Author: tvmom65

Season One

Show started off slow but after a few episodes, it was one of the best shows I have seen this year. This show was recommended to me and I’m glad I watched.

It takes place in a small coastal town that the population has decreased tremendously. The town is so small, you have to take a ferry to get to it; which is somewhere I would not want to live. It is centered around a church and the priest who is about 80 years old. The town gets money together to send him on a vacation retreat, but he does not return.

The town gets a temporary priest; and the entire town is turned upside down. The new priest brings with him miracles and mystery with a little bit of supernatural frights. This show will keep you guessing. It’s labeled as a horror show, but I didn’t think so. You will have to rewatch certain episodes, because you will think you missed something.

I can’t explain a lot about what the show is about without giving away certain details. It is worth the time; not that many episodes. I don’t think there will be a season two, but who knows.

Seasons One to Six

Well, I must say, they do live lavish lives. These kids go to school in limousines, not take the bus. They go the the best parties. All the scenes of NYC were amazing.; which is one of the main reason I kept watching too.

After watching six seasons, I’ve come to the conclusion that money does not always make you happy. These kids had all the money they could spend; did not have to worry about bills. They had more problems than non wealthy people. I could not believe all the petty things that they thought were the end of the world. But that’s what makes the show so good.

The writing was great on the show. You see the kids grow up, some of them go to college. In the end, you see them mature a little. You will cheer for certain characters and hate some of the other ones. You will want certain couples to be together; and wish other couples to break up.

I did come out in the end wanting the show not to end. But after six season, it was enough. This is truly a teenage show, but adults need to spend a little time in their world some of the time.

Season One

If you are looking for a new show try this one.

This show is about a family who is trying to found out who abducted Nick Brewer from on online crime site.

It starts out with the family having a birthday party. Nick and his sister Pia get into an argument. It goes to the next day. Pia sees her brother online and from there everyone is trying to find him. What a way to start your day. The entire family starts looking for him trying to trace his steps.

After some looking for him and hearing from others, everyone is starting to think that Nick is not a good person. Lots of suspense; and who did it kind of show. While watching, you will think everybody is involved.

Not that many episodes, but it will keep you in tuned.

Season Eleven Episode One

This will be the final season for the show and I really hope it will be better than last season. Episode one started off slow and I had to watch it again to get the concept of what they are doing.

I’m glad Maggie is there. I just wish they would bring back Rick and Michone. Daryll is doing a good job as a leader, but he has Negan who is a thorne in everyone’s side. Will Negan rise up or will he just fade away? He is already trying to turn everyone against Maggie. I would not be surprised if he started a new Saviour group.

And what with the people with the space suits? They call their community the Commonwealth and ask a lot of questions. Eugene, Ezekiel, Yumiko and Princess are trying to get away from the group so we will see what happens.

Hopefully the next episode will be better.

Season Four Episode Ten

For June to stay calm is not an easy thing. Just think. June has been on level ten for seven years! June has never slowed down. June is not use to the day to day normal life anymore. I’m not sure June will ever be able to live a normal life again. June does confess to Emily that she wants to try to forget Fred and focus on her family. Of course we see in this episode that she can not let Fred go.

June is given a chance to testify before the court rules in Fred’s favor. June runs into Mark and not very happy to see him, which is for a good reason. Mark is letting Fred go free. June did not end up in jail like I thought after she threatens Mark. All Mark is concerned about is getting the person that will help him the most and that is Fred. Mark wants to get inside of Gilead no matter what it takes.

Luke wants to get everything back to normal now that June is home and has testified for the last time. Luke trying to make June normal will not happen; and he needs to realize that. Again, Luke will never ever understand what June went through in Gilead. Luke will just need to move aside and let June be free in her own way; and he really does not have a choice. Moira is trying to be supportive, and wants June to go to Geneva to testify against Fred to keep him in jail; but June will not go. Moira and Rita are just ready for Fred to be gone; they just want to forget about him.

Mark is not happy with June when she shows up outside his home to talk to him. Mark tells June it is not appropriate but she talks him into helping her with Fred. Mark goes with June to meet Commander Lawrence in an abandoned restaurant in Canada. There sure are a lot of abandoned buildings in Canada. And how is it so easy to Nick and now Commander Lawrence to get in and out of Canada? Just a thought. Mark, Commander Lawrence and June all meet in this scary looking restaurant. June tries to make a deal with Commander Lawrence who will take Fred back for the exchange of 22 women. Mark gets files from Commander Lawrence of women that were in the resistance before they were caught and sent to Gilead. Mark will take the files back to his boss to then decide if the exchange will happen. 22 women out of Gilead. For no good Fred. Now that’s a trade.

Fred is getting ready for his trip to Geneva and excited about returning to Canada a free man. He goes to say goodbye to Serena and they agree to Zoom later once Fred is settled in. Fred takes his luggage out to the car but finds Mark waiting to take him into custody. Fred is shocked when he is put into a waiting van. Fred is then taken to the border between the USA/Canada. There waiting for him is Commander Lawrence. Fred is then exchanged for the 22 women. Fred is then put into another van and handcuffed. Nick is waiting for him and put into another van where he is taken to the woods. And waiting for him in the woods is June. Does Fred really regret what he has done in Gilead or is he just that arrogant. Poor Fred. No poor Serena. What is going to happen to her now?

June gets her revenge but what about all the women and children still in Gilead? The next morning, June goes home and is covered in blood. Luke finds her in the room with Nichole and can’t believe June was once his innocent wife. June tells Luke she is leaving. Where is she going? What are her plans? Will she be taking Emily with her? Will she be starting a resistant group? Is she just walking away from everyone that loves her? Does June know she and Luke are done? Does she even want a life with Luke? This episode leaves so many unanswered questions. Can’t wait for Season Five!

Season Four Episode Nine

Let’s just say, June really needs some therapy. Keep it up June, and you will end up in the looney bin. Correction a mental hospital.

June ask for permission to call Gilead. June has told Luke about her last visit with Hannah and he is willing to do anything to her her out. The call with Commander Lawrence does not go well. He is such a character. Luke then ask her to contact Nick for assistance. Now, what is wrong with this picture. June has no choice but to agree.

June meets with Nick bringing Nichole. Nick gives June information about Hannah. I still do not trust him. The entire time June is with Nick, I’m panicking because in just one moment, Guardians can show up and take June back; and with Nichole. June did come with the Secret Service, but who’s to say the Guardians could not take them out. I was having a moment; they are in Canada. Comes to find out, Hannah is living in Silver Springs Colorado, which is now one of Gilead’s districts. Isn’t that something. I’m also curious of the location where they met. It was an abandoned religious school in Canada. Still, I didn’t trust Nick alone with June.

Janine is trying her best to not be sent to a Commander’s household. She got a look at Mrs. Keys who has been turned into a handmaid. Mrs. Keys (Esther) is not happy with her new arrangement. Ester is on a hunger strike. Aunt Lydia is trying to get her to eat but it’s not working. Janine suggest that she will help Esther get adjusted to her new life. Janine ask Aunt Lydia if she can help. First Esther was so glad to see Janine because she though Janine had snuck in. Janine had brought her food to eat and told Esther that her life could get worse if she does not do what she is told. Esther gets mad but Janine insist she will keep coming back until Esther ate. Not sure how long it took, but Esther eventually started eating and Aunt Lydia as pleased. Aunt Lydia praised Janine for her help.

Luke is determined to find Hannah. Luke shows June a file he has been keeping on Gilead and she was impressed. They will work together to get Hannah. Luke was there for the call made to Commander Lawrence and he was the one that suggested a visit with Nick. Luke did not want to do it, but it’s worth a try. When June brings pictures back of Hannah, he is so happy to see her looking well. I would think it’s so sad to see your child and there is nothing you can do to get them back.

Fred and Serena are as pitiful as ever. They get visitors from Gilead, Warren and Naomi. Naomi wants to take back Serena’s baby to Gilead. Warren says he can’t help Fred get out of Canada. Fred and Serena very disappointed that their friends in Gilead are not trying to get them out of Canada.

The end of the episode was a big surprise for me. Mark is going to let Fred go with his cooperation he will give the US government. Yes. Fred will be free in exchange for his information on Gilead. Moira is upset. But June is so upset she threatens harm to Mark. I mean she lost it. She will end up in jail somewhere. What are you doing June?!

Season Four Episode Eight

Episode starts out with June cutting her hair. She is getting rid of just a part of Gilead by letting all the hair go and making herself feel better.

June’s testimony was spot on. She hits every detail about her treatment in Gilead. What nerve Fred’s lawyer had to try to make June look bad. And Fred trying to defend himself. Fred should not have said a word; because June jumped right back at him. June is full of rage!! She asked for the maximum sentence for Fred. I think she has PTSD but could be wrong.

Moira takes June to meet her therapy group at the library. Moira is being supportive of everyone there instead of confronting her true feelings. She is trying so hard to be positive and looking on the bright side. I really think June is going to turn that group into rebels to help take down Gilead. I could be wrong, but June wants those women to feel mad not calm. June thinks confronting things that happened in Gilead will help the ladies heal faster. Not everyone is like June and not so intense. Moira is not happy with June when she takes over the group session. Not sure if this will affect their relationship going forward.

Emily is being followed by a woman in the library. Turns out she is an Aunt from Gilead that tortured her. Aunt Irene who changed her name to Iris. Emily is not ready to face Aunt Irene; but June presses her. June brings the women back to therapy group for Emily to face up with her. All the Aunt wants is Emily’s forgiveness.

Luke is frustrated with June and how the whole transition into Canada is going. Really? That woman has been through things he could not even imagine. Give her a break. Luke is trying to be supportive, but will need to give her some space. And June trying to jump him; not cool. I’m starting to think he’s a little scared of her. I would be if I were him. They will get their groove back soon enough. Hopefully.

Fred and Serena are so scared, but trying to look brave in front of everyone. I can’t believe they have followers in Canada. There were protesters outside waiting and cheering for them as they left for court. Why? I bet none of the protesters would last a second in Gilead. They are protesting something they have no idea has happened and what the true Gilead is.

Aunt Lydia has lost her mind. She is being cruel to the new handmaids. She sees two of the Aunts whispering and she scolds them. Aunt Lydia just goes off and uses her cattle prod on one of the new handmaids; and zapped Aunt Ruth at the same time. Aunt Lydia is called in by Commander Lawrence who tells her the actions taken were not appropriate. The Commander claims she is still upset because June got out of Gilead and told her to find another outlet. Aunt Lydia, just be nice.

Janine was captured in Chicago after the bombing. Aunt Lydia goes to see her and not sure what she will do with her. Janine pleads with Aunt Lydia because she does not want to be a handmaid again. Aunt Lydia tells her that June made it to Canada and left her behind. Now, Janine does not believe that; and happy June made it out of Gilead. Now, what will happen to Janine?

This episode like all of them is packed with so much intense action. And it’s good intense action! Each scene keeps you watching; don’t get up and go to the bathroom. You will have to rewind it because you will miss something. Everyone has a favorite person on the show, but I’m not sure who my favorite is. All the people have a place in this crazy world we call Gilead. June is out of Gilead but like I keep saying, she will go back in for Hannah. That is her child, and a mother will do what it takes for her child. Each person in the episodes is still connected to June some kind of way. The attachment to June will go on for a very long time. No matter what June does, all these people seek her approval some kind of way. Like Commander Lawrence said, June has strong claws.

There is one episodes left in this season but I’m sure it will be action packed. Hope you enjoy this episode. So many questions left unanswered.

Season Four Episode Seven

This episode takes June finally to Canada. Luke walked her off the boat where she had to ask for asylum in Canada. It was a great moment! I don’t know about June, but I have waited for this month for three seasons. They take June to a very fancy hotel where she is to stay until debriefed. Luke is there with her and tries his best to stay out of her way. This is June’s time to sink it all in. She is still sad because she does not have Hannah with her. She takes a shower and instead of eating takes a very long nap. Luke states she slept for 17 hours. All that fighting Gilead takes a toll on you.

Luke is so patient with June. He knows she has been through a lot and is not rushing her to be close to him. He tells June he tried to get her out and to find Hannah but could not. June then tells him that Hannah is big now and that she knows that they love her. What June does not tell him is about her last encounter with Hannah where she was scared of June.

She is questioned by the American authorities but Luke insist on taking her home. June wants to see Hannah. They get to the house and June takes it all in. She opens the front door and there is Nicole with Emily and Moira. June takes Nicole and holds her tight. Later that evening, June is holding Nicole and telling her about her other father, Nick. June seems pleased with the care given to Nicole.

The next morning, June wants to go the grocery store with Moira. June walks in the store and relieved it’s not like Gilead. She realizes that a lot has changed in seven years. Seems like a lifetime to me and I’m not even there. June starts to have flashbacks and it takes her a moment to pull herself together.

Moira is happy to have June home. Her break up with Oona was sad but June to her was more important. Moira chose her friend over a new love; that was the right thing to do. Besides, Oona says she would not have done the same thing, but who knows what you would do if you were in that situation. Moira tries to talk to Una who agrees to meet with her later. Not sure if I like Oona.

Later that evening, Emily brings Oliver over for her to meet. Emily had talked a lot about him when they walked together in Gilead. The big moment was when June sees Rita. It was a tearful moment for both of them. The group of Gilead survivors finally tells June that Serena is pregnant by Fred. June gets furious which is understandable since she was the Waterford handmaid.

June can’t sleep that night and calls for Mark to come take her to go see Serena. June let her have it. I felt frightened for Serena. She got all in her face. Serena is crying but who cares. June seems more relaxed after her scolding of Serena. She starts to relax in her new life in Canada. She meets with the authorities to tell them more about Gilead and the Waterfords. Let’s see what happens.

Can’t wait for the next episode!! Where is Janine?

Season Four Episode Six

OMG!! In my opinion, this episode will be the heart of the entire show.

June has made it through the bombing; and she realized that she is not dreaming. Moira is standing in front of her. June hit her head, so she is still a little disoriented. June is looking for Janine. Moira has a hard time getting June to focus. Moira gets June on the rescue truck to take her to the dock. Moira’s girlfriend is in charge of the mission. Moira talks to her girlfriend, who tells her they have to get back on the boat; and leave because it’s not safe to stay there. Moira is panicking now because she does not want to leave June behind. Her girlfriend tells her she will have to leave June.

Moira decides she is not leaving her best friend June behind. Moira goes to June and tricks her into getting on the boat. What Moira does not realize is that, the boat will be inspected by the Gilead coast guard before leaving their waters. Gilead has to make sure the crew doesn’t have anyone else on the boat. Moira panics even more and has to tell her girlfriend that she snuck June onto the boat. Her girlfriend is not happy; Moira has put the entire crew at risk. The crew has a conversation on what to do with June. They are arguing going back in forth. June speaks up and tell them to just turn her in. Moira has a fit.

The Gilead coast guard boats roll up and inspects the team and boat. They had dressed June up to look like a crew member and the inspection is completed. Everyone is relieved. Later, June is trying to get the lifeboat detached so she can head back to Gilead for Hannah. Moira and June get into it. June is so desperate to get Hannah that she is not thinking clearly. It is heartbreaking to hear her explain to Moira how important it is for her to protect Hannah. To me, at that moment, this is the reason why the show still exist – Hannah. Once she founds Hannah and brings her to Canada, the show is over.

The boat docks, and June is trying to get herself together before getting off. Luke comes rushing in; and all June can do is cry. June tells Luke how sorry she is that she is alone without Hannah. Luke is just happy to see her. I’m sure he was not expecting Hannah to be on the boat. This is where all the serious work starts. What will June do first? Will she go see Fred and Serena? Will she bond with Nicole? So many questions.

On tonight! Will Kevin break off his wedding??