
The existance of the new cheerleading show, 'Cheer Perfection', is particuarly interesting considering the barb that was thrown early on during 'Dance Moms'. When someone pointed out similaries between 'Toddlers & Tiaras' and 'Dance Moms', the mothers stated in an interview that at least their kids were "talented".
The coach in 'Cheer Perfection' is none other than Alisha Dunlap, whose daughter appeared on an episode of 'Toddlers & Tiaras'. Perhaps part of the reason she agreed to be in 'Cheer Perfection' is because she's trying to prove to those mothers on 'Dance Moms' that her pageant child actually is talented. Not just in pageants, but on the gym floor. Or maybe she just wants to extend her fifteen minutes of fame. You know what, I'd go with the latter.
Regardless, expect crazy routines and gymanstics from these kids too. And if they're trying to one-up each other, when's the last time you saw the kids on 'Dance Moms' do basket tosses?
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| I'm a super happy cheerleader. |
Watch a sneak peek here:
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The Newsroom is supposed to leave viewers misty-eyed at the end of the pilot, reminiscent of a bygone era when Americans could trust journalists to give them the truth every night of the week. In this regard, Aaron Sorkin succeeds. He is a master of drawing pathos out of nowhere, after all. The massive problems quickly arise, however, when Sorkin thinks he has good ideas--which is about all the time. He's not a deep thinker, someone who really understands anything at all, and yet his ideological bent is so present that an outside viewer, with no knowledge of Sorkin, may mistake the show for a parody. This begins in the pilot's opening monologue when the main character, a news anchor, rants about why America is no longer the greatest nation.
In full he says, "We stood up for what was right, we fought for moral reasons, we passed laws, struck down laws for moral reasons, we waged wars on poverty, not on poor people. We sacrificed, we cared about our neighbors, we put our money where our mouths were, and we never beat our chest. We built great big things, made ungodly technological advances, explored the universe, cured diseases, and we cultivated the world's greatest artists and the world's greatest economy. We reached for the stars, acted like men, we aspired to intelligence, we didn't belittle it, it didn't make us feel inferior. We didn't identify ourselves by who we voted for in the last election, and we didn't scare so easy. We were able be these things and do these things because we were informed by great men, men who were revered. First step in solving a problem is recognizing there is one. America is not the greatest country anymore."
The first part about the past is, of course, a crock of bullshit by anyone who knows anything about history, and the second part about the "great men" is just dishonest pandering to the media elite. Fundamentally, Aaron Sorkin does not understand why America is the greatest country. Prior to the monologue, the main character rattles off America's rankings in various subjects, adding that the only thing America is first in is military spending. (Herein lies Sorkin's uncritical mind. More reasonable analysis would point out that America has by far the largest GDP in the world and that comparable countries spend a much lower share of their GDP on military expenditures. A statement like this would show that the US is indeed rich as fuck (the real reason for being #1) but also that perhaps the US does spend too much on the military. Stupid statements with no perspective, like pointing out that the US spends more than the next 26 countries combined, means nothing without context. (Journalists seem to love numbers--26, 40 quadrillion barrels, 100 thousand barrels--which hardly mean anything, and are adverse to percentages and comparisons.) But what do I know, I'm not a journalist.
The Newsroom keys in on broadcast journalism, and there are actually a few good moments in the pilot when everyone is scrambling after the Deepwater Horizon rig blows up and they are trying to figure out what happened. The tension in newsroom--the uncertainty of what happened and what's going to happen, whether the story will blow up in their faces--is exciting stuff. Unfortunately, it also shows what's wrong with journalism. Who are these journalists? Are they experts about anything? The answer, after seeing the characters interact for over an hour, is an emphatic no. These are regular people, spurned to action by proximity to computers with the AP wire, not education or special ability. Then they try to dig deeper. "Should government regulators have done more?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?" We see the uncritical eye of journalist and the problem with the 24/7 newscycle. They look for a simple answers to problems, thinking there are never tradeoffs between things. Suppose the rigs have a 0.001% chance of exploding in a year, and suppose checking them once a month reduces this risk to 0.00099% (either by catching a problem or companies being more careful as a result), then is there a clear imperative that they should be checked each month? What happens when a serious fault is found? Is there an incentive through a fine/punishment so companies make sure there are no problems, even minor ones? Shouldn't this be important information for these "great men?" (Obviously I have no clue about any specifics, but that's the kind of information I'd like to know.) At the most basic level, these journalists should recognize that no one wants an oil rig to blow up and that the risk of explosion may depend on how much things cost, but apparently no one cared to find out these things.
There is instant reaction to developing stories, regardless of all the facts. Journalists are so eager to get the story out and they know so little that they end up going on air, spouting off a few choice facts, getting into the faces of interviewees, entertaining the public, and suddenly they're supposed to be revered. That's horseshit and apparently what Aaron Sorkin is promoting.
I caught up on The Killing in the past week, and if there's one thing that was clear to me after watching episodes consecutively, it's that you can't keep the tone and lighting of a show so gloomy for 26 episodes. It's not the story that bothered me (though a good story could have helped) so much as the sluggishness and overall feel of the show. By the end, I just wanted it to be over with. As for the eventual reveal of the real killer Terry, I thought that came together fairly well. I believe in my first review of The Killing, I predicted the killer would be Jamie, thinking his crazy political aspirations would lead him to kill. Close enough, I guess!
Falling Skies hasn't changed, unfortunately. This week's episode featured one of the stupidest moments on the series, Tom volunteering to join the Berserkers right after they try to kill him. This is somehow supposed to make sense, but it just makes Tom look either stupid or too boy scout. The rest of the episode is a tad more sensible. Jimmy gets killed off kind of randomly and a plane supposedly from Charleston arrives. In the end, the group heads south for Charleston where great promises await. The characters didn't seem to mind that it sounded far too good to be true, though. I guess that never happened in Tom's history books.
True Blood always starts seasons quickly, but this season is quite different, with the third episode essentially repeating everything in the second episode, which was already a bit sparse. We get different looks at the same situation, but overall it was a bit surprisingly to see the season proceed in this manner. Maybe this means the end of the season will be exciting for change. The stuff that is usually good remained good, so Pam's flashbacks were great, as well as the exploration into vampire history. Of course there was the usual bad parts with Tara and the pointless Terry parts.
I have been reluctant to comment on Continuum since it doesn't air in the US, but by the time it reaches Syfy, I'll probably have forgotten everything. The show continues to expand on the future and it also dived into time travel mechanics, namely what would happen if someone's ancestor was killed. As we saw in this week's episode, killing one's grandmother does nothing to that person. Huge implications for the future and whether Kiera can actually return to where she belongs.
Suits builds on the discord sown in the season two premiere with more drama and setup for the future. This time we see more Rachel and how she fits in to Mike's life. Mike wants to be with her and honest, but Harvey recognizes that more people should not know about Mike's secret, and since Harvey has more power, Mike has to comply. They haven't reached the stage yet where Mike would be willing to blackmail Harvey, but that's definitely a possibility, given their predicament.
Burn Notice seems to have gotten a second wind in its sixth season, although it's yet to be seen whether it lasts. With Fiona dealing with people in prison and Michael not thinking straight, there are more elements which actually matter than in previous seasons when there was a random big bad to contend with.
Wilfred is a puzzling show and the second season premiere may be the most puzzling episode yet. It drags us back and forth between Ryan's work and the mental institution, both equally crazy places, before settling in a world where Ryan is still a lawyer, albeit a very tired one, Jenna is still there but is with another guy, and the basement exists. At the end of the day, Wilfred is a show about a talking dog. It'll be delightful no matter what, regardless of the plot.
Dallas took a step down in the second week as we got to see how the show would go without the normal expository material. There is more of the shady dealings, backstabbings, and characters trying to control their feelings, but also a lot more of the clunky, juvenile science from the first two episodes. It's embarrassingly bad. Even the most seasoned actors wouldn't be able to make it sound believable.
Royal Pains is trying to go for more drama this season and I'm hesitant to say whether this was a good move. Admittedly, Hank and Evan fighting is more interesting than the usual storylines, but this constant sniping undermines their characters and makes them all look back, Divya included. One thing I'll say for certain is that the handling of Jill's story has been horrific. The writers drag out her leaving for a season, then abruptly has her job taken away right before leaving, and then in last week's episode gets a new, better job in Africa. WTF?
In full he says, "We stood up for what was right, we fought for moral reasons, we passed laws, struck down laws for moral reasons, we waged wars on poverty, not on poor people. We sacrificed, we cared about our neighbors, we put our money where our mouths were, and we never beat our chest. We built great big things, made ungodly technological advances, explored the universe, cured diseases, and we cultivated the world's greatest artists and the world's greatest economy. We reached for the stars, acted like men, we aspired to intelligence, we didn't belittle it, it didn't make us feel inferior. We didn't identify ourselves by who we voted for in the last election, and we didn't scare so easy. We were able be these things and do these things because we were informed by great men, men who were revered. First step in solving a problem is recognizing there is one. America is not the greatest country anymore."
The first part about the past is, of course, a crock of bullshit by anyone who knows anything about history, and the second part about the "great men" is just dishonest pandering to the media elite. Fundamentally, Aaron Sorkin does not understand why America is the greatest country. Prior to the monologue, the main character rattles off America's rankings in various subjects, adding that the only thing America is first in is military spending. (Herein lies Sorkin's uncritical mind. More reasonable analysis would point out that America has by far the largest GDP in the world and that comparable countries spend a much lower share of their GDP on military expenditures. A statement like this would show that the US is indeed rich as fuck (the real reason for being #1) but also that perhaps the US does spend too much on the military. Stupid statements with no perspective, like pointing out that the US spends more than the next 26 countries combined, means nothing without context. (Journalists seem to love numbers--26, 40 quadrillion barrels, 100 thousand barrels--which hardly mean anything, and are adverse to percentages and comparisons.) But what do I know, I'm not a journalist.
The Newsroom keys in on broadcast journalism, and there are actually a few good moments in the pilot when everyone is scrambling after the Deepwater Horizon rig blows up and they are trying to figure out what happened. The tension in newsroom--the uncertainty of what happened and what's going to happen, whether the story will blow up in their faces--is exciting stuff. Unfortunately, it also shows what's wrong with journalism. Who are these journalists? Are they experts about anything? The answer, after seeing the characters interact for over an hour, is an emphatic no. These are regular people, spurned to action by proximity to computers with the AP wire, not education or special ability. Then they try to dig deeper. "Should government regulators have done more?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?" We see the uncritical eye of journalist and the problem with the 24/7 newscycle. They look for a simple answers to problems, thinking there are never tradeoffs between things. Suppose the rigs have a 0.001% chance of exploding in a year, and suppose checking them once a month reduces this risk to 0.00099% (either by catching a problem or companies being more careful as a result), then is there a clear imperative that they should be checked each month? What happens when a serious fault is found? Is there an incentive through a fine/punishment so companies make sure there are no problems, even minor ones? Shouldn't this be important information for these "great men?" (Obviously I have no clue about any specifics, but that's the kind of information I'd like to know.) At the most basic level, these journalists should recognize that no one wants an oil rig to blow up and that the risk of explosion may depend on how much things cost, but apparently no one cared to find out these things.
There is instant reaction to developing stories, regardless of all the facts. Journalists are so eager to get the story out and they know so little that they end up going on air, spouting off a few choice facts, getting into the faces of interviewees, entertaining the public, and suddenly they're supposed to be revered. That's horseshit and apparently what Aaron Sorkin is promoting.
I caught up on The Killing in the past week, and if there's one thing that was clear to me after watching episodes consecutively, it's that you can't keep the tone and lighting of a show so gloomy for 26 episodes. It's not the story that bothered me (though a good story could have helped) so much as the sluggishness and overall feel of the show. By the end, I just wanted it to be over with. As for the eventual reveal of the real killer Terry, I thought that came together fairly well. I believe in my first review of The Killing, I predicted the killer would be Jamie, thinking his crazy political aspirations would lead him to kill. Close enough, I guess!
Falling Skies hasn't changed, unfortunately. This week's episode featured one of the stupidest moments on the series, Tom volunteering to join the Berserkers right after they try to kill him. This is somehow supposed to make sense, but it just makes Tom look either stupid or too boy scout. The rest of the episode is a tad more sensible. Jimmy gets killed off kind of randomly and a plane supposedly from Charleston arrives. In the end, the group heads south for Charleston where great promises await. The characters didn't seem to mind that it sounded far too good to be true, though. I guess that never happened in Tom's history books.
True Blood always starts seasons quickly, but this season is quite different, with the third episode essentially repeating everything in the second episode, which was already a bit sparse. We get different looks at the same situation, but overall it was a bit surprisingly to see the season proceed in this manner. Maybe this means the end of the season will be exciting for change. The stuff that is usually good remained good, so Pam's flashbacks were great, as well as the exploration into vampire history. Of course there was the usual bad parts with Tara and the pointless Terry parts.
I have been reluctant to comment on Continuum since it doesn't air in the US, but by the time it reaches Syfy, I'll probably have forgotten everything. The show continues to expand on the future and it also dived into time travel mechanics, namely what would happen if someone's ancestor was killed. As we saw in this week's episode, killing one's grandmother does nothing to that person. Huge implications for the future and whether Kiera can actually return to where she belongs.
Suits builds on the discord sown in the season two premiere with more drama and setup for the future. This time we see more Rachel and how she fits in to Mike's life. Mike wants to be with her and honest, but Harvey recognizes that more people should not know about Mike's secret, and since Harvey has more power, Mike has to comply. They haven't reached the stage yet where Mike would be willing to blackmail Harvey, but that's definitely a possibility, given their predicament.
Burn Notice seems to have gotten a second wind in its sixth season, although it's yet to be seen whether it lasts. With Fiona dealing with people in prison and Michael not thinking straight, there are more elements which actually matter than in previous seasons when there was a random big bad to contend with.
Wilfred is a puzzling show and the second season premiere may be the most puzzling episode yet. It drags us back and forth between Ryan's work and the mental institution, both equally crazy places, before settling in a world where Ryan is still a lawyer, albeit a very tired one, Jenna is still there but is with another guy, and the basement exists. At the end of the day, Wilfred is a show about a talking dog. It'll be delightful no matter what, regardless of the plot.
Dallas took a step down in the second week as we got to see how the show would go without the normal expository material. There is more of the shady dealings, backstabbings, and characters trying to control their feelings, but also a lot more of the clunky, juvenile science from the first two episodes. It's embarrassingly bad. Even the most seasoned actors wouldn't be able to make it sound believable.
Royal Pains is trying to go for more drama this season and I'm hesitant to say whether this was a good move. Admittedly, Hank and Evan fighting is more interesting than the usual storylines, but this constant sniping undermines their characters and makes them all look back, Divya included. One thing I'll say for certain is that the handling of Jill's story has been horrific. The writers drag out her leaving for a season, then abruptly has her job taken away right before leaving, and then in last week's episode gets a new, better job in Africa. WTF?
25 Haziran 2012 Pazartesi
HIMYM: The Magician's Code
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Lots of exciting things happened on tonight's 'How I Met Your Mother'. Some of them were very expected, and at least one of them was a little less expected. If you haven't seen the episode yet, don't read what follows, because it has massive spoilers.
1) Expected: Marshall and Barney were still stuck in Atlantic City, and Marshall was still completely trashed.
2) Unexpected: Robin has delivered calves before, and has decided this means she can easily deliver and baby.
3) Expected: Ted was way too emotionally invested in the birth of the baby. He made a "labor announcement" video that had photos of Lily, Marshall, and himself. Which he then emailed to everyone he could think of.
4) Expected: Barney came up with ridiculous and hilarious plans in an attempt to ensure that Marshall would be there for his son's birth.
5) Expected: Marshall made it in the nick of time. They named the baby after his deceased father, Marvin. With a middle name courtesy of Barney (Waitforit...no really).
6) Unexpected/Expected: Barney travels with a magic trick. And it was his fancy was of proposing to Quinn.
7) Unexpected: Quinn agreed to quit her stripper job.
8) Expected: Marshall and Lily loved the baby, but parenthood is overwhelming them.
9) Unexpected/Expected: The new Barney has realized people have feelings, and asked Robin if she was okay with the engagement.
10) Expected: Robin was devastated that Barney got engaged to Quinn, but told him she was happy.
11) Expected: Victoria left her German fiance at the altar, and ran off with Ted.
12) Unexpected/Expected: Robin and Barney (probably) get engaged/may get married in the future.*
About "the" Wedding
*We again saw a scene from a future wedding. Presumably (thought not definitively) the wedding that we saw part of during last season's finale. Barney was the groom, and the bride was Robin. Meaning: ultimately Robin and Barney will get engaged, and will plan a wedding. But 'HIMYM' can be tricky, and after years of being led on I try not to believe in anything they hint at. Remember that scene from the end of last season where Barney turns to Ted and says, "Am I making the right decision?". That makes me a little concerned that he may not actually marry Robin, even if they do get engaged and plan a wedding. The show creators seem to believe that people call off their weddings right and left (Ted and Stella, Klaus and Victoria, Marshall and Lily). I hope not, because I want Robin and Barney to end up together. Thoughts?
1) Expected: Marshall and Barney were still stuck in Atlantic City, and Marshall was still completely trashed.
2) Unexpected: Robin has delivered calves before, and has decided this means she can easily deliver and baby.
3) Expected: Ted was way too emotionally invested in the birth of the baby. He made a "labor announcement" video that had photos of Lily, Marshall, and himself. Which he then emailed to everyone he could think of.
4) Expected: Barney came up with ridiculous and hilarious plans in an attempt to ensure that Marshall would be there for his son's birth.
5) Expected: Marshall made it in the nick of time. They named the baby after his deceased father, Marvin. With a middle name courtesy of Barney (Waitforit...no really).
6) Unexpected/Expected: Barney travels with a magic trick. And it was his fancy was of proposing to Quinn.
7) Unexpected: Quinn agreed to quit her stripper job.
8) Expected: Marshall and Lily loved the baby, but parenthood is overwhelming them.
9) Unexpected/Expected: The new Barney has realized people have feelings, and asked Robin if she was okay with the engagement.
10) Expected: Robin was devastated that Barney got engaged to Quinn, but told him she was happy.
11) Expected: Victoria left her German fiance at the altar, and ran off with Ted.
12) Unexpected/Expected: Robin and Barney (probably) get engaged/may get married in the future.*
About "the" Wedding
*We again saw a scene from a future wedding. Presumably (thought not definitively) the wedding that we saw part of during last season's finale. Barney was the groom, and the bride was Robin. Meaning: ultimately Robin and Barney will get engaged, and will plan a wedding. But 'HIMYM' can be tricky, and after years of being led on I try not to believe in anything they hint at. Remember that scene from the end of last season where Barney turns to Ted and says, "Am I making the right decision?". That makes me a little concerned that he may not actually marry Robin, even if they do get engaged and plan a wedding. The show creators seem to believe that people call off their weddings right and left (Ted and Stella, Klaus and Victoria, Marshall and Lily). I hope not, because I want Robin and Barney to end up together. Thoughts?
Grey's Anatomy: Flight (Promo & Mild Spoilers)
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Scroll down to watch the first six minutes of tonight's 'Grey's Anatomy' finale.
Last week left off with several of the doctors getting on a plane. They were flying to another hospital to assist with the separation of conjoined twins. Initially it was supposed to be Cristina, Meredith, Derek, Lexie, Sloan, and Alex on the plane, but at the last minute Arizona was so mad at Alex (for deciding to accept a job at Hopkins) that she went instead. As we know from the promo, only Sloan appears to have escaped injury in the crash. Cristina has a dislocated shoulder, Meredith has a head injury, Derek's hand is injured, Lexie is trapped under part of the plane (and tachycardic), and Arizona has a severe break in her leg. The previews have promised us that "one will die"...which is a little unsettling to say the least. I actually wish that they would stop revealing these things, since I would rather be shocked in a moment then have anticipation build for a week. Especially if that anticipation turns out to not really be warranted. For instance, what if it's the pilot that dies? He can't feel either of his legs, so that can't be good. Still, it's unlikely to be him--mainly because Rhimes (the show's creator) has announced that a series regular will die in tonight's episode. Ironically, we all know who it won't be. The actors who play Cristina (Sandra Oh), Meredith (Ellen Pompeo), and Derek (Patrick Dempsey) all signed their contracts last week, and the show has officially been renewed for a ninth season. Leading us to the question of the day: who will die in tonight's episode?
To clarify, our remaining choices (provided the doctor who dies is in the plane crash) are Lexie, Sloan, and Arizona.
Lexie has not had a major storyline this season, and perhaps because of this internet speculation points to her as the unlucky doctor. However, Lexie finally revealed to Sloan that she still loves him last week, and their relationship did provide a lot of action (pun intended) during season seven. Maybe, just maybe, this will be enough to protect her?
Arizona has played a more active role in the storyline this season, but it's possible she might be the one to go. Justin Chambers, who plays Alex Karev, just signed a contract with the other original cast members, so he's not going anywhere. That means no Hopkins, despite the fact that he adamantly stated he was going there at the end of last week's episode. If Arizona dies, it will certainly give Alex a strong reason to stick around. It would also (potentially) give Lexie a much larger role in next season's story. Who wouldn't want to see Sloan and Lexie help raise Sofia? Plus, Jessica Capshaw, who plays Arizona, is pregnant with her third child, and it's possible that this may have led her to ask to leave the show.
Now, that being said, Sloan could also die. He has had a side-story for most of this season (dating a doctor who doesn't work at Seattle-Grace), but he has also mentored Avery, been Derek's sounding board, and been the object of Lexie's desire. Hard to say if he will be the one to go.
What do you think? Who will die tonight? And if you had to choose one of the doctors to go, who would it be?
And finally, is anyone else seriously worried about Derek's hand? How is he possibly going to be able to operate again?
Scroll down to watch the first six minutes of tonight's 'Grey's Anatomy' finale.
Last week left off with several of the doctors getting on a plane. They were flying to another hospital to assist with the separation of conjoined twins. Initially it was supposed to be Cristina, Meredith, Derek, Lexie, Sloan, and Alex on the plane, but at the last minute Arizona was so mad at Alex (for deciding to accept a job at Hopkins) that she went instead. As we know from the promo, only Sloan appears to have escaped injury in the crash. Cristina has a dislocated shoulder, Meredith has a head injury, Derek's hand is injured, Lexie is trapped under part of the plane (and tachycardic), and Arizona has a severe break in her leg. The previews have promised us that "one will die"...which is a little unsettling to say the least. I actually wish that they would stop revealing these things, since I would rather be shocked in a moment then have anticipation build for a week. Especially if that anticipation turns out to not really be warranted. For instance, what if it's the pilot that dies? He can't feel either of his legs, so that can't be good. Still, it's unlikely to be him--mainly because Rhimes (the show's creator) has announced that a series regular will die in tonight's episode. Ironically, we all know who it won't be. The actors who play Cristina (Sandra Oh), Meredith (Ellen Pompeo), and Derek (Patrick Dempsey) all signed their contracts last week, and the show has officially been renewed for a ninth season. Leading us to the question of the day: who will die in tonight's episode?
To clarify, our remaining choices (provided the doctor who dies is in the plane crash) are Lexie, Sloan, and Arizona.
Lexie has not had a major storyline this season, and perhaps because of this internet speculation points to her as the unlucky doctor. However, Lexie finally revealed to Sloan that she still loves him last week, and their relationship did provide a lot of action (pun intended) during season seven. Maybe, just maybe, this will be enough to protect her?
Arizona has played a more active role in the storyline this season, but it's possible she might be the one to go. Justin Chambers, who plays Alex Karev, just signed a contract with the other original cast members, so he's not going anywhere. That means no Hopkins, despite the fact that he adamantly stated he was going there at the end of last week's episode. If Arizona dies, it will certainly give Alex a strong reason to stick around. It would also (potentially) give Lexie a much larger role in next season's story. Who wouldn't want to see Sloan and Lexie help raise Sofia? Plus, Jessica Capshaw, who plays Arizona, is pregnant with her third child, and it's possible that this may have led her to ask to leave the show.
Now, that being said, Sloan could also die. He has had a side-story for most of this season (dating a doctor who doesn't work at Seattle-Grace), but he has also mentored Avery, been Derek's sounding board, and been the object of Lexie's desire. Hard to say if he will be the one to go.
What do you think? Who will die tonight? And if you had to choose one of the doctors to go, who would it be?
And finally, is anyone else seriously worried about Derek's hand? How is he possibly going to be able to operate again?
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