Grimm Finale Update

The fight to take down Black Claw was on in this 2 hours finale and I loved every minute of it. So much happened so let's break it down. Adalind turned against everyone and went along with Black Claw's plan to be in a fake family with Renard. During the fight Eve got hurt and when Nick went to use the magic healing stick something interesting happened. It seems like it turned her back to Juliette. Wu was able to use his werewolf powers to help the team out. Monroe and Rosalee are expecting their first child, and this magic healing stick is still a mystery. The fight against Black Claw isn't over, though. Diana finally used her powers for good through Renard but we are unsure where he stands now. Will he get back on Team Grimm or become a new leader of Black Claw?

This was another good season for Grimm. There was a lot of action and mystery. I think they did a nice job with the Black Claw storyline. My favorite part of the season was the mystery behind the keys being discovered. The team was finally able to put together the map and figured out where it was leading them to. I loved the episode when Nick and Monroe went on their adventure and found this stick. I just wished they focused a little bit more time on finding out what the stick is. We know it heals people, but I want to know where it came from and what exactly was written on the cloth that it was covered in. Hopefully that's touched on next season.
I've expressed how I felt about Nick and Adalind's relationship in previous posts. They tried it this season, but now their trust is broken. I can't imagine Nick getting back together with her any time soon, if at all.

I'm excited to see what happens next season. If Juliette really is back, that's going to shake things up. Will she and Nick try to rekindle their relationship? Wu seems to be embracing his werewolf side now that he has control over it. I would love to see the team use him as a secret weapon. They're the only ones that know about his change and I hope they keep it that way. Like I said above, I really want them to dive deeper into the history of this magic stick. Not only that, I want them to get more into the Grimm history. I really love the mystery of that and I want that to be a big part of next season.

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Grey's Anatomy Finale Update

I'm so glad that this was a Grey's finale where happy things actually happened. This show is notorious for killing characters off or leaving them in the depths of despair in its finales, but not this year. This year we got Amelia and Owen getting married, Jackson and April have a healthy baby girl, things are going up for Ben and Bailey, and Callie got her happy ending. The only crazy things that happened were Mer and Maggie falling for the same guy and Jo's secret of her being married coming out. But those things were just shocking and didn't really rip my heart out.

This season was typical Grey's. They ripped our hearts out, made us cry, reminded us of characters we lost and then started to put the pieces back together. This show has a formula and it sticks to it. As for this season, I liked the introduction of Riggs, and Maggie is still a favorite. I also loved seeing the "twisted sisters" living together. The fall of Jackson and April was heartbreaking but wasn't too shocking for me. With everything that happened between them, a big blow up was bound to happen at some point. I'm sad that that Callie left, and even though she won't be back next year I hope that the character makes an appearance in later seasons.

I don't know how these writers are able to come up with new stories, but with they way this show gets rid of and adds characters new storylines are bound to happen. I expect Grey's to continue to kick out that same formula that they do each season. Specifically for next season, I feel bad for Maggie because all she wants is love and I really hope she gets it. I just wonder what Mer will do now that she knows Maggie likes Riggs. I also hope that Jo tells Alex the truth about everything. He really wants a future with her which is huge for him considering all he's been through. Hopefully he can help Jo get a divorce so they can get a happy ending. And in all that we might find out her real name! Until next season!

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Empire Finale Update

This finale was just as outrageous as the show always is. I was a little confused as to why Lucious had to marry Anika and why that storyline seemed to escalate so quickly. I mean, Lucious was in jail but then he got out. After that feds still came for him and now he's doing everything he can to not go back to jail (?). Either something wasn't clear or I missed something because I'm not understanding why the feds are coming for Lucious again.
Also, now Lucious has a half brother and Anika and/or Rhonda went flying over the balcony. Another crazy cliffhanger that really just left me wondering if anything got resolved.

As for this season, I enjoyed the second half much more that the first. I did think that the music of last season was much better than this one. There were only a few songs that I actually liked.
I'm a little upset that the storylines didn't get any type of resolution. This is turning out to be the type of soapy show that leaves you with more questions than answers. There's only so much of that I can take before I bow out.
I feel like this show has a great opportunity to explore a lot of different topics and there were many times when I wished that they focused on certain things and they just didn't. I wanted them to focus more on Lucious, his mother and the effect of her coming back had on him. They touched on this but I wish they went deeper. We all know that Lucious is a liar and I wished that in this situation we got the truth from him.
Overall, I'm at the point where I may be totally fine if I don't watch this show ever again. I feel like they're not giving me anything to care about to want to tune in again and again. If nothing else better is on at this time then I'll keep watching. If not, this show could have a permanent spot on my DVR.

There are a few things I need to see in season 3 for me to not be totally over this show. I'm really going to need for them to go deeper on certain topics. Like what I stated earlier about Lucious and his mom; also with Andre and his bipolar disorder.
I think we can all agree that this show is outrageous. But, it has reached a level that has gone too far in some situations and I need for that to get toned down. I want to talk specifically about Lucious. He's an awful person, but I want to have the opportunity to like him. Will that ever happen? Will this show ever make us want to like him?


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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Finale Update

The season finale of S.H.I.E.L.D. was probably the most stressful 2 hours of my life! There were so many too good to be true/fake out moments. And we all knew, through Daisy's vision, that the member of the team that was going to die would be wearing a cross necklace and a S.H.I.E.L.D. jacket. Throughout the episode that jacket and necklace were getting passed around to everyone and each time I freaked out a little bit more. I especially liked the moment when everyone was wearing a S.H.I.E.L.D. jacket. They really made it hard for us to predict who it would be. Of all the possibilities of who it could be, I was most okay with it being Lincoln. No one wants to see a member of the team go, but Lincoln dying made me the least angry.
This show did something very different with its finale in comparison to many shows this year. It killed of not one, but 2 of its white male cast members. Many shows this year let go of their female/POC/WOC leads and/or cast members. This show decided not to go that route and, as sad as it is to say, that is a big deal. All of the POC team members survived and I think that's major! Now I wish others shows would look to this one as an example of what to do.

This show continues to get better and better with each season. I thought that whole Hive/Hydra storyline was very well done. The whole storyline played out well from beginning to end. Making Ward Hive was a great way to keep Brett Dalton around. I think he did an amazing job with this role, especially in the finale. A lot of the new and supporting cast members like Mack, Yo-Yo, Bobbi and Hunter became my favorites. I loved that Mack finally got his shotgun ax! There were some hard deaths this season (ex. Lash, Ros) and those people will be missed. I can't write this without mentioning Fitz and Simmons finally getting together! I was very pleased with how they built up this relationship and I'm glad that they got a happy ending. All in all, I enjoyed this season and I can't wait to see what next season will bring.

So many things happened in the end that set us up for next season. First, I think it's safe to say that Daisy is officially Quake now. Whether she is on the good side or the bad side is still up for debate. But, S.H.I.E.L.D. is on the hunt for her and I can only imagine what will happen if they ever capture her. She is that wayward child that keeps leaving and coming back and I wonder if they'll have her pick a side a really stick with it. Second, Radcliffe is planning something and I don't know what it is. What I do know is that I do not trust him. Third, I wonder if Bobbi and Hunter will ever return. I know there was supposed to be a spin-off series with them involved, but ABC passed on it. I wonder if they will figure out a way for them to continue to be on the show since their spin-off isn't happening. And lastly, it seems that Coulson isn't the director anymore. There was one line in the final minutes of the finale where Coulson said something about what the director wanted. So, is Nick Fury making a comeback? Is it May? It is someone else we haven't seen yet? What are your thoughts?

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Jane the Virgin Finale Update

If I can count on one show to have an insane finale with a ridiculous amount of twist and turns, it's this one! Let's just go down the list. Louisa finally came back. I was starting miss her. Jane and Michael actually got married and that was something that I never thought would happen. I mean, I was sitting there thinking "are they really going to have a happily ever after?" Then Michael found out his partner was the mole and she shot him, so he might be dead. There were a lot of people who thought that he was going to die and I didn't think so but yall were right! Xo is pregnant even though she said she didn't want any more kids. Plus that father might be Rogelio's arch nemesis! Petra is in danger and Anezka is playing Rafael. On top of all that we have no clue what Anezka's plan is, and we can't forget that she's working with her mother! Whew! So many things happened. Throughout all this craziness there were still those sweet, awesome, make you want to cry moments that this show always brings. This finale was great.

I loved this season. Like I said before, I really didn't think that Jane and Michael would get married and it has nothing to do with how I feel and Michael and Rafael. I just thought that something would happen that would prevent the wedding. Now as far as Team Rafael v. Team Michael goes, I've always been Team Rafael. As the season went on I just wanted Jane to pick one or neither. The one couple that I really wanted to stay together was Xo and Ro and we all saw how that went. Overall, this was a great season.

I'm really looking forward to Jane writing her novel about her grandparents love story. I wonder what other things she'll discover about them. I don't know if Michael will survive or not. Next season is going to but just as crazy as this one, if not crazier. And it looks like the title will stay the same because it's still true. I can't wait for the ride!

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Quantico Finale Update

Quantico ended just like it began; with a bang. I thought the season finale was great. It was very stressful and emotional to watch, which is a good thing. All of the questions I had were answered. I mean, we got to see everything Liam did in order to pull off this plan. That was awesome! That cliffhanger of an ending though. I have an idea on what Alex is going to do but I'll get to that later.

For the season overall, I enjoyed it. I did like the first half more than the second half. It seemed more exciting. There were some great moments in the second half (especially the last few episodes), but there were also moments when I wished the story would hurry up and move along. But, all in all, it was a great first season.

Before the finale I was a little skeptical on how the second season would go because technically they're not in Quantico anymore and Alex isn't in the FBI. I think Alex will accept the CIA job. She will always be in search of the truth and the CIA will help her do that. All that stuff that happened with Caleb's mom in the finale will come into play, too. That is definitely going to be the big case that Alex is working on next season. I do wonder what will happen with Ryan. He'll probably be upset but if he really loves her he'll understand. I hope season two is like the first where it starts off at some event and then we get flashbacks showing how they got there. It would feel weird if this show didn't have flashbacks anymore. But whatever happens, I'm looking forward to it.

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Scandal Finale Update

Another season of Scandal has come to an end and that finale was ... a bit lackluster for me. Don't get me wrong, I was entertained and enjoyed it, but the end fell flat. There was this whole build up with Liv and it didn't come to anything but her saying that she was going to get to the White House again. I feel like the finales have become less crazy as the years go by.

I feel the same way about this season as a whole. They did a lot of great things, but there was still something missing. This season was all about boss women, with Mellie, Susan, Abby and everyone else, and I loved that. I also liked how they had this art imitating life/life imitating art situation with the election. I still say that Edison's monologue was one of the best monologues this show has had!
But there was something missing. This show used to be thrilling and I think it's lost that. They have shocking moments, but sometimes it's out of character and confusing. Take Liv telling Abby that she's not a monster and will just end up coming back to work at OPA, for example. That was the moment when I was like "who are you right now?" That didn't seem like Liv at all. And even the moment when she killed Andrew. Sure he was a horrible person that put her in this terrible situation that caused her PTSD, but I don't think Liv would've done that to him. I think she would've messed his life up and left him living to suffer. Even when she told Abby not to cross her, implying that what she did to Andrew she will do to you. No, this isn't just about someone being a douche and screwing with you. This is about the fact that this guy who put you through crap and now you're trying to deal with it. Let's not ignore what the real problem is.
While we're talking about Olivia, she seemed all over the place this season. One minute she wants to be like Rowan, the next she wants to take him down and then she wants to be like him again. The stories that I thought were most interesting were her dealing with her PTSD and trying to have some kind of relationship with Fitz now that he's divorced. But, all that got lost in command and trying to figure out Rowan's next move. That is a plot line that I am completely over. I feel like every time we think we're done with Rowan, he creeps his way back into our lives.

There are a few things that I want to see nest season in order for me to be as hype about this show as I was when I first started watching. First, I need for them to move one from this B613/Rowan thing. Rowan doesn't necessarily have to die, but he's been the big bad for long enough. It's time we get a new villain.
Next, I want to see Liv work through her PTSD and grow. I mean, I don't think she should have one therapy session and be fine. But, because she always has so much going on with her work, she's barely able to deal with her personal stuff. And I know that the line between her personal life and work life are blurred. So maybe she starts to draw clearer lines.
They need to put the final nail in the coffin that is the Fitz/Liv/Jake love triangle. Liv may never fully be over them, but I do think it's possible for her to move on from them both.
Lastly, bring back the thrill and great shock value. Let things be crazy and twisty like it was when the show first started. If all of these things can happen I'll actually anticipate and be excited to watch each episode instead of watching because I don't have anything better to do.
What did you guys think of this season?

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Quick Reviews: The Jungle Book, Zootopia, and Echo Park

The Jungle Book
This movie was amazing! I went in a little skeptical because I didn't think the original was that good, but they did a great job with this remake. I didn't see it in IMAX or 3D; I saw it in something called RPX. It was really cool because it felt like I was watching it in 3D but with out the glasses. It felt like I was actually the jungle. Special shout out to whoever was in charge of the CGI in this movie because it was amazing. Also, Neel Sethi did a fantastic job as Mowgli.


Zootopia
I can't express how great this movie is! I love how the moral of the story has layers. Kids will understand the basics but it goes deeper. This movie has so many similarities to what's going on in society today, and that message is for the adults. I wonder if they're going to make a sequel. I'm not sure if they need to but if they do, I'll go see it.


Echo Park

This is another wonderful movie brought to us by ARRAY. It's refreshing to see a movie that's about human interaction and emotions. So often we get caught up in the glitz and glam or Hollywood movies, so it was nice to see something that was stripped down. Watching this film made me realize that I like romantic dramas so much more than romcoms.
If you want to see it, it's on Netflix.

Have you seen these films? What were your thoughts?