Hannibal’s latest episode, “Trou Normand,” brought back Abigail Hobbs and Freddie Lounds and revealed several crucial secrets that characters have been hiding over the past few episodes. Will continued to fall down a psychological spiral, and Hannibal worked to finally drive a wedge between Will Graham and Jack Crawford.
As Revolution nears its first season conclusion, the story moves in frustrating slow motion. Miles and the gang are impeded by a traitor and must uncover the saboteur before they continue their journey to meet Aaron and Rachel in Colorado.
“The Crash” is a peculiar episode of the AMC drama Mad Men, as the employees of the new agency are treated to an “energy serum,” a plot device that changes the style of the show to match their frenzied and altered states of mind. This manic look at Don Draper’s experience will most likely divide viewers, and although there were significant narrative issues, the various amusing and off the wall situations illustrated in this episode make it a worthwhile addition to the season.
Much of the episode concentrates on the celebration for Selina’s daughter’s 21st birthday. Selina also participates in budget negotiations with Mary King, a congresswoman, throughout the episode including during a party. Selina’s ex-husband appears on the show for the first time, which makes for awkward family relations and creates an uncomfortable situation for their daughter, Catherine.
Jackie and Grace are both forced to face the consequences of their actions from the previous night. Jackie is on a walk of shame throughout the episode and she and Kevin have a serious talk with Grace about being not being able to trust their daughter. Jackie ends things with Cruz and enjoys a successful date with Frank to close out the episode.
Game of Thrones eighth episode of the season, “Second Sons,” introduces us to the devilishly smooth and handsome Daario, gives Sam a chance to be a hero, allows Gendry to meet his not so pleasant fate, and shows us the wedding between Tyrion and Sansa – much to the dismay of both. As the show moves toward its final end game, Dany is getting stronger and Westeros is becoming more and more mired in war and intrigue.
More than a worthy successor to Smallville, Arrow surpasses it in most ways. Gritty action, intense drama, and comic references galore make this a worthwhile drama and great addition to the CW.
In a bittersweet, fitting last episode, we revisit the lives of our favorite current and former Dunder Mifflin workers, and we wittness Angela and Dwight’s long-awaited wedding.
Hannibal’s eighth episode of season one sees Hannibal come face to face with another sociopathic killer in Tobias, the friend of Hannibal’s patient Franklin. Will Graham continues to teeter on the edge of sanity, while he contemplates embarking on a relationship with Alana Bloom. Gillian Anderson guest stars as Hannibal Lector’s therapist.
Miles and Rachel’s past is explored in “The Longest Day,” making it one of the most enjoyable episodes of the season. The flashback provides anticipated information on the characters as well as providing contrast to their current states. With only three more episodes of Revolution left, the storylines begin to lead to a culmination.
