The Following 3.14, 3.15

The Following 3.14 Dead or Alive // 3.15 The Reckoning
It's the end of an era! I'm actually really sad to see this show come to an end as I've heavily supported it since the beginning. With that last scene as the ending, I feel this was wrapped up properly and completed. The ending really signified Joe Carroll's death meant Ryan Hardy's rebirth. Ryan is on top of trying to track the people who came after him, and made the decision to fake his death to save his family. This would have opened an amazing season four, but it looks like they've tied up all loose ends appropriately.

I was absolutely wrong with my presumptions of Gwen. She was a good thing for Ryan all along, and she was never a double agent to his life. She was finally a person someone he could live a normal life with and look forward to.

I'm happy Max was the one to take out Daisy. It was meant to happen since Mike was fighting for his life in the hospital and Ryan was tied up with Theo. Everyone has drawn blood, and I feel Max was the one person who never received justice for anything that's happened to her. Daisy also became insignificant once she separated from Mark last week.

It was pretty trippy to see FBI Lisa working with Eliza just to get ahead in her career. She guaranteed Ryan's life but she also needed Theo's body so she could win a promotion. Crooked cops annoy me so much (I an't wait for Rookie Blue to return this Thursday!) Her storyline was also completed to my satisfaction when Ryan squeezed all the information he could out of her until he had no use for her.

I think I wanted one last piece of Joe Carroll imagery to complete the finale. This show started with Joe and his Edgar Allan Poe worshippers, it ended with a darker and bolder Ryan Hardy. He's a fighter and he cut off the rest of his emotions (Mike and the family) to eliminate anything that may slow him down. Gosh, I really wish this got picked up for a fourth season! It would be such a good concept to see our protagonist turn into the predator for once.

Again, this was a wonderful TV show. I have nothing bad to say about the writers since they were very creative and consistent. A job well done with all the double agents, the satanic cult and just giving the extra edge needed in a suspenseful piece. It's been fantastic time watching The Following, I will miss my Halloween Mondays!

The Following 3.12, 3.13

The Following 3.12 The Edge // 3.13 A Simple Trade
So much just happened before my eyes! Mark was really at the point of no return and Daisy called in a favour from Theo. They went back and forth on who owes what on their bargain of the deal, but this was the time Tom was used.

Theo and Eliza have the strangest relationship. I don't know what her purpose is, only that she showed up after Theo cracked the coordinates from the book. Is she an undercover player in all of this? It's still unclear and it bugs me.

I was surprised Tom left Erin's body in the apartment. After Daisy and Mark made him plant a USB key in the FBI, this was his chance to finally be a hero and come clean. Instead he followed through and lured Mike into a bad scenario. I don't approve of this two-faced part of him. I can't believe he thought Mark and Daisy were going to let him off easy. He died a quick one and now nobody will ever know he was the one who killed Erin.

Mike getting sold out the way he did wasn't ideal. Way too easy and I'm grateful Ryan went all covert with hiding Penny in his apartment. It came in handy for the switch but once that went downhill, nothing was forgiven.

In the end when Mike admitted his love for Max, it felt a bit rushed with Mark waiting in the shadows before attacking. It looks like Mike got Mark down, but he lost a lot of blood int he parking lot. I'm afraid he may not make it because he's Ryan's right hand man and this is one way you can weaken him easily. Once he's a person down, Max and the rest of the FBI team will follow like dominos.

The Following 3.11, Bates Motel 3.09

The Following 3.11 Demons
WHOA Gwen just took off on Ryan! I can't say I didn't think it would happen. I know her character could've been somebody we couldn't trust or a bystander who gets in the way. Ever since Claire, it's hard to take anybody seriously as a potential partner for Ryan.

Tom just ruined everything by stealing the laptop to keep tabs on Max. It looked like Erin was really on to him as a main suspect or she was a really good cop following her leads. I don't know if Tom is going to call this one in or if he'll cover up her death. You can't explain this properly to the authorities when you both carry a badge. He never should've tried to dodge phone calls and meetings about his whereabouts.

Mike and Max stay close to Ryan but nobody can help him except for himself. Right now, his subconscious is evoking more images of Joe, but I think he can pull himself out once Theo, Mark and Daisy are caught. When Daisy mentioned Theo as the scariest person she knows, I wonder if she was playing Mark at the time. I also thought the guy who cut people into boxes was the scariest I've ever seen.

Looks like Penny and Theo are on the road together, but I feel mislead with the whole cryptology and book. It had hidden coordinates, but did that mean it was the location of the elite party? I don't know if that person was a past student of Strauss as well, but their common interest is Ryan Hardy (no surprise there). It was a bit rushed with that part of the story, but I'm looking forward to next week's episode! Looks like there's a swap with Penny and Mike. At the end of the day, Ryan can make a deal for sure (if he's in the right mindset). Mike is the only person Ryan can go to, which he mentioned at the beginning when he found out Ryan returned to the bottle. But if Mark and Theo take him away, then Ryan will have Max and the "demons" that enable his alcohol addiction left.

Bates Motel 3.09 Crazy
Once again, Norma is going over her head. Romero really does care for her and it shows with how he's stuck his neck out time and time again. He got her car back for her and even stepped it up to Bob Paris for her. He went full throttle with the USB key analysis, even though it meant his family name to be investigated.

Now that the gun run was a dud with Dylan and Caleb, I'm surprised they even got any money out of it. Looks like Emma's life can be in the clear, but I have a feeling she may find out. I don't think Caleb is going too far, especially since he promised Dylan he'd be around if he needed anything.

Norma is unravelling into a bigger mess. Everybody wants to help her but all she does is lie and hide. Norman has evolved into his subconscious, and I believe once Norma is officially gone, that will be the tipping point for Norman's ruthlessness as a killer.

I really hope Romero makes it out of this season alive. He's shut himself out from Norma's problems but also found himself emotionally invested with her. I just hope this season ends with Bob Paris in the river. I can't stand him anymore. He drove therapist James out of town and he's even warned Norma about what's to come. It may be good advice to get away, but Norma's running out of resources since White Pine Bay originally was her fresh start.

So it looks like Bradley is back to shake things up? She's planting things in Norman's head, but it's going to screw up her plans of living underground and surviving solo. There isn't another storyline to offer her unless she can reinvent her life story. I think Norman may try and help her out, kind of how he did in first season for her. He also never hurt Annika, so I'm hoping the same will go for Bradley.

The Following 3.10, Bates Motel 3.08

The Following 3.10 Evermore
I don't think Joe Carroll is dead! We saw him solemnly go on the table by quoting 'The Raven,' but we don't see the person who injected him. He silently went into the next room but we don't get a focus on his facial features. I know Joe's memory still lives on in Ryan's subconscious, but I think there's more to Joe's legacy then what's left with Ryan's alcoholic tendencies. Maybe I'm not ready to let Joe Carroll go since he was a superb villain. I'm sure a lot of viewers probably feel the same way.

Now Gwen is struggling big time here, but she's given Ryan more than enough chances. She just doesn't understand what he's experienced only because he hasn't let her in. Ryan's just got to stay away from the alcohol now.

Another thing I noticed about Ryan was the irony that he saved Joe from everything else for the lethal injection. It was supposed to be his send-off to preserve him until he meets the ending Ryan wants for him. I know part of him in that prison hostage situation made him succumb to survival instincts. It was the part of him that Joe said was always inside him. This was also what Joe wants; once Joe dies, Ryan gets reborn again. I still don't believe Joe is dead because I'm still in denial.

Bates Motel 3.08 The Pit
I'm stunned that Bob Paris and his thugs beat the living daylights out of therapist James. All for the USB key and information on Norma. I tip my hat off to him for trying to help Norma by speaking to Norman. Unfortunately, that got him into trouble and leaked Norma's secret out (the struggles of survival).

Dylan's the absolute greatest to Emma. In all of this, he still wants to do something good and save her life. He's surrounded by so much confusion and anger, but she's the one good thing in his life that crossed paths with him.

Romero is throwing himself out on a limb for Norma. He needs to take a step back in case this goes haywire. The family dinner was nice, but Norman's subconscious is intensifying. I have no idea if he will go after Caleb or Romero first. I'm thinking Caleb because of the past. Romero may be next if he doesn't distance himself from Norma.

I can't believe that ending! I'm not sure if it's Bradley or if he's seeing things. The dog isn't real so this may be his imagination catching up with him.

The Following 3.09, Bates Motel 3.07

The Following 3.09 Kill The Messenger
I don't think killing Joe Carroll will solve any problems. The show originated with him so replacing him with another villain won't have the same spark from first season. The substitute villain, whether it be Mark or Theo, aren't strong enough as killers. They follow int he footsteps of their mentors, they don't give orders for their own revenge. Looks like Joe will fight back in the next episode now that he pocketed sunglasses and made them into a tool he needs.

I can't believe they weren't able to find the laptop! I wanted Tom to get caught with it at last, but they just dropped the topic and went after leads to Theo =/ Mike and Max are finding everything they can to help Ryan with his situation. Getting his bank frozen and car tagged under theft is huge though. It slows him down but just motivates him to go after Theo. I think this means they're closing in on Theo and he has very little resources left.

Gwen is pregnant! So maybe she was an innocent all along? I hope she sticks around now that Claire and Joey have moved out of the storyline.

Bates Motel 3.07 The Last Supper
I'm glad the James the professor/therapist intervened! Norman has different fantasies surrounding his relationship with Norma (this was obvious from the beginning) but he's now aggressive with the matter. I'm happy Dylan brought up his problem to Norma while she was gone for the night. He dressed up and pretended he was her for the sake of missing her entirely.

They both act so manic and it's unusual how the resolve is always not to seek further help. James coming in for a house call is the only professional council Norman's ever had. The fact it turned sour so fast shows Norman's escalating his behaviour to a new level. I think he's reached into his subconscious and can't turn back.

It's a good thing Emma can get protected by Dylan in all of this. Alex and James protect Norma, who looks out for Norman. Caleb protects Dylan, who is now watching out for Emma. It looks like there's some division happening, but Norman needs to be away from them all.

What was up with that ending?! I wonder if it's a dream or if it's really happening =S Norman's over the edge, it doesn't look like he can get any saving now.

The Following 3.08, Bates Motel 3.06

The Following 3.08 Flesh & Blood

Another episode where I don't trust Gwen. Bringing your boss to Ryan's apartment is a big faux pas. If she was so concerned with him making it to the dinner, she would've tried every way to call and contact him while on the field. He has every right to feel bombarded by people acting like fan boys and opinions they should keep to themselves. If you decide to show up and shove your ideas down an FBI's throat, you're bound to get shut out (especially when it's Kevin Bacon).

Mike needs to stick with Ryan at all times. In that wired house explosion, Ryan was the one who bounced up and threw his body on to Mike and into the bathtub. Mike's more reckless/careless if Max or Ryan are with with him.

I'm glad Mendez was on board to let the team do their own investigation. After finding the children in the home, she gave up too easily. She thinks the job is getting too much for her, but Ryan is still fighting back at all costs.

I'm surprised nobody thought Joe Caroll would've escaped sooner. He was sentenced to the death penalty and had people hiding everywhere! This makes me wonder if the finale will end with him again. The show has steered away from the Edgar Allan Poe genre, so imagine it would somehow come back to it with Joe on the loose.

Bates Motel 3.06 Norma Louise

Norma is the definition of crazy. She's absolutely nuts and I feel we're finally seeing her behaviour without coddling Norman (or anyone else for that matter).

Dylan is building another healthy relationship, this time with Emma. She's always seeking Norma's approval and Norman's attention. It's about time somebody sees her as a person and not a walking health hazard. When he helped her clear her lungs, that shows he really did appreciate her being around this whole night for Norman's sake.

I didn't think Norma would actually return and speak to Caleb. It looks like they've mended things for the time being, but I don't know if this will turn out healthy.

Sheriff Romero is awesome and may just be my favourite character in this show. He came out of his gun shot wounds, popped out of his hospital bed and rammed his IV into the car (while still being hooked up to it!) It looks like he's out for blood and is sick and tired of all the corruption happening in his town. White Pine Bay is far from getting all the dirty laundry out of there, but Romero looks like he won't stand for it.

The Night Shift 2.07, The Following 3.07, Bates Motel 3.05

The Night Shift 2.07 Best Laid Plans
T.C. is so excited to be a father! I like this new jump in his step, it shows him and Jordan really working together. It also takes away from his addict sister-in-law's behaviour as of lately.

Ragosa and Topher were on point with their father instincts tonight. I like how they're trying to find ways to protect their daughters and want to outsmart them, it really showed a joking side to everything in this episode.

Kenny looks like he won't be good with Krista for a long time. I'm sad the whole group isn't getting along the way they should, it's much better when staff have a fun environment.

Paul got so much support from Scott tonight! Paul's dad dropping in the way he did was so overbearing and suffocating. Paul definitely needed Scott to help stand up for his goals and happiness. Paul looked really hurt from the simplest of rejections from his dad, and it was the most basic thing anybody would want; TIME. He wanted to spend quality time with his dad, nothing else.

I especially enjoyed T.C. and Drew giving their patient a second chance in getting his life back together and starting over.

The Following 3.07 The Hunt
Max is letting her guard down too much. She's way too careless with her injury and keeps throwing herself out into the field (possibly to avoid Mike and Tom?) I'd rather see her with Mike for the sake of stability.

Ryan's really unwell with all the Joe imagery going on. If Joe actually gets the death penalty, will Ryan's mind be at ease or worsen? I don't think he'll improve his condition if he's used to shutting everybody out and committing to the job.

Michael Ealy's acting is on another level! He bounces in and out of his cover life and murderous secret like no other, really impressed he's the new villain in the show! I have nothing bad to say about Theo as the new addition. I also want Mark to come back. Him and Theo are much better than this Duncan guy. Manny Montana's cameo was much appreciated! It fuelled my Graceland nostalgia even with minimal Tom scenes.

Bates Motel 3.05 The Deal
Norma's behaviour really doesn't make sense. She's wayward and is never consistent with what she wants. She may put Norman's needs ahead of hers, but she doesn't use logic to do anything right.

The Norman-Dylan fight was bound to happen. Norman is attached to his mom and doesn't like to see anybody get close to her. It almost looks like he's unnaturally obsessed with her because she's always suppressing his psychotic illness. I wonder if this is a taste of how the actual psycho comes about. Once he gets his mother taken away, his subconscious takes over his entire state of mind.

Romero is so supportive that Sheriff Badass should be his name. Walking in with Norma to declare she has the USB key hidden away safely is kind of ballsy. Norma was insane for making all sorts of demands, but it's either going to go well or south if she didn't make claims clear.

The Night Shift 2.06, The Following 3.05, Bates Motel 3.04

The Night Shift 2.06 Need To Know

[[I'm not sure if an episode was skipped by the network station, but according to IMDB, this was scheduled as next week's episode.]]

We get to meet Ragosa's wife and daughter and learn he's been hiding about his new position. It's understandable, especially when somebody steps down from a hire spot in the ER. It's sweet though his daughter takes an understanding to what her dad went through and how he feels more fulfilled learning and helping people.

T.C.'s life is getting messier. His sister-in-law is an anchor weighing him down with her addiction problems. He lives by a solid code though, which is you never turn your back on family. I'm afraid this isn't enough to justify her actions. She just keeps running away from them, refusing whatever help T.C. tries to offer. You either get help and get better or you stay in the rut you're stuck in.

Jordan is a good person though for never throwing it in T.C.'s face all that she's done in the past while T.C. served abroad. She really does have a heart of gold, and I'm glad Gwen stepped in and made it clear all that Jordan's been through for the sake of their relationship. Now that Jordan is pregnant, I'm hoping this introduces a more exciting storyline throughout the show.

Kenny looks like he made it clear to Krista where they stand, I just hope they can be friends. What's more awkward than breaking up with someone you have to work with?

The Following 3.05 Reunion

I'm liking the continuity from last week's episode into this one. Leaving off right where Ryan visited Joe in prison.

Strauss is FINALLY dead. I didn't think it would happen that quickly, but it looks like his "best student" is getting a prominent role in the show. Daisy can't possibly get far with her face plastered everywhere on the news. She can't survive now that Strauss isn't around to protect her. The character was getting tiring though, like how I felt with Emma in the previous two seasons. 

Max and Tom's relationship better be over soon. He's spying on her with the laptop, talk about broken trust in the relationship. Also, is Max a bad cop for not noticing all these hidden cameras in her apartment? Maybe a bad investigator, she is FBI after all.

Ryan's Gwen is rubbing me off the wrong way now. Too many questions, all at the worst times when he needs to relax. If he gives away too much, she's either next to throw him under the bus.

Bates Motel 3.04 Unbreak-Able

I wonder what's on the USB Annika left for Norma. Obviously it has to do with the Arcanum Club, but maybe it's all the dirty-laundry secrets of the town? Otherwise, the president of the club wouldn't have been so concerned ransacking the motel for it.

Dylan looks really hurt that Norman would sell him out so quick about harvesting Caleb at his place. It's not by choice, but he finally has a proper mother-son relationship with Norma. That's really all he's reached for growing up. Only learning what Caleb did to her did he learn why he was always treated differently apart from Norman. I think Dylan and Norma only started being civil to one another in the middle of season one when he found out something was psychologically wrong with Norman. Norma trusted the secret with Dylan, and since then they've grown with their relationship.

Norman is getting too attached to his mom. His goal is always to please her or seek approval. It's not normal, but it may be his subconscious trying to please the bad version of his mom that tells him "he did nothing wrong" every time he goes into his dark place. Also with Sheriff Romero paying frequent visits to the motel, he's not far off from finding the truth. This show is getting much darker as we go along, I hope we reach a conclusion with Norman's condition by the end of the finale. Really tired of waiting around like this!

The Following 3.04, 3.05

The Following 3.04 Home // 3.05 A Hostile Witness
Two hour special! I live for these kind of evenings.

Can I have one request? I want Ryan Hardy to come out of this season with no more gunshot wounds. Unscathed is a stretch, he's been through Hell and back several times so he's broken. Make him bulletproof already!

Max and Mike are better back together (except for what happened at the end)! Mike is finally focused and Max needs to forget about all the loss she's experienced in her so far. Mike also needs to stop making an enemy out of everyone in the FBI. I know what he's doing; distancing himself on purpose to create space between everybody. He's got the boundaries down, but he's taking it too far by shutting himself out completely and going into a work obsessive overdrive. I hope it turns around soon, now since Max is in critical condition.

I can't believe Tommy stole the laptop, he better pay for this. Concealing evidence is going to get you! Besides, I don't think he's in the right mindset now on the field. He almost let Mike hang off the roof if it weren't for Max's timing. He also didn't turn the laptop in, now he's just spying. Worst SWAT ever!

Daisy and Kyle are batshit crazy. They're so deranged, I'm glad Ryan caught Kyle on the roof and was able to take him down. This will slow down their movements, meaning Mark's likely to be caught soon. Where's Mark going to go? Isn't he running out of resources? I know he slipped away, but I don't think he's dead. Now that Strauss is out and about, Mark is made a new enemy.

I'm glad they brought Carrie's character back into this, even for a brief moment. I was wondering what happened to her, so it's good to close off that part of the story. She's a journalist who never got to report another story concerning Joe Carroll, and then vanished when Gwen came in the picture.

I wonder if next week is going to be Joe Carroll centred. I know Ryan is desperate for help (obvious why he's flown in to see him) but will he just extract answers from Joe or use him to help out? Preview for next week looks good! Michael Ealy gets a part in this show and hasn't done some work in a while =)

The Following 3.03, Bates Motel 3.02

The Following 3.03 Exposed
I don't trust Gwen! Moving in with Ryan is way too big of a step. Ryan wants a comfort zone, so he tries to keep her close.

Max and Mike are stronger together, especially since they successfully caught that killer together. Max has more fire, but I think her new boyfriend Tom may be her weakness. I think he also may be involved with the crazy couple, Kyle and Daisy. Tom had impeccable timing when Max was about to enter her apartment. (Can you tell I don't trust anyone new in this show?) He could be an extra player in Mark's plan to get to Ryan.

Mark is picking off the FBI one by one, and Max might be the first of the trio to go. If Tom has something to do with this, Mike may have his head for this.

Bates Motel 3.02 The Arcanum Club
Norma is so annoying. How is it that she and Sheriff are on an intimate basis? Romero is such a good guy, I wonder why he's always putting up with Norma. She's going to weaken him since they've both been covering up for Norman. Romero needs to see the light, and quick! His job needs to be straight, and involving himself with Norma is going to taint his reputation as the town's sheriff.

Norma is suffocating and suppressing Norman's condition. Covering up everything isn't going to be enough anymore; look her dead body is in the lake now! Somebody will find the dead prostitute and it will tie back to Norman somehow. I wonder if Norman drowned her because he couldn't have run her over, especially since she's undressed.

Dating Emma may occupy his extra time, but she may be next if she's not careful. I know with the homeschooling and time spent at the motel, that leaves a very small window for Norman to be alone. I think the only sane one in all of this is Dylan, but his crazy father (and now neighbour from south of the hill) is pulling him away from home. I think Dylan and Emma are the only ones who can "save" whatever is left of Norman's humanity. Hopefully they're not sacrificed for a lost cause.

The Following 3.02, Bates Motel 3.01

The Following 3.02 Boxed In
That was so gory and mortifying on a whole new level. I'm glad they didn't show how they killed Agent Clarke, but explaining the procedure creates the imagery for the audience to experience actual horror in this episode. All the agents knew they wouldn't let Jeffrey go, that's why none of them wanted to "confess" what happened the night Lily Gray died. Still, it would have bought them some time so they could look for him. I can't get over the way he was actually murdered though. I wonder if they'll show his wife Anna in the next episode reacting to it all.

I'm not sure if I trust Max's new boyfriend. Again, I can't trust anybody who gets too close to Ryan; the same goes for anyone new in Max and Mike's lives. Mike looks closed off to everyone else so I think he will be safe in terms of his personal aspect. The cult already ripped away his father, I don't think they can do anymore damage than in the state he's already in.

Now that we know how Ryan met his doctor girlfriend Gwen, I wonder if she was placed there all along to meet him in that exact moment. She happened to show up when Ryan got Clarke air-lifted by helicopter out. She was the doctor attending to him in the end, and this seems all too suspicious. She could have been in the right place at the right time (benefit of the doubt speaking), or she also may have arranged this to happen on purpose so she could get information on Ryan and Clarke =/

I don't know anymore! This is just all too traumatic to process. Gwen could have an ulterior motive, and back in the premiere at the wedding dinner, she was cornered BUT never really spoke up about it since Ryan went to do the wedding toast. She was spooked out but not too much =S If she is part of it, this will turn ugly. If she really is just a supportive girlfriend, than she's going to end up being used as bait. I've seen too much of this show already to think otherwise. The key is to trust no one.

Bates Motel 3.01 A Death in the Family
I'm glad there was a preview before tonight's episode because it's been a year too long since I've seen the finale.

Norma is getting too clingy and close for comfort for Norman. His mentality is deranged right now and doesn't look like he can function without "mommy's support". I'm happy Dylan said something upfront without keeping it in. The more open the family is to each other, the better they can protect one another.

I'm so happy Emma showed up, I was beginning to worry what happened with her character and if she would stick around at the motel. I hope she does homeschooling with Norman through the season. I feel she's the only stable person who can keep an eye out for him the same way Dylan does. Norma takes things too far, and that could be because of her lack of mother figure. She becomes overbearing and tries to make up for not having that role model in her life growing up. It's entirely a psychological situation, which makes it interesting to see what Norman Bates is to become.

I'm glad Dylan is trying to start a clean sheet of a life. Sheriff Romero's intentions look to better everything for the town, and he's off to a great start with burning up the marijuana farms. When he was in the barn and slammed the thug into the counter, I couldn't stop laughing! Romero is going to play an awesome role in this series, I hope this doesn't make him a target for people running other malicious activity.

The Following 3.01 New Blood

The Following 3.01 New Blood
I can't trust anyone that gets too close to Ryan. I really don't believe anybody's good intentions for him, especially with how many times he's been thrown under the bus and taken advantage of because of what he's done and what he's been through.

I want to trust his new partner, but I think that we've seen enough to know anybody, with the exception of his niece Max, has screwed him over. Speaking of Max, I wish she'd take back Mike. I think he's been lost since his father died and he killed Lily Gray. I know he isn't in the right mindset at the moment, but I think Max can bring him back.

Mark has created a whole new following all of a sudden! He basically hijacked Joe Caroll's cult and created his own. He's going to slip up, I'm sure of it. I don't think he has it in him to be a solid killer with his schizophrenic behaviour interfering with his choices. I also don't like the couple following him around like pet dogs. They said they have their own agenda, so my guess is they want to take over the cult themselves? They appear to be on the run so they probably aren't who they say they are.

The Following 2.15 Forgive

That was an action packed start to a finale! I didn't think Joe would shoot Preston dead! Then again since his dad died for him, he wouldn't have had use for the rest of the episode. Pretty stoked Emma is officially out of the picture. I think she is too much and really needed to go before third season came around.

I actually predicted this kind of finale. I thought Joe and Ryan would have to team up for a common purpose. Before Claire showed up midseason, I thought it would be to take out the twins and Lily.

The change in their behaviour once they show up to rescue Claire. I personally thought it was a voice recording in the hidden room. I noticed the twins took out their anger on Ryan more than Joe because of their soft spot for Claire (Joe is better with words and manipulation, Ryan is the hero).

I'm glad they took out evil twin Luke. Mark is a whack job in his own way but at least he is tamed. I wonder who the mystery person in the driver seat is. It's definitely someone blending in with society. I hope season three lives up to all of the action that has happened.

I also wonder if they will keep Max and Mike together and Ryan with the newscaster.

This finale was fantastic!

The Following 2.13, Bates Motel 2.07

The Following 2.13 The Reaping
Is it strange my sister and I were cheering for Mike to shoot Lily? We knew Ryan wouldn't hold it against him for his anger, but now he may turn him in to the FBI and say it wasn't self defense. Mike has been aching on the inside since his father, so I hope he doesn't get thrown off the case =(

Now that the cult has been destroyed, Ryan should find clues to get closer to Joe. Not sure what the end game will be though because you either put him in jail or do the same thing Mike did =/ I also think Claire is going to get herself killed again now that Joe knows she's alive. She thinks the secret message will throw him off his game (which it has for now) but I see agitation and aggression coming out of this. Yes it will lure him out of hiding but it endangers everyone.

Two episodes left in this season?! I can't handle this!

Bates Motel 2.07 Presumed Innocent
Norman's alter ego is getting stronger. He's speaking up more against Norma, but she is smothering him way to much. If she keeps it up, Norman may burst out and permanently be stuck in the "black out" part of himself.

Alex Romero is strangely attracted to Norma and is probably going to stop her from seeing George Heldens (Michael Vartan). There was male rivalry in the eye contact at the police station so I think this is going to be a new story unfolding. I also think George isn't an entirely good guy. He probably has skeletons in his closet.

I'm sad to see Cody go! I feel she was the only other good person, besides Emma, in Norman's life. Dylan already walked out because of the seriousness of his parentage and hatred for Norma. Miss Watson the likeable teacher mysteriously died in an unsolved murder, leaving Norman confused. Norman really only had Cody left to rely on without question. It's evil of Norma to twist everything and claim Cody is the problem to try and cover up her own tracks.

Now we know Norman slept with Blair *jaw dropping news* This is going to change everything from how easy Romero has been with the Bates family this season to the gossiping town reaction.

Oh and I have a random scene spotting; front desk girl in the police station plays Holly from Rookie Blue! I miss my Toronto cop show so much that I am noticing the characters everywhere.

Being Human 4.12, The Following 2.11

Being Human 4.12 House Hunting
I'm scared for the series finale next week!! I appreciate how this episode tied in with how the BBC UK version of Being Human ended up with their final season. They had Satan following the around and putting them in alternate realities. They all knew it was fake and could live off peacefully as humanly possible. The downfall was, they knew it wasn't "home" without each other. In tonight's episode, they all got one-on-one spotlights with people from their past. They were quick because they had to fit in Nora and Josh's sister, but still all had the same concept. Romona wanted them all to end their lives to be trapped in the house permanently.

Kenny storming back into the house to kill Aidan was such a powerful scene. It takes me back to when Aidan had Bishop haunting him earlier in the series. Bishop warns Aidan along the lines of, "He will kill you, the son always kills his father," with regards to how Aidan killed Bishop. BUT, there is an exception to this rule since Aidan has outlived three of his sons (little Isaac, Henry and Kenny). He broke the cycle and is the survivor going against the son kills father theory.

From the start, Romona was BATSHIT! She wanted to keep them all to herself so she wouldn't be alone. Her soul is distraught and unwell because of her death circumstances. Still though, she killed her sister Beatrice! She was also able to manipulate Kenny's final words to Aidan (still can't believe that ending). Aidan now thinks Sally is dead and can't see her in the background by the staircase. I also don't think Aidan kills Josh in that final scene. I think Josh's wolf comes out and stops him. SO MANY THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS!


The Following 2.11 Freedom
Ryan Hardy can't catch a break. I was wondering where his niece was the entire time (I miss her already).

A hospital break in is pretty intense, these people are insane. I think they're worst than the Corbin cult because these folks are ready to die on the spot.

Looks like Lily is trying to be a real baddy and take attention away from Joe with staging her own followers. They act out like this and succeeded. I'm surprised, I thought their plan would fall through to get Luke out of the hospital. Now that Luke escaped to join his twin brother and deranged mother, they'll probably set up next week's episode well.

I didn't think they'd reintroduce Claire to Ryan so soon. The look on his face is so distraught. He's finally moved on and is trying at a better life while still doing his job. At last, he quit putting his personal life on hold and moved forward. Mike looks so apologetic once he saw the special agents at the door. I don't think Ryan would take it out on him, it was for protection this whole time. It explains why Mike was hurting when he saw Ryan drinking himself into oblivion months after Claire's "death".

I didn't think Mandy would run away. She was pulling away slowly once Joe and Emma were trying to recruit the cult and kill for no reason. She started to think for herself and I guess she wanted that welcomed, family feeling and thought of Lily. Bad move in my opinion. Emma will probably hunt her down once she knows where she is. Evidently, Emma is more violent then Joe; Joe just orchestrates and gets blood on everybody else.

Being Human 4.10, The Following 2.09

Being Human 4.10 Oh Don't You Die for Me
Josh needs to tread lightly. I do not trust this pack, and they're totally going to turn on him. He needs Nora back in his life. He made a mistake last time, but I think Nora is his balance. She can be his balance, but I don't think she should be the reason to "fix him". She chased him in the woods for three months with Aidan trying to tame his wolf. First he's a reversed wolf, now he's a wolf on cue. It's dangerous and he probably wants out more than ever.

I can't believe Sally body jumped for Aidan! Now that she is dying out on the couch, Aidan admits he will do anything for her. It's a good thing Nora told him about Sally travelling to the past and being happy with Aidan in their alternate reality. Now he will surely do whatever it takes to save her! Oh yes and Aidan also killed Suzanna for Kenny; this can work!

I am really going to miss this show when it's over. It's a shame it didn't get picked up for another season.

The Following 2.09 Unmasked
Joe is alive and the whole world knows. Claire is alive and only Mike and witness protection knows. I know nothing, I did not see that coming!

First with Joe and his minions. He accomplished to kill the crazy cult couple leaders at last. I was sick of them, but looks like Joe stole the followers to create a new band of people to manipulate.

I can't believe how crazy Jana is. Agent Mendez had a basket case on her hands. She should have stayed 3 steps ahead though once Ryan falsely accused her of being the FBI mole. As soon as she saw Jana having a bit of an episode in the garage, she was too late. Ryan and Mike are quick on their feet. They're getting a lot closer to Joe, but seem to be falling behind when Jana was in the mix. Now they can finally get somewhere without her around.

Okay so Claire is alive and where has she been all season?! Is she separated from Joey? Does keeping them apart keep them safe? The world thinks Claire is dead, and Ryan is going to flip out once he knows. I have a feeling this is Mike's first time finding out. That ending didn't seem like he knew what was going on (they put a bag on his head so he wouldn't know where they were driving to), only that he was under orders on where to go. At least Mike is somebody Ryan can trust. I wonder what Claire has to say now.

Such a good show, I love Kevin Bacon!

The Following 2.07 Sacrifice

The Following 2.07 Sacrifice
Kevin Bacon is the man! The good news is he's cooperating with the FBI to find out who the leak is. Bad news is he is speaking to the wrong people. When it comes down to it, he can only trust Mike and Max. Every time he puts his faith in someone new, it turns sour. I cant believe Max got kidnapped though! The little boy is insane. Hate him for using ugly words to describe women. Thank goodness Mike and Ryan tied his hands behind his back and got the location out of him. If Max was going to die at the hands of "the huntsman" in this episode, I would've stopped watching. Hence, this is why Kevin Bacon is the man!

Looks like Joe found a group of crazy people just as crazy as his followers. The only difference is these people wear matching robes in the woods. I'm not feeling it, and they're all controlling. This cult is going to give me nightmares tonight.

That ending scene with Mike experiencing pain in front of the entire FBI was too much to handle. Shawn Ashmore has always been a versatile actor, and one of my favourite Canadian actors. I don't think I've seen him so vulnerable before. He played it so well. He's going to want revenge for his father's death, and this will mess him up. Mike admitted to Ryan that he has a problem and he needs to leave and go home. When he came back because he found out Ryan's niece Max was taken, that showed what a good cop and great friend he really is. The moment he noticed his parent's living room was the time we knew he lost everything. On the building steps crying into Ryan's lap,everything's changed. Neither of them are going to be the same after this.

The Following 2.02 For Joe

The Following 2.02 For Joe
Joe Carroll is alive, bearded and hiding in the woods. I have no idea why the group hasn't found him yet, but it could be because he's in a trailer with his sister and another young girl (possible daughter or teen taken under their wing).

I don't know why this rebel group is leaving a trail of bodies all over the city for Ryan but they're out of control. It's growing into a problem for the police, which makes me think about Ryan's niece. Her life is in danger if Joe's followers are "watching" Ryan everywhere. Ryan needs to open up and stop running his own investigation. It's only hurting himself. I also think the followers have a strategy to separate Ryan from the police. The more they manipulate him, the more they can control the situation. He needs to stop alienating himself to "cope". I trust Mike, go to him!!

May I add how I admire this show starting out with Poe? I hope eventually it will end with him and not Joe winning =/

The Following 2.01 Resurrection

The Following 2.01 The Resurrection
I can't stand the replaying of Claire and Ryan getting stabbed. It's so vivid! Thank goodness Ryan got back up to take her out!

Making it a one year later time frame is a bit much, but at least it shows a lot of development between the time frame. Seeing that so much has happened, there's a lot of conflict between characters and even new ones introduced. Ryan is in alcoholics anonymous and his niece Max (Jessica Stroup) came from the revamped 90210 haha. This is a lot to absorb at once, but I see Mike and Ryan had a falling out for months now. Poor Mike is left in the shadow but he tried his best to reach out to him.

Sam Underwood is in this?! I remember him from Dexter and Homeland. I like how they cloned him and made him a dominant leader in this. Anyway, he's done well showcasing wide ranges of emotion playing these two brothers. I'm thinking he started a different group of followers, but it looks very underground. They actually kill at will, but not under Joe's instructions. Emma looks like she's living a totally different life. She's changed and isn't a key person in the plans. My guess is other people probably despise her with how Joe's plans didn't run as smoothly as they thought, and part of it has to do with her orchestrating a lot of the situation along the way.

Joe's still alive =O Now we've definitely seen everything!