Once Upon a Time 3.07, The Walking Dead 4.05

Once Upon a Time 3.07 Dark Hollow
We finally have a crossover to Storybrooke!

I knew those two characters had to be Jonathan and Michael Darling! It makes a perfect sense with the a) English accents, b) the teddy bear hanging from the rear view mirror and c) manipulation under Peter Pan, who they said upfront they very well knew who they worked for. But now that we know who Peter stole Wendy and holds her captive, what was his motivation? He was always after Henry and formed the lost boys out of those who wanted to come along. Was Wendy supposed to play the mother role but changed her mind to go back home? I'm so confused why the shadow chooses who to take. This is exciting, I have many questions for this plot.

Captain Hook is really a hero in the group. I've said it before and I'll say it again, he's grown so much since we've first met him. Even before knowing his back story with his brother, his purpose and reason to do good has been for Emma and Henry. He's become so selfless and I want him to get back to Storybrooke with everybody else.

I really wonder where Prince Eric is in Storybrooke. Ariel deserves her happy ending already!

The Walking Dead 4.05 Internment
There's a lot going on in the prison, and I don't think anyone addressed the massive hole in the side of the building. We assumed it got sealed up once more people arrived, but I think that's one way intruders and walkers can still enter the place.

I feel the plot really needs to develop. With cutting Carol loose last week, I have complete faith she will return. I am not sure why Rick is so scared of Tyreese's reaction to finding out who killed the other two. I was surprised how Maggie was so on board with Rick's decision but I do understand with regards to a trust pact. You need to trust your people and not have them going off to make decisions without communicating them.

Daryl's reaction can be either one of two extremes: upset the kind of way he was with his Merle OR calm and passive about the entire idea. I could see him in a face off with Tyreese in the near future.

The ending seconds of the episode had me groaning. Do not want to see this character back in the picture!

The Paper Kites at Horseshoe Tavern

About two months ago, my two best friends Stacey and Nicole agreed we would go see this new Australian band. We purchased tickets back in the summertime when we knew our fall and winter would be jam packed.

The Paper Kites are an indie folk band, and they aren't what I'd stumble into on a whim. A lot of the songs they performed were mellow and slow. I found it somewhat depressing because they hit the stage at about 10:30pm and the old person in me was really sleepy. A couple of their songs were alright and I think I'll look them up on iTunes tomorrow. Again, their music genre wasn't exactly my taste but I will give it another shot with the songs I did enjoy. 

Halfway through, I was able to make my way a couple steps through the crowd and not have to view the band through other people's smart phones.

All in all, last night was fun with my two best friends =)

Reign 1.04 Hearts and Minds

Reign 1.04 Hearts and Minds

What an episode!! I love this show!

I especially appreciated the mention Mary made to Francis that half of Europe think he's a sickly boy. Totally true but again, this show is working with some historical inaccuracy. I do like it all considering Francis has stepped up as a real hero and a favourable protagonist. 

Bash is such a good brother; he's illegitimate yet his love for his brother is strong. I wonder if we will revisit Bash's supernatural ability from earlier in the season. I'm hoping to see some of that again, but with Nostradamus as a primary character, do not want a sorcery overkill. 

Clarissa is back and she is scaring me in the dark! The moment I think it is okay to watch with the lights out, I'm traumatized. 

A lot of action happened in this episode. I recommend jumping into it since it's really good with politics and love triangles!

Sleepy Hollow 1.06 The Sin Eater

Sleepy Hollow 1.06 The Sin Eater
I nearly lost interest in the show because of the three week hiatus between episodes.

Abby and Ichabod's relationship has grown so far from the beginning. I'm not sure how I feel about her connection with Ichabod though considering he is intertwined with the headless horsemen. Katrina has sacrificed so much for Crane that I think they won't get their happy ending. At the pace of the storyline, I see her sacrificing herself completely to let Ichabod live out his life curse-free.

It's nice to see Craig Parker (Legend of the Seeker, Lord of the Rings) again in another 'mythical' themed picture. Even if it is one flashback, he makes a great character no matter what range.

If this show remains consistent, I'll keep watching. Otherwise, I have other shows I could be reviewing!

Hostages 1.07 Hail Mary

Hostages 1.07 Hail Mary
Everybody is working against Ellen! She knows Duncan's dad and he knows way more than we thought. Looks like he is responsible for introducing her strong qualities as a surgeon to whoever is pulling the strings.

I still think it's the president's wife who is causing all of this. We know the president had an affair, so what other motivation than revenge and a broken heart?

Kramer is probably the nicest one of the kidnapping group. He's selflessly helping Sandrine with so much at risk! I think this may cause a rift between him and Duncan he appears to be the weakest/softest person with regards to keeping up his demeanor. We saw his emotions from the beginning when he gave Jake's dog back to him and fighting the drug dealers off. It probably comes from his past addiction where no one probably helped him and he knows what it's like to be helpless.

I also think Duncan is going to survive that ending scene or else there won't be a show to watch!

Once Upon a Time 3.06, The Walking Dead 4.04

Once Upon a Time 3.06 Ariel


The title of the episode is the giveaway. I think Ariel will get more screen time this season considering her role to cross between realms so easily. I am happy with seeing JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Gossip Girl, Are You Afraid of the Dark?) getting the part since I can believe her as a curious and intuitive character. I would think Baelfire/Neal escaped Neverland as a boy with the help of Ariel. Since Neverland is an island surrounded by mermaids and other creatures, I figure Ariel is a good person who wanted to help him escape.

Now I thought Ursula would be an actual character, but instead she stands as a mythical guardian. The enjoyed the animation scene through the mirror. I think it parallels those with magic and those with an actual higher power than those from the Enchanted Forest.

The best part of this episode was that we know we are getting the Storybrooke characters back together.




The Walking Dead 4.04 Indifference
I really DID NOT see that coming! Wow, Carol was the one who did it! She is a totally different person now, and I wish she stayed.

We all understand why she did it, but I have no idea why Rick is choosing Tyreese over Carol. He knows Carol, he went through that traumatic Sophia killing in season two and he's known her from the beginning when he reunited with his family. It's awful to see her "gone" but I am hoping she comes back. I find every part of her has grown into a full fighter like the rest. She's become resourceful, helpful and an all around key person amongst the survival of the fittest.

I wanted Rick to change his mind, but Carol now understands the consequences of acting without discussion.

I love you Ama

I've recently been dealing with the loss of my grandma in the last week and it has been a difficult time at home. I'm trying to keep busy and distract myself as much as possible. This is the only way I know how to stay normal and control my emotions better than before.

I wasn't prepared or expecting this loss since I felt there was some progress in her health in the last month. But my grandma was in a lot of pain and suffered so much through the years. She broke her hip a couple years ago and following our last vacation in May 2012 to see her, she experience a stroke a week after. Later on came the hospital visits and the struggle. I'll always remember the time periods she would spend with us in Canada.

She was a big part in our day to day lives and there isn't one day I wouldn't think about her while back in the Philippines. As a family, we would call her and YeYe every month, every birthday, every holiday and even for no reason at all. Ama raised us, taught us and really was the best role model she could be to us.

I'm sad she has gone but she's at peace and more importantly, she knew we loved her.