March 8-14, 2015
* New series in CAPS
* Reviews May Contain Spoilers
Note: I will not be reviewing Who Do You Think You Are? or Bates Motel due to time constraints.
Once Upon a Time (ABC) – Episode 4.14 “Unforgiven”
What an episode… if Pinocchio weren’t already so damaged, surely Regina’s harassment would have done the trick hahaha. I understand Regina’s desperate desire for a happy ending (I mean, c’mon, that’s what we all want) but my goodness. She needs to take a chill pill!
Meanwhile, it was fun getting to see the history Maleficent, Cruella, and Ursula had with Emma & Prince Charming. This is just the beginning so I can’t to see what else is in store as I am absolutely loving these new characters and I don’t see myself getting tired of them if they stay until the finale. What do you think?
The Walking Dead (AMC) – Episode 5.13 “Forget”
Rick and the fam are still settling into Alexandria, attending a welcome dinner party, all of them understandably feeling uncomfortable, especially Sasha. Carol is still acting clueless around guns and doing other things that make her survivor of the year. My favorite episode of the moment was easily when the kid followed her at night and she broke it DOWN as to what would happen if he told anyone that he saw her out and about (snooping) at night. Woo!
Carol is FIERCE! Time and time again she proves this and it always fascinates me. If I could be half the big bad that she is, that would be satisfying. Also, it was great to see Austin Nichols (One Tree Hill) make an appearance as one of the Alexandria residents. What was your favorite part this week?
THE LAST MAN ON EARTH (Fox)
Episode 1.03 “Raisinballs and Wedding Bells”
Check out my review of the latest episode of The Last Man on Earth here.
SCORPION (CBS) – Episode 1.18 “Once Bitten, Twice Die”
The overall mission didn’t become exciting until animals were involved and even then, I’ve enjoyed other episodes more. My favorite parts of the episode actually happened near the beginning when Happy asked Toby about his intentions and then at the end when Happy kissed him. Toby was working Happy and I was absolutely loving the tension between these two before and even after the kiss! There aren’t that many episodes until the season finale so I’m looking forward to seeing how their relationship progresses!
Face Off (Syfy) – Episode 8.09 “Miss Intergalactic”
Check out my review of this week’s episode here.
Photo Credit: ABC Family
Switched at Birth (ABC Family) – Episode 4.10 “There is My Heart”
What a fantastic Spring finale! Bay heads to LA to surprise Emmett but is surprised herself when he breaks up with her. We all knew it was coming. But Emmett wants to only focus on school and is willing to put off dating Bay for as long as it takes to graduate and jumpstart his career. I say, if it’s meant to be, it will work out for Bay and Emmett. It still hurts right now but does Bay have faith in Emmett and does Emmett truly have faith in a future with Bay? Or is Emmett using an awesome excuse to not think about whether or not he truly thinks Bay cheated on him? What do you think?
Meanwhile, Daphne is still struggling with college after getting a D in class. Daphne passes on going out to pizza with her friends but Natalie and Travis get hit by a car (drunk driver) while outside of the pizzeria and at the hospital, Natalie is left completely in the dark, not to mention almost given medicine she is allergic to, because she is deaf and no one, not ONE single person at the hospital is willing to communicate with her. Hello, at least try by writing it down! It’s a good thing (and that’s putting it lightly) Daphne got to the hospital in time to interpret for her but not everyone is so fortunate. I loved that this was tackled, showing yet again how invisible the deaf community often is to those who can hear. It’s terrible. It makes me so mad. Thanks again, Switched at Birth for bringing this issue to the forefront, especially in what could have easily escalated to a life or death situation and arguably already was.
Finally, Regina finds love, good for her! And Toby confronts Kathryn about her confronting Lily which I understand but I’m on Kathryn’s side as she wasn’t as in your face as even I expected her to be with Lily. Her intentions and actions lined up, she didn’t go too far. What do you think? Overall, wonderful Spring finale. I am so pumped to see where the writers take everyone in the second half of the season.
Photo Credit: Patrick McElhenney/FOX
The Mindy Project – Episode 3.19 “Confessions of a Catho-holic”
“First of all, how dare you insult my unborn son’s first tasteful nudes.” – Mindy
This episode is easily one of the most hysterical episodes this season. Joke after joke after joke. I was laughing out loud for the majority of the episode. And Stephen Colbert as a guest star? YAS. Everything about the A story, Mindy and Danny trying to impress the priest, rocked. Absolutely hysterical episode. One of the best!
Cougar Town (TBS) – Episode 6.10 “Yer So Bad”
This episode was hysterical! From the very first scene. I loved everything about tonight. The cul de sac crew playing Tom out yet again. It never ceases to be funny. Until Tom reveals that he has a huge celebrity patient, so Ellie and Andy try to guess who it is. Ellie was so passionate about guessing ha! Meanwhile, Jules and Grayson find out Jules’s father is dating multiple people. Laurie and Travis try to find a cupcake thief only for Laurie of all people to ruin the moment. This was a great episode. I loved all of the developments, the physical comedy, and all of the laughs this one brought. Fantastic episode!
The 100 (The CW) – Episode 2.16 “Blood Must Have Blood, Part Two”
What a killer finale. This show never ceases to amaze me each week and the finale exceeded my expectations. I am so pumped to see what becomes of Clarke and if or more likely when she reunites with Bellamy. What will become of Octavia who is so far from the love sick wanderer Octavia we met in season one. She is a warrior is more ways than one and she still has a lot to learn. Something tells me the trouble she’s going to face in season three is going to be killer!
But really, honestly, my most anticipated storyline i that of Jaha because what on earth has he stumbled upon?! I am SO excited that Erica Cerra (Eureka) is joining the show for season 3. I am so pumped to find out more about her character, her character’s motives and what actions follow that and what conflict arise because of that. Oh man, the finale just opened up the floodgates!!! I loved it!
The Vampire Diaries (The CW) – Episode 6.16 “The Downward Spiral”
Okay, so… I love Caroline, I do. I love Candice Accola. But some of the episodes she nailed. And others just didn’t work at all. It was truly hit or miss in each scene and I just hope this storyline ends soon because 1) we’ve seen it before with a different character and it was way more interesting and entertaining and captivating and terrifying and problematic in a good way and so many things then and 2) we know Caroline’s humanity switch will eventually be turned back on so let’s just cut this short and focus on the others while we plan a better Caroline centric storyline?
One thing that I did love though was Caroline’s reaction to Bonnie’s return. The dynamic between these two at this moment is HILARIOUS. Other than that, I wasn’t all that moved by this new Caroline. No humanity Stefan is always fun to see but even that is old news. So unless he finds out about his mother while his humanity is off and then it’s turned on and BAM he has to face that truth, I don’t see how I’m going to fall in love with whatever happens in the next few episodes. Then again, I say that now hahaha not having any clue what the writers have in store for us, knowing that they’ve never let us down. So. I trust the writers. That doesn’t mean it isn’t frustrating to see certain things that just don’t move me at the moment. But I will wait! And I will watch! And I will be so happy to say, “I was wrong” when everything aligns eventually. Time will tell!
Grey’s Anatomy (ABC) – Episode 11.15 “I Feel the Earth Move”
Another fantastic episode in the books. I cannot believe this show is in its eleventh season and still so strong! I love that Maggie is starting to open up more. I love that Meredith has been forced to face the problems in her marriage. I loved that she was on a streak at work with Derek out of sight and out of mind and now she knows more than ever before what a distraction he is when they do work in the same building. I loved, loved, loved Owen’s conflict this week, handling a little girl’s call for help over her mother. That was tense. My heart rate was all over the place. I really have nothing but good things to say about this episode. It was superb. Another emotionally gripping episode that reminds me why I love this show so much even after all of these years.
Scandal (ABC) – Episode 4.15 “The Testimony of Diego Munoz”
And the award for best monologue this week goes to…. ding! ding! ding! Huck! Great episode! I loved that it took Huck’s wife for everyone to man up and face B613. I am SO looking forward to seeing what happens next. I cannot wait.
Photo Credit: Tyler Golden/FOX
Glee (Fox) – Episode 6.11 “We Built This Glee Club”
I’m glad Rachel chose college over Broadway at this point in her life. A talent like her will always have Broadway. But college? The same can be said for college but it’s best to get that experience in as early as possible, if you can, I think. You never know who you’ll meet in college, what you’ll learn there and what opportunities will arise from college as well. The networking circle is arguably bigger in college too depending on how you work it and there are just other reasons college is good for Rachel now. Stability, for one. Structure in the most familiar way while still experiencing something so different. College is a wild beast of its own and I’m so happy for Rachel for taking it on.
But the most touching part of the night? Okay, wait, the songs were all AMAZING tonight. I could watch these performances over and over again. But back on track to the most touching part… after New Directions and the Warblers won? When they moved the awards together in one award case? Oh. My God. Cue the tears. I was not ready for that! I was not prepared for tears. And yet. You all know how much this show means to me so I don’t even need to say it but the series finale is going to break me. But the thing is… it already has.