Revenge -1×22- Reckoning

Though many of the twists were telegraphed and/or predictable, they were done in a very entertaining way and I really enjoyed it. I'm totally looking forward to next season.

I'm curious as to why the WHM didn't out Emanda, i.e. Daniel's fiancee whom they were discussing, as Amanda Clarke to Conrad. This should be interesting. Also interesting, Conrad generally. I just cannot hate him even though he is a complete bastard.

Queen Vic is not dead. I refuse to consider it. And that empty engagement gift was magnificent in its bitchery.

Still hate the idea the Emanda actually loves Jack. It just doesn't fit the character and, as previously mentioned by more than just me after the last episode, I cannot believe that Jack would be fine with truth if Em actually told him everything. Thank God for Amily showing up. I actually like her and anything that prevents Jack + Emanda for evah is cool with me.

I can't say that I actually predicted her return, but just as Emanda was opening the door to the bar I thought about her and how she could complicate things. Didn't see the pregnancy coming at all. I will be pissed if the pregnancy isn't a) real and b) Jack's baby. Not just because I want him away from Em, but because nothing we know about Amily would justify such bullshit. She was totally in love, in her way, with Jack during the summer and I agree with those who said she had neither the time nor inclination to cheat on him while there.

She looks to be at about 6 or 7 months pregnant. If we assume it's no later than late February early March (it is still winter), that puts her getting pregnant in August-ish, which is right for the baby being Jack's since she showed up shortly after the 4th of July. She could have easily been a month pregnant on Labor Day and not known it.

I'm interested in the character of Daniel generally, though ambivalent regarding his current trajectory. But I could not care less about Ashley. So I could not be less interested in seeing where that goes.

Finally, poor Charlotte. Her life legitimately sucks. Yes she did an awful thing to a person who did not deserve it. But she is a kid and has shit fuck all for positive examples of human interaction. Also, the kid cannot catch a break in any of her relationships. Lord help her when she eventually (I'm assuming) learns Emanda, the architect of her family's destruction, is her actual sister.

Modern Family -3×24- Baby on Board

That was brilliant. Loved it! So many good LOL lines. My favorite moments:

"Now one with flash."

"It's double breasted." "That's okay. So am I."

"Drive straight."

"I'm lying on a rock." "I'm lying next to mine."

I absolutely adored the scene with Cameron and Mitchell in the field. I thought it was great character development for them both and could lead to a less OTT Cameron in the fall. Also, it illustrated the fact that the adopting process can freaking suck ass but also showed more than most scenes the reason they are together.

I should of seen Gloria being pregnant but it was such a surprise and it sets up some interesting dilemaes for both Jay and Gloria. For him because he was not a hands on dad and because Gloria who basically raised Manny on her own, they will both be trying to navigate new waters and try to relate to each other as parents of a new born.

Alex's date was hilarious.

Once I realized the whole hospital scene was turning into a Telenovella I was DYING.

Also awwwwww at Lily and Jay.

Glee -3×22- Goodbye

I thought this episode was incredibly poorly constructed, written, and executed. I basically feel nothing. Graduation should have been easy.

The best part for me in the abstract was Finn joining the military (which I so called) and the break-up...except for the part where I know we will be subjected to Even. More. Finchel. next season. No thanks.

Personally, I'm much more upset that they cut Kurt's POV out of the episode than I am about the rejection. I like Rachel but it really bothered me how they structured that whole story and all of the writing decisions made along the way. I was WTFing over Santana (but run to NY, girl!) and how so many characters basically got the shaft in this episode, not just in the character choices that were made but in how the episode was constructed. I was hardly surprised to see the virtual ban on gay PDA continuing with the blocking of the Kurt/Blaine scene (and yet their scene was basically one of the few that did anything for me, as has been a consistent pattern...just another example I see of how they could shift things around to make the show better for my taste and I think they just miss so many opportunities). The dedication of In My Life to Finn made me want to throw things at my TV, and my bar is so low for Glee that I've gotten more selective about when I feel that.

I thought this show had shown a few glimmers of promise again this spring after what I personally saw as the low point of 3x10-3x14 (not forgetting the blight of IKAG before that, of course). But IMO it's in desperate need of a reboot, and I'm still just kind of amazed at what I saw as a spectacular failure for something that should have been manageable.

Revenge -1×21- Grief

RIP Sammy. That whole sequence gave me a Marley and Me flashback and it nearly destroyed me.

Poor Nolan. His whole plan of delaying Ems becoming a murderer bit him in the ass.

Why can't Lydia just die like everyone else that's ever fallen off a building? Seriously, the woman gives whores a bad name.

I don't know what to think about Daniel anymore. Part of me still feels sorry for him, seeing as how growing up with the Graysons and everything that's happened this season would corrupt anybody. He kind of reminds me of Michael Corleone at this point.

When Em asked, "What happened to Paris?" I was thinking, "Well, you didn't want to go to Paris because it threw a big monkey wrech in your revengenda, remember?"

At least the Grayson family therapy session was a much-needed laugh. I almost felt sorry for Victoria when she gave Daniel the evidence only to have him go to Conrad. Almost. But then, being betrayed by someone she loved...karma is catching up with her.

Modern Family -3×23- Tableau Vivant

This episode worked for me because I saw the members of the family communicating clearly (in their car conversations) in non-judgmental ways - Cam and Mitchell didn't snipe at each other in the car on the way to the restaurant, Phil showed he has a backbone, at least some of the time, and Gloria recognized her own jealousy.

Mind you, I was won over by "It tastes like a fish and a turkey beat themselves to death with a pepper!" And also, "Get it together, here comes Mr. Gorgeous -- Jarvis! Shut up." I really like Ariel Winter's timing.

Glee -3×21- Nationals

Yeah it was predictable, yeah I liked VA numbers better, but the last 15 minutes showed why it didn't matter. I love this little group of utter trainwrecks on this trainwreck show. They aren't losers or underdogs and haven't been for a while, but they're a likable group of misfts who need each other and the original ND had to go out on top. I smiled through the entire 15 min victory lap. Glee shines in it's moments, it makes you feel them.

Glee -3×20- Props

With the exception of the Puck/Bestie parts and the amusing parts of the body swap, I didn't really care for this episode. I thought Tina had every right to be upset just like I thought Mercedes and Kurt in the past have had reason to feel slighted. The odd thing to me however, is that Tina never really seemed to express an interest in competing for solos with Rachel, where as Mercedes, Kurt and even Santana have. Those three have been shown to want solos. Tina never really has. So even though I thought everything she said was right, I sounded odd coming from her now, cause because it seemed out of the blue. And then I thought it was so out of character for Mike to not back her up. Especially after she had his back with the dance school thing and his dad. Basically all I got from the episode was that it is really hard being Rachel Berry so yes, she does deserve to be treated specially. It was all very, very heavy handed. It did the opposite of what I think they were going for. I think we were supposed to feel for Rachel, but instead I was glad when Carmen called her out on acting entitled. I don't know. This Season has slowly killed my enjoyment of Rachel Berry and this might have been the nail in the coffin. I just don't like who they have made her become this season. It's been so gradual that I feel like i just looked up and thought, "Wow. I don't think I really like this girl anymore. When did that happen? I kind of want her to shut up and stop whining."

As for the Puck story.....man! Mark has just really stepped up his game and he was just on point the whole episode. I wasn't one that ever thought he was that bad acting wise in the first place, but he has come a long way from the freak out in Figgins office in Season 2 after he came back from juvie. so of course i'm sad, because now I see all the missed opportunities and lost potential. Mark and Dot worked so well together and having her as an ally earlier may have been a really great story. I was just glad someone, anyone said the very thing to him he needed to hear, "You are loved". She actually gave a crap about him and his future and went out on a limb and did something to help him. So this story saved the episode for me.

90210 -4×24- Forever Hold Your Peace

Teddy! Nice to see you again. I've always liked the Teddy/Silver friendship but I'm not sure about the whole baby daddy thing.

Naomi/Max - I liked them as a couple the first go round but now I'm not totally feeling it.

Ivy/Diego....yawn! Why am I supposed to care about their relationship? Ivy has gone from mourning Raj to being head over heels in love with Diego? Huh?

Speaking of rushed relationships, Annie/Caleb is boring and unbelievable. Annie reminds me of Lana Lang from Smallville. Every man she meets falls in love with her in two seconds.

Didn't this show end last season with Liam's motorcycle crash? This season it's ending with Dixon's car being plowed into by an 18 wheeler. What is it with this show and motor vehicle accidents?

As ridiculous as this show is I'll probably be back next season. God help me!

Gossip Girl -5×24- The Return of the Ring

Lots and lots to digest.

First of all, I would have never believed that the episode would end with Serena doing coke on a train and getting manhandled by a random stranger. Wow. Talk about rock bottom, and talk about full circle. I can't believe her and Dan did it where she and Nate did it. On the one hand she tricked Dan into it, but I actually loved when Serena told Dan that he fell in love with the Blair from his book, and not the real Blair, who was never going to change. Though her motivations were all wrong, I think most of what she was saying was actually true. And it certainly didn't take much convincing to get Dan on board. The boy was certainly willing.

I love Eleanor handing over her company to Blair- super, duper awesome! Interesting contrast to Bart just freezing Chuck out. Talk about a mind fuck- now THAT was the old Bart Bass. He actually was kind of right that Chuck was a total mess though he could have obviously dealt with it more like a caring parent and not a jerk. Was glad the ring pretty much came to nothing- I did not want another engagement between anyone.

So is Lola out for good, even with Nate? Was a little confused if she is just touring with Wicked and plans to come back or her giving Ivy the money was her passing on the whole UES. Was wondering how they were going to get Ivy back into the mix, and was not expecting a war on Lily.

Could not believe that Lily went back with Bart, just passing on Rufus without a second thought. Since CeCe died she has been almost like a robot-just so, so cold.

And is Dan going to go full out evil? Can't believe he brought Georgina back into the mix.

Desperate Housewives -8×22&23- Give Me the Blame

And now it is over.

What a wild ride it has been. And while this era of the show has been my least favorite, this show has always been really special to me. The finale was sort of boring, but I was expecting that. The trial being resolved was anticlimactic, but I saw that coming. I was really just tuning in to see if Marc Cherry's idea to end the show was what he had said it would be. And I bought what he sold. When watching them play the poker game, and the camera began to pan away, I had a feeling Mary Alice would say that they would never get together for a poker game (as an aside, when was the last time they had a poker game??). Katherine's cameo was pointless.

The finale was just so true to life, but I can't help but be a little heartbroken (?) that they move off the lane. I think I would've preferred an ending where they are living on the street together and continue their antics, but I think that we get a better sense of closure from getting a preview of their lives. I think it was genius to see when they move, where, and what happens to them. It left plenty of room for us to think about what happens in between the bigger details - I imagine we see Danielle and Andrew again, etc. But I feel like MY friends moved away (and indeed, plenty of them did after graduation this weekend - but it's these fictional ladies who got me worked up). I just hope that while they didn't get together to play poker again, that they still kept in contact. It's weird that I have this emotional attachment to fictional characters.

I LOVED the opening MAVO and how it tied in fully with someone coming in and moving on the lane in Susan's house. The fact she was hiding something was just absolutely perfect. Even though MAVO tells us that these ghosts want to remind people that even the most desperate life is worth living, we don't notice it. We're too busy hiding... whatever it is. The only difference being on Wisteria Lane, everyone's skeletons in their closets are actually skeletons.

While I am glad the show is over, I have this sense of loss that is accompanying me as I try to process it. Even at it's worst, I still loved this show. Thank you Marc Cherry for 8 wonderful years, and thank you ladies for all your hard work.

Once Upon a Time (2011) -1×22- A Land Without Magic

Interesting finale, I thought Henry was a goner and would get revived somewhere in Season 2 so I was surprised it was resolved. So I guess everyone now remembers their two lives, I also was teary eyed at Snow/Charming's reunion, both of them. I just love the couple. Also had to laugh when Rumple put Charming in the princely outfit. A bit upset that we never got to see Emma reunite with her parents though.

The one thing I didn't like was how everything just happened over one episode, Emma has been dragging her feet about believing all season and in one fell swoop believes and then goes to fight a dragon. Would have made more sense if it happened over 2 or 3 episodes. I also would have loved to see Emma trying to convince Mary Margaret that she was her daughter.

The scene when Henry died was sad and I guess Regina does love Henry, or loves him as much as she can love anyone. I would have love to see if Jefferson finally reunited with his daughter.

I thought Rumple was bringing back Bae when he said it would return what was lost, I was a bit disappointed to see that he meant magic. Also he just gave Regina the ace she needs.

The Secret Circle -1×22- Family

First, the finale I liked it. Cassie was really good and there were many interesting moments. The most being when Adam was getting the crap beaten out of his by Blackwell. Cassie instead of realizing that Diana probably loves Adam for that she does and could definitely be talked into do whatever to save him. Cassie immediately goes to forcing Diana to release her dark magic by trying to kill her. After seeing the second half of S2 and Britt's movie Triple Dog. I think she can act, but as a bad girl who cares about people but still likes power and danger. Cassie was charismatic when she was evil and very interesting to watch. Also glad that the solo magic returned Faye to her element loyal kick ass bad girl not damsel in distress. If any character was hurt by bound magic, it was her. She was back indeed. Charles and Dawn realizing what their quest for power had cost them, Faye almost dying and Diana almost being corrputed by her evil bio dad, and then fighting to make it right. Charles death scene was moving, but bringing him back so Diana can realize that her biology isn't destiny and that she is a Meade and isn't alone would have been a good arc for her. She works better as the moral center of the group. I loved the scene where Melissa and decide immediately after getting solo magic to get Faye and that the show remembered that Faye/Melissa has always been as important to them if not more than Faye/Jake and Melissa/Nick. However, I heard that Pheobe had to request that moment, which was my favorite of the night, so not much a positive deveoplment on the writing front. Nick's best contribution to the show was the mini circle of Faye/Melissa/Nick who just wanted to have fun and enjoy their magical powers. The Faye/Melissa/Diana mini circle transititonal period definitely started to show the weary Diana, sick of being the responsible one while she's hurting, losing Adam, finding out about Blackwell, Charles killing Ameila, and lastly Charles "dying". Which definitely showed nicely in the finale. However, finally getting back the old mini circle dynamic with Nick replacing Jake freeing up Diana to deal with her issues and letting Jake relax and do something other than pine after Cassie and become more likable was definitely a goodthing.


Ok, so I know that I've seen where this show was going maybe it was best for it to end on a high note. I like parts of what could have been S2 it Faye transitioning into Dawn with Dawn transitioning into a reluctant elder to try to save Faye from repeating her mistakes. Cassie trying to become head Balcoin to replace the family she lost and because she's a dark magic junkie. Then there parts I wouldn't mind if they weren't together like Melissa/Adam and Adam going dark, but together they're horrible. Then there is the garabage like the Faye/Jake/Cassie triangle starting up again. These writers don't get the character relationships on this show. It's close like I don't have a problem with Charles going dark because of the demons or Adam getting seduced by the crystal skull because he's sick of being on the sidelines while the people he loves are in danger. However, connect them to the obvious storyline of Diana feeling that's she's necessarily going to be evil because of her Balcoin blood and that everyone she loves is gone. Realizing that Charles and Adam are her family like they've always been and that she can help them not because she's a Balcoin but she's Diana Meade is a good arc. Not bringing in Melissa so she can pine over another bad boy, even though the fact that Adam is nice guy is what drew her in the first place. And not having Charles once again being seduced by dark demon magic because hell he already lost her daugther one because of killing for magic and he was willing to die trying to make sure Diana's friends and ultimately Diana herself were safe. Have Charles fight the demons, because utilmately wile he's close to Blackwell and Eban, his love for Diana as her father sets him apart and he ultimately saw that.

The Vampire Diaries -3×22- The Departed

So much to process about this episode. I think the writers made a very bold move in turning Elena at this time. Part of the dynamic of this show has hinged for so long on Elena's dopplegangerness / humanity, and now all that's been pushed aside. The ripple effect to every other character is huge. Hope the writers are up to the challenge!

I still haven't convinced myself whether Elena intentionally let herself die, or whether she was inadvertently overcome by drowning. I think her dying at that moment is what ultimately saves Damon, because it looked like Alaric was very close to overpowering him and staking him.

As for Elena's romantic choice, I'm a little disappointed but I think I get it ... until she really moves on from Stefan, Damon would never really get a fair chance as a viable romantic interest. Damon's made progress though ... before it was "always Stefan", now it's "right now, Stefan".

Loved the flashbacks to her parents and Aunt Jenna. Wish there were more of them.

Figured Alaric was a goner since Matt Davis has a new show next season. Still was sad as **** though when Jeremy realized that because he was seeing ghost!Alaric that meant his sister was dead.

Bonnie being a bit of a badass? Awesome. Though that will throw a serious kink in her friendship with Caroline when Care finds out that Bonnie basically conspired to kill her boyfriend.

Speaking of, that was the biggest shocker for me - the whole Tyler/Klaus switch-a-roo. I'm actually super confused. Did they actually switch bodies or has Klaus merely possessed Tyler's? Was there even anyone in Klaus' body when he was staked? If so, does that mean Tyler (who would have been within the body) is gone for good or is he just being supressed in his own body by Klaus? Basically, my question is surrounding what the heck they are going to do next season - is Joseph Morgan gone for good since it appears that Klaus' body burned? Is Michael Trevino going to be tasked with "playing" Klaus for the rest of the series? Or is there a way for the show to keep them both, meaning is there a way to "revive(?)" Klaus' body? ... Crap, I'm confusing myself.

Revenge -1×20- Legacy

Excellent episode. I was actually surprised it was going to be that flashback heavy though with only the Emily/Daniel present day scene at the end.

Amanda certainly was a self-destructive little madam back in 2002, beating the crap out of a boyfriend and boozing it up like there was no tomorrow. Thank goodness for Nolan's intervention in this one.

It does seem odd that Amanda had contact with all these people back then and apart from Lydia/Nolan, no-one's actually recognised her in the present day. Not totally unbelievable, seeing as from their POV she was staff/briefly in town at the time but a bit strange though.

Nice to see the formations of both the Victoria/David and the Conrad/Lydia trysts throughout this episode. Lydia was pretty nasty to Emily as well during one scene.

Poor Roger but at least that's another show John Billngsley can cross off his list. I swear that guy's been in every show I've watched over the last couple of years.

Liked the twist with Mason actually writing the letter and Amanda's breakdown after Roger's death was impressive too.

Jack's hair was an abomination, his girlfriend was meh but I did like seeing his dad one more time and Nolan looked good in those flashbacks, didn't he?

Modern Family -3×22- Disneyland

Yay, D-Money is back! Claire's attitude when it comes to Dylan is really annoying. What is so terrible about that boy, really? Claire needs to realize that the problem isn't that she wants Haley to like a "smart, responsible" boy, she wants Haley to be the kind of girl who is into the "smart, responsible" boy. She's not. Let it go.

I loved Jay's interview scenes, it added a whole dimension to his character, but I'm not sure how I feel about DeDe being such a horror that he wanted to leave her way back when Claire and Mitch were kids but he stuck it out on their behalf for another, what, 20 years? I love the sentiment that he wanted to be with his kids more than he wanted to get away from his wife, though, but still. Not sure I like turning DeDe, who was previously just a comical pain in the ass, into such a horror, or that Jay stayed in a miserable marriage. The first thing that came to mind was that school of thought that says such situations are just detrimental to everyone involved, although obviously Claire and Mitch turned out just fine.

I do love how Jay gets Gloria so well.

90210 -4×23- A Tale of Two Parties

I really thought Silver was going to pull an "I choose me" there at the end.

This show has gone past crazytown at this point. So Max is apparently the Social Network version of Mark Zuckerberg. Do they expect us to forget that he had his own geek friends last year, who were also judgmental of Naomi, and I think featured in other episodes too? And was he ever actually friends with Liam/Navid? Anyway, those scenes really highlighted the absence of Teddy and Dixon. I guess we're really stuck with Austin (WHY) to round out the males.

Speaking of, didn't Austin"s actor play Raj's bachelor party stripper? Was kinda hoping for some sort of meta reference about that. Or for him to also be randomly in love with Annie (everyone else has done it).

BTW, why are all these 19 year olds desperate to get married and have babies? Silver had aspirations in the film industry (and previously, to get an education) and now all she wants is to have a baby?

Finally, Nick Carter is looking ROUGH.

Glee -3×19- Prom-asaurus

How do I make the Finchel go away. I am beyond sick of them? Seriously, it's to the point I want to punch my TV when they come on screen. Of course they won PQ/PK. Barf.
If season 4 is going to focus on Finchel in NYC, I don't think I can stomach it.

It was a bit shocking at how much Brittany we got in this episode. But if Brittany is failing, why the hell hasn't Emma called her into her office to talk? Why did Figgins wait until the year is almost over to talk to her? She has to be academically eligible to be on Cheerios and student council and even Glee club. And no, Brittany didn't forget she was president, the writers did.

Loved Santana's smack down of Rachel. Perfect. Anyway overall I enjoyed this episode way more than last week and all the other After School Special eps they have done.

Gossip Girl -5×23- The Fugitives

That actually didn't suck.

Dan's hair in the first scene-- dude, you might as well start using activator.

I called Bart's antagonist wrong. I was sure it was going to be William Vanderbilt.

Do they call that thing Chace Crawford does on this show "acting"?

Poor S. Nobody would tell her anything in this episode.

And poor, pathetic, sad Ivy. A million dollars is better than belonging to a group that doesn't want you.

But, goddamn did she and Charlola look smoking in that scene.

It was pretty assy of Nate to let Chuck blame the double-cross of Diana completely on Charlola, as if he wasn't behind it.

For once Andrew functioned as more than a plot device. And now he's gone.

S wearing the head band while masquerading as B was an unnecessary but amusing touch.

What a juxtaposition of Blair saying that the next man to whom she says "I love you," she wants to be the last-- and we cut to Chuck.

Even before the finale preview, this episode sealed it: C/B and D/S are just wired for each other. At first I thought they were showing that S was moving on for the time being, but then it became plain that she's so far gone (and, ok, loves Blair that much too) that she was now even willing assume the role of the "friend." Dan, take Serena to Rome. The woman has the patience/tolerance/capacity for forgiveness of all the saints ever put together. Somehow she is still willing to give you additional chances. At last take advantage of it, finally, for god's sake. They say don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Well, this one is bringing you a gift from Tiffany's, and it's like the nicest thing they have there, when you yourself wouldn't even be let in the store. (But, if they have contact with the Italian interviewer, is Serena going to have to go by "Blair" all summer?)

Desperate Housewives -8×21- The People Will Hear

This was pretty boring, and poorly written... Tom and his boss? And even worse, Tom seeing Lynette through the window -- are you serious? Susan was a total bore. I enjoyed some parts of the trial. I love how the writers decided to remember this week and last that Susan is a poor cook. Felicia Tillman certainly didn't think so.

I wish the series was ending on a high note. But instead, I am so disappointed. The plots are uninspired. I am singularly looking forward to the end next week just to see how it ends. But really, I am itching to get off this roller coaster. The only good part of the episode was the absolute end. Will Bree betray Gaby? Does anyone even care?

Once Upon a Time (2011) -1×21- An Apple Red as Blood

Love this show(wasn't a big fan of this episode). But at the end of it I had more questions then answers.

1. When did Regina realize that Emma was "The Savior"? Obviously she hated her because she is Henry's Biomom, but I didn't realize she knew that she is the one to break the curse. When did she figure it out?

2. What the hell happened to Jefferson? No explanation of what happened after he fell out of the window? I'm guessing we are just supposed to assume that he got up and ran away??

3. I thought Snow knew why the evil queen hated her, or it was at least implied that she knew. So what did she actually think she did to get the Queen to hate her so much?

I figured that Henry would try and prove to Emma that the pie was poisonous. I don't get why they showed that in the preview. Sometimes I think ABC gives too much away in their previews, especially the important parts.

This episode was alright, I definitely believe that they were just trying to set everything up for the finale next week.

My guess is that Emma's going to wake Henry up by giving him a kiss- or just telling him that she loves him. The curse will be broken, and everyone's memories will be restored but they will all still be stuck in Storybrooke. There is no way they will end this season without everyone getting their memories back. How long can you drag it out for! And then next season is the fight to get back to Fairytale land or something along those lines.

Can't wait for next week! Even though then after that we won't get a new episode until September(that is if it they don't hold it off until October like they did the beginning of this season)which is going to suck

The Secret Circle -1×21- Prom

I once again really enjoyed TSC. It is by no means a perfect show, but they rarely are. It has found its groove though. The ratings are up 20% so I'm hoping that means good things for renewal.

The whole teen babies/marriage thing didn't shock me, but I was glad they finally explained. I think some of the parents were older. Nick/Jake's parents definitely were, possibly Melissa's as well. Hell, Charles and Dawn might even be older. All we know for sure is that Amelia and Elizabeth were still in high school when all this went down, and it sounds like it was Amelia who forced Blackwell on the group. The flashbacks were pretty tragic to see it all fall apart, and lifetime friendships destroyed by Blackwell, but it paralleled the present quite nicely. Cassie and Diana were exactly like their mothers. History is always doomed to repeat itself, and that is what Blackwell has counted on all along. I think he probably did love Amelia, was amused by Dawn, and has some respect for Elizabeth, but NONE of that matters against his true goals. They're all expendable to him, and so are his daughters. I got really creeped out when Blackwell was just standing there waiting for an upset Diana. I could care less for Grant (and seriously am starting to believe he's not who he says he is) but thank God he was there. Diana did not need to see Blackwell then.

The Diana/Cassie dynamic continues to intrigue me. I like the chemistry between the actresses, and I like that they're clashing. Finally, both Cassie and Diana have distinct personalities and it makes sense to see them at odds. Looking forward to more between them, and I'm hoping they join forces and defeat Blackwell, and to an extent Charles (though I love him). They have to stand on their own. Also, eww to the dirty floor and bloody fingers. COME ON.

I knew they'd kill Nick off this episode, and since I never cared for him to begin with it didn't bother me. I think it was a nice wrap up for the Melissa character, and maybe now she can move on. I also think they did it to show that Jake really is a real human with feelings who cared about his brother, and felt guilt over his death. It shines a little light on why he was so willing to come back and kill the circle after Nick died. He probably blamed them (and himself).

Melissa/Adam dancing kind of worried me. I really, really like their friendship, but I don't want a romance. Adam has already been with both Diana/Cassie, is destined for Cassie and Melissa doesn't need the drama. LET THEM STAY FRIENDS ONLY.

Faye/Jake continue to rock my world. I was a little disappointed we didn't get more of them, but what we did get was great. I liked that we saw a softer side of Faye last night. She was genuinely excited for prom, and really excited to be there with Jake. The fact that she acknowledged that to him, told him she'd made the mistake of caring for him, and then said she was going to do it again was big forward progress for her. She's usually locked up like Fort Knox, but there's something about him she can't deny. I really liked that she was able to help him through his Nick issues (once again knew exactly what the problem was as she always does with him). Also, his apology about his treatment of her was a long time coming. Can't wait for more in the finale!

The Vampire Diaries -3×21- Before Sunset

This episode didn't go down the way I thought it would, but it was great. I didn't see many of those twists coming.

I enjoyed the character pairings in the various scenes. Rebekah and Caroline seemed to have reached a mini peace treaty, and I loved that Caroline saved Rebekah, but BOO to Rebekah for standing there and watching Alaric drag Caroline off into the school. And then she didn't tell Tyler or Nick that Alaric had Caroline.

I was surprised that Rebekah decided to throw a hissy fit over Klaus' insisting to take Elena along when they left town. She should have figured he wasn't going to leave her behind.

I loved the Bonnie and Damon scenes this episode! Their interaction had the perfect pitch and blend of contempt, but grudging respect. Damon fed Bonnie his blood to save her. One point for Damon, considering she left him hanging on a hook not long ago. I like them much better when they are snarking and bickering rather than the outright "I hate you/I hate you too!" exchanges. And when Damon said he was on Team Bonnie, I laughed. Who thought they'd hear that line?

Although having said that, Bonnie is now clearly on the road to being Evil Bonnie. All those little dark swirly lines going into Bonnie and her orgasmic reaction, was the beginning of the dark magic taking root.

The scene with Klaus and Caroline was bittersweet. He does have that soft spot, and when he told Caroline they'd save Elena, he said it with such feeling, I thought he really intended to keep Elena safe. I guess that didn't last for long.

The real question is whether or not Klaus was telling the truth about the blood line. Will that lull them into thinking it's not a problem if they kill Kol? I can see Rebekah and Elijah living to continue on, but Kol could be a candidate for a takedown.

Tyler saving Elena was sweet. He finally got his moment, and he got to be in on the final Klaus tussle.

Damon and Stefan always look so good when they are together in the frame. I love those double leather jacket shots! All episode Elena was all about Stefan. Always picking Stefan. Although it seemed that it was Damon's phone that was ringing. I think she's going to go Damon in the finale.

Loved Loved Loved all the kids hanging out and taking shots, that was really needed and sorely missed.

And at the end with Jeremy? Steve McQueen, again with the inappropriate touching between a brother and sister. When he reached out and stroked the side of Elena's face, I yelped. Oh no! Too sexy for a brother to caress his sister that way!

What is Alaric planning now? Liz and Carol might be in for a rough time next week.

Finally, the ending: WHAT. THE. ACTUAL. F***?!?! (I literally screamed that at my TV.) Regrettably the promo spoiled the suspense, but still. What the crap happened to her?! Can the link between her and Evilaric go both ways? Really, it kind of seemed like the place where she cut her throat was bleeding again. I assume a vamp gave her blood since the cut was healed... And the blood from her nose and ears was consistent with a head injury, which she also sustained, so maybe the vamp blood is why she wasn't that hurt. But then why did her wounds suddenly open up again? **** you show!

Revenge -1×19- Absolution

I was glad to have the Nolan, Aunt Carol, David Clark connection made clear. I am fine with getting more background on Nolan... writers - any time you want to go that way...they made it clear that Aunt Carol and David filled a parental void for Nolan.

The fact that David's killer was a U.S. Marshall who can move around the prison system and law enforcement records freely means he's going to be hard to take down without jeopardizing Aunt Carol. He sounds like he's potentially an arms trafficker. The thing is they named a Grayson Global Senior Accountant who Emanda doesn't seem to be targeting, and they'll revisit that. I suspect eventually David's defense attorney the one who was serving as Victoria's first divorce lawyer/ Emanda's mole may come back into the mix.

So Daniel is his DNA, I don't know that Emanda has to marry him - but it does mean that Emanda will perhaps be more inclined to add him to the list of people she takes down before its all over, or content with him becoming collateral damage. He knows the truth and has decided its perfectly acceptable for everything thing he has to be born out of terrorist plot his father financed and framing an innocent man for it who was then brutally disposed of, or he knows and he's made a choice. And an aside, its almost touching and certainly good writing that Conrad made Daniel promise to take care of his sister. I do find it funny that Daniel made Emily promise to be truthful to him and swore he would do the same when they first started dating..... I am waiting for that clip to surface in a flashback montage during the wedding episode.

Modern Family -3×21- Planes, Train and Cars

Manny: "You lose a lot of amenities when you switch from an H to an M.". (referencing having to stay in a motel)

I loved that line!

Not the best MF episode but I enjoyed it. It was nice to see Claire and Phil have a moment at the end and I am glad Claire didn't predictably freak out about the car. Cam and Mitchell's storyline was amusing enough and luckily didn't involve much bickering on their end.

I loved Gloria's reference to the helicopter as a "ticka ticka ticka," mimicking the whirring of the helicopter blades.

Glee -3×18- Choke

So, a domestic violence PSA from the writers who brought you Brittany's alien invasion "joke" in First Time? Not appreciated, at all. Actually, earlier in the season people brought up the idea that Shane was abusing Mercedes and I said I hoped not because I didn't trust Glee's writers to handle such a heavy, sensitive topic in a way that wasn't heavy-handed, insulting and over-simplified. Good to see that I was right.

Oh look! A reason to keep Lea Michele on for another season!

Cell Block Tango and NeNe were the only saving graces in this episode. Oh, and Tina actually getting to sing (twice!)

90210 -4×22- ‘Tis Pity

Really show? THIS is how you choose to bring back Max? BOO!

The Liam/Silver/Navid triangle is beyond silly.

Anyone else tired of all the music career storylines?

Annie and Caleb...I just can't.

It's a shame this show may survive and yet Nikita IMO a far superior show could get the axe. Heck,Ringer may be a hot mess but it's entertaining. This show is all hot mess and yet I'm still watching. Clearly, I need help.

Gossip Girl -5×22- Raiders of the Lost Art

Stupid episode, why is Bart alive? what is Serena doing, Blair in a brothel with the Basses, is all kinds of disgusting. I can’t decide which of the Basses creeps me out more. Chuck asking Jack if he was his father was hilarious. Disappointed Chuck didn’t have someone on retainer that could crack that book, Andrew Tyler is slipping. Luckily for him, Blair’s plans with Dan fell through. The whole NJBC thing didn’t surprise me in how much it sucked, Nate and Lola playing Serena, Serena playing them all, Blair originally wanting nothing to do with it. The giant damp squib of the whole scheme and how it all went down, giant mansion and he just walks in unopposed by security and picks the right door.

I saw CB at the brothel as just bones to Chair fans. The triangle is in Dan’s head, I saw zero interest from Blair towards Chuck. I like how affectionate and supportive she is with Dan this week, she was honest throughout and I couldn’t fault her. It was Dan turn this week for his issues, Blair had hers last week, pity it wasn’t resolved in one ep but I guess they’re setting up the finale for Blair to make her big non-decision.

Desperate Housewives -8×20- Lost My Power

This whole Ramon Sanchez/Alejandro thing continues to be baffling nonsense. How can they prosecute his murder when the don't even know who he is? Have they called his wife and stepdaughter to testify? I hope the series ends with Carlos confessing to the murder (although that would still lead to Bree being convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice if that idiot Carlos confesses she was covering for him). Carlos has become a useless tool. Honestly, what's he making, minimum wage? He's got two kids to support.

I actually thought the four guys forming a "pit crew" for MJ was kind of sweet and touching. Maybe because this is the first time I ever thought the kid playing MJ could actually act. They gave him more material than usual and he handled it pretty well. It would be interesting to see what the kid who plays Celia could do if they ever gave her any lines.

For me, the less said about Tom and Lynette, the better. These two characters wore out their welcome years ago.

And as much as I like Doris Roberts - I honestly do, I've followed her career for years - I think it's time for her to retire. Surely she doesn't need the money. It's gotten to the point where every time she shows up, you just see Doris Roberts. She's too identifiable, as herself, if that makes any sense.