Ice Storm 2013

The entire day has been an icey, shakey, winter mess! The freezing rain started yesterday and roads were slippery from the beginning.

Today was awful. Anything that was left outdoors overnight has been frozen solid (I'm talking about car doors, tree branches, porch benches and brick walls). Rain water was freezing faster then the salt could melt and do it's job. I've had to leave the house several times and I'm actually luckier than most. I still have power whereas everywhere else south of me have no heat or electricity. I'm also west of Toronto so I haven't had it too bad over here. 

Everybody be careful out there! I've walked and driven all day; although it may be pretty, it's not a party. 

Hostages 1.13 Fight or Flight

Hostages 1.13 Fight or Flight
This episode was unexpected and entertaining for the entire hour. Nobody trusts anybody, even their own team. Kramer doubts Sandrine; Carlisle doesn't trust Archer; Blair stopped trusting Vanessa; and Sawyer's with her mom running away.

I actually thought Duncan shot Jake in the living room! Ellen and Brian didn't react aggressively though, so that should have been the giveaway. Still, it was Morgan's shock that made it all believable. Poor Morgan didn't know what was going on, and now she is running away with Brian to Canada. [Why are they always seeking refuge in Canada for? I know we have maple syrup, poutine and ketchup chips, but what gives =/?]

Blair has Sawyer now, which will scare Carlisle. I'm sure he'll let Ellen carry out with her plan and have Kincaid leave the hospital with the sample. I just think Duncan will end up sacrificing himself and being a step behind. Burton HAS to save Sawyer, he won't take a backseat in this whole situation.

Archer found the bombs in the basement! This means Sandrine removed them and flipped on Logan. It counts for something, but Kramer already knows she can't be trusted.

I can't wait for it to come back, but this also means other shows like Sherlock and The Following will return in the new year =D

Once Upon a Time 3.11 Going Home

Once Upon a Time 3.11 Going Home
Finally I have a chance to post about the mid season winter finale! It's been a busy weekend, and the start to the week has been a swirl. One of my good friends is moving away so there's been a big bon voyage for her.

Rumplestilskin finally did something selfless and sacrificed himself for the good of everybody else. I think even though he died in Storybrooke, he may be alive in the Enchanted Forest.

Regina lost the most by finally letting go of all of the anger. She took her revenge out on the people of the enchanted forest and cursed the kingdom to fall under her command. Freeing Henry from her care, the town and all memories just changed the original goal at "happiness". Everybody else can define their own happy ending differently, but Emma's was consistently to have a family. I am sure at the end of the day, Emma will have to remember something. She's the saviour for a reason and will always find a way.

Baelfire confuses me. He was born in the magical world as much as Emma, but he also grew up in New York City. I feel he could have gone with her too, only that defeats the role Captain Hook has in her life.

Now on to Captain Hook! I know he isn't from the Enchanted Forest, he was actually in the English military before arriving to Neverland. It kind of explains how he can get to New York no problem, but he was able to retain his memories!

The preview for March 9 looks fantastic! We get to see the Wicked Witch of the East in the Enchanted Forest! It looks like she took over while the Evil Queen left for Storybrooke. I am excited the first part of this season opened and closed with Peter Pan appropriately. It was timed perfectly with no loose ends left behind. My guess is the second half of the season will be partially divided in New York City (which is really downtown Vancouver) and the Wicked Witch of the East's back story.

A great season added to this show. Probably the one of two consistent shows this fall (the other being Hostages) =D

Reign 1.08 Fated

Reign 1.08 Fated
Best midseason finale I've seen in a long time! I think Covert Affairs makes great cliffhangers, but this was very well done.

From the beginning, we knew Catherine tried to drive a wedge between Mary and Francis based on Nostradamus's visions. Francis and Mary finally want to get married, which doesn't look good for Catherine's superstitions. I don't think she thought about Francis actually developing feelings for Mary and compared the alliance to what she had with Henry. It's good she decided to tell Mary the truth, but not as an empty threat.

I'm surprised with what's been done with Clarissa's character. At first, I thought she was a forgotten prisoner in the castle. Then, I thought she was a ghost because Charles said she appears only if she wants you to see her. Now we know she's an actual person that Nostradamus has been talking to! I wonder what her 'fate' has been all this time. She looks like she wants to protect Mary, but she murdered Aylee and threw her down the castle stairs. That's my only unanswered question, but a good one to revisit once the show returns in the new year.

Haha Olivia just disappeared after last week. Her role got boring really fast, in my opinion.

I can't believe Diane is actually fleeing the castle grounds. She doesn't have to since Catherine finally got what she wanted, thus far. I'm sure she won't be gone for long since she plans to come back. Legitimising Sebastian is no different then Tomas doing the same by writing to the Vatican. The problem was Diane doing it behind Henry's back, which is also treason. So many political strategies here to guarantee a person's safety in the royal court.

That ending =O!! I am glad she rode off on horseback with Sebastian by her side. Huge statement, but he is on the run anyway because of what his mother Diane. I am sure they will come back, it's all a matter of time. Mary still has to marry Francis no matter what. The only change will probably be whether or not it is a loveless marriage. Francis yelling her name and partially chasing after her down the trail was heart wrenching; that moment made my jaw drop!

Very excited for the rest of the season. I can't explain how happy I am that the show got picked up for a full season. This was a wonderful cliffhanger just in case it didn't get viewers, but wow every episode was made very well! Definitely watch it if you don't mind forgetting they majority of the court is supposed to have French accents haha.

The Tomorrow People 1.09 Death's Door

The Tomorrow People 1.09 Death's Door
Looks like we found Jedikiah's weakness in his girlfriend Morgan. It's his Achilles heel and now he's in debt to Stephen and the group for protecting her.

He really covered up all his steps to make sure John could get away as well, so he definitely has a heart. Now with 'the founder' in the picture, Jedikiah is just a messenger boy and not the puppeteer.

Cara is getting angrier at John as the episodes go on. She sees him as shutting her out but she's saving face and blaming him for everything. John kept all those secrets and even promised Roger he would save the rest of the tomorrow people. I believe in Roger's master plan.

Stephen is really perceptive to know his dad found a way into limbo. I'm glad he has his faith and trusted his instincts. Waiting for January!

Sleepy Hollow 1.10 The Golem

Sleepy Hollow 1.10 The Golem
Poor Ichabod is always enduring something complicated again. He had a son, Jeremy, all this time and didn't know because Katrina his him away.

I knew Ichabod's life would be the price of Jeremy and Katrina's! I don't think Katrina can ever get out of her purgatory unless Ichabod dies.

Abbie is so nice to him, they really do connect like actual partners. At the end where she comes to him, he looks just as frightened at the vision he saw in the forest. He won't willingly hand her soul over unless she gives him the ultimatum.

This show goes at a good pace, and Ichabod's son Jeremy is the biggest twist so far =D hoping next episode has more action in it!

Hostages 1.12 The Cost of Living

Hostages 1.12 The Cost of Living
Brian has been irritating this entire episode. I'm totally skipping over his pathetic attempts to "fix" everything just because he makes it all worst and Duncan REALLY fixes things.

Duncan is quick with picking up Sandrine's betrayal. Archer brought her in so he understands her reasons for flipping better than anybody else. If it weren't for Archer's suspicions, Duncan wouldn't have known a way to try and confirm her loyalty. I have faith she isn't executing them to save herself. She has the training and military skill to assemble those untraceable bombs. I'm sure she can diassarm them before she attached them to all three the cars. Kramer wants an actual future with Sandrine, so he's definitely taking this hard as well.

I think Ellen is still following through with the plan. She did feel guilty at the hospital during the scene with her patient's son. He represents her moment of guilt and reality check to what she's going to do with Kincaid.

However this ends, someone is going to die. I hope it won't be Duncan but I also don't want a cliffhanger to the series.

Once Upon a Time 3.10 The New Neverland

Once Upon a Time 3.10 The New Neverland
I think Robbie Kay was perfect as the Peter Pan on the show. He's so dynamic and broad with his acting for a young actor, casting did a great job bringing him on board!

I'm excited with what's happening in Storybrooke now. Henry is helpless in the wrong body and everybody is running around trying to make everything work in their personal life.

I want Hook to get his happy ending already. He would be awesome with Emma but I know Neal is the wedge between them. I also hope Tinkerbell gets more screen time. She hasn't been able to do much with all the new characters overpowering the plot.

If Peter Pan succeeds with recasting Regina's old curse, I think the only people able to keep their memories are Emma, Henry and the Darling children. Neal may not remember because he is actually Baelfire, but he has grown up in New York. The Darlings are from England, so they can grow up and reside in reality.

Happy this show mixes things up to make it all interesting.

Reign 1.07 Left Behind

Reign 1.07 Left Behind

After this, I can dislike Francis a little less for his actions in the previous episode. Tony Regbo is astounding in his role as the brave prince. It's the classic hero at heart (avoiding the woman on the side Olivia haha) who will do anything for his country and the family he loves. Pure characteristics of a desirable king-to-be. 

I didn't see that Naples invasion tonight. I had my suspicions since it was an unannounced visit immediately following King Henry leaving. It was like a scene out of The Borgias, which totally brought me back to how gory and vivid that show used to portray all their war and fight scenes. I'm telling you right now it's scary stuff, just in case you haven't watched that series. 

I don't like how Bash was locked up in the jail cells for the entire episode. I was hoping he'd go all magical creature of the night and fight some of the guards off, or even save half the castle. Then again, his mother paid the guard to keep him alive. Not a good idea. If the turn out was Francis dying (which doesn't happen historically), Diana would want Bash to be successor to the throne. Catherine would have a hissy fit of course, but she really has her own agenda. 

Where was Nostradamus?! He's usually by Catherine's side and should've been around for this. There's no way he went off with Henry and his guards. He's no use to them and only serves Catherine's side. He better not be praising in the woods. 

I have to wait until next year for the rest of the season now :( it looked like the show was prepared just in case it didn't pick up, and ended the episode with Francis and Mary together. At least it tied up the most important loose end before entering the rest of the season.

It's been a great first half and I can't wait to see the rest :)

The Tomorrow People 1.08, Arrow 2.09

The Tomorrow People 1.08 Thanatos

Poor John. It looks like Jedikiah was close with him, especially since he picked him up when he's young. 

Russell has intense fighting and full contact skills! That scene with Jedikiah was something serious! Great way to open the episode. 

It's awful they can't find Stephen's dad now that we know John actually killed him years ago. His goal was to get Stephen this whole time, but I think some sort of subconscious is kept alive. How else could Stephen know about the voice in his head? Could've been his borderline passing out moment. 

Things are getting interesting. How is it Jedikiah will focus his energy on both John and Stephen under Ultra's watchful eye? It's insane multitasking!

Arrow 2.09 The Scientist

Felicity has a new playmate! Happy To have Grant Gustin (Glee, 90210) join the cast and it looks like next week we will get to see some more of him. 

Malcolm Merlyn is back in action! Moira keeps stepping away from him but I am sure she will get tied back into everything. Her release from the jury is total blackmail bait. 

I'm sure Oliver will be okay with the help of Barry Allen's knowledge. He's probably now the third part of their team as long as he remains honest to Oliver, Diggle and Felicity :)

Hostages 1.11 Off the Record

Hostages 1.11 Off the Record
The intricate politics happening in this show is quick. They actually went all the way to New York to handle things, and I am happy Sandrine acted on instinct. I was cheering so hard when I saw Kramer in the truck side mirror. This means they are getting everything done!

Burton stood his ground well and would have shot Mary if she tried exposing Kincaid.

THAT ENDING! Ellen and Carlisle, I remember seeing this in a quick preview at the beginning. I just thought I was seeing things back then and forgot about it. Since I had that image in my head, I was under the impression in the first episode, the whole hostage situation would be Ellen teaming up with Carlisle all along. Turns out it's become the anticipated captor and captive kiss!

Their connection looks like it will go deep into the next episode. They both have ultimatums and need to rely on each other. This makes this all worth it! A curve ball we did not see coming!

Not much else to say since THAT made it for me entirely.

Once Upon a Time 3.09 Save Henry

Once Upon a Time 3.09 Save Henry
It's great the first half of this season has finished with Neverland. The writers and producers were fantastic covering every character in Peter Pan's storyline and bringing it all in. It didn't take long for us to start missing the characters in Storybrooke, so I'm happy the task of getting Henry back didn't drag on through Neverland.

It was also nice to see Regina's first go at motherhood when she adopted baby Henry. But for the entire 11 years, John and Michael Darling were already searching for him in Boston! Why did it take them so long to reach Storybrooke? If Peter Pan knew the prophecy involving Henry, this means he relied heavily on the Darling boys since he took Wendy. For 11 years, they could've crossed over to Storybrooke. No idea why they took so long, especially since other people could stumble in without noticing on their road maps.

The last thing I'm curious about is the shadow situation. Since Peter Pan stays young forever, will that mean the newly possessed Henry won't age either? When they meant everybody is coming home to Storybrooke, they really meant everybody. I wonder if his shadow could be trapped just like with what Regina did to the shadow on the Jolly Roger. I doubt Rumplestilskin will get rid of Pandora's box, so Henry is technically still inside there. Also, nobody ages in Storybrooke either. Does this mean it will be just like Neverland as well? August, Baelfire and Emma grew up because they were in the real world outside of the Enchanted Forest. Henry should be able to grow up but if he is possessed with Peter Pan's soul, there may be a grey line there.

I look into this show a lot because it's so intricate and all of the characters overlap one another in a wonderful format. The ending was jaw dropping and actually changes everything. Excited for the rest of the season!

The Walking Dead 4.08 Too Far Gone

The Walking Dead 4.08 Too Far Gone

What is the Governor's problem? He's honestly wasted the last two episodes (which made me lose interest in the entire first half of this season) on his boring personal journey of finding new people and killing his previous followers. What's the point? He's the person we all hate and loathe. It's a good thing he went away already, thank you Michonne!

Really happy Maggie and Hershel successfully saved Glen's life. I'm sure he will get strong again just like Sasha has. 

Carol did well in the prison by giving the young children a reality check. The world isn't what it used to be and has been survival of the fittest for a long time. She is taking the same role as Shane, who took a stand at the farm and was telling Rick they had to fight. Of course, Shane went too far and his vendetta was personal with Rick. It's a classic  kill or be killed situation, and it's dangerous since it was people versus people.

Not sure who is driving the bus with the survivors, we just saw it go away. I fear it might be one of the rival people since Glen can't even stand straight. It looks like everybody is separated now. Rick is with Carl, Daryl is with Beth, Maggie is with Sasha and Tyreese has the kids. I'm sure Tyreese has Judith as well, despite the bloody car seat. 

If it weren't for Daryl, Carl and Rick, this hour would've been another waste.