True Blood -5×3- Whatever I Am, You Made Me

Reasonably good episode. Loved the flashbacks. It was cool to see a more toned down/innocent Pam. And while I don't love that Pam slit her wrists and kind of "forced Eric's hands". I take comfort in the fact that 1.) he could have let her die or 2.)given her his blood to heal her (I mean, as far as I know, there isn't a reason why she wouldn't have been able to heal if Eric forced her to drink his blood. She wasn't dead yet). So I'll take that on some level he was willing to have Pam as his progeny.

I like Tara and am still on the fence of where she can go as a vampire down the line. But I appreciate her disdain about it, as it stays true to her vampire-hate. I am also glad that she went to Sam. I liked them together, I hope Luna is gone for good.

Lafayette turning brujo and pouring the bleach into the gumbo had me LMAO. I didn't like Arlene throwing her two cents in though. She should worry about Terry falling off the deep end during his road trip.

Speaking off, I'm thinking some spooky shit went down in Iraq. And that brings me to another point.

I want to see Lillith. Furthermore, I was doing some research when I heard the name, and Lillith is first mentioned in some Mesopotamian texts. So she may be up to 10,000 years old. Mesopotamia is modern-day Iraq, so I'm wondering if there won't be some crazy tie-in there. I doubt they'll work that all together, but that's something for those who don't think there'll be any relevance to consider.


I like the authority and regime so far -- I'm always fascinated by world-building. I'm interested in Salome and find it interesting that she is still very much the self of two millennia back (if we're judging Biblically) in that she gauges men by how they react to sexual situations. She's wielding power in a very Old World way, and while I'm repelled by it in a modern sense, I like her as a character.

True Blood -5×2- Authority Always Wins

Well, with the notable exception of a very dapper Eric meeting Pam for the first time, that was underwhelming. More of Eric and Pam would have been nice. Those would have been valuable, watchable minutes. Unlike, say, the Terry Bellefleur or Sam Merlotte storylines, which are fast-forward material at best.

I like Terry Bellefleur, but with only a short season and a limited number of on-screen minutes, it'd be nice if the writers could focus on the main plot. I get the temptation to shine the spotlight on interesting characters, but really that time would be better spent on sharpening the core plot. Especially since the Bellefleur plot is currently inching along at a glacial pace. They need to cut to the chase soon or quit cluttering up the show.

Unlike Terry Bellefleur, I don't like Sam Merlotte, and he gets more tiresome with every episode. I can't believe he had the gall to lecture Luna about the importance of family. You would think that after his debacle with the Mickens clan, he would have learned that no family at all is better than an epically dysfunctional one.

Tonight's show lacked focus, and I can't see that problem getting any better as some of these stories develop. On the bright side, at least we're getting some interesting new dynamics in the vampire world. I do wonder what the combined body count of the recovering Russell Edgington and the rampaging baby vamp Tara will do for human/vampire relations. I suspect the dude who runs The Stake House is going to be doing a booming business by the time this season ends.

True Blood -5×1- Turn! Turn! Turn!

I enjoyed almost everything about this season premiere except Sam and Terry's storylines. Meh...


As always love, love, love Pam!!! I wanted to see her more but I'm happy about what we got. And the next 3 episodes are supposed to be chock full of Pam so there is that to look forward to. I never was concerned about Tara's mental state when I was speculating she would be turned by Pam, but I'm afraid she might be "Fucktarded" as Pam so kindly put it. She [Tara] did look kind of glossy eyed and out it, and she never spoke in the previews we saw for the upcoming episodes so I am a little worried about Pam having to deal with that as a maker.


Also love the Bill/Eric bromance going on. I always believed the two of them were better off and more likable when they weren't pining or simply around Sookie. It would be great if they never had to be around Sookie again but I know I won't be that lucky. Especially loved the little scene where Bill told Eric to run after the car exploded but he[Eric] told him he wasn't leaving without him. Too cute!!! Although I do feel like that level of closeness, or whatever you want to call it, came out of nowhere but I am looking forward to seeing that relationship grow throughout the season. And I agree with the other poster who mentioned their disappointment at not seeing Eric and Bill having a real reaction to having to leave their entire lives behind. They're not going to try to call their daughters or even mention them at ALL??? Seems a little OOC and an epic fail on the writer's part. Although Bill did seem to make a little face so I guess there's that.

Lone-Wolf Alcide is now a pack master. I guess he killed so he bought it...

Marcus' mom eating him, well that was different... I mean lady I know you are grieving and have funeral rights to perform, but your son was in the dirt for two days. That meat is gonna get you sick.

I feel for Layfette. In one night he becomes a vessel to a woman misrepresenting herself as a wiccan, (still not letting that go!), is forced to kill his lover, forced to almost kill Bill and Eric, then to cap off his Halloween, he gets his cousin shot and turned into a vampire by a woman who hates her... Dude needs a vacation...

Newlin is back and gayer than ever. Seems interesting.

So now I guess it's no longer Princess Jessica. She is now Queen Jessica! I'm for it!

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.